ForceCast #252: Let The Games Begin

Electronic Arts scores an exclusive partnership with Disney to publish Star Wars games. What does this mean for the franchise? Xbox MVP and EUCantina.net administrator William Devereux joins Erik and Eric to discuss the big announcement. Plus, The Clone Wars gets some much-deserved recognition, J.J. Abrams discusses balancing what fans want with what he wants, and a whole lot more.

Show Notes:

The HoloNet

• Disney, Lucasfilm Partner With EA For The Future Of Star Wars Gaming
  
  • For perspective, see Kotaku writer Luke Plunkett’s analysis, EA Buying Star Wars Might Not Be All Bad.
• EA: No Star Wars Games Before April 2014
  
• The Clone Wars Nominated For Daytime Emmy Awards
  
• The Clone Wars Takes Home Voice Acting Trophies
  
• Episode VII Producer: Filming To Commence In 2014

Discussion

• The future of Star Wars games: Bright or dim? Promising or discouraging? William Devereux, Xbox MVP and administrator of EUCantina.net, joins us as we discuss this week’s big news.

Fan Focus

• The Making Of Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi Cover Revealed
  
• Synopsis Posted For Star Wars: Kenobi
  
• Catalog Details For New Essential Characters Guide
  
• New Timothy Zahn Audio Books Coming
  
• Pablo Hidalgo Facebook Q&A Transcript
  
• Mark Hamill At Last Night's ROTJ Screening In LA
  
• Full Line Up For 2013 Star Wars Weekends Announced
  
• CEII: Jabba's Palace Reunion - Massive Guest Announcements
  
• CEII: First Look At Exclusive Merchandise Artwork
  
• BBC Interviews J.J. Abrams About Trek And Wars
  
• J.J. Abrams Profiled In Sunday's New York Times
  
• More Battlefront III Gameplay Surfaces Online
  
• Fantasy Flight Games announces the Wave 3 ships for the X-Wing Miniatures game

Listener Feedback

• Matthias in Germany tells us how Michael Giacchino's name is pronounced.
  
• Mark shares his idea for how John Williams and Michael Giacchino can collaborate on the score for Episode VII and asks us a question about spoilers on The ForceCast.
  
• A listener sent us a voicemail about playing the new Star Wars roleplaying game on the show.

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