Episode II is on it's way, so bring on the onslaught of games! First up from LucasArts, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter!
LUCASARTS' STAR WARS BOUNTY HUNTER FEATURES STAR WARS: EPISODE II's JANGO FETT, THE MOST FEARED MERCENARY IN THE STAR WARS GALAXY
Father of Legendary Bounty Hunter Boba Fett Highlights Action Game for PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- March 21, 2002 -- The hunt begins! Jango
Fett, the most ruthless and feared mercenary in the Star Wars galaxy, will
make his spectacular interactive debut later this year in the action-packed
Star Wars Bounty Hunter from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC. Through
Jango -- father of Boba Fett, one of the most intriguing and enduring
characters in the Star Wars universe -- players will plunge into the dark,
deadly world of a bounty hunter, a role Star Wars game fans have long
awaited to play. Star Wars Bounty Hunter is expected to release fall 2002
on PlayStation 2 and GameCube.
Inspired by events between Star Wars: Episode I and II, Star Wars
Bounty Hunter presents an original, compelling third-person action game
experience which establishes Jango Fett's place in the Star Wars galaxy, and
his connection to the notorious clone army.
Star Wars Bounty Hunter draws players into Jango Fett's sinister and
seedy world, where thieves, assassins - and worse - thrive. Using his
cunning and a host of deadly skills, Jango Fett ventures into the rarely
explored dark side of the Star Wars universe to track down the elusive
leader of a mysterious and deadly cult. All the while, he'll compete
against a brutal rival from his past in a quest to capture the ultimate
bounty, dead or alive.
"Because of Boba Fett's amazing legacy Star Wars fans have been requesting a
bounty hunter game from LucasArts for years," says Tom Byron, director of
product marketing for LucasArts. "Star Wars Bounty Hunter will make their
wait well worth it, delivering the intense, suspense-filled experience
players want and expect. Like his legendary son, Jango Fett is mysterious
and powerful. He's the ultimate anti-hero who defines much of what's cool
about Star Wars."
Gameplay emphasizes intense combat and physical action in the relentless
pursuit of prey across six fantastic worlds and 18 levels. Jango Fett faces
off against an onslaught of the worst scum in the universe, including crime
lords, corrupt politicians, enemies of various species, and a ruthless
competitor from his own mysterious past. He is equipped with an arsenal of
powerful weapons such as dual blaster pistols, a flame thrower, missiles,
and a distinctive jet pack soon to be familiar to Star Wars fans.
The development of Star Wars Bounty Hunter utilizes the unique,
world-renowned talents of LucasArts' sister companies Industrial Light &
Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound. This marks the first time other companies
in the Lucas group have combined their expertise in the production of a
LucasArts game. ILM is generating cinematics for Star Wars Bounty Hunter,
and Skywalker Sound is creating sound effects for the game.
A preview trailer of Star Wars Bounty Hunter can be found as a bonus
on the recently released Star Wars Jedi Starfighter game disc, now
available at all major video game retailers.
About LucasArts
LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC is a leading international developer and
publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of computer
and console platforms. Based in San Rafael, Calif., as well as on the
Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts is one of five companies in the
Lucas group which include Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucas Digital Ltd. LLC, Lucas
Licensing Ltd., and Lucas Learning Ltd. Lucasfilm is one of the leading
film and entertainment companies in the world. Lucasfilm's businesses
include George Lucas' film and television production and distribution
activities as well as the business activities of the THX Group. Lucas
Digital, which consists of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker
Sound, provides visual effects and audio post-production services to the
entertainment industry. Lucas Licensing is responsible for the
merchandising of all Lucasfilm's film and television properties. Lucas
Learning creates engaging interactive entertainment products that provide
learning opportunities through exploration and discovery.
