Jade Empire

Bioware RPG, in the style of Knights of the Old Republic, set in ancient China. In the ancient, mysterious world of Jade Empire, train under your master's watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. Travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. Face powerful human and supernatural foes. Learn exotic and magical martial arts. Discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will you earn your place as a master of martial arts in the world of Jade Empire.

Previews

Jade Empire Hands-On - March 18, 2005
We delve deeper into BioWare's Kung Fu epic.

Jade Empire: The First Hour - December 13, 2004
We play through the first chapter of Jade and it's more powerful than we could have ever imagined.

RPG Vault: Jade Empire First View (XB) - November 26, 2004
BioWare looks to China and the martial arts for its action RPG offering based on an in-house intellectual property.

TGS 2004: Jade Empire Hands-On - September 24, 2004
Two demos delve deeper into each main aspect of the game.

Jade Empire - September 1, 2004
We explore a few new areas in Bioware's upcoming RPG.

Jade Empire - August 21, 2004
We take a look at two new areas from the kung fu RPG.

E3 2004: Jade Empire Hands-On Impressions - May 12, 2004
Can this game get here any sooner?

GDC 2004: Jade Empire - March 25, 2004
Lessons learned from KotOR will should make BioWare's next RPG sing.

TGS 2003: Jade Empire - September 26, 2003
The creators of KOTOR shock us yet again. Huge trailer.

Features

The Games of Spring, Pt. 1 - March 15, 2005
Which games should you look forward to this spring? These Xbox games will surprise you.

Jade Empire: The Art of Kicking Ass - Part 3 - March 4, 2005
More new videos show off BioWare's brilliant combat system.

Jade Empire: The Art of Kicking Ass - Part 2 - February 24, 2005
Furious Ming wields a powerful axe.

Jade Empire: The Art of Kicking Ass - February 22, 2005
New videos show off BioWare's brilliant combat system.

The Fight for Original Games - February 4, 2005
Sequels, franchises, and movie games dominate the industry. Where have all the original ideas and games gone? IGN takes a hard look.

The Future of Game Design, Pt. 1 - January 12, 2005
Things we'd love to see in the next generation of games.

Five Best Things about Jade Empire - January 6, 2005
See why BioWare's RPG is our most-anticipated game of 2005.

Jade Empire World Tour - November 29, 2004
Take a trip to some of the locales found in BioWare's new world.

A Tale of Two Quarters: Part 2 - October 26, 2004
No holds barred! Which quarter is champ?

A Tale of Two Quarters: Holiday 2004 vs. Early 2005 - October 25, 2004
This winter marks the greatest quarter in Xbox history. See why Q1 2005 will kick its ass.

Jade Empire: Magical Mystery Tour - October 15, 2004
All five magic systems revealed. Plus, new movies and screens.

Jade Empire: Labor of Love Part 2 - September 29, 2004
New details on the Dragonfly mini-game. Plus, how the combat system was designed.

Jade Empire: Labor of Love Part 1 - September 24, 2004
BioWare speaks on all aspects of design. Brand new four-minute video walkthrough included!

BioWare's Unreal New RPG - September 20, 2004
Q&A; with the Canadian developer's CEOs on using Epic's cutting-edge tech.

Jade Empire: Something New - August 6, 2004
Check out some familiar characters up close and spot some new locales in these exclusive screens.

Jade Empire Massive Interview - July 19, 2004
Twenty-three questions answered by three different producers! New info on the story, wuxia combat, and the paths of good and evil.

Xbox RPG Rampage: Part I - July 12, 2004
A flood of RPGs are on the way. We break down everything that's coming soon, in the future, and in our dreams.

Insider Video Features: Xbox Games of 2005: Drunk and Disorderly - June 28, 2004
A video look at 2005's biggest Xbox games.

Drunk and Disorderly: The Games of 2005 - June 25, 2004
We spotlight some of the big games of 2005. Remember B.C.? Video of two idiots drinking fake beer included.

Jade Empire Tour: Tien's Landing - June 24, 2004
Another Empire locale revealed.

E3 Post-Mortem, Part II - June 10, 2004
Xbox trends: How is Xbox shaping up for 2004 and which direction does the big MS appear to be headed?

Jade Empire Tour: Quarry Caverns - June 10, 2004
Learn about another Empire locale.

Insider Video Features: Jade Empire Developer Commentary - May 27, 2004
The boys from Bioware give us a 20-minute lesson on Kung Fu.

Jade Empire Tour - May 26, 2004
BioWare offers some info on a few of the areas found in Jade Empire.

Insider Video Features: Jade Empire Video Interview: E3 2004 LiveWire Archive - May 21, 2004
Bioware talks about its next big thing.

Xbox Best of E3 2004 Awards - May 21, 2004
We reward the very best of E3. It's Master Chief vs. Conker, the girls from DOA vs. Brothers in Arms. Which game ends up as top dog of E3?

Jade Empire: Abilities - April 21, 2004
Primary and Secondary Abilities examined.

Insider Video Features: Jade Empire Developer Commentary - April 13, 2004
Bioware walks us through the combat system, character development and more.

Jade Empire: Fist of Legend #1 - April 8, 2004
Martial arts, magic, and more revealed!

Insider Video Features: Jade Empire Video Interview - March 26, 2004
The Bioware folk tell us about their upcoming action RPG.

Our Most Anticipated Games of 2004 - January 22, 2004
Find out what you should be playing in the next 12 months.

Jade Empire Developer Commentary - November 25, 2003
Exclusive new media of Bioware's next RPG.

Insider Video Features: Jade Empire - November 25, 2003
Bioware walks us through its next Xbox title in high-res.

Mailbags

Special Delivery - June 21, 2004
Got a question? We've got the answer.

News

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - March 19, 2005
Auto Assault Preview; The Matrix Online Preview; Dreamfall: The Longest Journey Preview; Shining Tears Women Feature & Review; Jade Empire Previews, Videos & Video Interview with Greg Zeschuk

RPG Vault: Team Xbox Highlight - February 26, 2005
The Art of Jade Empire Part 1

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - February 25, 2005
Auto Assault Interview; Jade Empire Combat Styles Feature Part 2, Preview & Video Interview

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - February 23, 2005
Jade Empire Combat Styles Feature, HomeLand Micro-Preview, Ys: The Ark of Naphistim Review

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - February 12, 2005
Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War Preview, Risk Your Life: Path of the Emperor Preview, Jade Empire Characters Feature

Jade Dated - January 31, 2005
Jade Empire release news, or carbon dating of ancient figurines? We tell all.

Jade Empire Limited Edition Confirmed - January 19, 2005
But how just how mystical will the package be?

RPG Vault: News Highlights: IGN & Team Xbox - January 15, 2005
Best of 2004 Overall, Champions: Return to Arms Interview with Clint Worley at IGN, Jade Empire Spirits and Demons Part II at Team Xbox

RPG Vault: News Highlights: IGN - January 7, 2005
Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel Review, Five Best Things about Jade Empire at IGN

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - December 15, 2004
Xbox Best of 2004 at IGN; I of the Dragon Mini-Review, Handheld Best of 2004 at GameSpy; Jade Empire Interview with Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk at Team Xbox

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - December 14, 2004
Suikoden IV Impressions, Jade Empire Impressions, Cube Best of 2004, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Review at IGN; Cube and PS2 Best of 2004, Jade Empire Q&A; with Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka, Design Interview with Mike Laidlaw and Kevin Martens & Art Q&A; with Matt Goldman at GameSpy; Jade Empire Visit Report at Team Xbox

RPG Vault: GameSpy Highlight - December 13, 2004
Jade Empire Impressions

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - December 11, 2004
World of Warcraft Review, EverQuest II vs. World of Warcraft Comparison, Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs Impressions, Jade Empire Visit Report

RPG Vault: IGN Highlights - November 30, 2004
EverQuest II Review at IGN PC; Dragon Quest VIII Preview at IGN PS2; Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Influence Feature, Jade Empire Locations Feature at IGN Xbox

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - November 25, 2004
World of Warcraft First Impressions at IGN PC; World of Warcraft First Impressions, Interview with Shane Dabiri & How Blizzard Plays Part 2, Jade Empire Way of the Open Palm Feature at GameSpy

RPG Vault: GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - November 20, 2004
World of Warcraft Human Race Profile & Azeroth Codex, Growlanser: Generations (PS2) Review at GameSpy; Jade Empire Spirits and Demons Feature Part 1 at Team Xbox

RPG Vault: GameSpy Highlights - November 7, 2004
EverQuest II Interview with Heather Graham, Jade Empire (XB) Fan Q&A; with Jim Bishop and Mike Laidlaw at GameSpy

RPG Vault: GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - November 3, 2004
Ultima Online: Samurai Empire Developer Diary #3, Jade Empire Closed Fist Feature (XB) at GameSpy; The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age Review at Team Xbox

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - October 22, 2004
The Bard's Tale Review at IGN PS2; Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean Characters Feature at IGN Cube; The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Preview at GameSpy; Jade Empire Screenshots at Team Xbox

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - October 20, 2004
The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth Neutral Faction Feature at IGN PC; The Bard's Tale Spells Feature at IGN PS2; Jade Empire Preview Part 2 at GameSpy

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - October 16, 2004
Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed Ships Feature at IGN PC; Jade Empire Fighting Styles Feature at IGN Xbox; Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed Beta Impressions & Diary #3, Jade Empire Preview, Part 1 at GameSpy

RPG Vault: GameSpy Highlight - October 11, 2004
Jade Empire (XB) Preview at GameSpy

Jade Empire Hits MTV - October 1, 2004
With Christina Milian and New Found Glory aboard, too.

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - September 30, 2004
Jade Empire Interview, Part 2 with Aidan Scanlan, Sheldon Carter and Alain Baxter at IGN Xbox; Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion Review, Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs Preview at GameSpy

RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights - September 25, 2004
The Lord of the Rings; The Battle for Middle-earth Heroes Q&A; with Mike Verdu at IGN PC; Jade Empire Interview, Part 1 with Kevin Martens, Matt Goldman and Deo Perez at IGN Xbox; World of Warcraft Beta Update Report at GameSpy; Tokyo Game Show Reports

New BioWare Title to Use Unreal Engine 3 - September 16, 2004
The RPG legends license Epic's next-generation tech. Very nice.

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&A; - September 6, 2004
Jade Empire, EverQuest: Omens of War, Final Fantasy XI

Microsoft at TGS - August 30, 2004
Xbox has a presence at the show. Does that mean Doug gets a trip to Japan?

Music: GameRiot Gets Musical - June 11, 2004
Touring game event linked to Lollapalooza and other sonic events.

Jade Empire Twenty-Minute Demo - May 27, 2004
Direct from E3, get a personal walkthrough from BioWare and see the next big thing on Xbox.

E3 2004: It Ain't Over Yet! - May 14, 2004
Never-before-seen gameplay footage of Jade Empire, including the first minigame movie. Plus, our E3 wrap-up.

Insider: Bioware: E3 2004 Booth Report - May 13, 2004
Not extremely flashy, but who could deny what's inside?

Insider Video Features: Microsoft Press Conference: E3 2004 - May 10, 2004
In its entirety with beautiful direct-feed from the entire lineup! Must see.

E3 2004: Jade Empire Movies - May 10, 2004
Beautiful BioWare RPG action.

E3 2004 Trailers Galore - May 10, 2004
Hi-Res direct-feed movies of all the hottest games. Halo 2, DOOM 3, DOA Ultimate, Conker, and more!

Pre-E3 2004: BioWare Lineup, New Titles - May 7, 2004
The home of KOTOR reveals two new PC RPGs.

Jade Empire Site Goes 3D - May 5, 2004
Codebaby plug-in lets Bioware demo characters in full-motion.

Jade Empire Fighting Action - April 29, 2004
Want to see some fight moves? Of course you do.

BioWare and Microsoft K-I-S-S-I-N-G? - April 19, 2004
Rumors that BioWare has been purchased.

Empire Screens - April 7, 2004
A few more pics of Bioware's Jade Empire.

GDC 2004: Jade Empire Shots - March 26, 2004
Two new screens from Bioware's upcoming RPG.

GDC 2004: Jade Empire Screenshots - March 25, 2004
These new screens are a paralyzing palm to the forehead. Check them out.

GDC 2004: Jade Empire in Action - March 24, 2004
Brand-new trailer and screenshots inside.

Fresh Jade Empire Screens - March 24, 2004
Oh man, is this game looking beautiful.

Jade Empire - November 21, 2003
Some new screens from the opening movie.

Insider Video Features: Jade Empire - September 26, 2003
New high-res trailer.

TGS 2003: Jade Empire - September 26, 2003
Hot new shots of the next big thing.

Bioware Announces Jade Empire - September 10, 2003
The next title from the folks behind KOTOR is exclusive to Xbox.

Press Releases

Wire: Jade Empire Leaps into Action on April 14 - January 31, 2005
Limited Edition now available for pre-order.

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