Jedi Academy QnA + New Screenshots: http://www.galactichunter.com/special_reports/jedi_academy.asp
Raven is hiring a high poly modeler for Quake IV: http://www.ravensoft.com/jobs.html

Team Epic, an active Jedi Knight editing group, has sent some interesting information about their current projects:

Hi, I’m a spokesperson for ‘Team Epic,’ A Jedi Knight: Dark Forces editing group. You can check us out over at http://www.jedinights.com/e21tc. Here’s a preview of some of our mods.

Epic: Episode I Total Conversion-
Yep, a total conversion. You know you’ve heard this name in the past, and heard it fail in the past as well. We plan to get over that obstacle. This mod will contain the entire story of Episode 1 from the council room, all of the way to the parade. We’ve got a brand new saber system nearly finished, and we also plan on allowing the player to pilot the Naboo Starfighter, the Gungan Submarine, and Anikin’s Podracer.

Epic: Podracing Multiplayer & Single Player Partial Conversion-
A much smaller mod, as we’re including the choice of over 13 podracers with specific strengths and weaknesses for each racer. We also plan on support for multiplayer bots, and SP bots. The physics of the podracing is correctly tuned to fit the show.

Epic: Starbattles Partial Conversion-
Once again, a smaller mod. This time, you play through all of the multiple starbattles featured in the movies. All of the way from the Naboo battle up to the last battle. We’ve got it all.

Now, I know that that seems like a lot, but each one plays off of each other. Both of the PC’s cogging is embedded in the TC’s. We’d love your support, and any assistance we can gain from you.

I’d also like to point out a few very special people. Snookey, for developing the wonderful website, Blokemon for being the only texture artist we could get our hands on, and finally Decent Pilot for being such an amazing cogger.

Also, you guys should stop off at our mIRC channel at the server irc.holonet.org #Epic_Mods.

-JediKirby

The article can be found here.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

If you want to know what the coolest thing about Jedi Academy is go back and read my post from when Jedi Knight II came out. Essentially I said it was cool but the multiplayer blew. I said what the game needed was mission based objectives that pitted rebels against imperials. Well that is exactly what they delivered. The gentleman delivering the demo told us that each mission will require players to select certain roles such as demolitions expert, Scout Walker pilot or even Jedi in order to complete the objective. He described how a Jedi might have to provide cover for a trooper as he planted a bomb that would destroy an imperial facility. Or how Imperial soldiers would need to blow open a wall protecting a rebel base allowing another player to pilot a Scout Walker in and start tearing **** up Endor style. It's got a single player mode as well that looked neat but I'll be buying this game for the multiplayer.

Yes, you read it right. DBZ: The Destruction is Real has gone Gold. What does this mean? Well, there will be one more beta handed out amongst the team, and if all goes well with it, then TDiR will be packaged up and uploaded for your downloading pleasure. I do believe that this is a first for the JK editing community in the sense that TDiR will be the first true total conversion to be released. It's not your typical cog replacement shoot 'em up TC, but an entire rewrite of JK as a game. No stone has been left unturned. We've taken JK.exe, trashed the rest and started from scratch. Mind you it's only a Multiplayer Total Conversion, but to release this before the end of time, Single Player wasn't even conceived. Also, on a side note, during a server transfer, the subdomain tdir for hellraiser64.com doesn't work right. However, the site is back up in it's entirety at http://www.hellraiser64.com/tdir so update yer bookmarks.

"Hello Massassians! Upon reading the UR news post I decided it was time to get my thing some public recognition.

JKRPGNET 2, Yes, 2. reason being JKRPGNET The Original one died last year, Now its been reborn.

Let me explain what JKRPGNET is, JKRPGNET is Jedi Knight Role Playing Network. It was originally the Brainchild of Syrax, a Great friend of mine, whom had this idea that a Site for Jedi Knight role playing. People could get information, Guides, etc.

But the first site was low quality and loosely managed. So I have redone it with PHP Nuke (phpnuke.org) in the reincarnation of JKRPGNET2, The much more elite JKRPGNET and Much more interactive, Its still in its infancy, So please take a look and if you want to join, Email me because I'll add you to the members, the Registration is broken for now so don't try.

http://www.JKRPGNET2.tk
Oberfeldwebel@gtcom.net

When you email me I'll try to get back to you as fast as I can. Thanks and enjoy the site!"

It will be based on the Unreal engine and available for X-Box and PC.

A press release and a trailer can be found here.

"Hello, Fellow Massassians.

Me and the #MassGames boys were playing a fun game of JKRPG when we realized how much we really loved to RPG. After some pill swallowing and renewed connections, we got a small gaming group together, a group we call Underground Resistance.

The group isn't like most groups. Instead of just playing a game every month, we actually are always playing. We use mIRC to delve even deeper into our RPG experience. Choosing a character, and sticking with it throughout your entire career in UR. Everything, from respecting superior officers, to signing off is done in character, rather then out of character. More about the actual storyline and rules will be available at the site once Ober gets back, and Kedri (Yes, Kedri) finishes the website.

What I'm really trying to accomplish is a Jedi Knight Mod, built specifically for UR, with a specific Class System for the Special Forces side, along with class specific weapons, Character specific weapons, Character Specific skins (3 Skins for everyone) and class specific Keys and Items. For the other side, the Children of the Saber, we'll have Character Specific force powers, Character specific skins (2 Skins for everyone), Character Specific sabers, and Character specific Moves. The biggest problem about this mod is, although it may only require a minimal amount of Scripting, it still needs it, and that's something I cannot possibly do. SU_Mega_ZZTer is providing a small amount of scripting, but he's not certain all of it is within his skills. We're also in need of a skilled Texturer, especially for weapons and skins.

If you're interested at all, in anything pertaining to editing, E-mail me at jEDIkIRBY007@hotmail.com and if you're interested in joining the group, stop over to #UR, or talk to Lt_myn_Skyhopper. Thanks guys!

JediKirby AKA d-_-b"

Computer
100% DirectX 9.0 compatible computer

Operating Systems
Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, and XP

CPU
Required: Intel PIII 933 MHz or AMD Athlon 900 MHz
Recommended: Intel P4 1.5 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+

Memory
Required: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM

Graphics Card
Required: 32 MB 3D Graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting (T&L) Capability
Recommended: 64 MB 3D Graphics card with Vertex Shader and Pixel Shader (VS/PS) Capability

Sound Card
Required: PCI, USB or Onboard Audio Device

CD-ROM
Required: Quad Speed CD-ROM drive

Input Device
Required: Keyboard and mouse

Connectivity Requirements
Required: 56K modem or faster Internet connection

Monitor
1024x768 capable monitor required

DirectX
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 is included on this CD. NOTE: DirectX may require the "latest" updates for your operating system. This may also include the latest drivers for your particular motherboard, sound and video hardware.

Installation
Installation requires 2.0 GB of free hard drive space. It is recommended that you have at least an additional 500 MB of free space available after installing the game for the Windows swap/page file and additional patch downloads.

Supported Chipsets at the time of release:
ATI Radeon 7200/7500
ATI Radeon 8500/9000
ATI Radeon 9500/9700
ATI Radeon 9800
Matrox Parhelia
NVIDIA GeForce 256
NVIDIA GeForce 2 family
NVIDIA GeForce 3 family
NVIDIA GeForce 4 family
NVIDIA GeForceFX family

Additional Chipsets supported.

For the official scoop, head over to Sony's Official FAQ page.

Alas, it would seem these reqs are just slightly past the specs of my trusty old comp, the SupaFly 5000, and planning my friend's bachelor party, needless to say, has me allocating funds elsewhere for the time being. I won't be joining the party for a while, so be sure to me save a seat at the cantina guys, 'cause when I get there, the first round's on me!