Disney Purchases LucasArts, Likely Shift to Mobile Over Console Games

Comment by Trepe, on 01.11.2012 at 15:40

No they didnt, Lucas Film could have remained indepedant. Lucas doesnt have to scriptwrite just because his name is on the logo.[/quote]

I don't think it should have been sold either. I just think Disney was probably the best choice. Let me re-phrase what I meant. The films needed taking out of Lucas' hands. I didn't mean he needed to sell the company.Â

Comment by Flynnie, on 01.11.2012 at 01:07

Its the fact that they are going to release a new movie every 2-3 years after Episodes VII, VIII and IX. They are just going to water down the franchise...i am absolutely mortified by this and utterly disgusted.

Furthermore, the games division at LucasArtsÂ (or at least the games they publish) are phenomenal and some of the best in history.Â

Comment by Steelm2, on 31.10.2012 at 21:32

"THE INNER CONFLICTS OF GEORGE LUCAS!"

Hahaha!Â :lol:

http://flapjackstudios.com/news20.shtml

Comment by MechaG2, on 31.10.2012 at 19:26

I still don't know what to think of this... should I feel elated or terrified? I've been a HUGE Star Wars fan since I was about 3yrs old in the early, early '80s. Either way, I feel a lot of anxiety right now, that's for sure.:S

Comment by Darkflame, on 31.10.2012 at 16:24

No they didnt, Lucas Film could have remained indepedant. Lucas doesnt have to scriptwrite just because his name is on the logo.

He should have got someone new too take over as CEO rather then selling the whole company to a company that already makes about 1/6th of everything we watch.

Comment by Trepe, on 31.10.2012 at 09:41

Lets face it. Disney is probably one of the best choices and someone needed to take it off George Lucas before he completely destroyed all of it's credibility! We all knew he originally planned nine films and there was no way he was going to finish them.Â

Comment by Phoenom, on 31.10.2012 at 08:03

I thought that about the Marvel franchises, hasn't happened yet. :P

Kinda wish this happened years ago, Disney would have had enough sense to see that WiiMotionPlus + High Budget Lightsaber game = insane profit.

Comment by Stulaw, on 30.10.2012 at 23:32

StarWarsVille...

Comment by Adam Riley, on 30.10.2012 at 23:22

I think we could soon be seeing the SW universe featured in a new Kingdom Hearts!

Comment by jb, on 30.10.2012 at 23:14

This post is a copy of the news report: http://www.cubed3.com/news/17372All posts made in this forum topic below will appear as news comments on the above link. If you make a comment on the original article link above, it will also appear here as a forum post.The House of Mouse has pounced on the owner of Star Wars, Lucasfilm, today in a deal valued at over $4.05 billion.

The acquisition includes all of Lucasfilm, including video game studio LucasArts. Company founder and franchise creator George Lucas said "I've always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime."

The deal also sees an expansion of the six main Star Wars films with three more films planned - Episode 7 is targeted for a 2015 release.

But where does this leave the video game side of the Lucasfilm business?

The direction for console gaming releases from LucasArts may take a slight hit, however - with a proposed shift towards online networks and mobile.

The studio have been responsible for the Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Star Wars, Fracture and of course a slew of Star Wars games. But LucasArts also have an illustrious history with adventure games - including fan favourites Full Throttle, Monkey Island and Sam & Max.

The announcement also intends, currently, for employees to remain in their current capacity.

What do you think of the Disney - LucasFilm acquisition? Will fans of Star Wars: Rogue Squadron ever see a new entry in the series?