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Haden Blackman in shock exit after 13 years, adding to the list of departing execs
Read More »Force Unleashed II licensing push
Toys, books and clothes will accompany the blockbuster launch of Star Wars: Force Unleashed II on October 29th. LucasArts is treating the upcoming sequel as a true ‘event launch’ similar to a Star Wars movie. The firm adopted a similar tactic for the first Force Unleashed, which went on to sell …
Read More »Super Star Wars for Xbox 360?
Fans of the IP have long lamented the lack of many truly great games based on the Star Wars franchise, so any suggestion of the classic Super Star Wars trilogy making a return is bound to create a tremor in the Force. Beginning with JVC’s 1992 release Super Star Wars …
Read More »XBOX: Star Wars Kinect game revealed
A new Star Wars game has been confirmed for Xbox 360 motion device Kinect at Microsoft’s E3 press conference. Attendees were treated to a brief trailer on the main stage’s big screen. The video displayed a player-controlled Jedi taking out a group of stormtroopers and a mech before going head-to-head …
Read More »E3 2010: Kinect Star Wars steals the show
Microsoft has confirmed that a Kinect-based Star Wars title is in development. The game, of which the licence is owned by LucasArts, was unveiled today at Microsoft’s Pre-E3 World Premier event in Los Angeles and took by far the biggest cheer. Details of the Star Wars title are thin on …
Read More »Force Unleashed 2 CE revealed
Publisher LucasArts has revealed the first details of the Collector’s Edition release of the upcoming Star Wars: the Force Unleashed II. Included in the SKU will be a Mimobot designer 2GB USB flash drive on which users will find a Force Unleashed II digital art book, a transcript of the …
Read More »LucasArts hires new president
Epic Gamesâ?? Paul Meegan announced as replacement for former boss Darrell Rodriguez
Read More »Who will take LucasArts hotseat?
Following the departure of Darrell Rodriquez, LucasArts has told MCV it is actively looking for a new president. Rodriguez resigned from his position after two years at the studio. LucasFilm’s Jerry Bowerman has been named as Rodriguez’ temporary replacement. No impact is expected to reach the studio’s development teams or …
Read More »Lucasarts president stands down
President of Lucasarts Darrell Rodriguez has resigned from his position after two years at the studio. Lucasfilm’s Jerry Bowerman has been named as Rodriguez’ temporary replacement. No impact is expected to reach the studio’s development teams or publishing sector. Read the full story on Develop.
Read More »Lucasarts president resigns
Darrell Rodriguez leaves studio with several members of his executive team
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