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Star War Sex Parrot posted:The only speeder bike-esque gameplay that I can remember having any fun with was Shadows of the Empire's swoop level. I hated those so loving much. It was so incredibly easy to drive straight into the wall of an angled polygon, and then you had to go into reverse and try and make up your time. The design of the course was great, but the level's gameplay itself sucked hard.
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Sep 16, 2011 01:19
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The space missions of Rebel Strike kicked rear end like always. And the ground vehicle missions were pretty good. It was the foot missions which were godawful.
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Sep 16, 2011 01:40
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Reading the anniversary Heir to the Empire right now:Timothy Zahn posted:Because I was going to have to write Star Wars. Not something science-fictiony or space-operatic with the name Star Wars on it. I was going to have to write Star Wars. I would have to somehow capture the scope and feel of the universe; the faces and voices of the main characters; the ebb and flow and rhythm of the movies. The readers had to hear Mark Hamill's and Carrie Fisher's and Harrison Ford's voices inside my quotation marks. The people flipping through those pages needed to be able to hear John Williams's music in the backs of their minds. Wrap it the gently caress up, Lucasfailures Licensing.
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:The only speeder bike-esque gameplay that I can remember having any fun with was Shadows of the Empire's swoop level.
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Sep 16, 2011 02:01
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Rocket Ace posted:Except for that evil witch in the Battle for Endor. She was kind of cool (and she was also in Dune, so hey). She played Alec Guinness's wife in the Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy miniseries. I think the sequel, as well. Also, those both featured Patrick Stewart as Alec Guinness' counterpart and arch rival  (She was also in I, Claudius with Patrick Stewart, come to think of it) Anyway thought I'd mention there's a Star Wars sale on Steam this weekend. Although I think by this point I have all the non-TFU/Clone Wars Star Wars games they have up there. Really wish they'd get around to releasing some more. Particularly KOTOR II.
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Sep 16, 2011 02:25
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Casimir Radon posted:It hasn't aged well at all.
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Sep 16, 2011 02:27
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Rogue Leader is still among of my personal favorite games of all time. It was my GameCube launch game, I even got the gold medal in the Endurance mission. (Which seemed like a bigger deal then than now.) Rebel Strike may be one of biggest disappointments in videogame sequels I personally experienced. The space and vehicle missions were adequate at best. And it doesn't make up for 1/3 of the game being terrible on-foot missions. Not sure if I'd like to see a proper Rogue Squadron 3 at this point. I feel like I'm done giving Lucasfilm licensing more money, and I'm not too sure if I want to see more X-Wings and Tie Fighters mingling among unmemorable prequel starfighters.
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Sep 16, 2011 02:29
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I'd like a X-Wing/TIE Fighter game where I can use TrackIR or play on a server much akin to Aces High II. It'd be nice to join in on a mission to protect a cruiser and you hyperspace in and there's poo poo goin' on. But alas, Lucasarts wants to pump out a Kinect game where you shake your dick.
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Sep 16, 2011 02:53
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Casimir Radon posted:It hasn't aged well at all.  Never does...
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Sep 16, 2011 05:55
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Mister Roboto posted:
Didn't the Clone Wars establish that she's Jabba's girlfriend, or something else equally stupid?
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Sep 16, 2011 06:00
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Hazo posted:The speeder bike levels in Jedi Academy were loving awesome. Definitely the best speeder bike game. Jedi Academy was a drat fun game, actually.
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Sep 16, 2011 06:10
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Chairman Capone posted:...the Clone Wars ...a...r...e stupid I agree. The Hon Shot First videos made checking up on this thread a wholly worthwhile investment of time.
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Sep 16, 2011 06:15
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I always wanted Rogue Leader but for some reason never ended up with a copy. Found it on amazon for about $6 Prime shipping. I can't wait.
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Chairman Capone posted:Didn't the Clone Wars establish that she's Jabba's girlfriend, or something else equally stupid? Ziro the Hutt...the Hutt that talks like Truman Capote. It was actually a pretty fun episode.
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Sep 16, 2011 06:58
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Mister Roboto posted:
You know somewhere thats in some seedy shop off some interstate highway in a plastic box labeled ribbed.
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Ringo Star Get posted:You know somewhere thats in some seedy shop off some interstate highway in a plastic box labeled ribbed. Thanks for the nightmares  Can't remember if this has been posted here. Huge loving Venator-class Star Destroyer built in Lego. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFV01G97LsQ I want one.
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Kart Barfunkel posted:Ziro the Hutt...the Hutt that talks like Truman Capote. With whom she has a hilariously icky make-out scene before later murdering him in cold blood on Jabba's orders. Kart Barfunkel posted:It was actually a pretty fun episode. Absolutely. I could watch a whole season based on Hutt clan shenanigans.
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Sep 16, 2011 14:05
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Rocket Ace posted:When will Lucas make Special Editions of Caravan of Courage and the Battle for Endor? You are suggesting that Wilford Brimley's performance as Noa Briqualon was less than stellar? gently caress you, gently caress you!
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Sep 16, 2011 17:34
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Mister Roboto posted:
Also, every musical change to Return of the Jedi was terrible.
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Sep 16, 2011 18:25
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Ash1138 posted:Every time I see this, I think of the behind the scenes thing where Lucas is telling the puppet folks not to worry about the articulation on Sy Snootle's mouth because it only needed to open and close to get the effect of singing. I'll counter this by saying that the new music at the end of the movie was the best change that's been made to the entire trilogy, despite my nostalgic love for Yub Nub.
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Sep 16, 2011 18:35
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Diabolik900 posted:I'll counter this by saying that the new music at the end of the movie was the best change that's been made to the entire trilogy, despite my nostalgic love for Yub Nub. I disagree. Yub Nub leads into the end credit theme a lot better than the new music, and this matters to me the most. The new music may be more Star Warsy, but it's an Ewok party goddammit.
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Zat posted:I disagree. Yub Nub leads into the end credit theme a lot better than the new music, and this matters to me the most. The new music may be more Star Warsy, but it's an Ewok party goddammit. This right here. As a kid I used to dance and Jam to Yub Nub but the new ending just makes go awww dammit > 
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Diabolik900 posted:I'll counter this by saying that the new music at the end of the movie was the best change that's been made to the entire trilogy, despite my nostalgic love for Yub Nub. No, I agree with this. Yub Nub is silly song and not really one I want to hear at the very end of the trilogy. e, "Wesa free" and all the other changes are still stupid, though. MIDWIFE CRISIS fucked around with this message at 19:40 on Sep 16, 2011 |
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The change to the end song of RotJ is one of my favorites from the SE. I like the galaxy-spanning cutscene at the end with everyone celebrating. I do miss Lapti Nek, though, even if it felt really 80s
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angrylinuxgeek posted:The change to the end song of RotJ is one of my favorites from the SE. I like the galaxy-spanning cutscene at the end with everyone celebrating. I do miss Lapti Nek, though, even if it felt really 80s It really doesn't make any sense though. Coruscant wasn't even mentioned at all in the OT so it makes no sense to include it other than for fan-wanking. Unless you read some behind the scenes poo poo, you wouldn't even know what planet it is. The whole thing completely interrupts the flow of the movie
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Not to mention that Coruscant wasn't freed until 2(?) years later. It's not like the Imperials on the planet went welp, time to hang it up, when the Emperor died. The EU retconed it by saying that it was a minor celebration that was brutally put down by the Imperial garrison.
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Shimrra Jamaane posted:Not to mention that Coruscant wasn't freed until 2(?) years later. It's not like the Imperials on the planet went welp, time to hang it up, when the Emperor died. Well, Lucas can still put all that into the 3D release of the SE. But really, changes like adding Coruscant to the end of RotJ only serve the purpose to make the OT a little more like the PT, bit by bit. Tiny pieces of CGI, eating away at great movies with every new release.
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Well, the first reviews are up... apparently the animated Boba Fett sequence from the Holiday Special is available as an easter egg, which is very cool.Entertainment Weekly posted:The Complete Saga is so visually drool-inducing that it should come with a bib. But it does! 
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angrylinuxgeek posted:man the new TPM Yoda looks good Maybe I'm risking my cred here but wow that actually is pretty impressive. The puppet in Ep 1 wasn't looking so hot. Course in motion maybe it all comes apart, I dunno.
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Ya know, with all the fan edits out there, I wonder if someone could do one that TOTALLY goes off the beaten path. Nothing like Greedo shooting last, but an actual change to the entire mythos. Have Liam Neeson survive. Have Anakin not turn. Have Obi-Wan die or become Vader. Anything other than the usual added FX and little dialogues.
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After watching an abbreviated version of RotS, I just have to say that holy poo poo 1080p is no friend to bad bluescreening.
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Not sure if this has been posted yet, but pretty good article by the BBC on why people think Lucas is being a bit of a prick in regards to the original works not being released. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14944240
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^^^That was interesting. Mister Roboto posted:Ya know, with all the fan edits out there, I wonder if someone could do one that TOTALLY goes off the beaten path. Nothing like Greedo shooting last, but an actual change to the entire mythos. Have Liam Neeson survive. Have Anakin not turn. Have Obi-Wan die or become Vader. Anything other than the usual added FX and little dialogues. This would be cool, like a remix of the saga. I wonder what you could plausibly change without having to shoot new footage, though. e. No one shoots at all. MIDWIFE CRISIS fucked around with this message at 17:31 on Sep 17, 2011 |
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Boondock Saint posted:Not sure if this has been posted yet, but pretty good article by the BBC on why people think Lucas is being a bit of a prick in regards to the original works not being released. I quite like Simon Peggs opinion on the thing.
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RagnarokAngel posted:Maybe I'm risking my cred here but wow that actually is pretty impressive. The puppet in Ep 1 wasn't looking so hot. Eyes look cartoony and still does not match the Yoda from Empire, which looks fine even today. They either need to step up their game or be willing to say "It's not there yet, maybe next time, but for now we'll hold off changing it."
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Admiral Goodenough posted:This would be cool, like a remix of the saga. I wonder what you could plausibly change without having to shoot new footage, though. Yes, I already thought of that. It'd be a BIT cheesy, but I bet you could find footage of the actors from other films. Or, like some of the editors do already, they dig up ridiculously obscure material to add in. I.e. Video game dialogue, old radio dialogue, tv specials, cameos, behind the scenes, the holiday special, etc. Video Game cutscenes have reached movie level these days. You could swap in some Vader footage from Force Unleashed seamlessly. I hear the Magnoliafan guy was trying to add Liam Neeson as a force ghost into ROTS. There's lots of footage of Neeson in his Jedi outfit out there, and it wouldn't be TOO too hard to edit in his dialogue from other films. Just an idea I had tossing around. Might be fun.
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I love the idea of remixing movies, it would be a bit like musicians remixing each other's tracks. Whereas what Jorge is doing now would be more like a band re-releasing an old hit but with re-written lyrics and a completely new chorus or something.
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Admiral Goodenough posted:I love the idea of remixing movies, it would be a bit like musicians remixing each other's tracks. Whereas what Jorge is doing now would be more like a band re-releasing an old hit but with re-written lyrics and a completely new chorus or something. More like a rock band replacing all their awesome guitar riffs with ten minute long farting 80s synth noises.
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