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boeffl points out that the official PC requirements for Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb are now up on LucasArts.com.

According to these specs, you'll need at least a Pentium III 733mhz, 128 megs of RAM, and a GeForce 1 video card to play this game. Oh, and at least a 4x CD-ROM... but really, if you have anything less than a 16x CD drive at this point, you really need to get with the times and live a little.

Check out the full detailed requirements here.

Lots of LucasArts.com updates this past Friday, so let's get right to it. The RTX Red Rock page has been updated with six new screenshots, four desktop wallpaper images, and some new concept art featuring some kind of weird box office.

The Gladius page has also been updated. There, you can find a new arena map, part two of The Lost Scrolls which tells about about the story's background, and information on the battle equipment.

And finally, the Knights of the Old Republic page has posted some information about the world of Tatooine and one new screenshot.

Okay, I'm done.

Games Domain has published a list of games they are most looking forward to in 2003. Along with Zelda, Doom III, and Halo 2, you'll find such LucasArts games as Galaxies, Knights of the Old Republic, and Full Throttle 2. Here's a quote from the list concerning the sequel to Full Throttle:

Details are still scant, but the game will feature the same lead as the original, Ben, leader of a motorcycle gang called the Polecats. It also promises a similar mix of action and puzzles.

The comedy adventure genre has been severely neglected in recent years, so it's good to see probably the most acclaimed publisher of adventure games getting back to its roots. We'll be waiting eagerly to see what they come up with.

You can check out the full list here.

Source: JediNet.com

LucasArts.com was updated yesterday as usual. This time, you can find over eleven new screenshots for the PS2 version of Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb. In addition, you can also find this new screenshot from Hal Barwood's RTX Red Rock. Oh, and check out this blurb about what force powers will be available in the Knights of the Old Republic RPG. It's Saturdaylicious!

Is Adventure Gamers' Top 20 Adventure Games of All-Time list making you nostalgic for the old LucasArts titles? Well, close your copy of Kazaa and stop annoying the people in the #monkey-island chat room, because now you can buy many of those games at super low prices.

For those of you living in the US, Micro Center is offering many LucasArts games for only $4.99 each. This price applies to titles like The Curse of Monkey Island, Escape From Monkey Island, Grim Fandango, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, and many more. Check 'em out!

Source: TheForce.net

LucasArts was kind enough to send the Mixnmojo staff a very nice Christmas card via postal mail with the art from the official website. We've gone ahead and scanned the card at a high resolution (874 x 600 px) for your enjoyment. So... enjoy!

Other holiday greetings definitely worth checking out around the network include this Christmas wallpaper featuring many of your favorite LEC characters, courtesy World of MI drawn by the venerable Paco Vink. Also, the Mixnmojo Christmas card, with a santa hat drawn by Dan Lee and some bad humor from Jake.

According to Friday's update of LucasArts.com, the site will feature musical clips from the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb live orchestral score in January.

The site will also show pictures from the recording sessions as well as tidbits from composer Clint Bajakian, similar to our own feature article.

Oh, and there's a new screenshot up on the official site as well.

And here we go:

LUCASARTS CONFIRMS APRIL 15, 2003 RELEASE FOR
STAR WARS GALAXIES?: AN EMPIRE DIVIDED?

Star Wars Galaxies Internet Community Has Swelled to Nearly 400,000 Registered Members in Anticipation of Massively Multiplayer Online Game's Release

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and SAN DIEGO -- December 20, 2002 -- LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC and Sony Online Entertainment Inc. today announced April 15, 2003 as the confirmed release date for the massively multiplayer online game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. This highly awaited first installment, which combines Star Wars?, one of the world's most popular brands, with the proven game development expertise of Sony Online Entertainment, is expected to revolutionize online gaming by broadening its appeal to a mass audience.

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So great is anticipation for Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, the game's Internet community has presently grown to nearly 400,000 registered members on its official web site, www.starwarsgalaxies.com, since the site was launched in November, 2000. This represents one of the largest-ever fan communities amassed for any game prior to retail availability.

"Through the launch of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided this spring, which we liken to that of a blockbuster movie opening, LucasArts will deliver on its promise to transform online gaming into mainstream entertainment," says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "We are extremely confident about the long term strength of the Star Wars Galaxies brand and its potential to redefine online gaming."

"As the leader in the exploding online gaming industry, we are applying our expertise in massively multiplayer online product development and technology to ensure the long term success for Star Wars Galaxies and give Star Wars fans the experience they are looking for," says John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment.

Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided for Windows PC will simultaneously immerse thousands of players into a persistent online recreation of the Star Wars universe, as portrayed in the classic Star Wars film trilogy. The series will feature dynamic adventures throughout the galaxy during the classic Star Wars timeframe. Game play will offer a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. Beyond this April's release of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, LucasArts and Sony Online are planning to expand the gaming experience to encompass space combat and galactic exploration.

Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided recently entered the second phase of beta testing and is nearly system and feature complete. The third phase of beta is expected to begin in early 2003.

About LucasArts
LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide. Based in San Rafael, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts is one of five companies in the Lucas group which include Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucas Digital Ltd. LLC, Lucas Licensing Ltd., and Lucas Online. Lucasfilm is one of the leading film and entertainment companies in the world. Lucasfilm's businesses include George Lucas' film and television production and distribution activities. Lucas Digital, which consists of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound, provides visual effects and audio post-production services to the entertainment industry. Lucas Licensing is responsible for the merchandising of all Lucasfilm's film and television properties. Lucas Online is a digital destination for entertainment, education, reference and e-commerce for Lucasfilm's intellectual properties and business units.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), the online gaming division of Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming that creates, develops and provides online entertainment for the personal computer, console, wireless, and online markets. With more than 13 million registered users, SOE's award-winning website, The Station? (www.station.com) hosts a variety of entertaining games and player communities spanning numerous genres. In addition to blockbuster hits EverQuest? and Jeopardy! Online, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in development such as PlanetSide?, Star Wars? Galaxies?, EverQuest? II, and the world's premier online-only console game for the PlayStation?2, EverQuest? Online Adventures?.
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As seen at The SCUMM Bar, the famed "Best of LucasArts Soundtracks" audio CD is now available for purchase in Europe, thanks to German online retailer SynSoniq. Now stop bugging me for MP3's! (people in the US and Canada can still get the CD here)

Hopefully what has happened here is that North America has offered to trade Europe some copies of the Best of Soundtrack CD in exchange for some copies of The Entertainment Pack adventure compilation, but that has yet to be seen

LucasArts.com has whipped up this online Christmas card for the holiday season. The image features Max, R2D2, EZ Wheeler, Jango Fett, Ursula, Ben, and others riding a motorcycle through a winter wonderland. The image is pretty well, done, so be sure to took a look!

The Guardian online is running an article entitled "Two can play that game" Talking about the ever popular Hollywood and how much closer they work with games developers these days. The article discusses the theory of a good game-of-a-film and focuses on the achievments of the games and films of Lord of the Rings, Spiderman and(this is where it becomes relevant) Star Wars.

The Game of the Film hasn't always been well received, but Hollywood is rapidly learning that the game-playing public has high standards. [snip]

According to Simon Jeffery, president of computer game house Lucas Arts, the processes of game making and film making have become tightly intertwined: "When George is putting a script together he works with us to see what sequences will make good games."

The article goes on to talk about how LucasArts use ILM and Skywalker sound for their games, And we get some more lovely Simon quotes about both Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, and Bounty Hunter

The article also quotes my boss, Mr Algy Williams of Babel Media, so you can look forward to that also! :)

The SCUMM Bar reports that after a long disappearance, LucasArts is once again selling the Monkey Madness compilation CD at the LucasArts company store. So, any US or Canadian customers interested in finally being able to own both Monkey Island 1 (with the CD audio tracks) and 2, now's your chance.

Rumors suggest that Monkey Madness may have been re-added only because Remi whined at reminded asked someone about it.

Everyone's favorite hat stand, The Wibble Wobble Hat-stand, has a page dedicated to the recently discovered LucasArts adcenture classic compilation, "Entertainment Pack" (see our previous story). Take a look at the page on WWHS to learn about what was updated for XP and 2K compatibility, and take a look at some of the improved visuals (some say they're improved) with a couple screenshots of Full Throttle and Sam & Max. Check it out.

Aye Tis true! There be some shiny new Gladius screen shots over at Worthplaying that show off some fun things like monkey men and flaming swords (how Biblical)

On another Note, Tom Sarris, Mr PR was on TV last night here in the UK. However, I do not know what channel or what he had to say! Anyone see it?

Update (telarium): These new Gladius screenshots are up on LucasArts.com as well.

According to Adventure Gamers, the latest issue of PC Zone includes an interview with LucasArts Public Relations guy Tom Sarris. In the interview, Tom discusses Full Throttle 2 and the potential for more LucasArts sequels. Here's a highlight:

There'll definately be another Monkey Island game. You've seen four incredibly well-done versions of Monkey Island, and there's an immense amount of stories that remain to be told within that series. And not only that series -- I mean Grim Fandango especially, we'd love to revisit that one day. Sadly, Tim Schaffer probably won't be involved, but we don't think that means the property has to suffer at all.

Poor Tim... always getting his last name misspelled. Check out Adventure Gamers for more highlights from the interview as well as a screenshot of a 3D Ben standing outside of The Kickstand.

You'd think we'd be all over it when a massive update occurs on the LucasArts 20th Anniversary site, but it seems we missed it this time around!

First off, in the LucasArts Theatre you can find a nice 320x240 version of the old Curse of Monkey Island trailer AVI that was released a few months before the game originally came out. Yes, the one featuring wacky overly synthesized placholder music, and the little "Elaine!" bit of cutscene that never showed up in the real game.

Second, we get part four of the History of LucasArts, which covers EMI, Indy and the Infernal Machine, the whole slew of Episode 1 titles, and some other classics like X-Wing expansions and Rogue Squadron, and current titles like Bounty Hunter and Rogue Leader. History!

And third, we're treated to a Q & A with Larry Holland, the CEO of Totally Games, who worked with LucasArts to create the air combat series (Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe, etc), as well as the X-Wing series. He's back with them again working on an unnamed WWII flight combat game in the tradition of Luftwaffe.

Finally, we also get a storyboard from Outlaws.

Source: Incessant whining from Someone

First off, a word of warning to all: If you own an Epson inkjet printer, and your town is experiencing a ton of short storm-caused blackouts... turn off the printer. The power will inevitably switch on and off at 4 in the morning and your Epson will go through its 15 minute (noisy as Hell) warmup cycle.

But whatever. If you're going to be woken up at 4 AM, you'd hope to at least be greeted with some juicy Lucas dirt!

And now... the real news... or, as the case may be, a rumor that is, more likely than not, entirely true. Hot off the presses at Adventure Gamers is the scoop that LucasArts is in the process of making the "The Entertainment Pack," a collection of SCUMM (and GRIME) classics including Windows 95/98/Me/2K/XP compatible versions of Sam & Max Hit The Road, Full Throttle, The Dig, and Grim Fandango.

Whoa.

Yes, a pretty exciting rumor, especially for those who are scared to death of ScummVM. Really, though, the best guess going around is that The Entertainment Pack was mainly made to serve as a sequel primer, to bring new gamers up to date on the classics before they go out and buy Full Throttle 2, Sam & Max 2, et cetera.

Wacky things are afoot for sure. Goodnight!

Update: Adventure Gamers points out that the pack has shown up somewhere outside of rumors. Well, there it is. Wonder if it's UK/Europe only?

Source: Adventure Gamers

LucasArts issued a press release today concerning the recently launched LucasFiles, which is run by the LFNetwork. The press release summarizes the purpose of LucasFiles and quotes LucasArts President Simon Jeffery on how much he loves us all. God bless us, every one. Click below to read the full press release.<:MORENEWS:>

NEW WEB SITE FOR POSTING OF LUCASARTS INSPIRED GAME MODS LAUNCHED BY LFNETWORK.COM FAN SITE

Officially Sanctioned Site, www.lucasfiles.com, Offers Fans Location to Create and Post Modifications of LucasArts Titles

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- December 11, 2002 -- Fans who create game modifications (mods) based upon characters and elements in titles by LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC can now post their works on the Internet at LucasFiles, which can be found at www.lucasfiles.com. The new site, created by Lucas Fan Network (LFN), www.lfnetwork.com, an independent collection of web sites dedicated to LucasArts and its games, is an exclusive and sanctioned online location offering a variety of mods inspired by LucasArts titles. The LucasFiles database also hosts unique fan produced content, levels, and an array of other media.

"LucasArts is grateful to the Lucas Fan Network, whose enthusiastic and very dedicated members have created a distinctive online destination for fans of our games to showcase and share their creations with others," says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "The fan community is incredibly important to LucasArts and this site will provide them with a variety of ways to continue to celebrate their passion for the company and its games." LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide.

Based in San Rafael, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts is one of five companies in the Lucas group which include Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucas Digital Ltd. LLC, Lucas Licensing Ltd., and Lucas Online. Lucasfilm is one of the leading film and entertainment companies in the world. Lucasfilm's businesses include George Lucas' film and television production and distribution activities. Lucas Digital, which consists of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound, provides visual effects and audio post-production services to the entertainment industry. Lucas Licensing is responsible for the merchandising of all Lucasfilm's film and television properties. Lucas Online is a digital destination for entertainment, education, reference and e-commerce for Lucasfilm's intellectual properties and business units.

Ralgath has pointed out that a LucasArts 20th Anniversary Character Montage Longsleeve shirt is now for sale at the official LEC store.

The shirt features images of such characters as Elaine Marley, Manny Calavera, Ben from Full Throttle, the angel from Afterlife, Purple Tentacle, Indy, and more.

Check it out here, but of course, the shirt seems to only be available for those of you living in the US and Canada.

Last Friday's update of LucasArts.com gave us some new screenshots for Hal Barwood's upcoming action/adventure, RTX Red Rock. True to what we've seen before, the new screenshots look very nice and continue to demonstrate the high level of detail put into the levels and environments. See them here!