LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy Sells More Than 1.1 Million Units Worldwide in One Week
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on September 21, 2006 5:45:57 PM (102 Reads)
The "block"-buster from LucasArts and TT Games is one of the galaxy's most popular family games of all time
In A Galaxy Far Far Away...
After only one week on store shelves worldwide, LEGO Star Wars II: The
Original Trilogy has already established itself as one of 2006's
strongest forces in video games. Since its release by LucasArts and TT
Games on September 12, the biggest family game of the year has sold
more than 1.1 million copies spanning eight platforms (PS2, PSP, Xbox
360 and Xbox, Nintendo GameCube,
Windows, Nintendo DS and Nintendo Game Boy Advance).
"There's
definitely something for everyone in LEGO Star Wars II, and the sales
and reviews so far are proving it," said Jim Ward, president of
LucasArts. "This is the type of fun, accessible game everyone in the
family can enjoy. It appeals to so much more than just the traditional
gaming audience."
Set in a tongue-in-cheek Star Wars galaxy,
LEGO Star Wars II allows gamers to build and battle their way through
the events of Star Wars: Episodes IV through VI. It has earned rave
reviews from both consumer and trade press, largely because it is
designed for the entire family.
"LEGO Star Wars II is an ideal
family game, if not the ultimate family game," lauded the San Jose
Mercury News. The Rocky Mountain News' reviewer agreed: "For me, the
game's biggest draw is the bonding experience it delivers for me and my
son. It's rare to find a game that inspires you to spend as much time
laughing and talking with your child as you would trying to beat a
level or create a confusing creature."
USAToday.com notes that
LEGO Star Wars II's "lighthearted nature combined with the beloved film
characters will be a force of entertainment for both younger gamers and
longtime fans." Finally, UGO.com declared, "This might be the perfect
game. It will appeal to kids, parents and fans alike."