Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Rumor: Star Wars Battlefront: Online in the works]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/29/rumor-star-wars-battlefront-online-in-the-works/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/29/rumor-star-wars-battlefront-online-in-the-works/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/29/rumor-star-wars-battlefront-online-in-the-works/#comments The development of Star Wars Battlefront III has been rocky, to say the least. Work began at Free Radical before Crytek snapped up the company, then the game was rumored to be in Rebellion's care before it eventually dropped from the face of the earth. Meanwhile Pandemic, the recently shuttered studio behind the first two games, apparently had nothing to do with the title at all.

The latest rumor, courtesy of Kotaku, puts development of a brand new Battlefront project, entitled Star Wars Battlefront: Online, in the hands of Slant Six Games and LucasArts. Slant Six is the studio behind several games in the SOCOM tactical-shooter series, making it a reasonable candidate for a Battlefront developer. The game will reportedly arrive in 2011 on PS3 and Xbox 360. It will focus on online play and, presumably, Star Wars. According to Kotaku, Star Wars Battlefront: Online is also the source of the Star Wars Battlefront III casting rumors that popped up last December.

JoystiqRumor: Star Wars Battlefront: Online in the works originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Gallery: Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron (DS)


Gallery: Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron (PSP)

JoystiqLucasArts shows off Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The ESRB may have totally spoiled the announcement of Star Wars: Battlefront: Elite Squadron for PSP and DS, but act surprised anyway, if only to be polite to LucasArts.

The new portable addition to the Battlefront series -- shipping on both platforms this fall -- stars X2, the second X-Men movie a Clone Trooper cloned from a Jedi Master, who decides to join the Rebellion. The game features "multi-level battlefronts" in which the player can travel from land into space and even onto spaceships in the same level.

The press release suggests that the DS and PSP are getting s ubtly different games, with the DS version promising a "class-based gameplay experience" with different weapons for each class, and the PSP version allowing players to "personalize and build their character with more weapons and items than ever before." The PSP game has 16-player multiplayer with "in-depth stat tracking," and the DS release has "intense 4-player skirmishes" in different multiplayer modes.

Gallery: Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron (DS)


Gallery: Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron (PSP)

JoystiqSurprise: LucasArts announces Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron for DS/PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 May 2009 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3D artist Richard Smith - one of 140 employees of Time Splitters (and ... Haze) developer, Free Radical, laid off as the company went belly-up-for-sale - posted images from some of his modeling work on Star Wars Battlefront III on his personal blog. Or, shall we say, what could have been Star Wars Battlefront III.

The renders have since been pulled; lucky thing the internet is faster than the Millennium Falcon making the Kessel Run. Apparently, Smith was working on concepts for Han Solo (above) and a bounty hunter named Shara. Two of the images carry a game logo and are dated 2007, indicating that Battlefront III had been in development for some time prior to Free Radical's demise.

Development on the game is now rumored to continue at UK-based Rebellion, which just so happens to have created Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron for PSP.

[Via X3F]

Source - Richard Smith (blog)
Source - Rebellion Battlefront III reports aren't wrong (Videogamer.com)

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront 3 renders revealed by former Free Radical artist originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though we heard a number of reports on Thursday stating otherwise, it seems that TimeSplitters and Haze developer Free Radical has yet to shuffle off this mortal coil. Things are apparently not as grim as the initial reports suggested -- well, okay, they were recently refused entry into their office, and have officially gone into "administration", which many would consider quite grim indeed. However, if the most recent report on the matter is to be believed, all hope is not lost for the once-Rad developer.

According to an employee at ReSolve, the administrator for Free Radical, there's already been a great deal of interest shown from publishers who want to purchase the developer, acquiring their assets and (remaining) employees. This interest largely stems from two undisclosed projects the developer had under their wing during their collapse, which many believe to be new entries into the Timesplitters and Star Wars Battlefront franchises. The rumored involvement of Battlefront is enough for us to hold out hope for an old-fashioned Christmas miracle.

Joystiq'Significant interest' shown in purchasing Free Radical originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And, naturally, it was taken down. Thankfully, the internet is always there to catch the truth. However briefly, a listing for Star Wars Battlefront III was up on Amazon announcing that the game was coming to every platform under the sun including our beloved Xbox 360. Amazon was offering the game for pre-order with a release date of March 15, 2009. Something tells us that date is probably a placeholder.

With Battlefront series creators Pandemic currently hard at work on Lord of the Rings: Conquest for their new bosses at EA, the question remains as to who will develop the third installment of the series. Joystiq surmises that it will be UK studio Rebellion, which was responsible for Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron for the PSP. Assuming the 2009 release date is even close to accurate, it looks like we'll have quite a while to find out.

[Via Joystq]

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront III appears on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LucasArts has always been good about supporting Sony's handheld. In fact, they even graced the PSP with an exclusive Battlefront game, Renegade Squadron. In spite of the handheld's diminutive capabilities, the wizards at LucasArts managed to get 16-player infrastructure gameplay onto the system. The upcoming Force Unleashed reaffirms the commitment Lucas has towards the PSP.

A new listing on amazon.com shows Star Wars Battlefront III arriving on PSP, in addition to every other platform out there. With the last PSP Battlefront game being such a success, we can only hope that this listing turns out to be real. Guess we'll have to wait until E3.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront III could be heading to PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not too long from now, at a Media and Business Summit not all that far away, LucasArts may be announcing a new game in the Star Wars Battlefront series. Online shopping megalith Amazon.com has added listings for Star Wars Battlefront III ... for no less than six platforms. The game is available for pre-order and has what we can only imagine is a tentative March 15, 2009 release date.

A new game in the series is hardly surprising; after all, Battlefront is the best selling Star Wars video game franchise of all time. Reports of it being in development also popped up following LucasArts' recent layoffs, though the company would not comment on it or any other unannounced titles at the time.

Amazon has Battlefront III slated for availability on PS3, 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, and DS. If this holds true, it would certainly debunk an old rumor that the game might only hit Xbox 360. Now there's the matter of a developer. With Pandemic - the studio responsible for the first two games - now owned by EA, and internal development slowing down at LucasArts, a new hope must arise. Our best guess at the moment is the rebel forces at Rebellion, the UK-based studio responsible for the generally well received Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron on PSP.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront III surfaces on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandemic just released the first trailer for their Star Wars: Battlefront-esque take on Tolkien's beloved fantasy world, Lord of the Rings: Conquest, and despite a few framerate issues, we're as pleased as Miruvor-flavored punch. Though past titles have tried to capture the grand scale of Middle Earth's climactic battles through various methods of interactivity, we've never really felt the exhilaration associated with cutting through swathes of Orcborn adversaries with our trusty Andúril. The familiar Battlefront gameplay formula looks to be just what the doctor ordered -- though PETA might have a few unkind words to say about the Proboscidean homocide apparently featured in the title.

JoystiqLord of the Rings: Conquest debut trailer depicts battles, oliphant violence originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're providing a shortened review for Renegade Squadron because ... well, you've read most of our impressions. In fact, you've read impressions from Andrew, Colin, Nick and Jem. Here's a final thought on the game with the now-requisite PSP Fanboy score.

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron is an impressive technical accomplishment for the PSP. It's certainly has its flaws, but bringing massive online battles such as these exclusively to the handheld certainly deserves some applause. Without a doubt, Renegade Squadron is the Warhawk or Halo of the PSP: the definitive online game for our system.

The included single player mode is brief, easy, but nonetheless well executed. When viewed as a primer for the game's primary mode, the online multiplayer, the single player campaign more than delivers. Instead of being destroyed by the competitive online field, this gives a chance for players to learn the nuances of the control, giving each player a fair chance of mastering the game before heading online. The Conquest Mode was a stand-up hit for many on the PSP Fanboy team -- and for good reason. The addition of "Instant Action" against bots is also a huge plus -- something that's missing in many modern console shooters.

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JoystiqPSP Fanboy review: Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Day 1 is over (we're busy picking our first winner) and Day 2 of our Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron PSP-2000 bundle is ready to kick off. Along with our friends at PSP Fanboy and PS3 Fanboy, we're giving away the second of five brand-new limited-edition Darth Vader PSP-2000 systems this week. These Ceramic White systems feature Darth Vader's menacing profile on the back, and are a must-have for the dedicated Star Wars nerdcore. Not only that, the package includes the brand new PSP-exclusive Star Wars Battlefront game.

So, how do you enter? First, find out what the PSP Fanboy team thinks about Star Wars Battlefront (Andrew, Jem, Nick, and Colin) and then leave a comment answering one. simple. question ... did Greedo shoot first? Be sure to leave a comment on the corresponding giveaway posts at PSP Fanboy and PS3 Fanboy, for a total of three entries today. We'll select one comment from all three sites at random tomorrow morning before we give away another PSP-2000.

Of course, there are rules. You must be a US resident, 18 years or older. Limit 1 entry per person per site ... or else (that means three entries spread out, no more)! This entry period ends at 11:59am ET tomorrow, so get your entries in before then. For complete rules you can shared with your loved ones, click here. And much thanks to the fine people at LucasArts for the great prizes.

JoystiqJoyswag: Win a brand-new Darth Vader PSP-2000 (Day 2) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't be afraid to admit it: you want the new PSP-2000. With its slimmer figure, lighter weight, TV-Out functionality, and faster load times, it's a remarkable improvement over the PSP Phat. But, haven't been able to snatch a system for yourself? Don't worry -- we got you covered. Along with our friends at PSP Fanboy and PS3 Fanboy, we're giving away one of five brand-new limited-edition Darth Vader PSP-2000 systems each day this week. These Ceramic White systems feature Darth Vader's menacing profile on the back, and are a must-have for the dedicated Star Wars nerdcore. Not only that, the package includes the brand new PSP-exclusive Star Wars Battlefront game.

So, how do you enter? First, find out what the PSP Fanboy team thinks about Star Wars Battlefront (Andrew, Jem, Nick, and Colin) and then write down one thing you learned from their previews and leave it in our comments section, as well as on the corresponding giveaway posts at PSP Fanboy and PS3 Fanboy. We'll select one comment from all three sites at random tomorrow morning before we giveaway another PSP-2000

Of course, there are rules. You must be a US resident, 18 years or older. Limit 1 entry per person per site ... or else (that means three entries spread out, no more)! This entry period ends at 11:59am ET tomorrow, so get your entries in before then. For complete rules you can shared with your loved ones, click here. And much thanks to the fine people at LucasArts for the great prizes.

JoystiqJoyswag: Win a brand-new Darth Vader PSP-2000 (Day 1) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're in the San Francisco metro area, you may want to head to the Sony Metreon for the Star Wars Battlefront launch party. The festivities start next Tuesday at 6PM. LucasArts is promising tons of prizes, such as the Han Solo carbonite case -- free for the first 200 people that purchase the new PSP bundle. If you come in costume, you'll get a chance at winning a Darth Vader lightsaber replica. Of course, with tons of people expected to show up, there'll undoubtedly be tons of opportunities for some local wi-fi multiplayer as well.

For the complete details, check out the game's IGN blog.

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront launch party in SF next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All this week, the writers of PS Fanboy will share their impressions of Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. Make sure you come back every day, as we'll be giving away five limited edition Darth Vader PSP-2000 systems.

When I first heard that the next Star Wars Battlefront game was coming exclusively to PSP, the first thing I asked was "why?" It's not that I don't love my PSP -- but I found it surprising that the biggest Star Wars gaming franchise of all time would make Sony's diminutive handheld its home, rather than a console powerhouse. Certainly, a game that's all about online connectivity would benefit from the additional horsepower that's demanded from a game of this kind. So, when the first footage of the game was released, I was admittedly concerned. The framerate was far from stable, and the graphics lacked the polish that I expected from a modern PSP game.

Well, a good number of my worries were put to rest when I picked up Renegade Squadron. The developers finally gained access to the PSP's full clock speed, 333MHz, and the framerate has stabilized quite nicely. Granted, the level of detail isn't what I'd like it to be, and the draw distance still leaves a lot to be desired. Considering the limitations of the PSP hardware, it does seem like the team at Rebellion have still pulled off an impressive technical feat for the handheld, especially considering how large the environments tend to be.

There's a lot to do in Renegade Squadron, and it can be quite daunting at first. Thankfully, there are tons of in-game tutorial videos that attempt to explain all of the features of the game. However, I discovered the best way to learn is to simply jump into the single player story mode, which offers far more useful advice. The tutorial will guide you through the basics of capturing bases, choosing weapons, conducting battle, and flying spacecraft. After a few levels, you'll have gained a basic understanding of Renegade Squadron's basic gameplay mechanics.

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JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront week: Andrew's impressions originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot on the heels of the official release comes a patch for Star Wars: Battlefront. The game has surprised a few of us old-timer online gamers, who assumed it would be a rehash of other troop games. But the title has its fair share of originality, and manages to capture the Star Wars atmosphere, without becoming too vanilla. A full review is forthcoming, but you can see where I'm going. The patch deals with a few bugs:


* Improves NAT negotiation for online games which may help improve multiplayer performance.

* Minor fix to server browser screen.

* Corrects an issue with connecting via GameSpy Arcade.

* Corrects an issue with losing connection to the host after Task-Switching.

* Added planet names at Planet Loading Screen.


JoystiqStar Wars: Battlefront patch is available originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Oct 2004 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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battlefrontOnce in awhile Lucas crosses the Mississippi and joins us in the big bad city. New York has its share of hotels that have hosted the Lucas press events. I've gone to the last couple and seen some real winners. And some real duds. But the one thing you can say about Lucas is that they keep on trying. For years they had a drought of bad product. The Star Wars franchise was being treated like some second-tier IP, especially around the time of Episode 1. But as they saw their sales (and reputation) plummet they got their act together, and now they're providing consistently good material. This current line-up offers something for fans of Star Wars, sure; but more importantly it offers a lot for fans of fun games. This time around I was shown Knight of the Old Republic II, Star Wars: Battlefront, Star Wars: Republic Commandos, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Light Speed, and (perhaps the most intriguing of them all) Mercenaries. Today's round up will give you my impression of Battlefront and Mercenaries.

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JoystiqLucas gives Joystiq hands-on with Battlefront and Mercenaries originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGN has posted a review of Star Wars Battlefront. The Battlefield 1942-in-space has had a lot of us Star Wars fans hungry for some head-to-head warring. If the review is to be believed, the title is not going to rise to the top as we'd hoped. The overall polish is below standards, the AI is rocky, and the game is "too easy". Take it for what it is...a review. But it's always more fun to see a gamer excited about an anticipated game like Battlefront The IGN reviewer gives the game a 7.5, but there doesn't seem to be very much in the actual review to back up a score that high. I'll reserve judgment until some more reviews (and maybe a patch or two) comes out.

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One week before its release, Star Wars Battlefront is getting a thorough once-over from the game press. Avault presents a fine interview with Greg Borrud, Executive Producer at Pandemic Studios, the game's creator. The interview touches on everything fro AI to tactical balancing to the unannounced map editor (we have our fingers crossed that they offer one, considering all the mini-films it would inspire). Pandemic Studios had a hand in the Battlezone series, a couple of the most underrated games in PC history. Our hopes are high, our expectations are low. We are ready to play.

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront interview begins the countdown to release originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lucas' PR people are working overtime these days. Hot on the heels of their announcement of a new GBA game (Star Wars: Apprentice of the Force), they've now held a press conference just to make sure we don't forget them. They presented three of their upcoming titles. Star Wars: Republic Commando, KOTR 2 and, of course, Star Wars: Battlefront, all get revised looks from the nasty press corps. The Gamespot page that we link to here includes updated impressions of the games, as well as new clips to peruse. Many, many clips. Some would say too many.

JoystiqLucas is keeping things fresh originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jul 2004 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You'd think that designing audio for a Star Wars game would be simple as hell; lift some John Williams tunes, sample a laser blast from a DVD, and do your best wookie mating call. But, alas, it's not so simple. Nick Peck, the man with a name we all want, is the sound designer of Star Wars: Battlefront, the tactical shooter coming our way this winter. He lays out the process of making the game sound like a Star Wars experience.

JoystiqStar Wars Battlefront needs audio to be any good originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jul 2004 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Star Wars: Battlefront has been getting a lot of attention lately. Joystiq being no exception. Either the game is unbelievable and these are the tremors before the quake, or there's not much else going on in the business right now. Look, the game seems fun; but at a certain point it's going to feel like we already played it. The best we can guess is that the summer months tend to slow down on the news front, so it's the perfect time for unwarranted hype to breed, fester and spawn. So here's another preview...

JoystiqStar Wars: Battlefront plays it loose and easy originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jun 2004 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>LucasArtsMicrosoftPandemic-StudiosPCStar-WarsStar-Wars-BattlefrontXboxThu, 24 Jun 2004 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Wars: Battlefront screenies for lunch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2004/06/21/star-wars-battlefront-screenies-for-lunch/http://www.joystiq.com/2004/06/21/star-wars-battlefront-screenies-for-lunch/http://www.joystiq.com/2004/06/21/star-wars-battlefront-screenies-for-lunch/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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The Battlefield 1942 of space operas gets another batch of screens, for promotional purposes only. The game looks to be shaping up nicely, with numerous environs and a growing list of weapons and game modes. For example, the "Conquest" mode will allow your team to take a special ability with them after every victory. These abilities will give you a small edge, as you move toward galactic conquest. Console players can play PC players, though console games will max out at 32 people per game. PC battles will be able to handle 64 soldiers. Click on one of the article's images to get the full library of screens.

JoystiqStar Wars: Battlefront screenies for lunch originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Star Wars: Battlefront gets a long peek from IGN, in a preview that will make Star Wars buffs rustle. The developer found it in their hearts to show off some Endor Moon action. You can assume the role of rebel or Stormtrooper (presumably so you can take shots at Ewoks if you want). But one of the most intriguing details is the breakdown of classes in the game. Each side gets four kinds of soldiers and a unique character class all their own. No word on whether the Cantina Band is one of them.

JoystiqStar Wars: Battlefront lets IGN in originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jun 2004 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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