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49 min ago | 411mania.com

EA to Keep Publishing on Current-Gen Systems

Don't expect EA to quit on the current generation anytime soon. While speaking to GameSpot , EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said the publisher will put games out on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 through 2017 at least.

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Related Topix: The, Star Wars, Video Games, Deep Silver

6 hrs ago | New Launches

Most realistic Star Wars toy ever, up for pre-order at $250

Now think of all the things you could do with $250. If you're not a fanboy then the list goes tirelessly on for you.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Video Games, Kinect, Microsoft Game Studios, X360, Microsoft Xbox

9 hrs ago | ContactMusic.com

Zachary Quinto hoping for Ewok role in Star Wars

The 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' star would love to play one of the miniature spear-wielding creatures in J.J. Abrams' new sci-fi project, 'Star Wars Episode VII', because he was a fan of the teddy bear-like warriors in George Lucas ' original franchise.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine

13 hrs ago | The Guardian

Press Start: next-gen consoles "ahead" of high-end PCs, Xbox One specs and more

Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft opens the presentation during a press event unveiling Microsoft's new Xbox.

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Related Topix: Need for Speed, Electronic Arts, Video Games, Star Wars, The, Deep Silver, X360, Microsoft Xbox

15 hrs ago | Collider

Watch: Jon Favreau's Live-Action Trailer for New Bungie Game DESTINY

Xbox unveiled its brand new game console earlier this week , and as part of the announcement, a new game from Bungie and Activision was teased.

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Related Topix: Activision, Destiny, Video Games, Bungie Software, Game., Star Wars, Microsoft Xbox

Thu May 23, 2013

Yahoo!

Princess Leia heads back to Perth

Screen legend Carrie Fisher will no doubt field some questions surrounding her availability for the upcoming Star Wars sequel on her return to Australia.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Celebrities, Carrie Fisher, Video Games, Vocal, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill

Boing Boing

Luke Skywalker's pants sold for $36,000

Luke Skywaler's filthy Levi's worn in the original Star Wars just sold at auction for $36,100. The "sand-colored 'cotton drill'" Levi's were customized by famed London costume-maker Bermans & Nathans.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games

/film

Star Wars Bits: J.J. Abrams Promises 'Episode VII' Easter Egg,...

Commenting Rules: Keep the conversation civil and on topic. If your comment does not add to the conversation, it will be removed.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Video Games, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Vocal, Email Spam, Battlefield!, Conan, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch

'Jedi': What the movie means to me

Image Credit: THE RETURN OF RETURN OF THE JEDI: 30 YEARS AND COUNTING - Directed by Kyle Newman - Pictured: Kyle Newman's wife and actress Jaime King with Storm Trooper EW approached filmmaker Kyle Newman with a simple proposition: Will you make us a short film that collects famous voices talking about Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and their ... (more)

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Related Topix: Fanboys, Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Vocal, Jason Mewes

Coolest Gadgets

K-TOR Pocket Socket 2

You know something? Each time the brand name K-TOR comes across my mind, all I can think of is actually KOTOR, which happens to be short for Knights Of The Old Republic, which happens to be one of those Star Wars titles that only fanboys will be able to appreciate.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Video Games

Examiner.com

'Sushi Girl' Is Sealed With Suspense

It hasn't been since the original 1992 film, "Candyman" that I have enjoyed a role that Tony Todd has played until watching the 2012 effort, " Sushi Girl " which was also executive produced by Todd as he played the dark, violent and twisted character, "Duke". Directed and co-written by Kern Saxton and starring a very surprising yet solid cast, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Candyman, Drama Movies, Tony Todd, Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

Digital Trends

EA claims Wii U games are in development, but won't say what they are

Yesterday, Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen denied previous reports claiming that EA was not making games for Nintendo's new consoles anymore.

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Related Topix: Nintendo, Wii U, Video Games, Madden, EA Tiburon, Star Wars, EA Sports, From Software, Namco Bandai Games America, Dark Souls, Microsoft Xbox

Wed May 22, 2013

The Motley Fool

1 Underrated (but Important) Way That DC Destroys Marvel

Marvel Studios may be chairman of the billion-dollar blockbuster club , but when it comes to comic-book-themed video games, DC Entertainment is starting to look untouchable.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Batman, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Injustice: Gods Among Us, NetherRealm Studios, Star Wars

411mania.com

EA to Show off Star Wars Plans at E3

EA to Show off Star Wars Plans at E3 Posted by Adam Larck on 05.22.2013 First games to be announced... EA has revealed that they will show off their Star Wars plans at E3.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Star Wars: 1313

Celebrity Dirty Laundry

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Reportedly In Talks For 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Role

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is known more for his off-screen shenanigans nowadays than he's known for his acting career.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Entertainment, Television, The Tudors, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Video Games, Vocal, Thriller, Drama Movies, Match Point

The Globe and Mail

Star Wars hero's pants auctioned for $36,100

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a scene from Star Wars: Those pants he's wearing were sold at auction for more than $36,000. Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a scene from Star Wars: Those pants he's wearing were sold at auction for more than $36,000. The pants worn by actor Mark Hamill in the first Oscar-winning Star Wars film went under the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Vocal, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

Cult of Mac Blog

Classic Star Wars RPG Knights Of The Old Republic Could Be Coming To iPad

Everyone knows Aspyr Media for their numerous Mac ports of classic PC games like, for example, Bioware's incredible Star Wars RPG, Knights Of The Old Republic .

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Video Games

E! Online

Criminal Minds Stars Tease Season 8 Finale's Big Death: "I've Never Hated an Episode More!"

Tell us how you really feel, Kirtsen Vangsness ! Criminal Minds ' season-eight finale airs tonight and let's just say something major goes down.

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Related Topix: Crime TV, Criminal Minds, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

E! Online

Josh Holloway in Star Wars 7? He "Would Love" To Play Han Solo

After it was announced that Disney would be releasing a new film in the hit franchise, with Star Trek and Lost visionary Abrams at the helm, speculation soon began on which actor could possibly fill Harrison Ford 's iconic role of Han Solo .

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Lost, Action TV, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Josh Holloway, Celebrities, Harrison Ford

Computer And Video Games

New Need for Speed game teased with screenshot

Featuring a Koenigseggon police cruiser, the teaser screenshot was posted on the publisher's Australian Facebook page alongside the text: "Have no rules, show no mercy." EA Labels president Frank Gibeau said yesterday : "Our E3 briefing will be a showcase of next-generation games like Battlefield 4, Need For Speed, a full range of EA Sports games ... (more)

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Related Topix: Need for Speed, Electronic Arts, Video Games, Madden, EA Tiburon, EA Sports, Battlefield 4, EA DICE, Star Wars, Microsoft Xbox