"Star Wars Episode 1 Unveils New Jedi Character"

Summary

• Aspyr has announced that Jar Jar Binks will be a playable character in the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles for modern consoles.
• A new trailer showcases Jar Jar Binks in action, wielding a large staff.
• In addition to Jar Jar, Aspyr has revealed nine new playable characters, with more to be announced.

Ahead of the much-anticipated release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles, Aspyr has unveiled that the beloved yet controversial character, Jar Jar Binks, will be playable in the game. Originally released in 2000, Jedi Power Battles captured the essence of Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace with its iconic characters and settings. Aspyr aims to reignite the nostalgia by re-releasing the game with enhanced features, including the ability to customize lightsaber colors and support for cheat codes. Among the new additions, Jar Jar Binks stands out as a surprising yet exciting choice for fans.

Aspyr made the announcement through a captivating new trailer that showcases Jar Jar Binks in action. The trailer features the Gungan wielding a large staff as he battles various enemies, accompanied by his characteristic chaotic voice lines. While some fans might have fantasized about Jar Jar wielding a red lightsaber and embodying the fan-theory persona of Darth Jar Jar, he remains true to his original, bumbling self in the game. Jar Jar Binks will be available to play from the launch date of Jedi Power Battles on January 23, and fans can already pre-order the game.

New Jedi Power Battles Characters Revealed So Far

• Jar Jar Binks
• Rodian
• Flame Droid
• Gungan Guard
• Destroyer Droid
• Ishi Tib
• Rifle Droid
• Staff Tusken Raider
• Weequay
• Mercenary

Aspyr is not stopping at Jar Jar Binks; the developer has also introduced nine other new playable characters for Jedi Power Battles, with more expected to be announced. The roster includes a diverse range of characters, from the familiar Staff Tusken Raider and Rodian to various droid types like the Flame Droid, Destroyer Droid, and Rifle Droid. Notably, Jar Jar is not the only Gungan character, as the Gungan Guard will also be playable.

With the release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles just around the corner, fans are eager to explore these new additions. Aspyr's experience in updating other classic franchise games, such as Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, positions them well to deliver an updated experience that will satisfy nostalgic fans.