JediMasterEd Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 "SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – April 3, 2003 -- Continuing the epic legacy of the critically and commercially acclaimed Jedi Knight action game series, LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, announces Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy for Windows PC and the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. Expected for release fall 2003, this latest chapter in one of interactive entertainment's most celebrated game series extends the partnership between LucasArts and Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), through its developer Raven Software. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the follow up to Star Wars® Jedi Knight® II: Jedi Outcast™, the best selling premium priced PC game in America, United Kingdom, and Germany upon initial release in 2002. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a dynamic single and multiplayer action experience featuring an all-new epic story. Players are immersed in the role of apprentice at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy where they learn the power – and danger – of the Force. Amidst a multitude of complex and richly detailed Star Wars environments, including twice as many unique locales as those in Star Wars Jedi Outcast, players face a variety of powerful and insidious enemies. For the first time in a Jedi Knight series game, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allows players to create and customize their own characters by choosing various characteristics including species, gender, clothing, and physical attributes such as hair and facial features. In addition, players can create a custom lightsaber, selecting from hilt and blade color. As apprentices progress in their training, different lightsabers will become available, such as the double-bladed lightsaber or dual lightsabers. "With the overwhelming success and critical acclaim of Star Wars Jedi Outcast, continuing an alliance with Activision and Raven Software was a clear and very easy decision," says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "As they did with its best selling predecessor, Raven will bring to Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy innovative, dynamic, and challenging game play that honors the well-respected legacy of the series." Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy begins shortly after the conclusion of events in Star Wars Jedi Outcast. Players create a Jedi apprentice character and join the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 to learn the ways of the Force under the tutelage of Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn. While the young apprentice embarks on various missions to hone their skills and abilities, a mysterious group is discovered creating havoc throughout the galaxy. Until order is restored, the fate of the Jedi Academy – and the future of the Star Wars galaxy itself – hangs precariously in the balance. While players will be able to accomplish more by using the lightsaber in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, they also will have a variety of weapons - new and old - at their disposal including a blaster, blaster rifle, Wookiee bowcaster, Imperial repeater, and a Destructive Electro-Magnetic Pulse gun. A unique level selection system allows players to choose their own path through the game as well as the missions they undertake to improve their Jedi skills. The game will add new multiplayer modes and bring back the most popular modes from Star Wars Jedi Outcast. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy will be published and distributed by LucasArts in North America. Activision will publish and distribute the game in all other territories worldwide." I knew they would make another one! And better, custom characters and lightsabers, with added bonus's of either Dual Lightsabers or a Double bladed Lightsaber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young David Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 Today will be a day long remembered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMuffin Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 Ah! at last! Something official!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoo Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 *jaw hits table* *begins shuddering in anticipation* I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMuffin Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 ... and I almost thouht it was an april fool's joke:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMasterEd Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 I think the two lightsaber idea is awesome...just think, wealding two lightsabers, cutting up the bad guys...twirling the double lightsaber around your head...or the origional single lightsaber... *drools* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another_trooper Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 finally were rid of katarn!! doesnt that gun(the scouttrooper's) in MOTS sound like katarn when you shoot?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clefo Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Yeah, Katarn is a dateless loser.. *Thinks* Well he was until JO This is a creative gamer's dream! *drools* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I have never played JO, but I might be looking into this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishflesh Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 i hate shooters! but its starwars so maby its get a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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