Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith TV Games Title Hits Shelves

April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith TV Games title is now available at retailers nationwide. This newest TV Games title is based on the much-anticipated prequel from Lucasfilm Ltd., Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, which premieres in theaters nationwide on May 19, 2005.

Star Wars TV Games products are plug and play gaming units that contain five original Star Wars games inspired by the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith movie. The first wave of JAKKS Star Wars TV Games units is designed to look like everyone's favorite Star Wars villain, Darth Vader. This initial shipment will be followed by three additional collector controllers based on other new and classic Star Wars characters, including R2-D2 and Grevious. All that is needed are batteries and a TV -- no videogame consoles are required. Simply plug the Star Wars TV Games controller into the A/V jacks of any standard television set, and turn it on to instantly become immersed in the adventures of the Jedi Knights and their allies.

Star Wars TV Games units feature sharp graphics and a save feature, allowing gamers to store their progress as they battle the evil Sith and the Separatists.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith TV Games units let gamers play as a Jedi Knight or as other Star Wars characters in five brand new, original games based on the upcoming Star Wars: Episode III movie. Choose from five different games -- play as Obi-Wan Kenobi piloting a Jedi starfighter in intense space combat, feel the Force as Anakin Skywalker fights enemy droids in lightsaber battles, take command of a Republic gunship in the Clone Wars and much more!

* Droid Invasion -- Obi-Wan Kenobi must use his lightsaber to deflect the Separatist droid army's laser beams and save the Republic.
* Coruscant Attack -- Separatist insurgents have dared to launch a brutal sneak attack on the Republic capital of Coruscant. Lead Obi-Wan Kenobi into battle against surging waves of enemy fighters. Destroy gigantic battleships in Obi-Wan's sleek Jedi starfighter.
* Grievous Onslaught -- Anakin Skywalker has landed on General Grievous' flagship. He must fight his way through hordes of merciless battle droids to storm the bridge and rescue Chancellor Palpatine.
* Gunship Battle -- The daring forces of the Republic battle Separatist insurgents in every sector of the galaxy. Pilot a gunship to decimate the enemy on the ground so clone troopers can break-out and advance. Turn the tide of the war, one shattered planet at a time.
* Utapau Chase -- General Grievous has been tracked to his hiding place on planet Utapau. Obi-Wan Kenobi must pursue the General's fleeing wheel bike, and in a climatic battle, end the Separatist threat once and for all.

The Star Wars TV Games product will retail for approximately $19.99 and is now available at mass merchants, electronics, toy and specialty retailers nationwide. JAKKS Pacific's TV Games line was included on multiple best toy lists during the holiday season, including Toy Wishes' Hot Dozen List, Toys "R" Us' Joy List and KB Toys' Hot Holiday List. For more information on JAKKS' TV Games titles, go to www.jakkstvgames.com.

SOURCE JAKKS Pacific, Inc.