Cancelled Darth Maul game started out as a Nintendo exclusive
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Some time after the release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Nintendo and LucasArts were discussing the possibility of creating a new intellectual property for Wii, 3DS, or Wii U. Game Informer reports in its latest issue that the negotiations led to a Darth Maul game.
Red Fly began handling prototype work in 2010 under the code name “Damage”. Ultimately, the project became a multiplatform release and shifted development to the Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC “due largely to Nintendo not meeting financial demands to make it a first-party project.”
As for the game itself, Red Fly’s original idea was to create a title that would explore the origin story of Maul’s transformation into a Sith Lord. A number of ideas were considered such as creating a title focusing on stealth and action. George Lucas also stepped in at one point and changed the project’s direction, resulting in a story that would have Darth Maul and Darth Talon facing off against Darth Krayt and his Sith army.
Several prototypes later, LucasArts felt that Red Fly was in a position to create the project. LucasArts also considered the possibility of purchasing the studio.
Sadly, in June 2011, LucasArts ceased its communications for unspecified reasons and eventually sent out a letter stating that the game had been terminated. Red Fly Studios did manage to continue on despite Darth Maul’s cancellation and lack of funding, though the team did end up having to lay off about 70 percent of its staffers.
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Photos of Dog with a Blog Star G Hannelius Celebrating the Launch of Disney Magical World from Nintendo
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Actor G Hannelius (C), currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Dog with a Blog, and fans enjoy themed treats at the Disney Magical World launch event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 12, 2014. Now available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Disney Magical World allows players to interact with more than 60 Disney characters and embark on adventures through ghost-filled forests and dungeons. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Nintendo and © Disney)
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Actor G Hannelius, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Dog with a Blog, celebrates the launch of Disney Magical World at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 12, 2014. The game allows players to interact with more than 60 Disney characters and is now available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Nintendo and © Disney)
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Fans visit Nintendo World store in New York on April 12, 2014, for a range of Disney themed activities in honor of the release of the Disney Magical World video game. Now available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Disney Magical World allows players to interact with more than 60 Disney characters and embark on adventures through ghost-filled forests and dungeons. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Nintendo and © Disney)
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Actor G Hannelius, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Dog with a Blog, plays with her Mickey Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system at the Disney Magical World launch event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 12, 2014. In the game, players manage and decorate their own cafés and customize their characters with hundreds of Disney-themed outfits. Disney Magical World is available now, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Nintendo and © Disney)
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90 minutes of Disney Magical World footage
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Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars footage
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Taiko Drum Master: Don and Katsu’s Space-Time Great Adventure boxart
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Photos of the Peach Pink 2DS
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Bill Trinen talks more about Tomodachi Life’s localization changes
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Nintendo is changing Tomodachi Life for its western release. There aren’t many drastic overhauls, but there are some modifications in place to better suit the game’s new audience.
As for what’s changed, Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen told GameSpot:
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Disney Magical World footage
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40 minutes of LEGO The Hobbit 3DS footage
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Hometown Story hitting Europe on May 2, will feature enhancements
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Rising Star Games has confirmed a European release date for Hometown Story. It’ll launch on May 2, the publisher has confirmed.
Hometown Story released in North America a number of months ago, but it seems that European version will offer the definitive experience. Because of the longer development time, ToyBox Inc. managed to implement a number of enhancements, including the addition of fishing.
You can find out what’s new in the European version of Hometown Story below.