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    Steve Watts posted a new article, Star Wars: Battlefront 3 canceled due to 'change of direction' at LucasArts, dev claims.

    Free Radical co-founder Steve Ellis shares details on how shifts at LucasArts and failing milestones led to the cancellation of Star Wars Battlefront 3.
    Apr 26, 2012 9:45am PDT
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    Steve Watts posted a new article, Star Wars: Battlefront 3 canceled due to 'change of direction' at LucasArts, dev claims.

    Free Radical co-founder Steve Ellis shares details on how shifts at LucasArts and failing milestones led to the cancellation of Star Wars Battlefront 3. : ShacknewsThis person is cool!

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      This is the most dis-heartening news I've heard this year so far. : frdranger
      • I wouldn't be so negative, after all, knowing Lucas Arts, the unnamed canned game was probably "Jar Jar's... : SpinyNorman
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      change of direction, meaning flipping the switch from suck to blow : action figure
      • No, they're stopping all production on flashy 3D action and shooter games to concentrate on 2D Adventure ... : BornAcorn
    • Hell I thought it was canceled years ago. : joninThis person is cool!
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      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s : eorlas
      • This is what I feel. Pure soul wrenching loss D: : anbilow
    • Nice the news of all that got out eventually :) : Borrowed Ladder
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      Don't they change direction over there a couple times a week? : Rauol DukeThis person is cool!
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        Pretty much. They're a fucking mess. There was a period a couple of years back where they were interested... : Mecha Tofu Pirate
        • remember that cool monkey island remake they did with commentary? that was awesome. : deathofratsThis person is cool!
    • ya the shift to Kinect only games. fuck u lucas arts : cptstern
    • So if I'm understanding this right they weren't willing to put money behind one of their most successful ... : MOB712
    • Change of direction from star wars to...? : not work safeThis person is cool!
    • star wars: dance front 3 however is on track. : DownforceThis person is cool!
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      lol - someone should get a price tag from Lucas for the complete Starwars IP -- then start a kickstarter ... : dedgecko
      • 100 gajillion rupees lucas has more money than god there isnt a price that would get him to sell. plus... : cptstern
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      Damn ... the Battlefront games were pretty fun : homeboyJimThis person is cool!
      • I loved #2 a lot. I'm happy I bought it at launch because that community dried up quick. : Sailor of Fortune
    • Dammit Lucasarts if you're going to do it, DO IT! : dookiebot
    • Financing wise, this industry is FUCKED : et72
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      With so many changes of direction at LucasArts...its amazing they haven't managed to stumble upon a good ... : VorlonesqueThis person is cool!
      • It comes down to a core pursuit.. "Is the game FUN?" and the willingness to scrap all the work you have d... : dookiebot