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Those with weak hearts beware: The Force Unleashed 2 has leaked a clip showing how you can MURDER Han Solo and Chewy. Look, we all love a little video game killing, but this goes too far! More »
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Did you doubt that Siths have more fun? Two new trailers for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II and Star Wars: The Old Republic will help bring out your inner Darth. More »
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The Secret Apprentice, Starkiller, is back, but we have no idea how. If it's because of love, we may have to unleash the Force on LucasArts. Also, check out the latest trailer and news from Star Trek Online. Spoilers below. More »
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Not content with being this year's most successful movie so far, Star Trek is seeking out new frontiers to be successful in. Like, for example, being named the best trailer of the year. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5282253&view=rss&microfeed=true While The Dark Knight may have proven that Batman reigns supreme at the box office, his video game counterpart has discovered that there's an even more powerful - and more dark - sales force out there. Sales of the Lego Batman videogame may have been impressive (half a million sold last month alone), but it can't stand in the way of The Force Unleashed. The new Star Wars game sold close to 1.5 million copies in September, according to new sales estimates, proving that the lure of being able to force-choke lots of Wookies is strong indeed. [Variety] More »
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On September 17, at 4 AM I got this text: "It just took me a friggin hour to bring down the star destroyer, but oh man was it ever sweet." Indeed. That would be my buddy Jake, and I too would know the joy that is mind-crashing a star destroyer to the ground, but not until many days later. Unlike my friends that can complete the new Force Unleashed video game in 2 days, it's taken me almost 2 weeks. But more important than the completion of this fete is the fact that for the first time in years - Clone Wars aside - we've had new Star Wars to talk about, scream about and get in big fights over. Here is my journey (and the arguments and questions that accompanied it). Spoilers ahead. More »
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Is the Secret Apprentice going to get his big-screen debut? Rumors circulating over at Skywalker Ranch seem to be pointing to yet another Star Wars movie undertaking. If you've had a chance to tackle the new video game you know the main character is meaty enough for his own DVD release, but a whole major-budget film? I'm not so sure about that. More »
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It finally hit stores this morning, but for true fans of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, there was only one place to be last night - San Francisco's "The Fete Unleashed," a launch party for the game that counted down to a midnight release, and featured cosplaying fans, confused Best Buy staff - and a guest appearance from George Lucas himself. We were there, and we've got the photo gallery to prove it. More »
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Some new photos this morning aren't just spoilery, they're also sort of giddy-making. There's our first look at the new supporting cast of the American Life On Mars, who look a lot like the British version, plus sexy cast photos from Sarah Connor Chronicles, Chuck and Joss Whedon's Dollhouse. Not only that, but we have a scary new plot synopsis of Frank Miller's The Spirit. We learn the shocking secret of Death Race's ending. And there's some surprising news about who's back — and who may not stick around — on Lost. Speaking of which, Knight Rider may have a thrilling double cameo. There are also new hints about Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, Fringe, Smallville, The Middleman, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Spoilers ahead, next 1000 words. More »
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A new behind-the-scenes book on the Force Unleashed video game is out today, and its pages are bursting with fantastic Star Wars concept art. The book, written by video-game writers W. Haden Blackman and Brett Rector, tells the story from the first concept still to the finished game. It also explains their original pitch to George Lucas (under the name The True Jedi Trials), the technology behind the video game and the saddest pictures of a half-naked Vader you've ever seen. Click through a gallery of new Star Wars art, including the sad state of the planet Kashyyyk after Vader finishes kicking Wookiee butt. More »
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It's a relatively light week at comic stores this week, but that's to everyone's benefit, as what is coming out may just blow your mind so much that you wouldn't be able to read anything else anyway. New (non-Clone Wars) Star Wars, new futuristic superheroes, the return of Spider-Man's favorite alien and something to deal with your David Tennant-longing while Doctor Who is off-air all await you under the jump. More »
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The plot thickens for Darth Vader's sexy, angry Secret Apprentice. A new trailer from Entertainment Weekly reveals major plot points for the new Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game, and show us just how crappy of a father figure Vader really is — cutting off his son's hand is nothing compared to this. Also there's loads of new crazy action sequences. Spoilers ahead. More »
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Vader meets his Secret Apprentice and it's love at first sight, in the new documentary explaining the story behind Lucas Art's new video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Also in the quickie video, the producers and writers give you a glimpse of CGI Princess Leia and look into the hull of the Rogue Shadow (the Secret Apprentice's ship). The game hits stores on September 16. In other Unleashed news, Lucas Arts is planning a full promotion of this video game, including a publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey and Palace Press. Does this mean be seeing Secret Apprentice comics soon? Click through to watch the video and view a full gallery of new Force Unleashed pictures. More »
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With The Force Unleashed about to hit consoles the world over, you may be slightly worried that it's not going to be "the greatest Star Wars game ever" (as some have said) and, instead, just another in a long line of crappy games based upon George Lucas' double trilogy of daddy issue movies. Thankfully, the people behind the game share your worries. Including that part about there being a lot of crappy games based on the Star Wars franchise. More »
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We got to road test a little bit of the gameplay in the highly awaited Star Wars: The Force Unleashed at LucasFilm's presentation at New York Comic-Con, and hear a round of carefully scripted PR patter about upcoming releases. We did learn a few new bits of information about the Clone Wars animated series... and the one condition George Lucas set on taking part in the Robot Chicken Star Wars special. More »
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