Battlefront 3 was being developed for ps3, ps2, wii, 360, pc by free radical, but financial difficulties closed the studio. They are now owned by Crytec. They made, IMHO, the best console FPS ever with the Timesplitters series. You are probably right, Elite Squadron is most likely what came out of the chaos.

I guess I was wrong again. The big surprise was an r2d2 xbox 360. Kinda cool, but I have no interest in a 360!

This job posting was on Spark Unlimited's site. I also read where LucasArts just licensed the Unreal 3 engine for use in a new game for PC and consoles.

Spark Unlimited and Lucas Arts are both signed up to be at Comic Con this month. You are correct though, it could be a different Star Wars game (TFU 3),

but I definitely think it's a Star Wars Game.

Game should be announced at Comic Con this year. Only things that worry me is the third person onlyand the fact that I only own a wIIright now. I much prefer first person and guess I will have to buy a ps3. Does anyone know if the rumored price drop is going to happen in the next few months? I have been seeing deals with free games and Amazon sold 160gb version for $199 as a deal one day.

Job Posting on Spark Unlimited's site:

Senior Combat Designer

Spark is looking for a senior multiplayer designer for a 3rd Person Action/Adventure title in a high-profile science fiction franchise currently greenlit for full production development for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC markets. The Senior Combat Designer will be responsible for collaborating on developing game design systems, AI behaviors, player mechanics, and game balancing, tuning and timing for a third-person action shooter on current-gen consoles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design Lead on game design systems and generate documentation to clearly communicate ideas and goals to team and publisher.
• Spearhead and deliver work on time within a tight schedule, while working closely with the level design, artist, animation, and engineering team members.
• Demonstrate initiative as a senior member of the department, mentor other design team members, and set examples of best practices in accordance with design lead's expectations.
• Work with animators to tighten low-level mechanical tuning and timing.
• Cultivate a positive team dynamic, and exhibit a professional attitude by demonstrating a good balance between creativity and practical flexibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years as a combat designer, or similar role, on current generation and previous generation consoles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – a strong ability to work across multiple disciplines to gather feedback and address cross-functional design issues.
• Penchant for practical innovation and the ability to bring new ideas to the table.
• Passionate player of games with an ability to analyze competitive products for their strengths and weaknesses.
• Third-person action shooter experience with player mechanics and AI behaviors.
• Understanding action shooter combat tactics and weapons.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Maya.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Unreal 3 level building and scripting experience on a least one shipped console product. Thorough knowledge of Kismet and familiarity with Matinee.
• Strong sense of story and narrative techniques as they pertain to the gaming medium.

• Applicants must be able to work at our Sherman Oaks, California studio.
• Email only. No visits or phone calls please.
• The Subject line of your email must reference the job title and your name, like this: Senior Combat Designer: Last name, First name
• Include your resume as an email attachment, preferably as a PDF or in Word 2003 or later format. Include links to online portfolio if applicable.
• Make sure your resume also includes your name, address, phone, and email.
• Send email to des-jobB1361@sparkunlimited.com

*principle applications only. no recruitment firms please.

My 5 year old DS lite has had a crack in the right hinge for about two years. Well, it finally cracked all of the way through and is beginning to crack all the way across (under the lcd). The system still works fine, but I was wondering if anyone has successfully replaced the shell on one. I read where you have to solder to fix it. I have no idea how to do that. Anyone have any simpler fixes?

Also, I just purchased a brand new dslite for my son. The system does not seem to be as tight to open. Are the new ones less likely to crack the hinge?

Thanks, where do I go for the recommendation thread?

Which is the better game and why? Does the IPod one crash often?

Which is the better game, and why? Is the ipod touch version much better than these? I am sure the graphics are, but I would think the control would not be so good without a stylus.

Thanks.

The system will not have ports for Gamecube controllers/Memory cards. Cannot confirm whether you can still play GCN games with an alternate controller though. GoNintendo Tweeted this info this morning. I am bummed about this as well. I still like to play the Rogue Squadron games as well Mario Golf. My son loves the gamecube games more than the wii games because of the controller.

Same here in Central Illinois. Both Wal Marts in town sold out. Best Buy and Target sold out as well.