Hey, I'm co-writing a computer game. I think I forgot to mention that before. It's in the fantasy action adventure genre, and that's about all I can say about it for now. Updates will follow.

I'm working with Robin Potanin, long-time friend, producer extraordinaire, fellow graduate of the Adelaide University Creative Writing Program and excellent chef.

Robin's experience in the gaming industry is making the process surprisingly smooth. I get to pace about throwing ideas around, while she pieces them together, adds her own, and makes it all look great.

If only writing was always this easy.

I am no good at keeping a secret, so it's with great relief that I can finally reveal that the project I've been working on in recent months is this:



To quote the official site:

"Star Wars: The Force Unleashed...casts players as Darth Vader's 'Secret Apprentice' and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope."

One glance at the artwork above will give you an idea of the energy the game is going to contain. Again, to quote the site:

"The Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls. The Secret Apprentice won't just Force grip foes to throw them aside - he'll Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground to explode like a bomb."

Does that sound cool or what?

Anyway, the game is out in November. The novelization I've written--one of the only places fans will get the "canon" end of the story--will be out shortly beforehand. I'm excited, and very proud to be involved in the Star Wars universe again.

Update: see here for Martin J Livings' excellent riposte. :-)