STACK NZ Jun #74

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“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away” flashes on the screen, the opening chord of the theme erupts, the opening crawl scrolls... but it’s made out of LEGO?Yes, LEGO StarWars is back, and this time the folks at TT Fusion are tackling The Force Awakens . By Alesha Kolbe

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extra dialogue recorded by the actors exclusively for the game. No brick has gone unturned. Traveller’s Tales and TT Fusion – working together under TT Games – have built the legacy

EGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will let players immerse themselves in the Star Wars universe and relive

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events from the latest film. With 40 vehicles and over 200 playable characters, featuring those from the new film as well as the original six, you’ll be able to play as the likes of Rey, Kylo, Poe, Han, and even BB-8, as well as pilot TIE Fighters and the Millennium Falcon. The game is the first in the Star Wars series to feature voice acting, and will include voice clips taken directly from the film itself, in addition to

are upon you – so no pressure, right? With the help of Disney and Lucasfilm, the companies are looking to produce the best Star Wars game available, without reinventing the wheel. The new title will feature 18 missions – 11 based on The Force Awakens itself, and seven extra “bridge” levels that add to the ever- growing lore of Star Wars. The additional story will be based on the 30-odd years in between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, giving die-hard fans yet another reason to pick up the game. Wondering just what to expect from the new content? We’ll get a look at things like the origin of C3PO’s red arm, more backstory on Poe Dameron and the Trillia Massacre (mentioned only by name until now), as well as getting to help Han and Chewie wrangle those raucous Rathtars. Of course, staying true to the replayability of the previous LEGO games, there’s shiploads of extras to look for, with character free play returning, as well as character customisation, allowing you to create your own free play characters with

of the LEGO games for over 11 years. A lot of what they can produce today is thanks to the success of the original LEGO Star Wars titles, making the films accessible to both young and old. In developing a game based on such a beloved IP, you know that the eyes of the world

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