Star Wars: First Assault
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Legendary LucasArts Artist Bill Tiller Stars in Zombies Ate My Neighbors Tribute Interview for Lethal Wedding
Mega Cat Studios released a tribute video interview with veteran artist Bill Tiller, known for his work on LucasArts titles like The Curse of Monkey Island and his cameo in Zombies Ate My Neighbors, in support of the Lethal Wedding Kickstarter. Tiller discusses his approach to Lethal Wedding's horror-inspired box art and his decades-long career in the games industry. Lethal Wedding is set to release on Sega Genesis and PC, with potential releases on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 & 5.
Canceled Star Wars FPS Is Playable Again: "Amazing And Sad At The Same Time," Dev Says
The canceled Star Wars FPS, Star Wars: First Assault, is now playable thanks to fans who managed to get its closed technical beta working online. Former developer Patrick Wren expressed mixed emotions seeing the game playable after over a decade, noting it was only months from release before cancellation. The article also touches on other canceled Star Wars games and the current licensing landscape for Star Wars titles.
Everything That Happened in Gaming While You Were Busy... | TAG
Phasmophobia 1.0 is on track for release this year with improved graphics and new content, despite developer Kinetic Games exploring other projects. Elden Ring is reportedly receiving a good port for the Nintendo Switch 2, maintaining stable performance and visuals. Nintendo detailed the satisfying destruction mechanics in Donkey Kong Bananza, while Natsume announced Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, featuring survival elements like wild animals that can cause item loss.
Something for the Weekend – 14/03/26
This week's gaming news includes updates on Resident Evil Requiem DLC, Fortnite Save the World going free-to-play, Epic Games increasing V-Bucks prices, and layoffs at EA's Battlefield Studios. New releases and DLCs like Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Adorable Adventures, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core are also highlighted, alongside a closed beta for Tropico 7. Reviews were published for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Laysara: Summit Kingdom, and Fatal Frame II: The Crimson Butterfly Remake, among others. Early impressions of Bungie's Marathon and Ready or Not's Boiling Point DLC were shared, along with an interview about Rainbow Six Mobile.
Modder behind cancelled Star Wars game's unofficial revival has 'no concern at all' about Disney reprisal: 'We pose little to no threat to any upcoming or ongoing titles'
A team of two modders has successfully revived the cancelled Star Wars shooter First Assault, enabling online multiplayer through a custom server and an emulator. Despite the game's original cancellation in 2013, the modders utilized AI and community efforts to overcome technical hurdles, including recreating a profile management server. The modders express no concern about potential reprisal from Disney, believing their project poses no threat to current or upcoming Star Wars titles.
King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo Preorders Are Live, and ... | TAG
Preorders are now live for the King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo figures, priced at $55, available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. The article also covers Nintendo's destruction mechanics in Donkey Kong Bananza, new features in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, the StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game release, Solasta 2 early access, PS5 deals, Pokémon Pokopia's innovative approach, free Steam games, March PlayStation Plus additions, the playable Star Wars: First Assault, Pragmata's demo success, and Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter.
Cancelled LucasArts Star Wars shooter that 'would have just made Disney money' is playable online for the…
The cancelled LucasArts multiplayer FPS, Star Wars: First Assault, has been made playable online by a team of modders. The game, which was shut down by Disney in 2013, features rebel and stormtrooper teams battling on Tatooine. Footage suggests a polished experience, with designer Patrick Wren noting the game was close to launch and would have been profitable.
Come experience the original LucasArts vision for Star Wars Battlefront 3 in the leaked First Assault beta, finally playable on PC
A leaked beta build of LucasArts' canceled multiplayer shooter, Star Wars: First Assault, has been made playable on PC by modders. Originally planned for consoles in 2013, the game was canceled when Disney acquired LucasArts. The build features original Star Wars era characters and maps, with gameplay elements reminiscent of Call of Duty and Titanfall.
New Star Wars: First Assault gameplay footage surfaces as fan team tries to finish LucasArts' cancelled online shooter
Fan developers are working to complete Star Wars: First Assault, a cancelled online shooter from the former LucasArts. New gameplay footage has surfaced, showcasing the game's mechanics and Tatooine map. This fan project joins other community efforts, such as the rebuild of the cancelled Star Wars Battlefront 3.
Take a look at the remake of the cancelled Star Wars: First Assault
A fan-made remake of the cancelled Star Wars: First Assault, originally slated for release before Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, has entered a closed beta. Pre-release code for the game, described as a Star Wars take on Call of Duty, was leaked online, prompting a team to work on its completion. Designer Patrick Wren, who worked on the original, expressed regret over the cancellation.
Star Wars: First Assault Gameplay Surfaces as Unreleased Shooter Goes Playable Online
New footage has surfaced online showing gameplay from Star Wars: First Assault, a cancelled shooter from the LucasArts era. The unreleased game is now playable, sparking discussion among fans about the project's potential.
Star Wars: First Assault Gameplay Surfaces as Unreleased Shooter Goes Playable Online
The tech beta build for the cancelled Star Wars: First Assault, originally developed by LucasArts and scrapped in 2012, has become playable online. The game was intended for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 platforms.
