Shrek the Third Hits Shops - All Platforms, 'Cept the PSP

Yes, Shrek the Third, the video game from Activision has finally shipped to retailers. The fate of Far Far Away is in your hands now as you become either one of the characters (Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss-in-Boots, Artie and Sleeping Beauty) embarking on an all-new adventure to save the land from the clutches of the evil Prince Charming. The game is of course based on DreamWorks Animation's highly anticipated feature film, launching across cinemas on May 18.

Kim Salzer, Vice President of Global Brand Management, Activision Publishing assures gamers that Shrek the Third will provide numerous adventures and difficult situations, encountering different characters familiar to fans of the movie series:

"Activision's Shrek the Third game captures the film's signature humor as it takes gamers on a grand journey featuring original characters and storylines created exclusively for the game," said Salzer. "Players will enjoy hours of fun and engaging gameplay as they travel through the Shrek universe in 20 action-filled levels and encounter a cast of twisted fairy tale characters such as Pinocchio, Prince Charming and a dim-witted Cyclops."

The game will not be set in just one world, but numerous magical worlds while mastering each character's special moves and abilities, battling villains, gathering collectibles and joining friends to complete challenging mini-games in either single-player or two-player multiplayer modes. Two new playable characters from the movie have been introduced: Fiona's rebellious cousin Artie and Sleeping Beauty, her fellow fairy tale princess.

Shrek the Third has also been ported to the DS and GBA handheld systems from Nintendo, offering players unique gameplay experiences, such as wireless cooperative multiplayer gameplay through all levels with the DS, while GBA owners will be trotted to saving Far Far Away from the villainous Prince Charming.

Additionally, the game features a bonus sneak peek at Bee Movie Game, based on the upcoming animated feature from DreamWorks Animation which releases in November 2007.

So, here's the pricing and availability for the platforms Shrek the Third has been ported to:

- Xbox 360: $49.99
- Wii: $49.99
- PlayStation2 $39.99
- Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS $29.99
- PC $19.99

The PSP will see it only in early June.