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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

LucasArts release the Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith video game two weeks before the opening of the film of the same name – and upon which it is based. This third-person action/adventure game aims to deliver the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join in fierce battles and heroic light sabre duels until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty leads to a final confrontation between good and evil.

In the Star Wars: Episode III video game, players control all the Jedi abilities of both Anakin and Ben Kenobi, including devastating ‘Force’ powers and advanced light sabre techniques involving robust combination attacks and defensive manoeuvres.

As Anakin, players can unleash the power of the dark side of the mysterious ‘Force’ – the power that will ultimately doom him to become Lord Darth Vader - in ruthless light sabre and ‘Force’ attacks.

Working closely with famed Star Wars stunt coordinator Nick Gillard, the development team is creating the most authentic light sabre combat ever with choreography taken directly from the films as well as many new stunts created exclusively for the game under the auspices of Gillard. Expanding on the upcoming movie, the game will take place in never-before-seen Star Wars locations like Utapau and Mustafar, that will give fans a sneak peek into the highly anticipated Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith film.

Ultimate Jedi?

The Star Wars: Episode III video game features third-person character action gameplay built to deliver the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join forces in fierce battles and heroic lightsabre duels, until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty lead to a final confrontation between good and evil.

Closely following - and in some cases going beyond - key story elements of the upcoming film, the Star Wars: Episode III game allows players to indulge themselves in the Star Wars universe in a way only the gaming medium can offer. All of the Jedi abilities of both Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are available, including devastating Force powers and advanced light sabre techniques involving robust combo attacks and defensive manoeuvres.

With ease, players can perform a wide range of amazing combination attacks in all directions, including the skill of blocking or deflecting ranged weapon attacks, plus the ability to use light sabres to cut through doors and interact with a variety of other destructible objects unique to each world. Use the Force to lift or throw objects, push, pull, throw or confuse enemies and even to attack using interactive elements found in the environment.

Ben Kenobi

As Obi-Wan Kenobi – Luke Skywalker’s future mentor in the film series - players will struggle to save the galaxy from darkness by focusing the power of the light side into swift and precise light sabre attacks and using the Force to control enemy actions. In this persona, players wield a powerful lightsabre as they struggle to save the galaxy from darkness - focusing the power of the light side into swift and precise light sabre attacks.

As Anakin, players will amplify the future Darth Vader's Jedi skills and light sabre techniques by giving in to the dark side of the Force. Using dark side powers, players can attack with devastating shockwaves, crush and burn enemies, overpower hordes of enemies in epic battles, and defeat even the most skilled Jedi Masters in one-on-one duels.

Key game features include:

Third person Jedi action gameplay consisting of a series of light sabre battles against a variety of uniquely challenging enemies including droids, humans and Jedi.

Live the most exciting moments from the movie and follow the film's tragic conflict through the perspective of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Master both the light and dark sides of the Force using dozens of different light sabre attacks and upgradeable combos.

Devastating Force powers including: ‘Force Stun’, ‘Sith Lightning’ and ‘Jedi Mind Trick’.

Battle in over 16 levels across four movie worlds including the city planet Coruscant (as featured heavily in the previous two films in the series), the sinkhole planet of Utapau and the volcano world of Mustafar.

Interactive game environments incorporate dynamic visual effects, vibrant characters, destructible objects and world animation.

Single player story mode with duels as well as intense multiplayer versus duel modes – players can battle an array of Jedi Masters and Sith Lords including Mace Windu, Count Dooku and Darth Vader.

New stunts created exclusively for the game by Star Wars film stunt coordinator - and lightsabre expert - Nick Gillard.

Over 12 minutes of all-new Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith footage taken directly from the movie.

Authentic sound effects recorded at Academy Award-winning Skywalker Sound.

Immersive Star Wars music.

"We are very excited to be working with such a prestigious brand," said Danielle Woodyatt, Managing Director of Lunch PR. "There is always great excitement surrounding any Star Wars product but there is something very special about Episode III as it brings to a conclusion an epic journey that has spanned 28 years.”

Is this THE must-have accessory for all Star Wars fanatics and movie going gamers this year? Could be...

The feature film Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is out now on DVD. The game is available for PlayStation2 and Xbox.

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