The Force Unleashed books:

The Force Unleashed video games:

Designed specifically for the next generation consoles* the game will use a number of new technologies such as Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) which is used to simulate a number of real-world materials such as wood and glass, as well as Star Wars only materials like carbonite. There’s also the Euphoria system which allows even the most minor of onscreen characters to animate and react as a living creature – balancing themselves if they are knocked over or even instinctively knowing to grab on to ledges or vehicles if they fall.
Of course all this technology is primarily used to ensure Force powered battles are as epic and destructive as possible with Jedi throwing Imperial walkers and Stormtroopers around with ease as they engage in fierce lightsabre battles. Playing the bad guy is often the most fun in video games and as Darth Vader’s apprentice you’re really learning from the best.

Game Features**:

• During the period between Episodes III and IV, players hunt Jedi in the role of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice.

• Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.

• Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible:

  • The Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls.

  • The Secret Apprentice won't just Force grip foes to throw them aside - he'll Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground to explode like a bomb.

• In addition to new adversaries created just for the game, such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians, players will also confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader.

• Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility.

• The Force Unleashed is LucasArts' first internally developed title for next-generation consoles, and it represents the first in-game collaboration of talents and technology between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, two companies now finally under one roof at the new Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco's Presidio district.

• The Force Unleashed debuts Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and euphoria behavioral simulation from NaturalMotion Ltd.

• Decisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.

*Microsoft Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
**features will vary according to console abilities.

Sony Playstation 3
Available: September 16th

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Sony PS2
Available: September 16th

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