RUMOR #4: LucasArts is already working on a next-gen console sequel to Star Wars Republic Commando called "Star Wars Imperial Commando."
Source: A description and concept image e-mailed to GameSpot Editors (pictured).
The official story: See below.
What we heard: As the hype for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and sales of Star Wars Republic Commando surge, it would only seem logical that LucasArts would be thinking up ways to combine the two properties. So when a reader e-mailed RC a sell sheet for an "Xbox 2" game called "Star Wars Imperial Commando," it seemed plausible indeed. The game outlined flips the premise of Republic Commando: Instead of defending the republic against evil forces, players help the empire hunt down and exterminate the outlawed Jedi. Sounds delectably dark, eh? Well, according to LucasArts, it isn't happening. "At this time, it's not a title or concept that is on our current or future development slate," said a rep. And if the Imperial Commando concept sounded familiar, that's because it first surfaced in 2004. "This is an old game concept that first found its way online last June," the rep said.
Bogus or not bogus?: Bogus...but a great idea.
