Latest LucasArts News

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  ‘Star Wars’ Domain Registrations Hint at Future EA Games & Movie Possibilities

  A new series of ‘Star Wars’ domains hint at future Galaxy Far, Far Away movie, TV, and/or game projects – including a sequel to the 1999 ‘SimCity’-inspired game ‘Gungan Frontier.’

  by Ben Kendrick | May 8, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Day: ‘Battlefront 3′ Pre-Alpha Footage Streamed Online; Steam Sale

  It’s Star Wars Day! So celebrate by watching more than an hour of pre-alpha ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ footage, or by taking advantage of Steam’s ‘Star Wars’ sale.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 4, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ Gameplay Footage & An Uncertain Future

  A new LucasArts gameplay video surfaces from a canceled game that was to become ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′. Also, the latest news on LucasArts.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 11, 201329 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: LucasArts Tribute; TESO vs. The World, Hope For Darksiders & More!

  Minecraft hits more milesones, Killzone: Shadow Fall’s main campaign is done, BF4 is going pro, Raven shares Star Wars code, TESO aims to compete, Suda51 talks his next game, and Crytek hopes to save Darksiders.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 10, 20135 Comments

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  Report: ‘Star Wars 1313′ Was Centered Around Boba Fett; Revival Chances Slim

  In the wake of a grim future after LucasArts’ shutdown, a new report has revealed that ‘Star Wars 1313′ was to be centered around Boba Fett. Concept art even exists to prove it.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 4, 201318 Comments

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  Disney Set to Close LucasArts: Clouded the Future Is

  Disney has confirmed that they have closed Lucasfilm subsidiary LucasArts – with the intention of licensing fan-favorite brands to outside developers.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 3, 201324 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: First Assault’ Screenshots Showcase Bespin & Tatooine Maps [Updated]

  Several leaked screenshots for ‘Star Wars: First Assault’ showcase the Bespin Cloud City and Tatooine desert maps.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 13, 201311 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: First Assault’ Is A Precursor to ‘Battlefront 3′ – Will It Ever Release?

  Inside sources claim ‘Star Wars: First Assault’ was ‘Step Zero’ to ‘Battlefront 3′ but its future is now uncertain.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 11, 20138 Comments

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  How ‘Star Wars 1313′ Can Fit Within Disney’s Movie Plans

  Inside sources claim ‘Star Wars 1313′ development may have been halted, but here’s why and how it could work with Disney’s big movie plans.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 1, 201315 Comments

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  ‘Battlefront 3′ Production was Almost Complete

  One of the biggest gaming heartbreaks of the year gets even more tragic as Free Radical reveals that ‘Battlefront 3′ was 99% done when it was cancelled.

  by Jacob Siegal | Dec 2, 201224 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ Gameplay & Character Trailers: Vader, Obi-Wan, & More

  Check out these revealing ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ character trailers to see Vader, Obi-Wan, Han, Chewie, C-3P0, and R2-D2 in action.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 5, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: 1313′ Development Unaffected (For Now) By Disney’s LucasArts Acquisition

  LucasArts claims that the Disney/LucasFilm deal won’t affect development on ‘Star Wars: 1313′ but what about future ‘Star Wars’ games?

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 31, 20129 Comments

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  Disney Acquires LucasArts’ Parent Company LucasFilm

  Though the Internet is abuzz with talk of ‘Star Wars 7,’ we’re curious what the purchase of LucasFilm by Disney means for the company’s video game properties.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 30, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: First Assault’ Coming to XBLA; Still No Game Details

  A new image purporting to be the virtual box art for ‘Star Wars: First Assault’ suggests the unknown title is coming to the Xbox Live Arcade.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 1, 20127 Comments

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  LucasArts Trademarks ‘Star Wars First Assault’, Sequel to ‘Rebel Assault’?

  LucasFilm has filed two trademarks with intended video game use, one for ‘Final Assault’ and one for ‘Star Wars: Final Assault.’ Could this be a ‘Rebel Assault’ sequel or reboot?

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 28, 201221 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Won’t Have Co-op or Handheld Version

  A few new details on ‘Star Wars 1313′ development have surfaced, mainly a lack of cooperative gameplay or plans for handheld versions. Concept artwork will hopefully ease the pain.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 25, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Trailer Takes Us To The Underworld

  The newest developer diary for ‘Star Wars 1313′ has the developers explaining just how dark and dirty the game’s world will be, and why even the most devoted ‘Star Wars’ fans may be surprised.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 24, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Gameplay Trailer is Our Only Hope

  LucasArts shares the first official gameplay trailer for ‘Star Wars 1313′ at Gamescom 2012 and it looks good. Very good.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 14, 201225 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Creative Director Talks Ultra-Violence in Next-Gen Games

  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Creative Director Dominic Robilliard thinks that as graphical fidelity increases so does the responsibility of developers not to sensationalize violence.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 7, 201210 Comments

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  One Hour of ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ Footage Shows More Vehicles & Early Combat

  The largest deposit of ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ footage yet has been released online. It’s no solace for anyone waiting on a Battlefront announcement, of course, but provides a thorough look at Free Radical’s cancelled game.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 5, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Knights Of The Old Republic’ Collection Appears On Amazon

  Both Amazon and GameStop are listing a ‘Knights of the Old Republic Collection’ as coming out this month, though LucasArts has yet to confirm. Get the full details including release date and box art!

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 2, 20129 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Preview

  LucasArts’ latest franchise installment, ‘Star Wars 1313,’ will take players below the surface of Coruscant for dangerous third-person Bounty Hunter action. Check out our E3 2012 preview.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 6, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Gameplay Demo Released

  The bounty hunter title is looking to bring some mature storytelling and action to Coruscant. Take a look at the first gameplay of ‘Star Wars 1313,’ straight from E3 2012.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 5, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Official Details Released

  ‘Star Wars 1313′ will be taking players into the dark underworld of Coruscant’s criminal element, and the first details and image paint a much darker picture than expected.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 31, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ and ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2′ Accidentally Revealed

  Both ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2′ and LucasArts new game ‘Star Wars 1313′ were revealed ahead of their big debuts, which were supposed to take place tonight.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 31, 20126 Comments

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  New ‘Star Wars’ Game To Be Showcased At E3 2012

  LucasArts is preparing to unveil a brand new ‘Star Wars’ game at E3 2012, but a sneak peek of it will come out next week on GTTV. What do you expect it to be?

  by Rob Keyes | May 25, 201220 Comments

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  Could ‘Star Wars 1313′ Be A New Boba Fett Game?

  New trademark filings by Lucasfilm hint at a project called ‘Star Wars 1313.’ No details are available, but signs point to a new game series with ties to everyone’s favorite bounty hunter.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 7, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ & 4 Both In Production When Cancelled

  Free Radical Designs co-founder Steve Ellis has confirmed that the studio was forced to cancel not one, but two games in the ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ series.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 26, 201224 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Game Update 1.2 Blasts into View

  The Legacy Update for ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ has finally arrived, bringing with it new mechanics, missions, Warzones, and more.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 16, 20121 Comment

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 13th

  In the April 7th – 13th roundup we discuss the best Spidey game yet, a possible LucasArts MMO at E3, the first concept art for ‘Wasteland 2,’ the truth behind ‘Project X Zone,’ loads of new content coming to ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ and so much more.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 13, 20123 Comments

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  Microsoft Hired ‘Passionate’ Fans to Boost ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Appeal

  Kinect head Kudo Tsunoda reveals that the team brought on a lot of cynical/passionate fans in order to ensure ‘Kinect Star Wars’ appealed to all ages.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 5, 20122 Comments

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  New ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ Footage Leaks Online

  Before LucasArts had production of ‘Star Wars Battlefront 3′ ground to a halt, then-developer Free Radical was making some serious headway into the heavily desired sequel. Check out the footage right here!

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 4, 201225 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Not For Core Gamers, Has Han ‘Ride Solo’ In New Footage

  New footage of ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and words from the game’s product manager Glenn Gregory highlight the game’s true target audience. Avert your eyes.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 2, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Launch Trailer: Flashlightsabers & Go-Kart Podracing

  LucasArts has unveiled the ‘Kinect Star Wars’ launch trailer, which actually showcases gameplay and modes this round, plus a number of live-action actors awkwardly pretending to be Jedi Knights.

  by Ben Kendrick | Mar 26, 20123 Comments

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  Weekly Game Trailer Roundup: March 25

  This week’s Weekly Game Trailer Roundup features a whole slew of exciting new videos to melt your eyeballs, including ‘The Old Republic,’ ‘Lollipop Chainsaw,’ ‘The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings,’ ‘Max Payne 3,’ ‘Dead or Alive 5,’ ‘SSX,’ and many more!

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 25, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Achievements List & Gameplay Walkthrough

  A new video further details the gameplay modes and variety found in ‘Kinect Star Wars’ while we also share the complete Xbox 360 Achivements list for the game.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 19, 2012No Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Medal Of Honor: Warfighter, Mass Effect 3 DLC, New Pokemon Games & More!

  This week five of the Game Rant crew tackle the recently announced Pokemon Black and White 2, Medal of Honor: Warfighter, Killzone 3, the Mass Effect 3 DLC controversy, and Kinect Star Wars. Join us and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Feb 25, 20129 Comments

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  5 Minutes of ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Gameplay: Lightsabers, Podracing, & Dance

  New footage from LucasArts’ upcoming motion control title, ‘Kinect Star Wars’ has appeared online and showcases a variety of game modes: lightsaber battles, podracing, dancing… and wrecking Mos Eisely as a Rancor?

  by Ben Kendrick | Feb 24, 20124 Comments

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  LucasArts Shares ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Release Date & New Features

  LucasArts and Microsoft unveil the official release date for ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and the exclusive themed Xbox 360 bundle, along with a few new gameplay features.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 7, 20121 Comment

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  BioWare’s Lack Of Meme Knowledge Leads To Banned ‘SW:TOR’ User

  BioWare goes all Sith on a ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ message board user for an apparent age-related violation of the game’s Terms Of Service.

  by Curt Hutson | Jan 24, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Now Targeting Spring 2012 for Release

  After a disappointing showing at E3 2011, ‘Kinect Star Wars’ has undergone some significant re-tooling and is now slated for Spring 2012.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 23, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Rise of the Rakghouls’ Valor Exploit Discovered; Director Discusses Future Updates

  Despite a one day delay, the ‘Rise of the Rakghouls’ update for ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ went live with a major exploit intact. Meanwhile, the game’s director looks to the future.

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 18, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Review

  The long-awaited ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ MMO is finally available in a galaxy near you – but does the title deliver both an intriguing ‘Star Wars’ experience and solid gameplay? Read our review.

  by Curt Hutson | Jan 17, 201210 Comments

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  Here’s A List of Publishers/Developers Who’ve Gone Pirate Hunting

  CD Projekt Red wasn’t the only game company sending lawyers after software pirates for some cash. Here’s a list of other developers and publishers who’ve done the same.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 16, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Invincibility Exploit Found

  Players have uncovered an invincibility exploit for ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ that has to be seen to be believed. Put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to live forever.

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 4, 20126 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3′ Being Developed By Spark Unlimited

  News has begun to emerge regarding ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3,’ and it seems the elusive title may be in development at Spark Unlimited, most recently responsible for ‘Legendary.’

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 29, 201130 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Star Wars Xbox 360 To Release In April

  After a recent delay, sources are revealing that the Star Wars themed Xbox 360 (you know, the one that makes those cool R2-D2 noises) may be releasing in April 2012. Time to start saving up!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 17, 20114 Comments

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  Star Wars Galaxies is No More

  A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away there was a Star Wars MMO where Jedi were a rare encounter. Goodbye old (and newer) Star Wars Galaxies, and welcome, The Old Republic.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 16, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Early Access Starts Next Week

  It’s no Jedi mind trick. Bioware is starting early access to ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ sooner that originally thought. Pre-order customers, get ready!

  by Curt Hutson | Dec 9, 20116 Comments

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  LucasArts Clarifies ‘Star Wars: Identities’ is not Video Game Related

  LucasArts recently registered a domain for something called ‘Star Wars: Identities’ that they have come out to confirm does not relate to video games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 10, 20114 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Collector’s Edition Gets Unboxed

  The Collector’s Edition for ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ announced over the summer has received its own unboxing video for those curious about the contents inside.

  by Jacob Siegal | Oct 31, 20113 Comments

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  LucasArts is Hiring & We Hope Its For Star Wars

  LucasArts is looking for people with experience in the Aerial Combat, FPS, and Action/Adventure genres. Could this mean the return of our favorite Star Wars video game franchises?

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 16, 201126 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Beta Data Integral to Release Date

  President of EA Labels Frank Gibeau says that EA has set a date for TOR’s launch, but reaction from the two million beta players will be the final arbiter on when we play.

  by Isaac Calon | Aug 31, 20116 Comments

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  Xbox 360 Limited Edition ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Bundle

  Styled after the iconic C-3PO and R2-D2, the Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox 360 from Microsoft and LucasArts is sure to drive interest in ‘Kinect Star Wars.’

  by William Case | Jul 21, 20116 Comments

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  ‘The Old Republic’ Defeats ‘Star Wars Galaxies’

  Star Wars Galaxies is coming to an end. Here’s the announcement, the reason, the apology and what to look forward to in in the final months of the game.

  by Rob Keyes | Jul 11, 20116 Comments

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  E3 2011: Razer Introduces ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Keyboard, Mouse, and Headset

  Razer has created a new line of gaming accessories for BioWare’s ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic.’ Is the Force strong with this one?

  by Jason Weissman | Jun 15, 20113 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2011 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2011 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2011 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 201137 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Pre-E3 Edition

  In the first E3-centric Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses all of the things they are excited to see at this year’s conference, from games to services and consoles.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jun 4, 2011No Comments

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  LucasArts Promises Authentic, ‘High Quality’ Star Wars Games

  LucasArts president admits to mediocrity in their gaming offerings and promises better and more authentic games going forward. Will they start with an announcement at E3?

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 2, 201144 Comments