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Today is certainly a big news day. LucasArts has updated their E3 2002 page with trailers from their upcoming titles! We also get our first glimpse of 3D Ben from Full Throttle II on the main page. Enjoy!
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Some of you were wondering about the other mystery headline underneath the Full Throttle II update: Jedi Outcast Coming to GameCube and Xbox. Well that's no bull, either, and here's the proof:
LUCASARTS TO BRING BEST SELLING STAR WARS JEDI KNIGHT II: JEDI OUTCAST TO GAMECUBE AND XBOX

Latest in Critically Acclaimed Action Game Series to be Available This Winter for Two Next Generation Console Systems

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- May 21, 2002 -- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, the popular action game predicted by many in the media as a favorite to win best PC title of 2002, will make its debut on Nintendo GameCube and Xbox this winter. Star Wars Jedi Outcast from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, presents the first opportunity for console game players to experience the latest chapter in one of the most enduring and popular interactive game series. Star Wars Jedi Outcast is a dynamic action experience that continues the saga of the once-powerful Jedi Knight, Kyle Katarn, as he struggles with the power - and dangers - of the Force. Through a multitude of complex and richly detailed Star Wars environments, players face a variety of powerful enemies and once again fight for the Rebel cause. Armed with the power of the Force and an arsenal of weapons, including a Jedi Knight's signature lightsaber, players hold the fate of the Star Wars galaxy and the destiny of Kyle Katarn in their hands.Star Wars Jedi Outcast for PC was developed by Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Raven Software. LucasArts and Activision will partner again on the GameCube and Xbox versions, which are being developed by Vicarious Visions.

Source: LucasConsoles

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It's no surprise that LucasArts has issued a press release about Star Wars Galaxies just prior to E3. However, the major surprise here is the announcement that Galaxies will appear on PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles as well. This will give gamers a great chance to try out some of the upcoming multiplayer console features. Here's a quote from the press release:
Specific release dates for the Star Wars Galaxies-branded massively multiplayer games for the two next generation console platforms will be announced at a later time. This December LucasArts will release a Windows PC version of the game, developed by Sony Online Entertainment, titled Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. The Star Wars Galaxies online game series is designed to immerse literally thousands of players into the rich Star Wars universe. The series will feature dynamic role-playing adventures across multiple planets during the classic Star Wars timeframe. Game play will offer a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests.
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I'd like to welcome aboard the newest LFNetwork affiliate, StarWarsKnights.com! They've officially opened today, with a great design and a dedicated staff of Star Wars nuts! The site focuses on the upcoming BioWare/LucasArts console release, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Check out the site, and be sure to stop by their forums.
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Alright! LucasArts.com has officially confirmed the existence of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on it's E3 2002 page. A clone trooper has filled in one of the last two remaining sihlouettes silhou shadowed images.

Clone Wars is said to begin at the point in time that occurs at the end of Attack of the Clones. More details about the game can be found in the official press release.
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The House of Mojo review of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is now available. Currently there are 3 reviews by 3 people giving different views. More will be added by other staffers at some point! Oh yeah there may be some spoilers in some of them, but not the first one :)

You can discuss Episode II, whether you've seen it or not, in the dedicated forums.
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It's a Disaster... Skywalker we're after.

After going to the midnight preview of Episode II: Attack of the Clones, I can clarify that yes, it is Guff. First impressions from me and friends are mixed, but the overall decision is that it is a disappointing film with only about 30% of it worth bothering with. They attempt humour too often and the acting makes a school play seem worthy of Oscar nominations. However, some of it does actually rule.

A full review of the film, with maybe different opinions, will appear at mid-day (GMT) tomorrow, written by our old friend Narrative (Matt Shaw) who is possibly the biggest Star Wars fan I've ever met. So look forward to that.

While I hope that in time I will learn to accept this film, perhaps Episode 3 should be called "The Last Hope".

I'll leave you with these quotes from my friends:
"this film made me really cross" - Nick Walker

"That was weak" - Bob Watson

"Awwwwwww, dude... Count Duckula Dukoo sucks...." - Simon Lawrence

"Overall I enjoyed myself... mostly... Natalie Portman in that white outfit is the saviour of the film" - Spaff
You can discuss Episode 2: Attack of the Clones in our New Dedicated Forum or vote on it in the Poll!

Update: Last night seems like a bad dream... I can't help but feel that maybe I was a bit harsh... but hey! You can't beat people's first impressions! I'll have to go and see it again to confirm or destroy my thoughts.
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The LucasArts.com WebJedi has updated the E3 2002 page with the fifth game--Bounty Hunter. Jango Fett now appears alongside the rest of the "Heroes", but most people guessed it was him already anyway :).

Be sure to check out the Official Bounty Hunter Page, which has lots of great shots and concept art, as well as the teaser trailer, for those who haven't seen it yet.
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In the tradition of last year's Escape from Monkey Island for PS2's re-announcement, LucasArts has announced that Knights of the Old Republic, a Star Wars RPG for PC and XBox, will be appearing at E3 this year. The game was officially announced at E3 last year, but was only shown to a couple people in a private screening room.

Knights of the Old Republic is a primarily single player game, set thousands of years before the 6 Star Wars movies. That means there are Jedi Knights roaming around in packs, which was arguably the coolest piece of Star Wars gaming I'd ever seen when it was demoed at E3 last year. The game is being developed by BioWare, makers of Baldur's Gate.
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So you own a copy of Jedi Knight II, want to play the extra levels from the recent demo but just cannot be bothered to get and play said demo?

Well Bluesnews have made a pack of the maps just for you lucky punters. Or you could just go and get the demo.

Another option occurs to me... go to our favourite network site, Jediknightii.net, and get the maps there, along with hundreds of other maps, models and bits.
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One of the first fan-made multiplayer models for Jedi Outcast has been released at PolyCount. You can now play as Aurra Sing, a rather obscure female character from the Star Wars universe. Note that unlike some of the previous fan efforts, this is a completely new model and not just a skin. Here's a quote:
This one is the first community created model for Jk2. The authors had to figure out the model process on their own and ended up getting some assistance from Raven on some of the more particular details. As of the writing of this info page, the authors are polishing up a tutorial that will lead you through your own Jedi creation pipeline. It's a great first model for the genre. Grab it for you know you need it.
Hopefully soon, someone will create a Guybrush Threepwood, Manny Calavera, or even a Max model! Don't taunt a bunny with a lightsaber. Thanks for Raptor for the news.
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SWGalaxies DB are hosting some video footage for the upcoming game their site is dedicated to: Star Wars Galaxies. The webmaster took his camera along to 'Celebrations II' and "managed to snag awesome footage from not only the Galaxies demo, but also some testing the devs were doing beforehand"

The footage is over 20 minutes long and 40mb in size... I cant tell you whether its worth it as I've not seen it yet, but Im betting it isnt is.

For more Galaxies news visit our lovely Network chums swgalaxies.net. But remember to wipe your feet on your way in.

Update:The game still looks great... I decided to write a running commentry because I'm bored at work. click 'Read More' if you are bored enough to read it.
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Running comments:

11:25 The Begining of the video looks to be the same areas shown off at E3 last year. The bonus is that you get a really really annoying American commenting on the footage and saying "gosh!" lots... too much

11:28 he started moaning like he was making with the sex.

11:31 Still looks like the E3 trailer, "oh my gosh!" count is up to atleast 7 now.

11:33 Bad tie fighter impression + humming along to imperial march. However the footage of this bit is of an Xwing in space... I cant remember if this was at E3 or not. looks very nice.

11:37 Screen wipes to the actual presentation part... We get to watch the same footage again now.. but with Producers commentry.

11:43 "Run forest, Run" no dear god. AT-AT's are fun I want one... still pretty much the same as E3 2001

11:45 Wookiees will only be able to talk to people who can speak Wookiee.. cool. Wookiees kickass.

11:49 He ran out of tape.. new tape.. Back to space footage.

11:51 END

What have we learned?: The footage, whilst being the same as last E3, is still beautiful. The Background commentry is pretty funny, though not intentionally.

You'll get to watch the same footage twice.. and The final "Gosh!" count was High. Watch the video, go on I dare you!

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The demo for Jedi Outcast has been released early for all of you LucasArts Insider Subscribers. The demo includes a new, snowy level that wasn't in the original game, but was featured last year at E3. It's a bit on the brief side, but it's still great fun. Unfortunately you may have to download some little utility to obtain the demo. Click here if you're an Insider and start downloadin'!
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StarWars.com has put up an interesting article that shows the Episode II stars' reactions the film, and seeing it for the first time. It also includes a bit at the end about the events in the next installment, Star Wars - Episode III: Swordfish.
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According to this post on LucasForums, IGN has posted an 'unnoficial' line up for all the games LucasArts will be pimping at E3
RTX Red Rock
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb
Gladius
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars Bounty Hunter
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars Galaxies
Full Throttle
So... Another small piece of evidence to add to the growing collection that Full Throttle 2 is under production. Another thing I notice about these games is that only half of them are Star Wars.. infact you could say they were 50/50 Star Wars to non Star Wars...
You can discuss this, along with all things E3 in our E3 Forums

Update: After Finally locating the E3 list page on IGN it only lists 6 of those games, missing out Gladius and FT2. Either I'm looking in the wrong place, the forum poster was wrong or they removed the entries... oh well. Anyone?

Further Update: The actual page has been found with the 8 games listed above. IGN spoke with a representative from LucasArts, and they, suprisingly enough, were "unable to comment on Full Throttle and Gladius". Thanks ronaldfw.
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Planet Gamecube has 40 digital camera grabs from LucasArts' showing of The Clone Wars from this year's Star Wars Celebration II. The gameplay looks pretty varied for a 3rd person hurt-things game.

There are shots of people on the ground, vehicles on the ground, and ships in the air. Also there appears to be a multiplayer element. Looks like a bundle of fun. Assuming it's fun, of course.

Source: Shacknews

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DarthMaulUK, of GalacticBattles.com, has a copy of the upcoming Clone Campaigns expansion pack for Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, that he will be giving away in a competition. Find out the details on this thread!
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The SCUMM Bar's Captain Mystery is back with a new colum called "You People Really Need To Shut Up - Why Jumping To Conclusions Ain?t Useful". In this, his third article, the Captain talks about the excessive speculation that occurs around E3 time, and goes on some side-trips to "discuss" Star Wars-haters and other smaller sects of the LEC fan world.
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LucasArts.com has redesigned its E3 2002 Warm-Up page. While it doesn't give us any new concept art or announcements, it does feature a headline graphic with silhouettes of characters that will be in the new titles. I can already recognize Jango/Boba Fett and probably Indiana Jones.

From the look of the side bar and the existing concept art, it appears that LucasArts will announce five new titles and showcase two additional titles that have already been revealed. These two titles are most likely Star Wars Galaxies and Knights of the Old Republic.

The site also links to LucasForum's "E3 - 2002" message board where you can further discuss the pending madness. LucasArts promises that they will begin formally announcing their titles "very soon."
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A patch for Jedi Outcast has been released by LucasArts.com, which you can download directly here. No word yet on what exactly is fixed in this patch, but be sure to check it out. Hopefully the one-hit kill in multiplayer has been removed... ahem.

Update: A mirror to the patch as well as a full list of what it includes is available here at JediKnightII.net.
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