LucasArts, the gaming division of Lucasfilm Limited, released Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, an installment of the Star Wars saga that falls roughly in between the two film trilogies. The game begins with players in the role of the iconic Darth Vader, but partway through the focus shifts to a secret Vader apprentice named Starkiller. So far, initial reviews for the game have been mixed, with many arguing that the entire game should be played from Vader's perspective. Some have also expressed disappointment that the game does not allow the Nintendo Wii controller to be used like a lightsaber.
Consumers will have ample options for playing the new game, as LucasArts has released it for every available platform, including Microsoft's Xbox 360; Nintendo's Wii and DS; Sony's PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PSP; and even Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. There are also numerous commercial tie-ins for the game, including a novel, a comic book, action figures, and other merchandise.
According to LucasArts, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the company's first internally developed game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It also marks the first game collaboration between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, the source of many of the special effects for the more recent Star Wars films.
The release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed marks the first time a major game franchise has been ported to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. The tremendous popularity of the devices presents game manufacturers with exciting new opportunities. The iPhone/iPod touch version of The Force Unleashed does offer some game-play experiences specifically tailored to the device's capabilities, particularly with respect to the use of gestures on the touchscreen.
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