Travellers Tales and Lucasarts have announced that they are (unsurprisingly) developing yet another LEGO title. This time they are returning to the ever popular Star Wars franchise with LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars.

Here are some excerpts from the official press release:

"The next chapter in the award-winning LEGO Star Wars videogame franchise, LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will combine the best elements of all previous LEGO games while adding brand new gameplay to make it the most action-packed LEGO videogame to date.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include all the characters from both seasons of the hugely popular animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as some fan-favourite characters from the beloved theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game will feature brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields. Play either as a Jedi or Separatist with all-new character abilities, such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple Tie-Ups, all within a new, easy-to-navigate hub."

Unfortunately, a lot of gamers assume the LEGO titles are simply watered down games for younger children. On the contrary they actually offer exhaustive level creation tools as well as simple, but still enjoyable, gameplay. If you haven't played a LEGO franchise game yet, make sure to check out our review of the most recent installment - LEGO Indiana Jones 2.

That said, we're getting a bit worn out on the LEGO games but are still interested to see what the future of franchise has in store - and look forward to testing out these "new gameplay features never before seen in a LEGO game."

Are you ready for some even more LEGO based mayhem? Or are you, like me, growing a bit tired of the repetitive LEGO formula?

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is set for release this Autumn on the PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360, and DS.