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Archived News-June 2008
Week 3
| Saturday June 21, 2008 | |
| Star Wars Retrospective--Part V | |
After a long anticipated return, Game Trailers.com returns to their Star Wars video game retrospective for the fifth episode “Episode V-The Battlefield.” They go over Rebellion, Force Commander, Galactic Battlegrounds, Empire at War, and Battlefront. You can check it all out below!
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| Saturday June 21, 2008 | |
| Star Wars: The Clone Wars--Lightsaber Duels Trailer | |
As promised, Spike TV’s GameTrailer TV debuted the trailer for the now upcoming “Star Wars: The Clone Wars–Lightsaber Duels” for the Nintendo Wii. It can be seen below, while the game will be seen this holiday season.
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| Friday June 20, 2008 | |
| On Vacation | |
After today, I will not be providing any updates or Daily Video Clips until Monday June 30th. I will be on vacation with my family and will not be near a computer. Son of Skywalker has agreed to hold down the fort by providing news when he can during that time. Thanks alot SoS! I hope you will join me on the 30th for more great news and features here at Galactic Voyage and as always, thank you for your understanding and support. Take care! | |
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| Friday June 20, 2008 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Opening Title Crawl and Introduction from the Star Wars video game Knights of the Old Republic II that was released on December 6, 2004. You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!
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| Friday June 20, 2008 | |
| Ships Section Updated | |
Today I have updated the Ships Section with the Dusty Duck. I have provided a flash video for something a little more interesting. You can get a listing of ships using their picture by type at the Ships Section. Or, if you would like to see an alphabetical listing of all of our ships and vehicles, you can check out the Ship Index. If you have a ship you would like to see me add, then e-mail me the request and I will do my best to add it for you. Enjoy!
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| Friday June 20, 2008 | |
| S.W.O.R.A. Is Expanding! | |
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After it's launch period, Star Wars Outer Rim Alliance is finally expanding it's borders. Five new groups, which are from four different countries are under consideration for S.W.O.R.A. membership and are being put under the testing period. Galactic Voyage is one of those sites! The group is really great and there are a lot of fun topics going on, so be sure to go have a visit today and stay tuned for more news as things develop! I am keeping my fingers crossed! | |
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| Thursday June 19, 2008 | |
| New Clone Wars Site Online! | |
Well, that didn’t take long. Tonight, Lucasarts opened their Clone Wars site, announcing their two new games. Under the “Game Info” page: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a state-of-the-art computer-animated motion picture that bridges the gap between Episode II and Episode III feature films. Under the supervision of George Lucas, Star Wars: The Clone Wars brings a fresh new look to the timeless saga of one of the most celebrated stories and introduces generations of fans to brand new characters as well as classic rivalries and conflicts that delve deeper into the Star Wars mythos. STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS: LIGHTSABER DUELS™ (Wii) Now everyone can experience the fun and excitement of a Lightsaber fight. Star WarsStar Wars animated feature film and TV series. Built from the ground-up for Wii™, Lightsaber Duels features an intuitive motion-controlled combat system that puts the Lightsaber™ weapon in your hand. Mastering the Jedi’s distinctive weapon is now within any player’s grasp. * The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels immerses you in the characters, locations, and epic duels from the all-new * Fight the most memorable duels from The Clone Wars feature film and TV series. * Wield your Wii Remote like a Lightsaber and experience first-hand the unique weapon of the Jedi knights with intuitive controls, so no matter what your gaming experience you can become a Lightsaber master. * Play with your friends as your favorite Clone Wars hero or villain - from familiar characters like Anakin Skywalker and General Grievous to new faces like Ahsoka Tano and Asajj Ventress - each with a unique fighting style and set of skills. * Exploit your interactive surroundings to defeat your opponent: slice down pillars and Force throw them against your foe. * Duel your way through significant Clone Wars locations, such as Tatooine and Teth. STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS: JEDI ALLIANCE™ (Nintendo DS) Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance takes the player into the world of the all-new Star Wars animated feature film and TV series. Experience the combined power when two Jedi join forces to fight as one. Choose your favorite Jedi pair at the start of each mission and experience unique moves and combat skills. With an innovative stylus-based input, controlling the Jedi’s movement and Lightsaber combat has never felt more immersive. * Play through an original story - exclusive to the Nintendo DS - that expands Th eClone Wars series in exciting new directions. * Create your own Jedi dream teams by pairing Jedi Masters and Padawans. For example, team up Anakin Skywalker with Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Ahsoka Tano with Mace Windu. * Develop the relationship between two Jedi and generate more powerful attacks and special abilities. Replay missions with different character combinations to unlock new areas, collectibles, and other secrets. * Play with a friend using wireless drop-in/drop-out coop. * Control all movement, Lightsaber combat and cinematic action sequences with just the DS stylus.” According to the site, the games will be out in the “Holiday ‘08.” Check it all out, including two new screenshots, here! | |
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| Thursday June 19, 2008 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Introduction from the Star Wars video game Jedi Power Battles that was released on March 31, 2000. Hey! They took my name! You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!
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| Thursday June 19, 2008 | |
| Clones Will Be Different | |
Doze sent us this latest Clone Wars report: I have seen one of the clips from the Disney Star Wars Weekends that was cut out of the Behind the Force Video Coverage. In one part it talks about the clones and how they are individuals that look different from one another. Some will have scars, some tattoos and Captain Rex will have short blond hair. Doze Out... Thanks for the update Doze! Later in the TV series, maybe we will start to see how troopers are volunteered/drafted into service that are not clones.
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| Thursday June 19, 2008 | |
| Guy Lagacé's Probeshots | |
Today I have updated Guy Lagacé's ProbeShots with another of his scenes. This is the ninth image for this section. This was Guy's vision of Mace Windu in the Geonosian arena facing his vision of what the Reek would look like in Attack of the Clones. Notice the blue lightsaber. We didn't know at that time that Mace was going to have a purple lightsaber and we didn't know what the Reek actually looked like. Remember, that these scenes were created before we had details of things to come. It was a great job! Be sure to also see other great artists in the Featured Artists section. Enjoy!
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| Wednesday June 18, 2008 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Lego Star Wars-Episode I-Chapter 3 from Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga that was released November 6, 2007. Special thanks to TechOfficerTodd for capturing and sharing the cutscene! You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!
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| Wednesday June 18, 2008 | |
| Clone Wars Monopoly | |
Jedi Insider has the inside scoop on the Star Wars latest board game. It looks like Parker Brothers Monopoly will get the Clone Wars treatment. The game includes 6 collectible figure tokens.
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| Wednesday June 18, 2008 | |
| R2-KT In The Clone Wars? | |
While at the Official Star Wars Site's Clone Wars page I discovered something very interesting. It appears that R2-KT may be making an appearance in the Clone Wars! Who is R2-KT? R2-KT is a real-world replica of an R2-series astromech droid with pink highlights. Albin Johnson, the founder of the 501st Legion, wanted to build a pink droid for his daughter Katie, who was dying from brain cancer. When it was realized that he did not have enough time, R2-KT was built by Jerry Greene, master droid builder, with the help of the R2 Builders Club. R2-KT makes appearances at children's hospitals, and charity events in the southeastern United States. A Hasbro action figure of this droid was sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2007. I hope this little droid is truly in the series!
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| Wednesday June 18, 2008 | |
| Clone Wars Start-Up Page | |
The Official Star Wars Site has posted a new splash page that features all kinds of goodies for the Clone Wars! Find out about the story, learn about characters, see trailers, get wallpapers, and more! Be sure to go have a look!
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| Tuesday June 17, 2008 | |
| Character Section Updated | |
Today I have updated the Characters Section. The latest additions are Ukchet and Uutkik from Episode IV. I have added Flash video to give you something a little more interesting. You can get a listing of characters using their picture by type at the Characters Section. Or, if you would like to see an alphabetical listing of all of our characters, you can check out the Character Index. Enjoy!
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| Tuesday June 17, 2008 | |
| Exciting changes at the AllTroops.Network! | |
Our partner site and friend Todd from AllTroops sent in the following:
1. "The Post" - login and post news of any kind about your fansite, collectors' club or special offers. The AllTroops.Network's "The Post" allows you to post just about anything you wish, related to the collecting community, to take full advantage of our high-traffic home page for maximum visibility! Click on "The Post" icon for more information and to post... 2. "AllTroops.Network Mobile" - optimized for the Wii Internet Channel and Apple iPhone/iPod touch, the "Mobile" version of the 'Network is ready for you to fully maintain and edit your collection lists the same way you manage your lists from your desktop computer! 3. "AllTroops.Network iList for iPhone" - developed specifically for iPhone/iPod touch, the "iList" feature gives you instant and quick access to view any of your collection lists with a couple of finger taps. When you are on the go, keep track of what you have or need while shopping! 4. "Get Your Own" - You can now get your own AllTroops.Network collection tool and product guide engine for your site by adding our tools to your fansite or online store - and at no charge! You can even choose the subdomain! More information can be found on our Licensing page. There have been scores of new performance changes - maybe since the last time you've been to see us - so come take a look. With well over 2000 users, we still have plenty of room for new friends and your collection lists. Manage your collections online, get values for your lists, download them and share details with others. No software to install, updated automatically and accessible anywhere. Do more at the AllTroops.Network! Thanks again! This is great news for all. You can now get these great collection tools like you have seen on Galactic Voyage for your site. Keep up with your collection on the road and while shopping for new items in stores! Be sure to learn more and get started today. Thanks Todd! | |
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We're pleased to announce some exciting changes at the
AllTroops.Network, and invite you all to visit us. Our newest feature updates
and site changes include:| Monday June 16, 2008 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is the Star Wars Trailer marking the launch of the film. Star Wars debuted on May 25, 1977 in 32 theaters, and proceeded to break house records, effectively becoming one of the first blockbuster films. It remains one of the most financially successful films of all time. You can find this video clip in the Movie Trailers section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!
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| Monday June 16, 2008 | |
| 501stCast Episode 17 | |
Our good friend, S.W.O.R.A. Ambassador and co-founder Gerald Home has recently been interviewed for the official 501st podcast, and the first part of it is now available. Gerald Home has given a lot of details about his "behind the scenes" experiences during Jabba's Palace and Battle of Endor scenes, and of course, about the Star Wars Outer Rim Alliance. Listeners also have a chance to win a contest, in which the winner will be given an autographed item from Gerald Home! You can download just the interview (Duration: 17:57 - File Size: 16.4 MB) or Download the complete podcast (Duration: 67:07 - File Size: 61.4 MB) Don't forget to visit the Official 501stCast Website and stay tuned for the second part of the interview! | |
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| Monday June 16, 2008 | |
| Star Wars Weekends Video | |
Our good friends and affiliate EU Cantina have let us know they sent a staffer down to Disney Star Wars Weekends and they have some video of the event. The first part, is the speech given by Steve Sansweet in the "Behind the Force" feature. He discusses TFU, TCW, and more. They also have some video of the autograph sessions with David Prowse (Darth Vader) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) at their autograph booths. Be on the lookout for a third clip sometime today that features video of park activities, and a picture gallery. | |
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