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Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Happy New Year - GhostOfYoda @ 5:36 AM
I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year.
-GhostOfYoda

Happy New Year everyone!
-Cool Matty

May it be a joyful and prosperous one! Happy New Year!
-Pommy

Have a happy one!
-Raziel Nok

Thursday, January 2, 2003

New Jedi Outcast Skin: Armored Saberist - GhostOfYoda @ 9:57 AM
File: Armored Saberist
Author: Nate Dailo A.K.A. Blade76
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: I have made a plentious amount of skins for JK2 but this is really my 2nd "real" skin that I have released at Massassi. My previous skin was Raikin (a reskin of Kyle with armor). This one is yet another skin with armor, although this time using the Jedi model. Its a combination of existing jpegs in the assets.

Constructive comments would be very much appreciated. I believe that skinning is old editing but can still live on.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Prestiege Skyscraper - GhostOfYoda @ 3:27 PM
File: Prestiege Skyscraper
Author: KBIG104
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large multiplayer level that is an office building. The building consists of 13 floors including a day spa, subway station, radio station, breakable glass, outside areas, rooftop resturant and more! The total level is over a "mile" in length since there is a working subway. This is my first level, so the texturing isn't exactly eye candy. Both regular elevators and express elevators serve the stucture. I'd like to thank massassi.net for the resources used in this level's creation. This is great for 4-8 players, although one player alone can explore. It is excellent for high-speed saber duels.

Friday, January 3, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Fade to Black - GhostOfYoda @ 4:20 PM
File: Fade to Black
Author: Trige "The Metallicat"
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small white level with well placed lighting. It is great for both sabers and guns. The name and concept are both inspired by Metallica's song "Fade to Black".

Saturday, January 4, 2003

New Jedi Outcast Skin: Santa Claus AKA Father Christmas Version 2 - GhostOfYoda @ 4:49 PM
File: Santa Claus AKA Father Christmas Version 2
Author: Hekx Noxu
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A rodian father christmas, omplete with REAL dog-fur beard. I previously used the Morgan model because of it's beard and general human appearance. This is the second version of my Santa skin. This time I spent more time attempting to modify it, using constructive comments that I have recieved from jk2files.com and massassi.net.

I left the rodian-style face to show a futuristic alien santa. Since there's no fat human model I can think of, this is the closest I can get to an actual Santa skin. I'll keep my eyes out and maybe update it if I can find a better model. It seems like santa would need a new model to keep all the stereotypical qualitites we associate with him.

Please note this skin was built more for the comical value than the eye-candy. The bot is quite amusing so have fun fraggin'!
New Jedi Outcast Skin: Nomak - GhostOfYoda @ 5:06 PM
File: Nomak
Author: magnetixxx
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: You asked for him, you got him! This file contains Nomak, son of Damaskinos, and arch rival of Blade. Nomak was infected with the reaper virus, in a failed experiment to perfect the vampire race. He hates both humans and vampires, and will stop at nothing to destroy them.

Monday, January 6, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: GoldenEye Bunker - GhostOfYoda @ 5:46 PM
File: GoldenEye Bunker
Author: ID_Junkguy and ID_Matt
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This level is based on the classic Bunker multiplayer level from GoldenEye 64. It is made by the creators of the GoldenEye Mod, KWP, EWP, and more. This level is an underground bunker located in Severnaya, Siberia. GoldenEye Bunker has extremely accurate and detailed architecture, textures, and objects. Just like in the N64 version, the level has a helipad outside, a main control room, all the hallways and little rooms, the prison area, and more. However, we have included some very fun secrets and other little features. This high quality level provides excellent gameplay and looks amazing at the same time.

Please note that this level uses high quality 16-bit textures. If you do not have a 3D card that supports 16-bit textures, go here to download a small 8-bit patch.

Although this level works great with all mods, it is recommended for use with the GoldenEye Mod.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Atom's Hyperbolic Time Chamber - GhostOfYoda @ 5:46 AM
File: Atom's Hyperbolic Time Chamber
Author: atom
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a decently large level, based on the Hyperbolic Time Chamber from DBZ. This level was intended for use with TDIR(DBZ 4.0), but has a few hidden guns, so it can be used without mods. Enjoy the transporter switches (which incidently, may have to be hit more than once to work). I hope you enjoy my level.
New Jedi Outcast Skin: Ian Oberbeck - GhostOfYoda @ 5:56 AM
File: Ian Oberbeck
Author: KyleKatarn7
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Ian Oberbeck is a pilot of the Nova Sky Squadron, a freelance mercenary group dating from the Battle of Yavin. They have survived through the years with their cunning andskill. Ian Oberbeck is one of the squad leaders, skilled in scouting and recon missions. The badge is one of honor and faithful service. This is my first attempt at skinning, so any constructive criticism would be appreciated.

Tuesday, January 7, 2003

New Jedi Outcast Skin: Tzuriel Miner - GhostOfYoda @ 9:00 AM
File: Tzuriel Miner
Author: {KA} Tzuriel Azar [K]
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a miner in the Starwars universe. SG-473 is his designation. I have made default and team versions of the skin both clean and dirty from work.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Atomic Cantina - GhostOfYoda @ 9:06 AM
File: Atomic Cantina
Author: atom
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a relatively small level. It's my first level, so don't expect much. There are lots of traps.
New Jedi Outcast Mod: Enhanced Lightningsaber - GhostOfYoda @ 2:24 PM
File: Enhanced Lightningsaber
Author: Wanderer
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is an enhanced lightsaber. The blade and trail are cool, nothing much is changed, but the effects are the really special part. I used lightning effects to have a cool lightning effect for my saber, so enjoy!

Wednesday, January 8, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Dark Tempest V - Dash Rendar @ 7:29 PM
File: Dark Tempest V
Author: Flexor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Do I really have to tell you what this is? (a 3D accelerator card that supports 16 bit mats in JK is required.)
New Jedi Outcast Skin: Daywalker - GhostOfYoda @ 10:36 AM
File: Daywalker
Author: Magnetixxx
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: You've waited for this, and finally he's here! This file contains "The Daywalker" aka Blade as well as a mod-compatible version of his sword.

This model has 2 states; sheathed sword and unsheathed. Blade will put his sword away in its back holster when he draws the pistol.

This skin contains several official daywalker taunts and sounds. It also has bot and team support.

Thursday, January 9, 2003

New Jedi Knight CTF Level: CTF - Diztorshin 2 - GhostOfYoda @ 9:53 AM
File: CTF - Diztorshin 2
Author: SaBrE WuLf
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Diztorshin 1 was only the beginning. There are now new textures, extended bases, better item placement and MUCH more fun.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Anubis - GhostOfYoda @ 10:00 AM
File: Anubis
Author: Spiral
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is my second released skin, the Egyptian god Anubis. I based the design off Stargate. The skin is 8-bit but does not work with some cmps including dflt.cmp, uicolormap.cmp and 09fuel.cmp.

Saturday, January 11, 2003

New Jedi Outcast Skin: Rayden - GhostOfYoda @ 4:53 PM
File: Rayden
Author: Talek
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is my first skin submission for JO. I admit that the rebel/prisoner/trainer model was used to create Rayden. However everything else was done by me with aid of modview/psp/paint.

He is for use by any player at all. He overwrites the Kyle model so you can play him in both SP and MP. It supports team colours too.
New things are good. - Pommy @ 2:41 PM
Our friend Warlord sends word of more revamps at The Jedi's Saber:
"After nearly a month, we've finally got new forums, kindly hosted by EL3CTRO, as usual. Head on over and check them out- these new ones are vBulletin, and with all the familiar faces."

Go check them out!

Sunday, January 12, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Forest Arena - GhostOfYoda @ 10:47 AM
File: Forest Arena
Author: atom
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a wooded Battleground. There is a room for sabers, a room for guns and a room for health. Beware of the prison. The entrance to my room is in the health room.

Monday, January 13, 2003

Grand Opening of GameVelocity.com - mscbuck @ 5:00 PM
Zechs, a long time Massassi visitor, has informed me that tomorrow is the completion date of GameVelocity.com, his online store where you can buy games for all consoles and various Anime items. Although the site has been around for a while, tommorow it will be finally finished and will be open for business.

Tuesday, January 14, 2003

Two Levels Removed - GhostOfYoda @ 9:54 AM
Corran has requested that we remove two of his levels; DotR Hideaway and DotR Hideaway Special Edition. The main reason for removing this level is as follows:
"I may be re-submitting this pending updates, and probably when my new level is done"

However, he also has another message concerning these levels:
"I'm dissappointed that somebody has decompiled DotR Hideaway in JED to find out the secret of getting into my apartment in order to post it in the comments, although this does fall under free speech its not the primary reason for removal, and it is terribly disrespectful to me, the author. This is a request to all JK players not to rip levels just so you can post every little detail about it on the comments taking the fun out of finding the secrets."
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Coruscant Deep City - GhostOfYoda @ 10:02 AM
File: Coruscant Deep City
Author: SolidSnake_Jedi
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a fairly big multiplayer level for up to 4 players. It contains bars and neon lights and whatever else Coruscant needs.
New Jedi Outcast Single Player Level: Imperial Mines: Part 3 - GhostOfYoda @ 10:12 AM
File: Imperial Mines: Part 3
Author: Heikki "Heke7" Lainela
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Continues from the second part...

Kyle has arrived at the imperial base. Now he has to continue his journey inside the base. His aim is to get to the central computer where he can download all the data about this base. Hopefully, it will tell him where the other secret bases are located.

IMPORTANT! The level was designed to work with the fourth part so when the level ends at an elevator that goes up, it says that it can't find the mine_base2.bsp! If you continue, the elevator will damage or kill you.

NOTE: The level zip contains a walkthrough.
New Jedi Outcast Skin: Rodian Jedi - GhostOfYoda @ 1:59 PM
File: Rodian Jedi
Author: Master Gweedee
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a skin of a Rodian Jedi.

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level Removed - GhostOfYoda @ 11:49 AM
The level "Jungle_Outpost" has been removed from massassi on request of it's author, saberopus.

Saturday, January 18, 2003

New Jedi Knight Single Player Level: A Jedi's Discovery 3: Your Own End - Kedri @ 6:04 AM
File: A Jedi's Discovery 3: Your Own End
Author: Zippy1000
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is the very last chapter in the Jedi's Discovery series, and it contains five levels. The Jedi consider their next move concerning the cloning facility that orbiting Tatooine. When they learn of the existence of a planetary gun on Tatooine, used to destroy incoming asteroids, the Jedi decide to use it to help them destroy the facility. They send down Obi-Wan (you) to Tatooine to perform this mission. Little does Obi-Wan know of the horrors that lie ahead...

Note: The game comes with a patch. It's very important you use it. I would recomend you use the regular save rather than quick save; when doing so, make sure your lightsaber is not out. For some reason, I'm not sure, the levels didn't want to connect into one episode. So when you complete a level, go back to New Game menu, then choose the next level in the list of games.
New JK/MotS SP/MP COG Script: Sector Text - Kedri @ 6:16 AM
File: Sector Text
Author: Sergio Andrik Rodriguez Ruiz
Description: When you enter a sector, 3 strings from the cogstrings.uni will be printed on the screen, with a small pause between each line. If you want 1 or 2 strings to be displayed, just create a string with nothing in it or else you will see something like <COG_01001> displayed.
New Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level: Dirge II: Evil From Within - GhostOfYoda @ 9:26 AM
File: Dirge II: Evil From Within
Author: Darth Alran
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This level is the sequel to my first release, Dirge. It features more of the moody atmosphere as well as a rather extensive outside/city area.
New Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level: SwedishBorgie's Tomb - GhostOfYoda @ 9:38 AM
File: SwedishBorgie's Tomb
Author: SwedishBorgie
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small FFA or Duel Level. The glass in the center, except for the middle column, is breakable. I would recomend playing with two to three people. There is one secret for those who want to look for it.
New Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level: FIA Saber Training - GhostOfYoda @ 11:13 AM
File: FIA Saber Training
Author: FIA_PIZZA
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small map best used for saber training. There are entry doors to simulate locker rooms before a fight. There is a podium/judges area for speaking to the trainees. A viewing area is above so that learners do not interfear with demonstreations. In FFA, it is good for up to 6-8 players.

Sunday, January 19, 2003

New Jedi Knight Mod: Female Assassin - GhostOfYoda @ 4:55 PM
File: Female Assassin
Author: The 8th Spirit
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small modification that makes you a female character. I also added in a new voice taunt pack so when you kill an enemy you don't hear them dieing but you hear her taunting them, like in UT. She says 8 different things depending on who you kill. All the enemies are covered. I didn't make her taunt the civilians beause why would you want to kill them anyway?
New Jedi Knight CTF Level: Lava Chamber CTF - GhostOfYoda @ 2:51 PM
File: Lava Chamber CTF
Author: NDS~PuRiTy
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small CTF map I made ages ago but I have never previously released it.

It is dedicated to NDS~MentatMM.

Monday, January 20, 2003

Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level Updated - GhostOfYoda @ 10:48 AM
Dirge 2 has been updated by request of its author, Darth Alran. The new version contains bot routing. The file can be found here.

Tuesday, January 21, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Forgotten Temple - mscbuck @ 6:19 PM
File: Forgotten Temple
Author: Forgotten Soul
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small indoor level set in an ancient temple. Designed for 2-4 players, lightsabers only.

Wednesday, January 22, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Lee Arena - mscbuck @ 6:33 PM
File: Lee Arena
Author: Lee Solo
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small multiplayer level based on the single player level, where you fight boc. It consists of 1 main area which has catwalks above it and lots of guns. There is a tower looking over the whole arena which is good for sniping, and an area designed for saber dueling. This level is intended for 2-4 players. Being so small, this level should provide for some fast and furious gameplay.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Saberpack 16-Bit - mscbuck @ 6:39 PM
File: Saberpack 16-Bit
Author: SITH_R2D2Matt
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Replaces all the sabers in MP. But the BM files are not changed. So find out for yourself!
New Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level: Imperial Power Generator - GhostOfYoda @ 10:17 AM
File: Imperial Power Generator
Author: Ryan Scott
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This map takes is in an Imperial power conversion station. It's deep underground with a lot of shadows to hide in. There are huge rooms for those who like a lot of space and dark cramped hallways for those who enjoy a more intimate setting. There are even a couple of hidden passages for the explorers. It's really big , don't get lost.
New Jedi Outcast Skin: Grey Fox - GhostOfYoda @ 10:29 AM
File: Grey Fox
Author: Graves
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a skin of Grey Fox from Metal Gear Solid. It includes team colors.

Thursday, January 23, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Draw 1.0 - Pommy @ 5:53 PM
File: Draw 1.0
Author: ID_Junkguy and ID_Matt
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Draw 1.0 is not intended to be a deathmatch level. Instead, it's an arena-like level with a grid of white squares in the middle. To draw a picture, one will press each white square to make it black. There is a console near the grid where you can view or take screenshots of your creation.

Although it kind of works as a saber arena in multiplayer (it has low-grav so you can see your work by jumping), it is most highly recommended that one of the Draw games be played. Included in the zip is a text file which states the instructions for a couple of game ideas. I personally believe that "Name the Picture" is extremely fun in multiplayer games, so try it out!

Also, please take into account that the console is at the north end, so remember to draw your pictures with the console north of it.

If you make up any new games or modify one of my games to make it more fun, please email me or post the game idea in the comments page. We may include it in the next version of Draw. Please also comment on the level and give some suggestions, so we can make better versions in the future.
New Jedi Outcast Single-Player Level: Occupation (Version 2) - Pommy @ 6:18 PM
File: Occupation (Version 2)
Author: Simon "Kengo" Williams
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Following on from Prison_Escape, Kyle is sent to infiltrate Galtech's HQ to discover more about their link with the Remnant. Kyle's investigation will lead him to a distant planet on the Outer Rim with an archaic culture and powerful overlords. This map features numerous cutscenes, over 10MB of voice acting, altered NPC characteristics, a custom skin for Kyle, custom textures, 4 difficulty settings, and various non-essential things to discover, including the identity of the traitor among the townspeople.

Editor's Note: Please read the included readme for a full list of credits, release notes, etc. It is highly recommended that you do so before playing the map.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: The Rest Stop - GhostOfYoda @ 11:26 PM
File: The Rest Stop
Author: DrkJedi82
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small level set in a kind of rest area type place that was intended to be released as part of a large set of small levels. I might finish the level pack eventually.
Jedi Outcast Sequel Might Be On The Way - Kedri @ 8:31 AM
A story posted on HomeLan Fed yesterday describes a very interesting piece of conversation that took place during a fiscal quarter conference call at Activision. They mentioned a sequel to Jedi Outcast was in the works, to be released somewhere between March 2003 and April 2004. The game would still be based on the Quake 3 engine, and Activision would still be the house LucasArts works with to produce the title. If you follow the link to the HomeLan Fed site up there, you can actually hear a recroding of the conference where this was mentioned.

While we all had the sense that Activision would only do well to produce another title based on such a hit as Jedi Outcast, this is the most solid lead we've seen about it (at the time of this posting, HomeLan Fed was still attempting to confirm this story). The fact that they're referring to the project as a sequel, and not simply an expansion pack, is very encouraging.
New JK/MotS 3do: storage.zip - Brandon @ 2:48 PM
Download: storage.zip
Author: EH_AceCSF
View: Screenshot
Description: A storage rack with three shelves.

Saturday, January 25, 2003

New Jedi Knight CTF Level: Rusty CTF 2 - GhostOfYoda @ 3:03 PM
File: Rusty CTF 2
Author: GhostOfYoda
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Drops of water echo in this deserted building. Two bases lie opposite each other, seperated by a great abyss. In the center of these bases, surrounded by a maze of corridoors and an array of traps, the flags are hidden. Your task is simple; grab the flag then get out alive.

Sunday, January 26, 2003

New Jedi Outcast Multiplayer Level: FIA Training: Special Edition - GhostOfYoda @ 6:22 PM
File: FIA Training: Special Edition
Author: FIA_DCTA, FIA_PIZZA
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is an expanded and much better version of FIA Saber Training. It now has a guns area, new saber areas traps, secrets and more (including a rocket launcher). This is the offical training map of FIA but it is great for FFA and Team FFA games. It is a touch big for dueling, but it is a lot of fun anyway.
New JK SP Cog: Lightswitch - Kedri @ 9:05 AM
File: lightswitch.cog
Author: EH_AceCSF
Description: This cog is a simple lightswitch cog. It controls two thing lights (or things) with two switches, changing them from no light (off, default), to full light (on). The variable startlight controls how bright the lights are.

Monday, January 27, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Pool Party Beta - GhostOfYoda @ 6:05 AM
File: Pool Party Beta
Author: SITH__R2D2Matt
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Relax take and a swim but beware of the dark water underneath.
New MotS Single Player Level: Episode VI - GhostOfYoda @ 2:45 PM
File: Episode VI
Author: Michael Delavante
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small singleplayer level for Mots. It is the final battle in episode VI between Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and the Emperor. The level is set in the emperors throne room which I modified a bit. I also put in some goodies as well. There is nothing very fancy about this level but it works fine.

Tuesday, January 28, 2003

New Jedi Outcast Single-Player Level: Metropolis - kak @ 1:56 PM
File: Metropolis
Author: Gavin Walsh
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This map is my second and it is not cubic this time. It has good lighting and enemies now move. Music was also added. There is a maze that you have to do, if you get stuck, e-mail me for help.

Thursday, January 30, 2003

New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Shadow Training RPG Beta - GhostOfYoda @ 11:01 AM
File: Shadow Training RPG Beta
Author: M_Master_JSolo
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a beta version of a level I'm working on for my clan to use as training. I felt generous and decided to let you lot have it. It's my first ever released level though I have used JED for some time. Please give me some feed back. Background info on the level is included in the readme file.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Gameroom - GhostOfYoda @ 11:08 AM
File: Gameroom
Author: Omega_Z
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: My first and probally last level because I just dont have the patience for it. I do not care what you say about it so be as harsh as you can. I suggest you play with 2-5 players. I also suggest you play with at least some force. There are rooms for sabers and guns. I hope you enjoy playing. Good luck.
New Jedi Outcast Capture the Flag Level: Jedi Protection - GhostOfYoda @ 11:33 AM
File: Jedi Protection
Author: Vairtis
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Ok, my map was made for people to enjoy. I know that my level would be twice as good if my BSP fullvis worked. I also just wanted to show the world what I could do so here it is.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Space Soldiers 3: MP Beta 8.5b (full) - GhostOfYoda @ 11:40 AM
File: Space Soldiers 3: MP Beta 8.5b (full)
Author: SavageX
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Here is beta 8.5b of the SS3 mod that was originally released eons ago but never here at Massassi. This is the Full mod, meaning that it includes both the mod and the levels that support it. This is meant for MP only so don't bother playing it in SP. I should warn you guys that this modis a bit larger than beta 9 so be sure to play this on broadband connections for better results.

Friday, January 31, 2003

Lucas Builds An Empire Of His Own - Kedri @ 5:37 PM
A post at Slashdot is reporting that George Lucas, having taken a shine to this whole "Empire" concept, is consolidating his four prinicpal companies, Lucas Digital, Lucas Licensing, Lucasfilm, and, our favorite, LucasArts Entertainment, into one giant uber-company, which will collectively be known as Lucasfilm Ltd. You can read the original article in its entirety at the SF Gate web site.