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'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.
Star Wars: Jedi Knight series arrives on Steam in force
by Randy Nelson { Sep 17th 2009 at 12:00AM }
A short time ago, on a website as close as your keyboard, LucasArts launched its latest retro revival on Steam. While previously the publisher had brought several of its classic adventure games to the service, this time it's all Star Wars -- the entire Jedi Knight series, to be specific.
The five games are being offered as a set for $19.99, though, should you find yourself short oncredits cash and/or just want a particular installment, these are the prices you're looking for: Star Wars: Dark Forces and Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II at $4.99 apiece; Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy for $9.99 each; and Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith at $2.99. May the bandwidth be with you.
[Via BigDownload]
The five games are being offered as a set for $19.99, though, should you find yourself short on
[Via BigDownload]
Star Wars Republic Heroes demo caters to disturbing lack of faith
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Sep 3rd 2009 at 1:50PM }
A demo for (here comes the full title) Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes is available on Xbox Live, roughly a month before the full version's October 6 release.
Oh, right, we'd better work in another Star Wars reference over here. Umm, hey, why haven't you downloaded this Star Wars demo yet? What is Tarkin you so long?
Add the Republic Heroes demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Impressive: Star Wars: The Old Republic's Sith Warrior class detailed
by David Hinkle { Aug 28th 2009 at 5:40PM }
Hit up the gallery below for a look at some different Sith doing what they do best: killing Jedis. And if that's not enough for you, head past the break for some short snippets of gameplay showing off a few of the Sith Warrior's moves.
Force Unleashed Tatooine level unleashed on Xbox 360, PS3
by Alexander Sliwinski { Aug 27th 2009 at 7:40PM }
).What isn't available as DLC is an additional mission that takes place on Hoth and has the Apprentice seeking young Skywalker. That mission will only be available on the Ultimate Sith Edition of the game, which releases in early November. Instead of spending the cash now, it may be best to wait until the new game (currently listed for $40 on Amazon) comes out -- and get the aforementioned DLC packs and the Jedi Temple Mission Pack all on one disc.
VC in Brief: Super Empire Strikes Back (SNES)
by David Hinkle { Aug 24th 2009 at 6:15PM }
Super Star Wars (LucasArts, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
We say: You don't need a Jedi Mind Trick to tell you this is worth the scratch
We say: You don't need a Jedi Mind Trick to tell you this is worth the scratch
After taking a week off to hook us up with some Shinobi, the Virtual Console provides us with the promised sequel to Super Star Wars: Super Empire Strikes Back. It's an improvement on the very fun Super Star Wars and ramps up the experience in almost every respect. But, be warned: as fun as it is, it's equally as punishing.
Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks.NintendoWare Weekly: Super Empire Strikes Back, Mr. Driller W.
by David Hinkle { Aug 24th 2009 at 11:10AM }
Head past the break for the complete listings.
PSA: The Force Unleashed trophies now available
by Xav de Matos { Aug 23rd 2009 at 9:30PM }
Snap Judgment: Star Wars: Republic Squadron
by Justin McElroy { Jul 27th 2009 at 9:25PM }
Anyway, we've taken the bullet for you and are happy to present our video hands-on with the game, which wasn't nearly as bad as we assumed. Enjoy.
Remember The Force Unleashed? It's getting Trophies
by Jem Alexander { Jul 27th 2009 at 9:00PM }
Of course Star Wars: The Force Unleashed isn't dead. Who told you that? Not only was a new version announced to be released this fall, but the LucasArts twitter feed has revealed that the original PS3 version will be receiving a Trophy patch around the same time. The only catch: You'll need to start a new game in order to begin earning Trophies; they aren't retroactive with existing saved games.
Sure, you'll still need to pony up the cash for the Ultimate Sith Edition if you intend on playing one of the new missions, but if, like us, you still have an unopened copy of the original sitting around from the Great Game Flood of Q4 2008, you'll no doubt welcome the excuse to finally crack it open. Apparently it's pretty good. For a Star Wars game.
Sure, you'll still need to pony up the cash for the Ultimate Sith Edition if you intend on playing one of the new missions, but if, like us, you still have an unopened copy of the original sitting around from the Great Game Flood of Q4 2008, you'll no doubt welcome the excuse to finally crack it open. Apparently it's pretty good. For a Star Wars game.
