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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2014-12-02T16:30:00Ztag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=284486Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenStar Wars and Marvel on the table for Kingdom Hearts III2014-12-02T16:30:00Z2014-12-02T16:30:00Z
First, let's remember that Kingdom Hearts 2 did Pirates of the Caribbean and John Depp. And they released games called Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Birth By Sleep, and Dream Drop Distance, so the series is insane.

And the idea that new Disney properties Star Wars and Marvel are, "all under consideration" for the Kingdom Hearts universe, according to co-director Tai Yasue, isn't that surprising.

Yasue told Kotaku UK that, "Nothing's off-limits, we're considering all of the worlds. There are so many wonderful concepts. We're happy about that, but at the same time it's really tough to choose."

Marvel and Star Wars add to an already enormous list of properties Kingdom Hearts 3 can pull from, and you know Disney will want some of its newer popular films in the mix. With how big Frozen is (in Japan, too), it seems a surefire world, but I'd like to see some Princess and the Frog in there (and more 2D from Disney, really). And would Wreck-It Ralph be too meta?

But yeah, seeing Batman and Captain Picard would be cool, too.

Marvel and Star Wars are "Not Off-Limits" for Kingdom Hearts 3 [Kotaku UK]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=284419Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesReminder: Lightsaber crossguards were in No More Heroes first2014-11-30T19:00:00Z2014-11-30T19:00:00Z
[Update: You guys in the comments are fast! Thanks for the education on the Star Wars Expanded Universe and its long history of lightsaber crossguards. I wonder if that's where Suda got the idea from? I'll ask him next time I see him.]

The No More Heroes series appears to be on carbonite, at least for now. Series creator Suda51 says that he'd like to return to Santa Destroy someday, but he doesn't know if and when that will happen. Plans to put No More Heroes 3 on the Wii U don't seem to have panned out, and for now, Grasshopper is focused on the upcoming arena action title Let it Die.

For those who haven't played either game, maybe now is a good time, what with new Star Wars hype filling the hearts and minds of millions across the globe. No More Heroes features a lot of weird Star Wars tributes, from the beam katanas that require furious jerking to operate, to quick shout outs to the Death Star and Han Solo's frozen face.

I wonder if there is any chance in Hell that the lightsaber crossguards, seen in the recently released teaser trailer for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, are an effort to return the favor. As you can see in these screens, series antihero Henry Cooldown was sporting the practical but somewhat awkward looking laser sword upgrade long the Jedi or Sith had a handle on them. It's not entirely impossible that J.J. Abrams is a No More Heroes fan, is it?

Official No More Heroes Facebook page

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283146Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreStar Wars: Battlefront now set for holiday 20152014-10-28T17:15:00Z2014-10-28T17:15:00Z
During an earnings call today, Electronic Arts announced new release windows for a few of its games. Most notably, DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront is now scheduled for holiday 2015.

The game will presumably be out for PC, PS4, and Xbox One before Star Wars Episode VII debuts on December 18, 2015. That "early in-engine footage" from back in June was all right at the time, but jeez, we haven't gotten much of anything since. Need more Battlefront news!

Battlefield Hardline, which was at one point going to arrive this year, has now claimed March 17, 2015 for its launch. And looking further out, the next Battlefield title will release in holiday 2016.

Those may be the official dates, but I suspect many of us won't be picking them up at launch.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282388Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreFactor 5's canceled Rogue Squadron compilation sounds incredible2014-10-10T17:30:00Z2014-10-10T17:30:00Z
As if we don't have enough canceled Star Wars games to mourn already, here's a couple more. During a recent Nintendo Voice Chat appearance, Factor 5 president Julian Eggebrecht opened up about a Rogue Squadron compilation and the multiplayer-centric Rogue Squadron: X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter, two projects that were sadly shut down years ago.

The Rogue Squadron compilation was intended as an original Xbox release but was eventually moved to Wii where Factor 5 implemented multiple control schemes (including a Wii Wheel / Balance Board combo), Wii Motion Plus lightsaber battles, and a new graphics engine -- basically, all of the things you'd want for this kind of re-release. The studio finished the project but it was canceled due to, among other things, the 2008 financial crisis. Bummer.

The multiplayer Rogue Squadron sounded terrific, too. Here's how Eggebrecht describes it:

"[Rogue Squadron: X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter] was much more about groups, because it's always Rogue Squadron, right? So, you would be Red 5, together with the Reds essentially attacking, and there would be the Imperial side. And that would be the two factions duking it out in essentially the [Star Wars] movie battles, and then in additional battles."

After the project was canceled by LucasArts, Sony's Shuhei Yoshida reached out to bring Factor 5 on board as a PlayStation 3 developer. The X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter concept was pitched but it didn't fly -- Sony reportedly wanted an "internal" new PS3 game -- and the end result was Lair which "was far too ambitious for a launch title [and] a pretty big mistake."

Painful. Just painful.

More Cancelled Star Wars Games Revealed [IGN]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282213Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterThe Old Republic welcomes Darth Revan back by way of DLC2014-10-07T10:30:00Z2014-10-07T10:30:00Z
You remember Darth Revan? Well he's back! In DLC form!

BioWare has announced that an upcoming DLC will feature the classic Revan character from KOTOR in The Old Republic. It'll arrive on December 9th, priced at $19.99.

The level cap will also be raised to 60, and there will be new story missions, Flashpoints, and Operations. If you pre-order before November 2nd, you'll get an in-game statue item, one week of early access, and the Rise of the Hutt Cartel DLC for free.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282076Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDisney removed Tiny Death Star without telling its developer 2014-10-03T22:00:00Z2014-10-03T22:00:00Z
Disney has pulled two mobile Star Wars games -- Tiny Death Star and Star Wars Assault Team -- and in the case of the latter, developer Nimblebit wasn't even given a heads up.

"We had no prior knowledge that the game would be removed and no longer even have a contact at Disney after the recent layoffs," Ian Marsh told Game Informer. "Suffice to say if you're a developer looking to partner with Disney this might not be the partnership you're looking for."

Speaking to Pocket Gamer, he added that it was "a significant source of revenue for us, so it stings that much more." Marsh also tweeted this, which made me laugh but then I felt bad.

Shame. I always thought Tiny Death Star looked super cute.

Disney blows up Tiny Death Star to focus on Clash of Clans knock-off Star Wars Commander [Pocket Gamer]
Disney Torpedoes Tiny Death Star Without Alerting Developer Nimblebit In Advance [Game Informer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=279534Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizNext Star Wars: The Old Republic update will let you build homes2014-08-13T03:57:00Z2014-08-13T03:57:00Z
EA revealed the next update for Star Wars: The Old Republic at its gamescom press conference. The Galactic Strongholds downloadable content will let you build a home in the game. Yup, SWTOR is now Sims. You can show off your cribs to friends in the game.

The update will also include Guild flagships, used to go around space and conquer planets.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276233Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterElectronic Arts reveals new DICE Star Wars Battlefront project2014-06-09T14:05:00Z2014-06-09T14:05:00Z

EA kicked off their E3 2014 press conference off right, with a reveal for Star Wars Battlefront. The project has been hinted at for quite a while, and now we have final confirmation that it's happening. DICE noted that they had a chance to visit Lucas Archives and capture footage with the original props and models.

More info will come in Spring 2015. For now, just sit and salivate.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275326Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDisney cans Star Wars: Attack Squadrons2014-05-23T22:00:00Z2014-05-23T22:00:00Z
I had to look up what Star Wars: Attack Squadrons was again, exactly, despite being the person to cover its announcement here on Destructoid. Ah, right -- the name made it sound cooler than the reality, which is: a free-to-play space combat game developed by Area 52 Games.

The project is no more. Its official website now defaults to the following message: "We want to thank all of the fans who participated in the closed beta of Star Wars: Attack Squadrons. After much consideration, we have decided to cease development so that we can focus on other Star Wars game experiences. We truly appreciate the time you spent engaging in the beta."

Of all the Star Wars game cancellations to be majorly upset about, this isn't one of them.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=274127Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreStar Wars games are 66 percent off on Steam2014-05-01T20:00:00Z2014-05-01T20:00:00Z
Even if you aren't normally one to celebrate Star Wars Day, you can benefit from May 4 with a nice Star Wars franchise weekend deal on Steam marking titles 66 percent off.

Since most of these games are budget-priced to begin with, that kind of discount pushes many of them into "I can fund this by selling Steam Trading Cards" territory. Which is just the best.

Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast for $3.39? Don't mind if I do.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273831Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentKnights of the Old Republic and other Star Wars media no longer considered canon2014-04-25T22:00:00Z2014-04-25T22:00:00Z

That's a nice extended universe you've got there, Star Wars. It'd be a shame if it were invalidated. Actually, that's exactly what's happening. Lucasfilm announced just that today via the official Star Wars blog, where it was decreed that games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and more of the many, many pieces of media inhabiting the Star Wars EU are now rendered non-canon.

"Lucas always made it clear that he was not beholden to the EU. He set the films he created as the canon. This includes the six Star Wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars," Lucasfilm stated in the blog post, adding that the films are basically the groundwork of the Star Wars legacy. With George Lucas stating this time and time again, that's hardly the surprising part of the announcement.

What's surprising is this: "In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, Star Wars Episodes VII-IX will not tell the same story told in the post-Return of the Jedi Expanded Universe." This statement effectively invalidates any and all material that falls into the EU category, with games, books, comics, and a staggering amount of other media included as well.

I mean, it's not as if I'm hip to all the craziness that is the Star Wars continuity, but this kind of a movie is certainly understandable given the astronomical amount of content out there to have to wade through and adhere to when penning a new piece of Star Wars media. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy knows this has to be a major pain as well, as she's hired a story group to coordinate Star Wars creative development.

Can you imagine your brainchild getting that large and that complex? Sometimes I can't remember my NeoGAF username and password in the morning, let alone that Amidala's name is Padmé. Oh wait. I don't have a NeoGAF login because they've never approved me. In any case, how do you feel about this turn of events, Star Wars fans?

The Legendary Star Wars Expanded Universe Turns A New Page [Lucasfilm]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273644Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreStar Wars Pinball's final Masters of the Force table looks nuts2014-04-22T21:00:00Z2014-04-22T21:00:00Z

It feels like Zen Studios has been working on Star Wars Pinball for years now, and that's because it has. This trailer for one of the four featured tables of Star Wars Pinball: Heroes Within, appropriately titled "Masters of the Force," is an all-too fitting end. (If this truly is the end.) Zen went so far as to call this table "the culmination of all that we have learned."

Heroes Within is out next week, on May 29 for Steam, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PS Vita. For $9.99, you're getting the aforementioned Masters of the Force table bundled with Han Solo, Episode IV - A New Hope, and Droids. On iOS, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store, these can be purchased individually for $1.99 per table. Plenty of options here. Pick your poison.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273642Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleFarts 'N' Crafts: Max Loves Boba Fett!2014-04-22T17:15:00Z2014-04-22T17:15:00Z
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Sorry for the delay! Here's this week's episode of Farts 'N' Crafts, in which I draw something I've drawn rather compulsively since I was ten years old -- Boba Fett. Also, I show off some of the pictures you guys drew of Pokémon and Call of Duty!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273406Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentJedi Knight II HD remake mod is underway2014-04-17T19:00:00Z2014-04-17T19:00:00Z
Kyle Katarn lives on in an upcoming Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast HD remake mod from JDBArtist, our new lord and savior of the PC mod scene. Well, that might be a little extreme, but given how much this game means to me as part of my continuing love/hate relationship with Star Wars and its media properties, this is a pretty huge deal. It was good stuff.

When Disney closed LucasArts last April, Jedi Knight II developer Raven Software was a total bro and released the source code to the popular entry in the Jedi Knight series, perhaps with the hope that modders and other talented, gorgeous people like JDBArtist would be able to create something fantastic out of the ashes of a game that would never see another sequel.

JDBArtist, via the Gaming Nexus forums, is taking on the project and attempting to overhaul the single-player missions and some multiplayer arenas of JKII, with new textures for each surface and improved lighting. That's a lot of work for one person, so he's reaching out for coders and texture artists on the forum if you think you've got the chops.

This is awesome news, and my body is ready. I wish my skills in coding extended beyond bashing my head against the keyboard until words come out, but that is how I write, after all. Go help this man make something fabulous, and check out the project's ModDB page.

Jedi Knight 2 HD remake mod in the works [PC Gamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272836Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreUncharted writer Amy Hennig now at Visceral Games2014-04-03T12:30:00Z2014-04-03T12:30:00Z
Uncharted series writer and creative director Amy Hennig parted ways with Naughty Dog in early March and ever since then I've been dying to know where she'd end up. While Dead Space maker Visceral Games is not what I was expecting, at all, it's a great hire for the studio.

Hennig will work as creative director on Visceral's Star Wars project. Vice president and general manager Steve Papoutsis broke the news in a blog post, writing: "There are a lot of different directions we could have gone, but I could sense that what really excited her about this opportunity (because let's face it, we weren't the only ones knocking at her door) was Star Wars. Amy's a huge fan. We happen to be making a Star Wars game. Just thinking about the possibilities made both of us even more excited about having her join the team."

I'm simultaneously nervous and excited about EA's Star Wars titles. That said, Visceral bringing on Hennig has pushed me into feeling cautiously optimistic about its game, whatever it is.

Amy Hennig Joins Visceral Games [EA]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269996Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreTwo expansions planned for The Old Republic in 20142014-02-04T22:00:00Z2014-02-04T22:00:00Z
Looking at the year ahead for Star Wars: The Old Republic, senior producer Bruce Maclean says there are two more digital expansions on the way -- "one similar to Galactic Starfighter in scope and one more closely resembling Rise of the Hutt Cartel." The team is moving to a three-week cycle between minor patches, up from two weeks, in order to budget more time for bug testing. Similarly, major content updates are shifting to a nine-week cycle.

Besides those big-ticket items, The Old Republic will have a Double XP weekend from March 14 - 17, Update 2.7 with two additional Flashpoints and a new tier of gear on April 8, and Update 2.8 -- described as the "biggest update up to this point" -- with more ships and a new Ship Role for Galactic Starfighter on June 10.

Speaking of the Starfighter expansion and its 12 vs. 12 spaceship battles, that is now playable for free. No need for preferred status or to be a subscriber any longer.

Producer's Road Map 2014 [Star Wars: The Old Republic]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=270015Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleDisney Infinity, Murdered: Soul Suspect, Kodoku & Bikinis2014-02-04T20:30:00Z2014-02-04T20:30:00Z
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Well, we got a new camera and I accidentally switched it onto "Sears Portrait Studio" mode, so sorry if I look a little bit like I'm in a porno from the late eighties. (What else is new.)

Today, we've got some more details on Nintendo's post-Wii U plans, Murdered: Soul Suspect is coming to PS4 and Xbox One, Disney Infinity has Marvel and Star Wars plans, but they also just laid off a few hundred employees, which sucks. Kodoku looks SO cool, there's a new mech game called Matador with nice streetlights, and Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate gets ANOTHER sexy swimwear update.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269950Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreMarvel, Star Wars reportedly next for Disney Infinity2014-02-03T19:00:00Z2014-02-03T19:00:00Z
The Wall Street Journal reports there are indeed plans for characters from the Marvel and Star Wars properties to be brought into Disney Infinity. That's the good news here. Take a moment to make the most of it and reflect on who you'd want to get the full figurine treatment.

Now, here's the bad news: the publication has also heard that layoffs -- potentially to the effect of several hundred -- are imminent at Disney Interactive. With Disney's quarterly financial results scheduled for Wednesday, odds are we'll find out more later this week.

Disney's Interactive-Media Unit to Lay Off Several Hundred People [Wall Street Journal]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269682Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizStar Wars: Assault Team is a turn-based mobile game2014-01-29T06:00:00Z2014-01-29T06:00:00Z
Disney Interactive and LucasArts have announced Star Wars: Assault Team for iOS, Windows 8, and Android. It's a turn-based combat game involving card-battling elements.

You'll collect characters from the Star Wars universe and use them to defeat enemies. Missions will take you throughout planets and locations from the original trilogy as well.

Assault Team is currently out in select international markets and will be released globally this spring.

Yes, I know, you're so excited. Shake your head all you want, but card battling games are all the rage on mobile devices.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269340Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleNintendo Fusion, Machinima Xbox Scandal & 'Candy©' Crush2014-01-21T19:45:00Z2014-01-21T19:45:00Z
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Welp, here's your exciting video game news! Lots and lots of fun things, like Nintendo's financial problems, [obvious] lack of plans to move into mobile games, a single Super Smash Bros. screen, and the rumored new console,"Fusion." Microsoft, meanwhile, is in hot water over secretly paying Machinima partners to say nice things about the Xbox One. Alienware's Steam Machines will be un-upgradeable AND annualized, oh boy! Resident Evil 4 is coming out for PC in HD, Sony's got some great Playstation Plus deals, the Candy Crush Saga guys have copyrighted the word "Candy," Disney has abandoned copyrights for Star Wars 1313, and there's a sexy new Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes action figure.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269259Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDisney abandons its Star Wars 1313 trademark2014-01-20T13:30:00Z2014-01-20T13:30:00Z
After Disney shut down LucasArts, I thought I had completely given up all hope for Star Wars 1313 ever getting made. I have. But that's not to say the project can't affect me from beyond the grave. There was that story about how the game would center on Boba Fett taking jobs from Jabba the Hutt, for instance -- that stung. Perhaps now we have our closure and can move on with our lives: Disney abandoned its trademark for 1313 last month.

As noticed by The Escapist, on December 23 of last year, the trademark's status on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website was changed to "Abandoned because no Statement of Use or Extension Request timely filed after Notice of Allowance was issued."

Well, at least we've got those Electronic Arts-published Star Wars games to look forw--I can't even finish that sentence.

Disney Abandons Star Wars 1313 Trademark [The Escapist]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269204Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesStar Wars meets Smash Bros. in Super Smash Wars 22014-01-18T14:05:00Z2014-01-18T14:05:00Z
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Just this morning I was pondering the similarities between Nintendo and Lucasfilm. A few hours later, and I discovered the existence of Super Smash Wars 2. It's like they read my mind!

The video parody series, constructed more like fake gameplay footage that a standard linear narrative, takes an earnest and sincere look at what a Smash Bros./Star Wars mash-up might look like.

If I were Iwata, I'd have Disney on the phone about developing this concept into a Wii U exclusive game, like, yesterday.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269133Harry Monogenishttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Harry+MonogenisSWTOR Galactic Starfighter open to Early Access members2014-01-18T13:00:00Z2014-01-18T13:00:00Z
The Galactic Starfighter expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic has been available to Subscribers of the MMO since early December, and now it's time for Preferred Early Access users to get in on the action.

Preferred Early Access members can now join Subscribers in 12 vs. 12 dogfighting battles and will also be getting their hands on a few in-game bonuses, including a couple of pilot suits and an in-game title -- not as numerous as the bonuses Subscribers received, but hey, free stuff.

The only group left now are free-to-play Access members; they'll be allowed to dogfight on February 4.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267629Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThere's a new Star Wars space combat game for PC2013-12-17T11:30:00Z2013-12-17T11:30:00Z

We love us some Rogue Squadron around these parts, but Star Wars: Attack Squadrons is not that. Wishing does not make it so. Disney Interactive announced the Area 52 Games project this morning with the trailer above and some basic details.

A free-to-play online space combat title centered around PvP, Attack Squadrons will offer customization through items and upgrades, which is presumably where we'll be able to optionally spend real-world money. There's support for up to 16 players, with a few modes: Free for All, Team Dogfight, and Base Defense. Confirmed ships include the X-Wing and TIE Interceptor.

Should you have some interest in playing this, there are sign-ups for a closed beta which starts next year. Just head to the official site for the game at the link above.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=267391Alessandro Fillarihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alessandro+FillariDevelopment studio Terminal Reality has shut down2013-12-12T12:30:00Z2013-12-12T12:30:00Z
2013 hasn't been to kind to struggling game studios, and it appears we've got another casualty before this rocky year in gaming closes out. It is now reported that the Texas-based game studio, Terminal Reality, has shut down.

In a new report from Gamasutra, Jason Sosa, a former employee of the studio spoke out on his Facebook page and said that the developer "seems to have finally shut down." Other developers from the studio chimed in and talked about the situation, whiling lamenting the loss. Stationed in Austin, the studio has created such titles as Ghostbusters: The Video Game, BloodRayne, Kinect Star Wars, and most recently, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct.

It's a shame to see another developer close its doors. We at Dtoid wish those affected by this the best of luck.

Report: Independent studio Terminal Reality has shut down [Gamasutra]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266237Mr Andy Dixonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Mr+Andy+DixonContest: Win a Nexus 7 pre-loaded with Tiny Death Star!2013-11-26T15:30:00Z2013-11-26T15:30:00Z
[Update: Contest over! Winner is Qtwentyseven!]

Our friends at Disney have just handed us a brand new Google Nexus 7 pre-loaded with their hit game Star Wars: Tiny Death Star to give away to one lucky Destructoid community member!

In the game, you get to decorate your own personal Death Star from a selection of themed floors, and work to capture Rebel scum like Luke and Leia. I have never heard of something more adorable in all my life. And what better way to play such an amazing sounding game than with a brand new 32GB Nexus 7?!

To enter, just leave a comment in this thread telling me what you think the cutest thing about Tiny Death Star is. Limit one entry per person, and the contest is open to anyone in the US. You have until this Sunday, December 1 at 11:59pm Pacific to enter.

Good luck! And don't forget, our Huge members get automatic entry into all contests (as well as a bunch of other awesome perks). It's pretty great!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266074Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreStar Wars is in EA's hands for a decade2013-11-20T15:00:00Z2013-11-20T15:00:00Z
As reported earlier this morning, Electronic Arts won't be making any Star Wars games based on the upcoming movies as part of its licensing deal with Disney. We let out a collective sigh of relief. Granted, there are plenty of rubbish games not based on films, so who knows what will come of DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront and the other titles due out in the coming years.

Speaking about the deal, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen noted that it'll last a decade. "[It] allows us to be able to build games in many different genres across multiple types of platforms over 10 years and we'll leverage the strength of the Disney marketing associated with the Star Wars properties both in movies and other things that they may do over the timeframe. We'll try to align those with that marketing, power the Disney has so it will get aligned with timing around the movies, but it won't necessarily be aligned with the movie."

Don't screw this up, EA. There's so much potential here. We needs this. Star Wars needs this.

Electronics Arts' Management Presents at UBS Global Technology Conference (Transcript) [Seeking Alpha]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266058Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherEA isn't making any games based on new Star Wars movies2013-11-20T09:30:00Z2013-11-20T09:30:00Z
EA's Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen talked about Star Wars games during a presentation on Tuesday, and he made it clear they don't want to make a movie game. Jorgensen said, "We've done movie games over the years and we wanted to make sure that we weren't doing a movie game, i.e., game based on the movie."

Jorgensen went on to say that we can expect to start seeing Star Wars games in 2015 and 2016 from DICE, Visceral Games, and BioWare. So soon we can look forward to seeing Battlefield: Storm Trooper, Dead Space: Jedi, and Mass Effect: Star Wars. Or, something like that.

EA not planning Star Wars games based on upcoming movies [CVG]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=265707Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThe Old Republic's Galactic Starfighter still seems cool2013-11-14T21:00:00Z2013-11-14T21:00:00Z

Here's another look at the upcoming Galactic Starfighter expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, aka the first truly interesting thing I've seen out of this game in months. The familiar sights and sounds of Star Wars dogfights do the soul good.

Battles go up to 12 vs. 12, and ships themselves can be customized aesthetically and also play different roles in skirmishes, like Scout or Strike Fighter. I'm happy for you, The Old Republic, but deep down it's really another Rogue Squadron that I want most.

Galactic Starfighter will release in phases. The expansion is out first for subscribers on December 3, then it's "preferred status" early access on January 14 for players who have bought something from the online store, followed by free-to-play launch on February 4.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=265152Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreStar Wars: Tiny Death Star is out now for mobile2013-11-07T20:00:00Z2013-11-07T20:00:00Z

Seeing familiar Star Wars characters in this cutesy pixelated style from NimbleBit is enough to cut down any cynicism I might've had going into Star Wars: Tiny Death Star. We've enjoyed the studio's sim games for a while now and I don't see that changing with this one.

Tiny Death Star is out this week for iPhone and iPad, Android, Windows Phone, and Windows 8 devices. You'll deck out your own personal Death Star from a selection of 80+ types of themed floors and even capture Rebel scum like Luke and Leia. Yeah, this is just adorable.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=265003Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizWhat if Star Wars was made by Nintendo instead?2013-11-06T01:00:00Z2013-11-06T01:00:00Z

James Farr loves to take Nintendo characters and cross them over with movies. We saw his work previously with his Ghostbusters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, now it's Star Wars turn.

This reinterpretation sees the like of Link, Mario, and crew taking on Ganondorf to save Prince Peach, and to take down Majora's Moon. All the little nods to Nintendo games are extremely adorable, and I love how James Farr was able to fit in various characters from Hyrule, the Mushroom Kingdom, and more into appropriate roles in this Stars Wars take.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=264562Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreTelltale says it's lined up to work on a 'dream IP'2013-10-30T14:30:00Z2013-10-30T14:30:00Z
It's a good time to be Telltale Games. With generally positive reactions to the first episode of The Wolf Among Us and the reveal of The Walking Dead: Season Two going as one would expect, the future is looking bright. Participating in a reddit Ask Me Anything, studio founders Dan Connors and Kevin Bruner were asked which intellectual property they'd love to work on.

"Coming from LucasArts we have so many people here that love Star Wars and have worked with the license so that would be a great fit and very cool," explained Connors. "In addition we will be working on a few licenses that definitely fall into our dream IP scenario and we can't wait to announce those."

"I'll also say a Telltale Star Wars game would make me VERY happy! We've got some IP coming up that pretty much checks all of my personal favorites, which absolutely amazes/honors me," wrote Bruner. I dig moments like this where we can all come together to geek out over what we'd ideally like those projects to be. Personally, I'd go with an unimaginative vote for Star Wars since it sounds as if there's real passion for such a game. That can make all the difference.

And for those wanting Telltale to revisit a certain pair of private investigators, Bruner said "We love Sam & Max and certainly haven't forgotten about them! I think you'll see something smaller (more like [Poker Night at the Inventory]) than a full Season, and probably not for a bit, but we have NOT forgotten about them, we've just been super busy growing like crazy."

We are Dan Connors & Kevin Bruner, founders of Telltale Games, makers of "The Walking Dead" and "The Wolf Among Us", Ask us anything! [reddit]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=264244Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterKnights of the Old Republic is half off on iOS2013-10-25T09:30:00Z2013-10-25T09:30:00Z
Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) is one of the most memorable games I've ever played. I can still recall the day that I picked up nonchalantly because I was a fan of Bioware's old works and Star Wars collectively, but nothing could have prepared me for how good it really was.

Many years later, the game was ported to the iOS platform, and now you can pick it up for half off the current price, at $4.99. No real reason or announcement was given for the drop, so it's unknown whether or not it's temporary or permanent.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [iTunes]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=263833Ian Bondshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Ian+BondsReview: Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force2013-10-23T14:00:00Z2013-10-23T14:00:00Z
Back in February, Zen Studios released three tables based on the Star Wars series, adding to the already vast library of tables for Pinball FX2. They were fantastic, diverse, and just as feature-rich as the other tables for the game. Many believed it would be hard for the studio to match that collection.

These newest tables not only match the previous set but manage to surpass it.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=263239Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+Devore12 vs. 12 space battles are coming to The Old Republic2013-10-08T19:30:00Z2013-10-08T19:30:00Z

As an absolute sucker for space battles in the Star Wars universe, this new digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic is looking mighty fine. I've resisted the call of BioWare's MMO even with it going free-to-play, but Galactic Starfighter's player-versus-player dogfights are tempting.

The new content rolls out as early as December 3, 2013 -- that's when Old Republic subscribers are granted their coveted early access. "Preferred status players" (people who bought something from the online store) are next on January 14, 2014. Finally, the remaining player base gets the expansion on February 4, 2014. Sounds about right.

Is this enough of a draw to get you interested -- or re-interested, if you're a returning player -- in the game? I should also mention that subscribers as of November 1 get an exclusive Galactic Starfighter early Gunship unlock and custom Gunship paint jobs. Rub it in, why don't you!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=262992Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthAww! Tiny Death Star, Disney's new Star Wars game2013-10-04T12:45:00Z2013-10-04T12:45:00Z
Aww! Tiny little Death Stars in 8-bit. On your mobile.

Disney Interactive has teamed up with LucasArts and Tiny Tower creators NimbleBit to bring us Star Wars: Tiny Death Star. You'll work alongside Vader and Palpatine to attract bitizen and business (just like Tiny Tower), and ultimately build a new Death Star. All in 8-bit style.

Look at the little 8-bit characters! Chewbacca is a perfect fit for this style, wouldn't you say?

We know Tiny Death Star is a mobile game, but we're not clear on platforms yet. Disney does say that it will be launching soon worldwide,

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=262615Wesley Ruscherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Wesley+RuscherThe Force is strong with this cosplay2013-09-28T18:00:00Z2013-09-28T18:00:00Z
Knights of the Old Republic is easily one of the greatest Star Wars games ever conceived. It took all that we loved with the universe and harkened back on the classic feeling that was desperately void in the cinematic prequel trilogy. But it's not the only part of the expanded Star Wars universe that deserves an awesome video game adaptation.

Meet Jaina Solo (as portrayed by cosplayer Eve Beauregard) the daughter of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa. The eldest of twins, this force wielding Jedi possesses the mechanical ingenuity of her father with the force sensitivity one would expect from the granddaughter of Darth Vader.

She also has one of the most epic story arcs in the Star Wars universe with her brother Jacen Solo (do yourself a favor and read the Legacy of the Force series) that would be perfect for a game...or even movie. Quite frankly Jaina Solo would be an awesome character to play thanks in part to her expert pilot skills from her time in the Rogue Squadron as well as all her all-around force badassery.

Will we ever see a game featuring Jaina Solo or other characters from the Star Wars EU past the original trilogy? Who knows... but at least we can all enjoy an awesome gallery featuring one of the best.

So what characters would everyone else like to see get their own title? Let us know in the comments below.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=262609Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizLucasArts canceled a bunch of Star Wars projects2013-09-27T22:30:00Z2013-09-27T22:30:00Z
Kotaku too a look at how LucasArts fell apart, and among the information they dug up was details on several major projects the now defunct studio was working on. First, they were working on an Origin-like service designed to distribute and manage in-app purchases with Star Wars games. It would have launched right alongside Star Wars: First Assault too.

This service would have connected with a vast amount of canceled Star Wars title. There was a game called Smuggler that would have saw you using a customizable character to smuggle goods in the Star Wars universe. There was also Outpost, a FarmVille-like Star Wars title. At one point you would have been able to control your very own Death Star in an iOS title too.

There were a ton of canceled projects, and the one I'm sure that will hurt most of you is the cancellation of the HD remaster of Day of the Tentacle. So many projects that didn't pan out, with a number of the them detailed over on Kotaku.

How LucasArts Fell Apart [Kotaku]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=262488Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizNew story details and art revealed for Star Wars 13132013-09-25T21:30:00Z2013-09-25T21:30:00Z
Oh Star Wars 1313, you were the hope of so many Star Wars fans. With LucasArts no more, there's little hope of this Boba Fett adventure ever coming. What would it have been about? IGN was shown 15 minutes of a demo that would have been at at E3 earlier this year.

The game was to begin with a prologue set on Tattooine, taking place between the prequel movies and the original trilogies. Fett had yet to get his Mandalorian armor, but the pieces would come together as you advanced in the story.

As for the story, it would have involved Fett searching for bounties while working for Jabba the Hutt, going through 1313 and the mysterious 1314. The main plot point revolved around the crime families of 1313 using Tauntauns to smuggle spices to other planets.

Gameplay was likened to Uncharted's platforming, taking place on huge action set pieces. Which means there would have been scripted sequences and the like.

There's way more details on IGN, including how the game was actually going to tie-in to the live-action television series, plus a bunch of concept art.

Star Wars 1313: Boba Fett Concept Art and Story Details [IGN]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=262426Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenFamous Star Wars moment made playable with Oculus Rift2013-09-25T04:00:00Z2013-09-25T04:00:00Z

Augmenting games wherein you pilot some sort of vehicle seems like an obvious choice for an Oculus Rift project, but I've seen less examples of the Rift in a cockpit than on the battlefield in an FPS.

This is an early build of the famous Death Star Trench Run from Star Wars. The final product would likely end up free, lest its creators face odds worse than the trench run against Disney's endless squadrons of lawyers.

Neat! I just realized I definitely want to play the next Gran Turismo -- or some racing game -- with the Oculus Rift. I just hope I don't have to have a lie down and throw up after 30 minutes of play.

Finally: The Death Star Trench Run For Oculus Rift [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=262120Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Angry Birds Star Wars II2013-09-20T14:00:00Z2013-09-20T14:00:00Z
I don't get the widespread outrage over so called "casual," simple-minded games. I can spend an afternoon plugging away at the most time-consuming and complex RPG imaginable, and if Angry Birds is thrown in every now and then, so be it.

Yes, I'm reviewing an Angry Birds game. Deal with it.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=261373Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenEA taking risks on things like Star Wars, other new IP2013-09-06T09:00:00Z2013-09-06T09:00:00Z
Electronic Arts is a risk taker. A boundary pusher. Indeed, EA Games chief Patrick Soderlund, speaking to MCV, apparently, "points to Star Wars and Mirror's Edge 2 as proof the firm is still willing to take risks on new ideas."

Once more. Soderland pointed to Star Wars to evidence the company's willingness to take risks on new ideas. Making a Star Wars videogame -- in light of an upcoming new trilogy, no less -- is about as risky as pulling a "do not remove" tag off a mattress.

Soderlund qualified, "We are working on a new Mirror's Edge game, and although that's not a new IP, it is a revival done in a new way. We are developing Star Wars Battlefront, which to us is a new IP, even though it isn't technically." Oh, those pesky technicalities.

Soderland also noted, "We have six to eight completely new IPs in the works. The day we stop making new IP is when we go onto life support. We need to incubate new ideas and push creative boundaries." Maybe some of those are actually new IPs and not niggling technicalities. And maybe some of them will actually be good, like Dead Space, before they proceed to get driven into the ground in the name of making the most accessible blockbusters possible. Though Titanfall does look nice.

EA: We have six to eight new IPs in the works [MCV]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=260676Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterEmperor Palpatine wants you to play Angry Birds Star Wars2013-08-23T23:00:00Z2013-08-23T23:00:00Z

Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars films), wants you to "Join the Pork Side" in Angry Birds Star Wars 2. Set to drop on September 19 for iOS, Android, and Windows Phones, it'll be a $0.99 app -- on Android, the game will launch with a free ad-filled version.

Although someone is bound to nail McDiarmid for this, I'm pretty indifferent to it, as I'm sure he's having a bit of fun in the process. Yep, he still has that signature cackle laugh!

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=260538Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDICE hasn't locked down the direction of Battlefront2013-08-21T18:30:00Z2013-08-21T18:30:00Z
Concerns about where DICE will take Star Wars: Battlefront have been expressed before, and with little to go on outside of a vague "probably in summer 2015" launch window, I can absolutely see why. Even if the studio has a proven track record with Battlefield, there are still so many unknowns. In terms of the game's direction, executive producer Patrick Bach told Video Gamer that "We haven't really locked that down yet.

"I think there's of course a part of the DICE DNA to build the games that we're building, but then again we're building games like Mirror's Edge as well," he said. "So I think it will be a challenge for us. [You're] damned if you do, damned if you don't. People don't want another Battlefield with Star Wars graphics; they want a Star Wars game that is proper."

Which is reassuring to hear, because I think he's nailed it. But -- of course there's a "but" -- Bach went on to say "if you compromise brilliant design choices from Battlefield just because you're not allowed from some kind of moral standpoint, then I think that's also wrong. We need to make the best game possible. What that means in detail, we will see."

DICE talks Star Wars: Battlefront: 'People don't want Battlefield with Star Wars graphics' [VideoGamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=259286Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleEverquest Next, Arkham Multiplayer & Xbox GPU Upgrade2013-08-02T21:30:00Z2013-08-02T21:30:00Z
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Hey everybody! I'm wearing a really stupid shirt, it must be Friday!

Suddenly, there are two new Everquest Next games on the horizon, and they look really cool. Quakecon is happening right now, and there's some Bethesda news out of that, including Wolfenstein: The New Order being delayed and The Elder Scrolls anthology. In spite of underwhelming sales, Square Enix is still gonna keep making AAA video games, and another Tomb Raider is in development for next gen. Batman: Arkham Origins has multiplayer, but it won't be coming to Wii U. Player reputation and behavior will factor into Xbox One's matchmaking system, and the GPU's being tweaked a bit, for whatever reason. Finally, Obsidian talks about the Star Wars: KOTOR III that could've been, and we've got a release window for Star Wars Battlefront.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=259114Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanObsidian reveals its plan for potential KOTOR III2013-07-31T21:00:00Z2013-07-31T21:00:00Z
Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords was a stellar Star Wars RPG that shone despite its bugs and rushed production schedule. It left me wanting to a sequel and, speaking to Eurogamer, Obsidian's Chris Avellone also harbored further plans for the crew of the Ebon Hawk. Knights of the Old Republic III actually existed in pre-production at Obsidian but it never made it past the pitch process.

Obsidian's Chris Avellone says that "it felt like we were pitching and pitching and it just wasn't going anywhere, and at some point people just drew a line and said 'it's just not going to happen.'" I had never considered the KOTOR games to be part of a potential trilogy but Avellone confirmed that the plan was to have "The Exile" from KOTOR II potentially meeting Revan from KOTOR I and finding "the true Sith Lords."

But enough of all that, what of HK-47, one of the best supporting characters in an RPG ever? "At one point HK-47, its legs dismantled, would "ride around in your backpack," Chris explains "like C-3PO does with Chewbacca in Empire Strikes Back." Brilliant!

The best parts of KOTOR II were when your crew began expanding and you felt like you were making a really close-knit group. I'd love to see KOTOR III happen but if it never does, I'm glad that there's mods like The Sith Lords Content Mod that can help me squeeze every last bit of goodness from the game.

Fear is the path to the dark side [Eurogamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=259129Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizStar Wars: Battlefront expected in summer 20152013-07-31T20:30:00Z2013-07-31T20:30:00Z

Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen stated during a investor call today that they expect to release Star Wars: Battlefront "alongside the new Star Wars films, probably in summer 2015."

Not much, but at least we have a good idea of how long the wait will be now. Remember, EA DICE is behind this, so we can expect good things from it. Hopefully it will have its own identity to separate itself from the Battlefield series, but then again it's not such a bad thing if it goes the other way.

EA: Star Wars Battlefront Likely to Hit Shelves in Summer 2015 [Game Front]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=258311Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterAngry Birds Star Wars is coming to consoles2013-07-18T08:30:00Z2013-07-18T08:30:00Z

Since I know everyone here asked for it, Angry Birds Star Wars is heading to pretty much every system under the sun on October 29, 2013. Specifically, it'll hit the Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita, Wii U, Wii and 3DS. It'll come with 20 exclusive levels, alongside of two player co-op and four player multiplayer.

While I actually enjoy Angry Birds for what it is, I don't think I enjoy the idea of dishing out for a fully fledged console release. There's nothing wrong with having a bite sized puzzle experience on a mobile device, and I think any other platform is over-extending a bit. But for kids, the extra multiplayer additions are perfect.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=258117Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreAngry Birds Star Wars II will use real-world toys2013-07-15T11:45:00Z2013-07-15T11:45:00Z

Rovio's tease from last week has been unveiled and it's pretty much what we expected: Angry Birds Star Wars II. Releasing September 19 for mobile devices, this sequel will span the three prequel movies and even incorporate physical toys inside the game. Oh, those smart, devious jerks!

It all starts with around 30 individual "Telepods," each representing a character that can be scanned into Angry Birds Star Wars II using your phone or tablet's camera. These are coming from Hasbro in September and knowing how well Star Wars has done with merchandising in the past, this is surely going to be only the beginning of what's in store for us.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=258016Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterRovio teases a possible Angry Birds Star Wars prequel2013-07-12T20:00:00Z2013-07-12T20:00:00Z
Rovio has just teased a new picture today that hints at what's coming next for the Angry Birds franchise -- specifically, Angry Birds Star Wars. Pretty much everyone will recognize this as the iconic poster for Star Wars: A Phantom Menace, before everyone realized that it was a trap.

Full details will be announced on July 15th, and although Rovio is calling this a "new game," it is possible that it'll be incorporated as DLC into Angry Birds Star Wars. I'm sure everyone else out there wanted this. I'm also sure I'm going to at least give it a shot!

Angry Birds [Twitter]


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Feeling the Fear..and Doing it Anyway!
HUGE thankyou to both Beeb and Sohappy! :shake:
Both of your answers are fab...I have copied them both, and saved them on my desktop for future reference.
Well..here goes..I start tomorrow with a down day :aprayer:
I am a little scared...but have spent all evening reading the JUDDD threads...knowledge is power, after all!
I am following BEEB's example..starting with 700 cals...if I can do less I will...but I need to know the extra cals are there if needed!
( I used the JUDDD calculator..it gave me 680 dd 1943 UD...)
I have planned a list of low cal foods to mix and match from....mostly my normal l/c favs, but more l/c veggies...it seems weird after 5 months to be looking at cals not carbs!
I have ordered the Alternate Day Diet Book from Amazon....and a large supply of Shirataki noodles too.....kind of underlining my commitment!
I am going to give it a month...to really see if I can lose my last few pounds...and hopefully gain the energy boost I never got from low carb :aprayer:
Oh...and I finally bought some weighing scales!!! So I can keep a track of how Juddd works for me....I MUST be getting brave...I have never weighed since starting l/c.
(I am going to post this in the JUDDD thread too...will help keep me accountable if other juddders read it!)
:hugs: to Beeb & Sohappy... you are my inspirations!
Just thought I'd mention:
Personally, I do better on my Down Days if I don't have to ever be too hungry. I'm a spoiled brat and don't have a lot of willpower. :)
However, I rarely have a lot of appetite in the mornings, so easy to go til midday on just a mug of coffee w/half & half.
Then today (a Down Day) I had a quarter pound of chicken thigh meat, boneless and skinless, with a couple of tablespoons of my General Tso sauce over it. That was a late lunch.
Tonight I'll have a HUGE plate, piled high, of Italian noodles, which is going to be lots of zucchini chunks, green pepper and onion chunks, and sliced mushrooms, all cooked tender in the lowest calorie spaghetti sauce I could find and seasoned with S & P plus mixed Italian herbs and spices. And all of this heaped on top of a big skillet full of fried up shirataki noodles. Probably a tablespoon or two of grated parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top of it all. Very low calorie, and enough to fill me to the brim with complete satisfaction.
Now.. this won't be a day with a lot of protein, so on my Up Day, I'll be heavy on the protein to make up for it, so it averages out too. I cycle my protein pretty much along with my calories. We all do it a bit differently. You'll find what works for you soon I expect.
Good to see you in the JUDDD thread again!! I KNOW you can do this!! It gets easier and easier, believe it or not the more you do it!! :high5::hugs:
I'm almost one month into it and I can't EVER imagine eating any other way!!! I LOVE JUDDD!!! :love:
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Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Swatch Group AG, the biggest maker of Swiss watches, is ending its alliance with Tiffany & Co., alleging the U.S. jeweler breached its contract by blocking development of the business.
Swatch will claim damages from Tiffany to compensate for "long-term future business," the Biel, Switzerland-based watchmaker said in a statement today. The move followed Tiffany's "systematic efforts" to delay growth of the watch brand, Swatch said.
Tiffany said in a statement that it "has honored its obligations under the agreement, and insisted that Swatch honor its own obligations, particularly its obligation to respect Tiffany's rights regarding brand management and product design."
The companies formed the alliance in 2008 to develop, make and sell watches under the Tiffany brand, agreeing to share the profits. Swatch said the venture will shut down within two years as it terminates contracts to cooperate with New York-based Tiffany.
The split "is a pity because Tiffany watches would have boosted sales in the area of jewelry watches," a segment where Swatch is "weak," Patrick Hasenboehler, an analyst at Bank Sarasin, wrote in a research note. The end of the alliance won't have a major effect on forecasts in the short and medium term, he added.
Swatch closed little changed at 354 Swiss francs in Zurich trading. The stock has declined about 15 percent this year.
The agreement was set to last 20 years and could have been extended for an additional 10 years. The collaboration was run by Swatch Group Chairwoman Nayla Hayek.
The end of the agreement isn't a surprise as neither side was "satisfied with the success of the contract and sales were behind expectations," said Rene Weber, an analyst at Bank Vontobel in Zurich.
The agreement allowed Swatch to operate Tiffany watch stores in markets outside the U.S. and offer a selection of Tiffany jewelry.
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Chuck: Let's see how long we can stare at each other without having sex.
Blair: Okay
Nate: (talking to himself) I can't stop looking at Serena's overly exposed breasts.
Serena: I wonder if anyone notices my breasts in this dress.
Chuck: So let me get this straight
Blair : OK
Chuck: Serena actually got into college
Blair: Yes
Nate: I did too
Chuck: I'm sorry what? Nate too?
Blair: I know, I was astounded too
Nate: Yeah Serena's stupid
Serena: Yeah I am...wait what?
Nate to Serena: Wow, I talk to you and Chuck talks to Blair. We should get our own table.
Serena: I think I get what you mean, but I'm not good at math. :*
NATE: I have to read ALL the things?
Blair: so chuck...you mean to tell me that the cast of Jersey shore stole the fist pump from you?
Nate: Seriously man...
Serena: This is unbelievable...
Blair: I know right...should we sue?


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Re: 8-6-2010 Nj
looks like the spot I was surfing this morning, just me and my friend.
Re: 8-6-2010 Nj
i looked south from the spot i was at and saw probably 20 guys spread out for miles.. maybe you were one of them. i had this peak all to myself too. great session