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Tim S · 28th Jun 2007, 11:50

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06...tsaber_game_/1

Lucasarts has hinted that it is planning to use of Nintendo's Wiimote as a lightsaber in an upcoming title. Hopefully, it'll be better than Red Steel.

DougEdey · 28th Jun 2007, 11:53

You could link to the original article

and note: there will be more details in Fall.

d3fiant · 28th Jun 2007, 11:54

with the sound and vibration coming from the remote itself it would be sweeeet, even dual-wield with the nun chuck, ala General Grevious

Mankz · 28th Jun 2007, 11:54

Yay! I can be Yoda!

DarkLord7854 · 28th Jun 2007, 12:13

I might just buy a Wii then

teamtd11 · 28th Jun 2007, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3fiant

with the sound and vibration coming from the remote itself it would be sweeeet, even dual-wield with the nun chuck, ala General Grevious

Nah two seperate wii motes would be amazing.

they should do soul calibur but with lightsabers and jedi

CardJoe · 28th Jun 2007, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

You could link to the original article

Link added

Was my bad, could have sworn I put the link in, but I guess I must have missed it. Blame the new keyboard I'm reviewing...

mikeuk2004 · 28th Jun 2007, 12:20

Will they bring out a limited edition Light Sabour WII Mote?? That would be better it it had a plastic addon for more effect.

mikeuk2004 · 28th Jun 2007, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe

Blame the new keyboard I'm reviewing...

Is that going to be in its review

Inteligent keyboard missing links :P

<A88> · 28th Jun 2007, 12:27

When I first heard about the Wii there were two games I thought would be immense titles to make for it- Tiger Woods and Star Wars. Guess it's all falling into place now

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<A88>

mmorgue · 28th Jun 2007, 12:37

So long as the motion and movement is full free range and mimicks what you do with the remote, I'd consider a Wii for it.

I Just dont want a version of this game where no matter how much you swing the remote, the saber has but 3 or 4 pre-defined, static motions.

CardJoe · 28th Jun 2007, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmorgue

So long as the motion and movement is full free range and mimicks what you do with the remote, I'd consider a Wii for it.

I Just dont want a version of this game where no matter how much you swing the remote, the saber has but 3 or 4 pre-defined, static motions.

qft

DXR_13KE · 28th Jun 2007, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmorgue

I Just dont want a version of this game where no matter how much you swing the remote, the saber has but 3 or 4 pre-defined, static motions.

^^ i don't want that either.

HugoB · 28th Jun 2007, 13:46

And yet that's what it will be....

supermonkey · 28th Jun 2007, 14:58

Having played the Wii, I'm officially on the fence with this announcement. On one hand, I've been looking forward to a Star Wars lightsaber game. On the other, I've experienced first hand just how touchy the Wii-mote can be. I've found Table Tennis to be nearly impossible to master, and I can only imagine trying to block blaster shots with a lightsaber.

The game will have to be designed with the remote in mind. By that I mean that they'll have to take into account the response time and the players natural inclination to swing quickly.

-monkey

pendragon · 28th Jun 2007, 14:58

this could kick some serious arse!! I'm quite excited.

CardJoe · 28th Jun 2007, 15:06

Is that a lightsaber in your pocket, or are you just exited about the concept of wielding a lightsaber in your living room?

oddball walking · 28th Jun 2007, 15:25

It would be good in first person, more fun deflecting lazer bolts

DougEdey · 28th Jun 2007, 15:31

I am very sorry for what I am about to say...

Can you wiield a liightsaber?

yodasarmpit · 28th Jun 2007, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeuk2004

Will they bring out a limited edition Light Sabour WII Mote?? That would be better it it had a plastic addon for more effect.

[sarcasm]Only to be realsed outside of America due to high expected levels of lawsuits.[/sarcasm]

28th Jun 2007, 11:50	#1
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