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"In 2005, LucasArts announced a new Indiana Jones game for next-generation consoles. Originally scheduled for a release in 2007, the game saw constant delays as a result of internal struggles. Due to severe quality issues, it was decided to cancel the project in early 2009. Only externally developed versions for Wii, PS2, DS and PSP saw a release.
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"Being that I am a twenty-two year old male, it is only natural that one of my favorite (and most respected) fictional heroes of all time is Indiana Jones. This is why I am confused that nobody is talking about his “current-gen” debut is right around the corner. Indy will be swinging his way onto the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, and PSP on June 9th, 2009. Get a load of these fortune cookies!"
Following up on the news of the new Indiana Jones game from LucasArts including the classic Fate of Atlantis, we've uncovered some screenshots for the former title's Wii version. Five are included here, with a couple more on the game's profile (links below).
Beyond that, gameplay details include completely interactive environments, unlockable minigames, co-op play, and more. Read on, readers.
Confirmed today in a press release from publisher Lucas Arts, the Wii version of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings will include as "bonus content" the classic point and click adventure game The Fate of Atlantis, much lauded by PC gamers of yesteryear.
The release points to "seven screenshots, including one of Fate of Atlantis", but they all appear to be from the older game, as these aren't exactly Wii-level graphics. Anyhow, here they are -- Fate of Atlantis revived.
In a press release today, Nintendo has announced release dates for a number of first-party and third-party games headed for the Wii and DS in the second quarter of 2009 (although technically April to June, this includes March as well).
Nintendo itself noted these games as upcoming to the Wii, WiiWare, and Nintendo DS:
Wii:
Excitebots: Trick Racing - April 20
New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat - May 4
Punch-Out!! - May 18
WiiWare:
BIT.TRIP BEAT (Gaijin Games/Aksys Games)
Edu...
Davide Jaffe, famous creator of the God of War series has recently announced that he wants LucasArts to call him and his studio Eat Sleep Play, saying that he wants to work on an Indiana Jones game, apparently being a big fan. He says he has some great ideas to expand the franchise, though it is doubtful LucasArts will take up the offer.
Those looking for their whip cracking fix will have to seek elsewhere other than the 360 and PS3 this year, as LucasArts have just recently announced that the game, after many years of development has been cancelled. This comes just after the recent announcement of the Staff of Kings coming to the Wii, DS, PS2 and the PSP, another Indiana Jones title, and likely the reason for the cut of the next gen versions.
![Box shot of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings [Europe]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvTmludGVuZG9fV2lpL0FjdGlvbi9BZHZlbnR1cmU=/indiana_jones_and_the_staff_of_kings_frontcover_small_urKdHCG1gbHFEI9.jpg)