LUCASARTS CONFIRMS FORCE UNLEASHED TO BE RELEASED ON PC

Upcoming next-gen game from LucasArts to ship for PC in 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — April 1, 2007 — Originally planned to be solely released for consoles and handheld platforms, the upcoming next-gen game being developed in-house by LucasArts, The Force Unleashed, has been confirmed by LucasArts to be released on PC shortly after its console version release in Q2 of 2008. This unexpected move has been reportedly due to extreme fan demand for a PC version.

“Originally the game was only going to be developed [by LucasArts] for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. But after enormous cry for a PC version, we have decided to begin development on the PC version of Force Unleashed,” said LucasArts President Jim Ward. When asked about euphoria and Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) being implemented on the PC, he responded, “While I don’t know all the technical specifications, it is my understanding that both euphoria and DMM will be able to run smoothly on the PC by 2008.”

“The game will be nearly identical on the PC to its console counterparts,” Ward reassured. “All PC games have their differences such as controls and this one is no different.”

YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets hope at least. In the meanwhile, I know I have a 360 version waiting for me somewhere for Xmas....

I'm already dreaming about the epic duels and the new combos, katas and special moves including force powers.

I was thinking about how the new force grab, push, pull, would work on pc (keyboard and mouse). All I know is, GTAIV works fine on PC (despite lesser quality graphics) so no reason why the force shouldn't work just as well.

Let's hope the force power can't be abused like the grip/push - pull in JK3

Nice new sig

We never did master that in JK3. The grip abuse.

Any news about PC format?? I've heard sad news but I'm not willing to believe if doesn't come from Lucas Art.

I don't really understand. The game is even on something as crap as Nintendo DS, meaning they want to cash in on as many game platforms as possible. Why stop and not make cash with Windows Games?? People hack DS/Xbox/PS3 as much as PC, if not more. And the game is so appealing, it is simply frustrating not to see the great work spread to the real Star wars gaming fans on PC.
BUMMER!

"I have a bad feeling about this"

Looks like PC gamers won't enjoy Force Unleashed.