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Reader Discussion: What Star Wars Franchise Needs To Be Brought Back?

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by Kyle Hilliard on May 04, 2013 at 06:33 PM

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It's May 4, which is Star Wars day, so it's a good excuse to do something we like to do anyway: talk about Star Wars.

What Star Wars video game franchise would you like to see make a return? Whether it be by way of sequel, or reboot? Star Wars: Battlefront is an obvious choice (and one that made a surprise appearance today), but what about the slightly more obscure Star Wars video games? How about a new Republic Commando, Bounty Hunter, Podracer, Super Star Wars game, Rogue Squadron, or Masters of Teräs Käsi game?

I would like to see a spiritual successor to Shadows of the Empire, a game I have a special place in my heart for. I don't think it's a particularly great game, but I want to see a new Star Wars game with a diverse set of levels that have you shooting at Storm Troopers and exploring levels in the third person, flying in space and on ice planets, riding speeder bikes, and listening to John Williams' excellent score.

What about you?

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Filed under: News, Star Wars, Reader Discussion, Super Star Wars, george lucas, bounty hunter, battlefront 3, III, Republic Commando, Masters of Teräs Käsi, Podracer, Rogue Squadron

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by Andrew Garvin Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 01:07 AM

If I could bring back any game series it'd either be Episode I Racer or Dark Forces. The world needs another entry in the legacy of Kyle Katarn. At least I do.
by Jorge Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 01:42 AM

I would love to see another KOTOR but i would rather see a new Jedi knight game or a rogue squadron game. I would love to see one of those games this generation. I can see a rogue squadron game would look amazing with today's graphics.:0
by Packerfan75 Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 01:51 AM

Rogue squadron! Best series ever.
by Dravix Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 02:25 AM

Give me 1313!
by Swarley13 Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 02:34 AM

Knights of the Old Republic
by kewwwwwin Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 03:11 AM

Star Wars: the phantom menace for the ps1!!!! i absolutely loved that game!!
by Gamera Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 03:37 AM

The only Star Wars game I ever enjoyed was Rogue Squadron. A sequel or a remake would be cool.
by The Archaeologist Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 04:23 AM

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces III is something that I would love to play.
by eckthetanker Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 04:44 AM

I was a huge fan of Republic Commando and Battlefront because of their focus on the armies actually fighting the wars, not Jedi dealing with identity crisis. I wish 1313 hadn't been canceled since it would have vindicated Boba Fett from this little fiasco he had, not sure you all may have heard about it, but he fell into a really big hole. He lived so it's all good. In all seriousness though, The Old Republic is doing it for me, really captures the greatness of KOTOR and making it a game you can play with friends.
by TheJudoMaster Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 05:52 AM

I would like to see another adventure with Kyle Katarn. Also, a conclusion to KOTOR would be nice. Revan went off to fight a mysterious war and the hero from KOTOR 2 went after him to join the fight, but I never got to see what happened. I guess they are just wandering around in space looking for a fight.
by John Wrek Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 06:20 AM

I'd have liked to see a sequel to Commando, or maybe another Jedi Outcast, or even a third Battlefront. And I'd even go so far as to say this blasphemous line...maybe a third Force Unleashed wouldn't be so bad. There, you got me. Kotor 3 would be welcome anytime of course, and even another Bounty Hunter- maybe with Boba Fett instead, would be sweet. I actually quite enjoyed the GC version of Bounty Hunter anyway, and it had some excellent FP/3P shooting in it as well.
by arzole Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 06:43 AM

id like a game that the fans want, not whats 'forced' upon us.
by Zirus Zero Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 07:38 AM

Republic commando comes first because we still need to find Sev. Battlefront can come next.
by MagrothJ Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 07:54 AM

X-Wing / Tie Fighter definitely.
by tombot7 Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 08:22 AM

The force unleashed
by gingerscott Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 08:24 AM

BATTLEFRONT 3!!!!
by DarkKnight401 Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 08:32 AM

BATTLEFRONT
by Jhirdy89 Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 08:54 AM

Battlefront 3, end of discussion!
by Cavehobo Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 08:57 AM

I would love a Jedi knight academy sequel. That game has some of my favorite lightsaber combat of all time. And of course Battlefront 3 as well.
by Eyes of Avo Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 09:18 AM

I would say Republic Commando. I know that a ton of people would love to see Battlefront, but i feel that commando has so much to offer. Also Commando could have some amazing multiplayer if handled correctly.