Thursday, June 17, 2010

Preview: Lego Star Wars 3

We don't think anyone would argue that the Lego brand isn't reaching a notorious level of oversaturation in the gaming space. Between the adaptations of classic film franchises, video game IPs, hell, even an MMO, it's beginning to seem that every other game that gets revealed nowadays somehow features snap-together protagonists.

And yet. LucasArts and Traveller's Tales next entry in the successful Lego Star Wars series, the undisputed O.G. of Lego-based, family friendly action games, looks to be a fresh addition to the pack. Not due to sweeping gameplay innovations or a sea change in the way the developer has adapted the source material -- but rather, due to the thick layer of polish Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars has received since the series' last installment.

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JoystiqPreview: Lego Star Wars 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Preview: Lego Star Wars 3

We don't think anyone would argue that the Lego brand isn't reaching a notorious level of oversaturation in the gaming space. Between the adaptations of classic film franchises, video game IPs, hell, even an MMO, it's beginning to seem that every other game that gets revealed nowadays somehow features snap-together protagonists.

And yet. LucasArts and Traveller's Tales next entry in the successful Lego Star Wars series, the undisputed O.G. of Lego-based, family friendly action games, looks to be a fresh addition to the pack. Not due to sweeping gameplay innovations or a sea change in the way the developer has adapted the source material -- but rather, due to the thick layer of polish Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars has received since the series' last installment.

Continue reading Preview: Lego Star Wars 3

JoystiqPreview: Lego Star Wars 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.