Interview With Wii Lead Programmer For TFU Posted By Mike on May 18, 2008
Click here for an interview with the Lead Programmer of the Wii version of The Force Unleashed, Trevor Powell, over at The Age Blogs: Screen Play. Get a feel fro some of the differences between the Wii version as opposed to the other consoles as well as some of the challenges in developement. See below for the intro:
"Screen Play looked at the promising Star Wars epic The Force Unleashed earlier in the year, but LucasArts held an event on Monday offering journalists the chance to get hands-on with the Wii version, an opportunity not to be missed.
Character movement is handled with the Nunchuk's analog stick and Force powers initiated with simple button presses, but players will be most excited about being able to use the Wii Remote in left/right, up/down and stab motions for lightsaber combat.
The Duel mode, exclusive to the Wii version, lets you battle friends controlling characters like Obi-Wan, Anakin, Vader, Luke, Darth Maul and General Grievous, and looks to be a significant addition to the game, which is due to be released in Australia on September 17.
The duels proved a lot of fun as we traded lightsaber blows, lightning bolts and Force pushes (performed by thrusting the Nunchuk forwards). It was particularly amusing to use the Force to grab items and hurl them at your hapless opponent, or just throw your rival into lava or a Sarlacc pit.
Screen Play also chatted with Lead Programmer Trevor Powell from Krome Studios in Melbourne (formerly Melbourne House) for the interview below. Krome is handling the Wii version of The Force Unleashed, as well as the PS2 and PSP games, while the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are being developed by LucasArts."
CJ: Schedule Of Events Posted By Jay on July 18, 2008: The show is only a few hours from opening, so those who are attending are going to need their handy dandy schedules. We've got that and a convenient PDF version at our Celebration: Japan scheduling page.
CJ: Setup Day! Posted By Curto on July 18, 2008: We're bring you all the latest news from Celebration Japan! Check out the new gallery taken early in the Setup Day where everyone is working feverishly to get things done before the big show. Not a whole lot to see, but it will be interesting to compare this gallery to the finished hall over the weekend.
CJ: Setup Day - The Vader Project Posted By Curto on July 18, 2008: Celebration Japan hasn't even begun yet, and we've got the first gallery of the helmets on display in The Vader Project! This popular showcase features undergound artists showing off their unique designs painted/sculpted/replacing the helmet of the Dark Lord of the Sith!
CJ: Hasbro 2-Sided Poster In High-Rez! Posted By Curto on July 18, 2008: The Force was with me today! I was able to get my hands on several of the Hasbro action figure posters! Get the full scoop after the jump!
CJ: The Journey Begins Posted By Curto on July 17, 2008: Follow Dan's adventures as he travels the world in search of the latest Star Wars news and meets with fans in different lands! Read on for the latest field reports from some of this summer's hottest conventions! UPDATE: Just a few quick pics of everyone setting up for the show!
Dark Horse Reveals Clone Wars Covers Posted By Jay on July 17, 2008: Click on through to get a preview at the newest covers for The Clone Wars digest Vol 1 & 2, as well as the first two issues of The Clone Wars mini-series.