Com Raven Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I just went to grab my mail, and what did I see on the newest issue of Gamestar? World Exclusive: Jedi Knight 3 Revealed Just a few facts before I go to read it all: -No Kyle, you can choose between several of his students to play [among them a Twi'lek] -Non-linear levels -bigger battles [several screenies where 6-7 jedi let it loose] -FALL 2003 RELEASE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taos Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Wow, so this is legitimate huh? I'm a little surprised it's coming out this soon after Jk2.....but still happy. Do you really think that it will come out this fall as suggested? I have a hard time believing that one...... I do like the sound of different characters to choose from and I'm glad that Kyle is gone......there needed to be something different IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 It uses the final iteration of the Quake 3 TA engine, so they were able to start with contents right away... So, coming one and a half year after JK II sounds reasonable... Oh yeah, btw: Dual-Sabers anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 *stamps his foot and crosses his arms whining* no! I wanna Rogue Squadron 3!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbzmarc Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 http://www.gamestar.de/images/magazin/popup-bilder/052003_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 Rogue Leader II: Rogue Squadron III will be revealed this month in Electronic Gaming Monthly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Yeah I already know about the announcment of RS3... but I want it NOW *cries* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 watch jediknightii.net for a detailed write-up of the article by me that will be released soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbzmarc Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 And if you're lazy Jedi Knight III Revealed Developer: Raven Software Publisher: LucasArts/ Activision Release: Fall 2003 You know those moments when a simple day is turned into pure excitement? That about sums up my feelings when I went to the mailbox today to grab my issue of Gamestar, Germany’s Number One gaming mag. So I take a look at the cover to see a female Twi’lek wielding two lightsabers! “What the hell” was naturally my first thought before I see the words next to it: Jedi Knight III Revealed. World Exclusive. So, where to start? Right, with the story. At the end of Jedi Knight II, Kyle saves Jan from Desann’s claws, and the galaxy from the Doomgiver. Six years later: Kyle is now an instructor at Luke Skywalker’s famous Jedi Academy. Thus, for the first time in the Dark Forces series, you don’t play as Kyle Katarn! Instead, you create a character for yourself. Create? Yes, similar to a role-playing game you choose your characters gender, race (Humans and Twi’leks are confirmed so far) face, hair cut and clothing! And the customization doesn’t end there: you also choose a saber handle, colour and whether you want to use one or two sabers! Later on, you will also get a Darth Maul-style double-bladed saber. Talking of sabers: Raven Software is trying to put a lot more emphasis on the Jedi’s favourite weapon. While there will still be conventional weapons (even more than in JK II), the current estimate says that around 70% of the game will be spent using a saber. And those 70% look spectacular for sure: according to the article, it will be quite common to face of against several Dark Jedi at once. This is where a new feature of JK III comes into play: you can now combine your force powers! For example, you can fight one enemy with one of your sabres, and at the same time throw the other saber at the next foe! Of course, Raven is adding new force powers to keep the experience fresh for us long-time fans of the series. Other than in JK II, you will now once again be able to choose what skills to advance in one of three levels. And you can choose if you want to follow the path of the light or dark side! This being more than a little touch, Raven promises that the last few levels of the 30-hour campaign will be different for the two sides; same goes for the final cutscene. Which brings me right to the next cool new feature: missions! For the first time ever in an action-game, you will be able to choose which mission to tackle next! There will be a few key mission you have to do at a certain time, but otherwise, you are free in your decisions. Gamestar expects you to spend the time between missions in the Jedi Academy, from where you start on your missions. As I said there will be key point missions, as well as boss fights and side trek missions will allow you to improve your character, and maybe even pure vehicle missions! While JK II placed several levels in the same location, JK III will mostly be one mission in one location. These locations will be a merry mix of places from the movies, books, comics and new stuff. Examples of locales you will visit during your quest are Tatooine and Hoth (including a little ride on a Taun-Taun!)! Raven promises that the levels will often be twice the size of their JK II counterparts, and filled with life: on Tatooine, you will have to fight of Tusken Raiders, which are busy hunting Jawas (poor little guys always get beat up)! The game will once again use a heavily-modifed Quake 3 Team Arena engine, as well as all of Raven’s own enhancements to it! Despite its Age, the screenies sure look spectacular! The multi-player part will also be enhanced, and rumours speak of vehicular combat! And here comes the best part: According to Raven, JK III is 60% done, including story, scripts and levels. So, if everything goes well, you will be able to play it this fall! Good job Com, nice write-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 Lol, thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Wow, so much happens these days... I can't wait! XD Let's hope RS3 comes out on GC too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckcsaber Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 OMG, this sounds awesome!!! You can fully customize your own character, and can choose different paths of the force!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Paths of the force is easily my favorite part of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Simpson Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Spectacular! Thanks for the write-up Com, now I just want some screenshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonces Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Darth Simpson Spectacular! Thanks for the write-up Com, now I just want some screenshots. There are a few screenies in the thread below (abit a little small) http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=95808 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklighter Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Yayness:D Somehow I think the release date is gonna be pushed back from fall 2003...it seems too soon... But still, yayness ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Darklighter Yayness:D couldn't of said it better myself this is such the direction i hoped they would take it.. customisable characters, choice of lightsaber(s) am i so happy i could cry :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taos Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 I really like the sound of non-linear levels and larger battles! After seeing the screenies, I can't wait to play this game....it's going to be awesome! So Com, do you think this is the one last go around for the Quake 3 then? Originally posted by Darklighter Somehow I think the release date is gonna be pushed back from fall 2003...it seems too soon... I agree....I think it will be 2004 before we see it. *shrugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark jedi 8 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 *dies from heart attack* !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Simpson Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Leemu, please keep that avatar. It's not you without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted March 30, 2003 Author Share Posted March 30, 2003 I see no reason why it should be pushed back... As I said, Raven says it's 60% done, and they have 36 guys working on it... So Fall sounds very much possible for me, especially if you count Raven's expertise with action-games and the Quake III engine in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taos Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Ok, that's good enough for me Com.....36 people working on it? I missed that part. I'm not going to question that anymore Originally posted by Darth Simpson Leemu, please keep that avatar. It's not you without it. Done! I just dug it up last night. I had it saved on my old pc, not this one.....so I did a search last night for and somehow [luckily] found it. I'm not going to change for a long time. Thanks DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark jedi 8 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 did they say what platforms it will come out on other than pc? will it come out for x-box? cause if it don't........* *shakes fist wieldly in air*! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taos Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 I don't think they've really talked about platforms........though I can't imagine it not coming out for xbox. Considering that JO is available for Xbox right now, I think we can expect to see Jk3 on it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark jedi 8 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 *has mild stroke* after screaming hell yeah!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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