Yes its true. Darth Vader will be playable in the upcoming star wars game, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. You will be able to use his full powers from the movie and also be able to kick some wookie ass. There is also a brand new video of the Raxus Prime Level that can be seen here

The first level of the upcoming PS3/Xbox 360 game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be a Jedi-hunting trip to Wookiee planet Kashyyyk, where you get to assume the role of Darth Vader. It's like a childhood fantasy come true!

According to Vanity Fair, Vader must battle Wookiees using his full range of powers, simulated by the various technologies that make the game look so special.

Speaking about the level, Vanity Fair writes, "Then, pushing another button, he hurls that energy at the furry, fanged Wookiees. A bunch of them go flying off into space, causing the D.M.M.-enabled bridge to start rippling like a water bed. This sends more Euphoria-infused Wookiees toppling over the sides while those that remain struggle to regain their balance."

Between this and the tech trailer, it's hard not to get excited over the game's potential. We're still somewhat doubtful it actually plays as well as it seems to. It can't possibly live up to this, can it?

UPDATE: Vanity Fair also has an exclusive video of the Raxus Prime level, which we think is the first underwhelming thing we've seen on the game. Click here to check it out, and come back to let us know what you think in the comments below.
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    Oogity_Boogity_Boo Feb 6, 08
    I just shit my pants in happiness.
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    TurMoiL911 Feb 6, 08
    I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, but I'm calling bullshit on this.

    That video doesn't show Darth Vader fighting, that's his apprentice.

    Besides, Vanity Fair's exactly not the first place I would go for video game news.
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    Shadow of Death Feb 7, 08
    I've seen videos of this game...

    And I've only seen videos of his Apprentice, yes >_>

    Also, for those that saw that tech demo ages ago, that featured Stormtroopers clinging onto beams they were thrown at, for dear life? This tech is in the game...

    When you use force powers to make enemies float, they grab onto anything, even other characters, in an attempt to get back down to Earth. Very rag-doll like actions, almost like they've simply become stuck to one another >_>
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    Blackfalcon Feb 7, 08
    That's going to be so kool, Darth Vader will be great to play as!!!
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    kik36 Feb 7, 08
    Actually the Vanity Fair article was well written. I don't see any reason to doubt the validity of the info in the article. This game sounds like it will be a blast!!

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