Angry Birds Star Wars Announced

Angry Birds head to a galaxy far, far away this Winter!
As if it weren't enough for us to have Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Space and the Facebook version Angry Birds Friends of the hit Rovio puzzle franchise already released, the developers have this week confirmed that a Star Wars version will ship on iOS and Android devices later this year. Featuring lightsaber catapults and Rebel/Empire-themed birds and pigs, this latest edition will map out a mock version of the original A New Hope (1977) storyline, albeit with some animal twists sure to grab a fair few laughs. The new game comes at the head of a big new toy promotional campaign as well, so don't be surprised to see Luke Skyflyer or Darth Pigter- no, those aren't the real names- as toys in stores near you sometime soon. Angry Birds Star Wars flies into digital stores on November 6th.