Shrek demo now on XBL

Activision has its hands full this summer with two games based on a pair of movies expected to be huge blockbusters. While much of the attention has been focused on the superhero flick Spider-Man 3 starring Tobey Maguire, Shrek the Third also looks to pack the cineplexes, which can translate into big bucks for Activision.

In anticipation of the game's release next month, the publisher has posted an Xbox 360 demo for Shrek the Third on Xbox Live Marketplace. Weighing in at 759.59MB, the sample lets gamers play as Shrek and his feline friend Puss in Boots as they take on pirates and bandits.

Shrek the Third is currently scheduled for release on May 15 on the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PC, PlayStation Portable, DS, and Game Boy Advance.