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Earlier today, I was alerted to the fact that Rovio has released the “Hoth” update to Angry Birds Star Wars. And of course, I immediately updated the game and started playing. I’ve had things to do today (hey, naps are important, plus if I remember correctly from Daria, TV counts as a place to be), but I’ve peppered in as much playtime as I could and I’m almost done with all the levels.

The first update for ABSW is based on Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back and takes place on the ice planet of Hoth. Rovio says “[F]ans must lead the desperate Rebel birds to safety as they’re pursued by AT-ATs and Pigtroopers. Luckily the Rebels have an ace up their sleeve.” Yup, if you’ve been playing and noticed one of the characters missing from the lineup thus far, you’ll be happy to see that Princess Leia has made her debut (as the pink bird) and has an interesting (and mostly helpful) power.

Check out the trailer to see the Hoth adventure in action and if you’ve already purchased Angry Birds Star Wars, get the free update for iOS with 20 levels, and start it. Now! It’s pretty fun.

The Hoth update is coming soon to Android, Mac, and PC.

Rovio has released two additional gameplay trailers for Angry Birds Star Wars featuring everyone’s favorite droids and everyone’s favorite smugglers.

C-3PO is able to use his power of klutziness as he shatters into several pieces after colliding with the Pig Empire. R2-D2, naturally, is on top of things and pulls out his zapper arm to explode barriers. When Chewbacca gets his turn, he just turns on his Wookiee rage and powers through everything with his immense size and strength. Let the Wookiee win indeed. Finally, Han Solo perfers to have a good blaster by his side and he puts it to good use.

Both trailers can be found after the break and Angry Birds Star Wars will be available to download on November 8. (more…)

What do you get when you stuff a bird into a slingshot and give him a Lightsaber? Video game magic, that’s what.

Check out the first gameplay trailer for Angry Birds Star Wars above and watch as Bird Luke Skywalker uses his Lightsaber to slice through a bunch of Pig Stormtroopers on Tatooine. Bird Princess Leia is also on hand to lend a Force Push to a Pig AT-AT on Hoth.

Angry Birds Star Wars will be available to download for the iOS, Android, and PC on November 8.