Jade Empire Preview & Video Interview

GameSpy has put together a two-page preview of Jade Empire, along with a video interview with Microsoft's Chris Lye. The preview is based on some firsthand time with the game at Microsoft Game Studios' campus, and offers some information about previously unseen levels. Check it out:
Up until this point, most of the areas we've been able to see have been full of glowing light, cherry blossoms, and gently blowing grass, and the level called "Heaven" is no different. The area features several large, floating platforms that are tied together by wooden bridges. Everything about this level suggests that it exists on some sort of mystical plane, especially once you run into some of the inhabitants. We were told that you come to Heaven after being attacked by a Fox Spirit in the woods, and we met up with some of his buddies while exploring Heaven. This time, however, we came to the aid of the Fox Spirits as they were doing battle with one of the flame-headed Horse Demons.