Got the new Star Wars DVD set from Amazon the other day. The transfer is magnificent, though the high-contrast colors that characterize many of Lucas's cooler sets and costumes result in some noticeable artifacting.
The movies are facing some tough competition for screen time, though, from Knights of the Old Republic. The role playing game from Bioware is the most fun I've had with my XBox since I finished Deus Ex: Invisible War, and the best Star Wars game I've played since Tie Fighter.
The mechanics are terrific, with every design decision seemingly made to prevent frustration (characters don't die from combat, just knocked unconscious until its conclusion; there are no inventory constraints; saves can be made anywhere, even in combat). There's no question that they got the Star Wars "feel" right. Even the voice acting isn't that bad. And nothing beats crafting your own lightsaber.
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