A new patch for Star Wars: Empire at War has been released, updating the RTS to v1.04. It’s a 22.6 MB download which includes balance changes, bug fixes, support for custom maps, an editor for creating custom maps and more. Download it from LucasArts, 3D Gamers and Gamer’s Hell.

LucasArts has revealed its lineup for this year’s E3: it will be showing off Indiana Jones 2007 (working title), Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption, along with completely new IP such as Thrillville and Traxion.

Details on the lineup inside.
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As part of their E3 lineup, LucasArts has announced Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption, an expansion for the Star Wars RTS title. The expansion will introduce a unique point of view to the game - the corrupt side. Scoop:

The Rebels have just destroyed the Death Star, and the galaxy is in turmoil. As an aspiring Underworld figure named Tyber Zann, spread corruption throughout the galaxy using new strategic gameplay elements to influence other factions, steal their funds, slow their production, spy on them and more, all en route to becoming the most notorious criminal leader since Jabba the Hutt. Exciting new land-tactical options like customizable, upgradeable bases and guerilla warfare allow for innovative battlefield tactics. Take command of and confront new fighting units for all factions (Rebel B-wings, Imperial TIE interceptors, Darth Vader’s Executor Super Star Destroyer and more), and take down anyone who stands in your way of ruling the Underworld, be they new battlefield heroes like Luke Skywalker and Yoda or the forces of your most bitter rival - Jabba. Destroy capital ships with the awesome firepower of the second Death Star, and satiate Tyber’s drive for the deadliest capital ship in the galaxy, a devastatingly powerful Super Star Destroyer known as the Eclipse.

No developer or release date were announced. Further details are expected from the show.

A v1.3 Star Wars: Empire at War update has been released, offering bug fixes, balance changes and a pair of new maps - a land skirmish map and a 43 planet campaign map. Get the patch from 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, Strategy Informer and Worthplaying.

A second patch for Star Wars: Empire at war is now available, updating the RTS title to v1.02. This update addresses a server disconnection issue and can be downloaded from  LucasArts, 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, FileFront, Gamer’s Hell, GameSpot and Worthplaying.

LucasArts has announced that Star Wars: Empire at War has been released for the PC across North America. Offering frothing Star Wars fanboys another chance to experience the said universe, Empire at War focuses on action-packed combat rather than resource gathering. Set after the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, the game lets players wage war on both ground and in space. Players will be able to choose between the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire, getting to play as hero characters such as Darth Vader (Noooooooooooooooo!) or Han Solo.

The game offers both single and multiplayer modes, including a story-driven Campaign mode, a one-or-two player Galactic Conquest mode, and Skirmish modes for up to eight players.

As with games released these days, Empire at War is available in a special Collector’s Edition pack alongside its normal version. The special edition features five new Skirmish maps, 3D lenticular packaging and other exclusive content for $10 more.