2007.122 (May 2, 2007)

Break On Through To The Other System

Tolwyn has updated his previous release of Wing Commander Saga jump cutscene footage with an actual video. You can download a short clip showing a jump to the Cairo System here (8.04 MB XviD) The Prophecy-style unique system backgrounds look nice, but the jump point itself could use some work... it lacks the distinctive swirl-and-flash of the original and is purple for some reason.

Shines the Name

Comparing things to Wing Commander is still cool! The proof is in the legitimate electronic gaming media:

Command & Conquer 3, PALGN Review: "Not since Wing Commander 3 / 4 have we seen such an A-list of actors involved in a computer game. Actually, probably not even then, unless you count Ginger Lynn."
Star Wars: Empire At War, Inside Mac Games Review: "While I understand everyone who is allowed to make a Star Wars game wants to contribute in their own way to the universe, in many cases, sticking to a more tried and true plot, rather than some bizarre internal Empire storyline, is a strange decision. The same story as the Rebellion’s would have worked better, with branches for success or failure, much like the old Wing Commander mission branches. "
Undertow, GameGuru Preview: "Undertow will use Epic Game Unreal Engine 3 and is the second confirmed 16-player game for the XBLA after Wing Commander Arena."