TT Games talks Lego Star Wars, says 3DS is 'immensely powerful', discusses future of Lego Star Wars

A portion of a Guardian interview with Nicolas Ricks from Traveller’s Tales…

G: How important are the handheld formats – PSP, DS, 3DS – when designing LSWIII?

TT: These platforms are critical – we know many of our fans like to experience our Lego games on the move. Additionally, for our younger audience the DS or PSP may be their principal gaming device. As such, we always strive to bring the same level of quality and immersion to these platforms as with the consoles.

G: What impact do you expect the 3DS to have?

TT: The 3DS is an incredible opportunity to literally bring a whole new dimension to our storytelling. It is an immensely powerful device, which brings console fidelity graphics and sound to handheld gaming. Additionally, the 3D enables us to increase player immersion as well as highlight key areas of the game in a whole new way.

G: You have done all the films and now the TV series. Is this the end for Star Wars Lego games now?

TT: All of our attention has been focused on making Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars the greatest game that we can and a worthy sequel. As such our plans are to enjoy the positive reception the game will hopefully receive and turn our minds to new horizons shortly.