Wii will get “The Force Unleased” in 2008

By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews

Yes, Wii will! When the Nintendo Wii was released, it was obvious the controller would be perfect in a lightsaber duel. Naturally, this fueled interest in a Star Wars game for the Wii (as if fans needed anything to stoke the fires).

LucasArts teased about the possibility of a game in July, saying, “We’re all over that. There’ll be some stuff out this fall; it’s going to be a lot of fun.” Now they’ve announced that the Wii will get the game “The Force Unleashed” in Spring of 2008.

The press release says:

The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game’s expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also add an exclusive duel mode in which players can compete head-to-head with their friends to determine the ultimate Jedi Master.

Wii Say: I can’t wait to see this game. I also can’t wait for Wii Fit, but that’s for weightier reasons.