Eidos and Giant Interactive both send word today that [i]LEGO Star Wars[/i] has hit the shelves at retailers nationwide for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC and GBA.

“LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game literally combines the ?force’ of two childhood powerhouses, LEGO and Star Wars, to create an action-adventure title designed to appeal to everyone, especially young game players,” said Jefferson Dong, global brand manager, Eidos. “Anyone who has ever known the joy of building with LEGO blocks or been entranced by Star Wars will find themselves drawn in by this game.”

Gamers can play as more than 40 of their favorite [i]Star Wars[/i] characters through more than 18 levels, experiencing the complete storyline of the first three movies in the [i]Star Wars[/i] saga with plenty of action, puzzles, and unique [i]LEGO Star Wars[/i] humor. Additionally, players can enjoy a two-player cooperative play mode that lets a second player drop in and out of the action without interrupting gameplay.