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'Star Wars Legends' resurfaces on OFLC ratings database
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Dec 9th 2009 at 1:58PM }
Star Wars Legends was first spotted in a trademark filing in July 2008, when LucasArts claimed the title for use as "computer game software" and "entertainment service provided online."
Also: Many tired Star Wars references died to bring you this information etc.
[Via Kotaku.com]
Star Wars: The Old Republic universe expanded with tie-in books
by JC Fletcher { Dec 3rd 2009 at 1:30PM } 
Star Wars: The Old Republic Volume 1: Threat of Peace, out this April from Dark Horse, is a collection of Threat of Peace webcomics originally posted on The Old Republic's website. It'll be followed in July by a hardcover novel (of the non-graphic variety), Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams. Paul Kemp is planning another novel.
If the game turns out to be a hit, this "Star Wars" storyline invented for it could turn into a big multimedia franchise! With its sci-fi action and "light sabers," we could see this turning into a decent movie series.
[Via Big Download]
Hands-on: Star Wars: The Old Republic
by Randy Nelson { Dec 3rd 2009 at 8:00AM } 
Click to give in to the Dark Size
If you're a Star Wars fan, you've no doubt read about the recently revealed, final two classes in BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic: the Jedi Consular and Sith Inquisitor. The latter is a powerful Sith warrior who harnesses the dark side of The Force to perform a range of powered-up attacks, such as Force Lightning. We recently paid a visit to LucasArts HQ at San Francisco's Presidio, where we got a chance to zap a few dozen enemies while playing as the new class.
The Inquisitor should be thought of as the uber-Sith, beyond the likes of Darth Vader and Darth Maul, and more in line with Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine from the films. This isn't a character whose strength lies primarily in mastery of lightsaber dueling; the Inquisitor likes to let others get their hands dirty while they turn the tide of battles in more grandiose ways through Force manipulation. Still, like all the classes in SW:TOR, they have to start out somewhere. In their case -- as with the Sith Warrior -- it happens to be the Sith's homeworld of Korriban. Instead of fighting Jedi during our (all-too-brief) demo, we went ... tomb raiding.
The Inquisitor should be thought of as the uber-Sith, beyond the likes of Darth Vader and Darth Maul, and more in line with Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine from the films. This isn't a character whose strength lies primarily in mastery of lightsaber dueling; the Inquisitor likes to let others get their hands dirty while they turn the tide of battles in more grandiose ways through Force manipulation. Still, like all the classes in SW:TOR, they have to start out somewhere. In their case -- as with the Sith Warrior -- it happens to be the Sith's homeworld of Korriban. Instead of fighting Jedi during our (all-too-brief) demo, we went ... tomb raiding.
Return to Alderaan in Star Wars: The Old Republic
by Xav de Matos { Nov 28th 2009 at 11:30AM }
Honestly, while we're excited to see the planet again, we also can't help but be a little sad. Like watching the movie Titanic or Lindsay Lohan's career, it just doesn't feel right when you know the whole thing will end in tragedy. For those of you looking to practice epic MMO-clicking, Bioware's official site houses more media and information on the doomed planet.
New Star Wars game debuting during Spike Video Game Awards
by Griffin McElroy { Nov 25th 2009 at 2:20PM }
According to the latest teaser, viewers of the 2009 Spike VGAs will be able to find out "what's next" for the Star Wars gaming franchise. We've got our fingers triple-crossed for a new Jedi Outcast entry, but have also prepared our hearts for the icy embrace of Super Bombad Racing 2.
Star Wars: Trench Run targets iPhone today
by JC Fletcher { Nov 19th 2009 at 10:45AM } 
The game features both arcade and story modes, multiple camera angles, leaderboards, and, of course, special Force powers including the ability to slow down time. It's just not a Star Wars flying game without a scratchy Obi-Wan voice sample telling you to use the Force.
Star Wars: Trench Run ($4.99):
Gallery: Star Wars: Trench Run (iPhone)
Krome Studios lays off 'undisclosed number' of staff
by David Hinkle { Nov 18th 2009 at 11:15AM }
Krome CEO Robert Walsh attributes the action to declining game sales industry-wide and says the company has "worked really hard to minimize the impact" on its staff. Walsh does give some of these ex-employees hope, stating that he's currently "pursuing several business opportunities which, if secured, will enable Krome to reemploy some of the staff given notice."
Direct2Drive slashes prices on LucasArts games
by Richard Mitchell { Nov 18th 2009 at 5:15AM }
See details of each bundle after the break.
BioWare considers storytelling challenge of multiplayer experiences
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Nov 16th 2009 at 2:00PM }
Among the things to be decided is how best to incorporate your party of friends with, well, your party of in-game friends. "It's hard to weave a great single-player storyline into a multiplayer experience," Muzyka said. "It's not impossible." The good doctor insists that it's been done and points to the developer's anticipated Star Wars MMO as proof. "We've done it, and we're doing it again now in Star Wars: The Old Republic. But it is challenging."
'Imperial Agent' class sneaks into Star Wars: The Old Republic
by JC Fletcher { Nov 6th 2009 at 7:00PM }
Sounds like a good, assassin-style class for players whose friends inform them that not everybody can be a Jedi Knight or a Sith Warrior. Check out screens of the Imperial Agent at IncGamers.
Star Wars: The Old Republic site launches Jedi class page
by Justin McElroy { Nov 2nd 2009 at 11:29AM }
"But Joystiq, the Jedi isn't the only class worth playing! I want to be a smuggler!" What's that? Sorry, we had a little trouble hearing you while we crushed your windpipe with our minds. Speaking of which, we guess the Sith Warrior is okay, too -- but just barely.
The Force Unleashed PC requirements prompt trip to Tosche station
by Griffin McElroy { Oct 23rd 2009 at 1:30PM }
However, the game's minimum requirements, which are posted after the jump, do suggest you need something called a "3D Hardware Accelerator Card." Yeah, sure. Let us just hop in our time machine and we'll pick one up at the Future Best Buy.
THQ forcing Star Wars: Trench Run onto iPhone
by David Hinkle { Oct 23rd 2009 at 3:00AM }
Jedi mind click your mouse past the break for a trailer.
Darth Vader senses your Wiimote's presence
by Randy Nelson { Sep 30th 2009 at 3:14PM } 
With the economy the way it is, even Sith Lords are having to work second jobs. Take Darth Vader here, who's moonlighting as the absolute coolest Wii sensor bar holder ever. (We're sure his supervisor will say something similar on his quarterly performance report.)
You can hire Lord Vader for the sum of $49.99 from the official Star Wars Shop website, and he'll drop out of hyperspace (a.k.a. arriving via FedEx) sometime in November. Just be forewarned that his heavy breathing might ruin the atmosphere during those quiet, extremely tense gaming moments. But hey -- as much as old "Iron Lung Ani" needs the work, nobody's Forcing you to hire him.
[Via Gizmodo]
You can hire Lord Vader for the sum of $49.99 from the official Star Wars Shop website, and he'll drop out of hyperspace (a.k.a. arriving via FedEx) sometime in November. Just be forewarned that his heavy breathing might ruin the atmosphere during those quiet, extremely tense gaming moments. But hey -- as much as old "Iron Lung Ani" needs the work, nobody's Forcing you to hire him.
[Via Gizmodo]
LucasArts shows off Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
by Andrew Yoon { Sep 18th 2009 at 10:45AM } 
The camera has been changed to a more top-down view, providing a much more fast-paced and arcade-like experience. The game is limited to just four players on the DS version, but a LucasArts producer insists that "the soul of Battlefront has been brought to Nintendo DS in a brand new way." We're wondering if, after watching the footage above, you agree.
