games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 



The debut trailer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Lightsaber Duels features plenty of action, and we think you'll agree that it looks delectable. It's still early on, and LucasArts doesn't want to give too much away, but it was hard to stifle the anticipation of seeing the camera pan away -- just for a second -- to give us a shot of the Wiimote in action.

That shot never came; unfortunately, but it's still nice to see some of those familiar faces dueling through the Clone Wars, during their heyday. As history (and a few movies) has shown, not all of them are around to entertain us these days. Perhaps the Wii and DS will be remembered for capturing them in their time of glory. Or, as some have said, the games are going to disappoint fans on a monumental level due to a lack of one-to-one Wiimote swordplay. Nonsense! I think you know which side I'm on.


Continue: More wii stories





prev next

28 comments | showing # 1 to 28

Spitfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 09:39
Spitfire
The lightsaber action looks fun. Have they said how you control the force powers? I hope its with the nunchuck like TFU will have.

Side note: I wish the new clone wars movie was just like the animated clone wars episodes... I dont care for this cartoonish cgi.
kapshhh's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:01
kapshhh
The CGI looks dated. Toy Story looks better. Hell, Jimmy Neutron looks better.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:09
mistic
That kind of game is the reason I got a Wii in the first place!

lets just hope it doesn't fall into a waggle-fest like the previous 'swordfigthing'-games ( Bleach and that stupid ubisoft release title )
nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:14
nilcam
I'm cautiously optimistic. I like the cartoony look of the movie and the game and hope that LucasArts can find a way to make the game enjoyable. I'm not a huge fan of waggling the Wiimote all around and would actually prefer a No More Heroes approach; button presses for basic slashes and gestures or special attacks.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:20
DaedHead8
I'm excited. Woooo!
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:30
Electro Lemon
Am I the only one that doesn't care for a lightsaber Wii game? I mean, I just don't think it will be that fun.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:35
Gameboi
I'm pretty sure that it's safe to drink the Kool-aid Cobra. How could you not want to play a lightsaber game?
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 10:36
Teta
My Star Wars nerdism makes me want a Wii now.
Cossix's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 11:02
Cossix
Probably going to be Twilight Princess-y :( I don't really plan on being interested in it until they post the actual control scheme.
entropyman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 11:55
entropyman
I wonder what it will be like controlling greivous- two saber controls? the nunchuck never seems as accurate as the wiimote-
twentythoughts's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 12:12
twentythoughts
Looks a little bit like Soul Calibur. Ironically, I think Soul Calibur is set to do lightsaber fighting a teensy bit better.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 12:13
pedrovay2003
@entropyman

That's because the Nunchuk and Remote have different motion sensitive parts inside them, if I recall correctly.

If they do the controls right, I'll pick this up, and I'm not even a big Star Wars fan (the original series was awesome; the new one, not so much). And I'm still waiting for the day we get a 1:1 game --- I still think they could do it.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 12:40
Sharpless
That was one of the LEAST impressive things I've ever seen. Do not want. I mean, we can fap all we want over the concept of a Wii lightsaber game, but it will never live up to what we expect. 1:1 Wiimote control is impossible, currently. Until they get it down, we'll never truly be satisfied. As it is, it just looks like a bunch of mostly-dull, repetitive waggle duels that will get old very quickly.
big filth's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 13:12
big filth
sweet!!!! this should be a fun game!!!!!
cybereality's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 14:03
cybereality
Looks better than Masters of the Terra Kasi, thats for sure!
jove9's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 14:51
jove9
Those graphics are HORRIBLE!!!
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 15:58
Electro Lemon
What Sharpless said pretty much sums up why I don't care for it.
Tet's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 16:00
Tet
Aw, I thought it was going to be a first person sword fighting game. Pass.
Infinite Obscurity's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 17:07
Infinite Obscurity
The art style is kinda lame, but if the gameplay is good I'm all for it. However, I really don't see the point in this game when the Lightsaber duels in the Wii version of Force Unleashed already look way better than this.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 17:32
Mxyzptlk
Cautiously optimistic on this one.
Wookiee's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 17:53
Wookiee
@Teta

Marry me?
David Quinn Carder's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 18:21
David Quinn Carder
Looks horrible. Even if we're just talking graphics, why do videogames always add those horrible trails to sword swings? It looks cooler when it looks like a lightsaber from the movies, and they don't have trails.

And I'm dreading the movie/show/whatever it is. I loved Genndy's first two seasons (the 2D animated ones) but with him out, and with this ugly new style, I just can't imagine it being any good. I'm trying to be open-minded, but compare Genndy's Grievous from the show to the retarded Grievous in Lucas's movie. I love the old movies, I think the new ones got progressively worse, and I think the last time someone got Star Wars right was when Genndy did it in Clone Wars (2D).
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 20:10
Gameboi
What's wrong with the graphics? This is the Wii, people. I would expect more if we were talking about the Xbox 360 or PS3... but not this.
jove9's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2008 22:36
jove9
So what's your point? Just because it's on wii the graphics can suck?

There are wii games out there with good (decent?) graphics, so let's not pretend that it's not possible on this system.

This game, friend, has horrible graphics, which shows the laziness of the developers. Admit it.

As long as people continue to let developers get away with publishing crap on the wii, that's all we're going to get.
kiel's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 11:11
kiel
is it just me or does the wii promise so much and yet deliver so little? Its like the wii get all the developers the ps3 and 360 dont want.

That being said, i'll still go out and get this!
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 11:52
Gameboi
@jove9

Not at all. However, I just wanted people to make a fair comparision. Comparing the graphics to other Wii games is reasonable. Trying to have it go up against the 360 or PS3 just wouldn't be fair (like trying to compare the PS2 to the original Xbox).

Nintendo thumbed their nose at the graphics whore crowd, and this is what you end up with --- games that look good for the Wii. Doesn't make them any less fun, just not as pretty as what we would expect from the other guys.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 11:56
Gameboi
I guess the PS2 vs. Xbox is a bad example, but the point I'm getting at is what each console brings to the table in terms of horsepower. As popular and as fun as the Wii may be, it (by Nintendo's own admission) was never meant to try and keep up with Sony and MS in terms of graphics. It's all about the Wiimote, and what it can add to the gameplay.
guermogamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2008 12:39
guermogamer
not to sure about this one... seems like a red-steel re-entry. I have to second what spitfire said about wishing it looked more like the actual samurai jack - styled animation of the cartoon movie...

that was great, this, .....
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos


    Win this!
    Dive in! meetup+play for a chance to win a PC

    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter review
    Echoes review
    Assassin's Creed 2 review
    Crossfire Remote Pistol review
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
    more reviews
    Driver
    Avatar
    GT Racing Motor Academy
    Bad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 51220 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing

    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Joseph Leray: Revisited: Gears of War 2, Pinocchio, and masculinity





















    More Destructoid Originals




     Popular now more
    Assassins CreedReview: Assassin's Creed 2
    591 comments + 41542 views
    Destructoid OriginalWhy No More Heroes HD could mean a Wii total victory
    152 comments + 30508 views
    FAILGirl smashes boyfriend's Xbox 360, films it
    160 comments + 16924 views
    BattlefieldBad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    43 comments + 16114 views
    Black FridayBlack Friday: Walmart going nuts with game sales
    31 comments + 16048 views
    Amazon.comBlack Friday: Amazon dropping deals all week long
    16 comments + 15004 views
    Amazon.comAmazon teases its Black Friday sales line-up
    18 comments + 14836 views
    Destructoid OriginalThe tragic history of the videogame turkey
    51 comments + 13276 views
    CapcomHot new SSFIV trailer shows Guy, Cody and Adon in action
    54 comments + 13222 views
    Call of DutyModern Warfare 2 DLC still planned for spring 2010
    27 comments + 12568 views


    Team Destructoid   tips@destructoid.com
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Dale North
    News Editor
    Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor
    Colette Bennett
    Tom Fronczak Brad Nicholson
    Ashley Davis Ben Perlee
    Conrad
    Zimmerman
    Chad Concelmo
    Jonathan Holmes Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Will Maddock Matthew Razak
    Dyson Joseph Leray
    Topher Cantler Samit Sarkar
         
      Dexter
    Adam Dork
    Daniel Lingen
    Hollie Bennett
    Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Stella Wong

    Josh Tolentino




     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online
    seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap
    our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?




    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006