Sep 13, 2010 12:49 GMT  ·  By

THQ Inc. has formally announced that Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 and Star Wars: Vader Yourself are available for download on the iTunes App Store.

According to the famous developer, Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 incorporates a new revolutionary technology from Infrared5 called Brass Monkey.

Trench Run 2.0 is actually an in-app purchase for existing game players which allows them to play Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 full-screen in their computer’s web browser.

According to THQ, “This experience is perfect for Internet enabled televisions, large displays or for computers connected to a TV via HDMI.”

“In addition to the Brass Monkey controller, the web version update includes new explosions, updated graphics, new 3D cockpits, and three new lighting features. To get started, players can visit http://www.starwars.com/games/playnow/trench_run/,” the company explains.

New mission levels, five unique ships to play in the arcade options, and upgraded graphics and models are also available in Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0.

Weighing in on the new levels, THQ highlights Escape, where “players can operate the Millennium Falcon's gun turrets to ward off Imperial TIE fighters during the original escape from the Death Star.”

Another is Han Solo, which has players utilizing the Falcon's guns to protect a Y-wing fighter squadron undertaking a bombing run, according to the game’s description.

Priced at $4.99, Star Wars: Trench Run is obtainable via the link below. It works with all iOS devices and requires firmware version 3.0 or later.

Download Star Wars: Trench Run ($4.99)

As for the Star Wars: Vader Yourself app, it was actually released in August, according to the listing found at Apple's App Store.

THQ nonetheless mentions it in today’s report, saying that “players can bring out their inner Dark Side with Star Wars: Vader Yourself by transforming their own voice into that of the sinister Darth Vader.”

Softpedia trusts that no further clarification is required as to what this app does, which is why we’re offering the download link straight up.

Download Star Wars: Vader Yourself ($0.99)

For those who are eager to learn more on the spot, we’re happy to mention a few flagship features.

- Various Vader breathing sounds can be added to the iPhone’s recordings

- Users can name, rename, and save recorded files for use at any time in the future.

- Vader voice creations can be shared with others using the Share function to send the files via email.

- Users can connect the application directly to Facebook to show off the creations to Facebook friends.

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