I don’t think anyone has experienced great space combat in gaming untile they’ve played at least one Star Wars game AND GET BACK IN YOUR HOLE STARLANCER!..Ahem. The Star Wars Rogue Squadron games are great examples of the genre, from PC all the way to the Gamecube. A new version of that revered genre was on the way to PC. Was.
And it’s now deader than the pilots who took a suicide run on the original Death Star. According to CVG, Disney has unleashed their fully operational Death Cancel laser on the game, which would have been a free to play title.
Area 52 was working on the project, with the cancellation being announced on Facebook and the official website.
We want to thank all of the fans who participated in the closed beta of Star Wars: Attack Squadrons.
After much consideration, we have decided to cease development so that we can focus on other Star Wars game experiences.
We truly appreciate the time you spent engaging in the beta.
Well dammit. I’ve been following the game since December 2013, hoping to rekindle some love for the space combat genre. And after the cancellation of Star Wars 1313 and a Darth Maul standalone game, I feel like I’ve just been force-kicked in the mini-midichlorians again.
Last Updated: May 26, 2014
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 12:36
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Alex Hicks
May 26, 2014 at 12:47
In related news:
“Knock, knock”
“Who’s there”
“Not Alderaanians – that’s for sure”
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 26, 2014 at 13:00
BOOM!
Skyblue
May 26, 2014 at 17:55
LOL!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 12:37
They keep on going on about “other SW” things, WHEN WILL WE SEE THESE THINGS DAMMIT!!!!!!
Hammersteyn
May 26, 2014 at 12:41
I bet they’re busy with new console exclusive games 😛
DarthZA
May 26, 2014 at 12:54
At E3.. Battlefront
Hammersteyn
May 26, 2014 at 12:37
Well shit…….
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/a9dwB9D_460sa.gif
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 12:46
Proper hissy fit that one
DrKiller
May 26, 2014 at 12:53
Where did you get that video of me? I always wanted a new Rogue Squadron game, and the first time I heard of one, its cancelled!! wtf
Hammersteyn
May 26, 2014 at 13:39
Same here. I adored that game. I actually had no choice to upgrade my graphics card for it back in the day.
DrKiller
May 26, 2014 at 13:52
I shall start my search tonight for this beta they speak of!
Alex Hicks
May 26, 2014 at 12:43
“deader than the pilots who took a suicide run on the original Death Star” – cover me Porkins!
https://bmj2k.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/porkins.jpg?w=490&h=325
RinceofFuturePast
May 26, 2014 at 12:49
I think people need to get used to the fact that Half Life 7 1/2 will be our before a decent Star Wars game comes along 😛
Hammersteyn
May 26, 2014 at 12:50
True, but imagine the rage if Valve cancelled three Half Life games in a row so that they can focus on other Half Life game experiences.
RinceofFuturePast
May 26, 2014 at 12:58
I’d book front row seats to see that 😉
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 26, 2014 at 12:59
We all will die of old age before that happens.
Mark Treloar
May 26, 2014 at 12:51
Well there is always Star Trek!!!!
Alex Hicks
May 26, 2014 at 12:59
And therein lies the rub. I’m not a rabid trekkie – so can someone who is please enlighten me – but I cannot remember a single good trek game. Star Wars seemed to translate to video games much better than Trek.
I think it’s probably because Wars is a lot more focussed on individuals – a team of individuals; but each one is important and has a story and skills and uniqueness. Trek is about Spock or Kirk or their Next Gen/Deep Space 9/Voyager counterparts.
Movies versus TV series essentially. The fun involved in blowing up a giant space station by piloting your own x-wing against all odds, or force wielding your way through millions of idiotic subordinates is so much more than working out some way to save a planet full of primitive natives without revealing your presence and breaking the prime directive.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 13:00
I’d squeeeeeee at an Enterprise game (the one with the NX01)
Alex Hicks
May 26, 2014 at 13:07
Sorry – but all I can think of is that that 1992 “Star Trek 25th Anniversary” MSDos game … the one in which ensign expendable in the red jacket ALWAYS copped it.
http://www.methodshop.com/games/reviews/startrek25th/masada2.png
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 26, 2014 at 13:09
Ooo I’m going to Klingon Space ….DIE
Lets try Romulan space …. DIE
How about neutral space …. DIE
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 26, 2014 at 13:14
I wonder if they make the red shirts play Dark Souls.
Mark Treloar
May 26, 2014 at 14:15
Nope they make the people who thought Jar Jar Binks was an OK character do that. The ones who though he was awesome are never seen or heard from again.
Mark Treloar
May 26, 2014 at 14:17
It must be voice controlled only no controller allowed. That way you will get the authentic experience of Commanding a Star Ship.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 14:19
LOL.
What about boarding missions? You gonna talk the invaders down?
😛
Mark Treloar
May 26, 2014 at 15:03
No for that you have a VR headset and when you want to shoot you just look at the target and shout…Pew Pew!!!
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 26, 2014 at 13:05
I enjoyed most of Starfleet Command games.
Kromas
May 26, 2014 at 13:15
Star Trek Voyager FPS … can’t remember the name. Elite Forces or something like that.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 14:04
Wasn’t too bad, rather enjoyed it. Q3 clone
Mark Treloar
May 26, 2014 at 13:59
The correct response to my comment was…..It’s a Trap!!!!!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 14:03
XD
Brady miaau
May 26, 2014 at 14:30
Birth of the Federation, if you were into ultra slow moving turn based tactical, ala Master of Orion.
A bit too slow, though
derp
May 26, 2014 at 13:03
“Help us KOTOR3 you’re our only hope”
Admiral Chief in Space
May 26, 2014 at 13:11
You said it
Weanerdog
May 26, 2014 at 13:49
They canned it after beta test! o_0 This must have been an abomination.
And I will throw Star Wars Star Fighter (PS2) out there as a less than brilliant Star Wars space combat game.
Knowles2
May 26, 2014 at 14:48
I’m not surprise the competition in this area is going to be tough in the next year Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous.
Sofia Caden
May 26, 2014 at 14:52
The problem with this game I think was that it was just dogfights. I feel like rogue squadron was truly enjoyable because of the campaign. If they brought out like a rogue squadron where like 16 people could work coop against hundreds of tie fighters or something that it’d be pretty good http://bit.ly/1jKn0PH
Sovereign
May 26, 2014 at 15:43
The new business model for star wars games is to announce, create, and cancel. Brilliant!