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'''Star Wars: Starfighter''' is an [[action]] game, developed and published by [[LucasArts]] on | '''Star Wars: Starfighter''' is an [[action]] game, developed and published by [[LucasArts]] on February 20, [[2001]]. It is often characterized as a [[flight simulator]] or space simulator for its emphasis on flying. | ||
Ten months after the initial release on [[PlayStation 2]], an [[Xbox]] version was released under the title '''Star Wars: Starfighter: Special Edition''' with enhanced graphics, improved multiplayer and several other upgrades. The Xbox and PC ports were performed by [[Secret Level]]. | Ten months after the initial release on [[PlayStation 2]], an [[Xbox]] version was released under the title '''Star Wars: Starfighter: Special Edition''' with enhanced graphics, improved multiplayer and several other upgrades. The Xbox and PC ports were performed by [[Secret Level]]. | ||
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During Q3 2003, [[Tsunami Visual Technologies]] released the title on their TsuMo motion-base [[arcade]] platform. | During Q3 2003, [[Tsunami Visual Technologies]] released the title on their TsuMo motion-base [[arcade]] platform. | ||
The original release became unplayable on contemporary PCs about two years after its release, as newer versions of Microsoft software caused the game to run extremely slow. LucasArts re-released the game with a fixed engine on the [[Steam]] content distribution platform on | The original release became unplayable on contemporary PCs about two years after its release, as newer versions of Microsoft software caused the game to run extremely slow. LucasArts re-released the game with a fixed engine on the [[Steam]] content distribution platform on July 8, [[2009]]. | ||
A sequel was released in 2002, named [[Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter]]. | A sequel was released in 2002, named [[Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter]]. | ||
