Will the new Star Wars games be a greater success than those of the past?
And how will they fit into Lucasfilms universe-building plans?
Whatever disappointments followed, the summer precedingEpisode Is release was a great time to be aStar Warsfan.
Amid the merchandising blizzard that is sure to follow, video games are certain to feature prominently.
Fast forward to the impending release ofEpisode VIIand theStar Warsvideo game landscape looks decidedly less cluttered.
The release ofThe Phantom Menaceback in 1999 spearheaded the mother of all marketing campaigns.
You couldnt turn a corner without being accosted by Darth Mauls scowling visage.
Video games were no different and trailed in the films wake like the endless shambling zombies fromThe Walking Dead.
A first step into a larger world?
That doesnt mean that we wont see any friendly faces, however.
The games developers are staying tight-lipped on this one though, so only time will tell.
Star Wars: Battlefront
Nov. 17 | DICE | PS4, XBO, PC
Most definitely.
Weve had a chance to preview the game and you’ve got the option to see thathere.
The developers seem to be truly listening to fan input, too.
Not everyone is happy however.
To some degree, perhaps.
Untitled Visceral GamesStar WarsProject
TBA | Visceral Games | TBA
Oh yes.
Hennig and co-writer Todd Stashwick.
I count three Solo references.
Perhaps the similarity between the two titles provides a potential glimpse at the logic behind the decision.
Whether Visceral will be free to explore these fabled moments is by no means a given, though.
Of course, much of this is pure speculation until an official announcement comes.
Yeah, and a virtual world at that.
