MechAssault DS confirmed

Majesco Entertainment announces that MechAssault: Phantom War is heading to the Nintendo DS. Update First screenshots have arrived.

Today Majesco announced that they are bringing the MechAssault franchise to the DS with MechAssault: Phantom War.

"MechAssault: Phantom War fuses the best game play elements from the series with new features that take advantage of the unique mechanics of the Nintendo DS," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco Entertainment. "The touch screen lets players intuitively 'touch' the cockpit controls to hack into giant 'Mechs, eject pilots, switch weapons and check battle techniques."

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, who recently finished the DS turn-based strategy version of Age of Empires, MechAssault: Phantom War brings the franchise to the DS in a third-person futuristic shooter. Players assume the role of a MechWarrior, an elite fighter trained to control the ultimate war machine of the 32nd century, the BattleMech. Gamers experience fast-action, 3D combat on the top screen, while the lower touch screen positions them inside the cockpit at the controls.

Features:

• Command over 20 types of vehicles, including 'Mechs, Tanks, Turret and BattleArmor;
• Wreak havoc on the enemy and environment with an arsenal of powerful, fully upgradeable weapons;
• Brand new story drawn from the popular BattleTech series which spawned highly successful games like MechWarrior & MechCommander for the PC and MechAssault & Crimson Skies for the Xbox video game system.
• Use the touch screen to sneak into enemy territory, hijack enemy 'Mechs and wield the most secret weapon in the Inner Sphere;
• Wireless multiplayer combat for up to four players simultaneously;
• Master 24 single player campaigns across four planets and three exciting multiplayer game types;
• Unlockable 'Mechs, maps and cheats enhance gameplay.

  Update First screenshots have arrived.

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  could be fun i guess

  gi4d2, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Neuro-Hacking is confirmed and the touch screen is to be redesigned for more use. There are 24 confirmed vehicles, that includes tanks, turrets, and battle armor. The pilots name is Vallen Bryce.

  19Clyde, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I am so getting this game for the Nintendo DS. Cause I had the MechAssault 2 Long wolf for XBox. And Loved it so much I kepted playing it. :) Can't wait for the boxart of the game now. :) Also -- www.nintendo-xs.com has some news on it as well.

  nxdanny, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Awsome!!!

  unusual_rex, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  It's not bad at all, though it needs online play.(I'm pretty sure everyone has stated that) I'm sure you'll be given an option to customise your mechs, using the stylus of course. I'm pretty sure the framerate will be slightly gritty -_-

  neo_dasus, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  There is actually a lot of screens, but I dunno where dennis got those unmarked ones.

  Jay, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  If anyone cares, two new screens for this game: http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/689/689127/mechassault-phantom-war-20060216113546299.jpg http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/689/689127/mechassault-phantom-war-20060216113546877.jpg Enjoy! ^_^

  Ali/FireGalaxy DS-x2, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  sorry bout the double tap.

  jedibmoney, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!! I LOVE THIS GAME ON XBOX AND NOW THAT ITS COMIN TO DS I AM SO PRE-ORDERING.

  jedibmoney, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!! I LOVE THIS GAME ON XBOX AND NOW THAT ITS COMIN TO DS I AM SO PRE-ORDERING.

  jedibmoney, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Reminds me of Megaman 64 graphics-wise.

  NPC, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Pretty slick 3D

  metroidhead, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  not bad, not bad. =)

  NiNe9cEnTs, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Those shots look great!

  Plat Sajack, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  No online? :(

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Looks pretty average for a third person shooter....

  Chaos, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Looks very boring.. not really been a big fan of Mech Assault

  flipping_heck, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  That engine seems good, but with online the game should be better. Bad that there will be only local wireless. Wonder if in the future will arrive the ARMORED CORE series on DS.

  Olpus Bonzo, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  yeah, definitely an old 3D engine....

  curlyhairboy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  online owuld kick so much ass for this game... doesn tlook bad nonetheless tho

  darkshadow61, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I hope they keep the "Neurohacking" aspect intact. That was sweet. I can just imagine it being a series of simple logic puzzles that you have to complete in a certain amount of time. The more you complete, the closer you come to stealing the mech. And in Multiplayer, you'd BOTH play the puzzles at the same time, and the person who finishes first or completes the most or something wins. :o omg.

  fiveyearwinter, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  looks ok i suppose

  spikeyjac, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  It looks lovely! And there is no question about MechWarrior 1 graphice - did you ever play that game? It's funny seeing 3D engines from the early 90's... It was an AMZING game though... I hope this lives up to my expectations. I'm buying it either way though!

  category, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Doens´t look bad at all... :) ...But what a waste of bottom screen.

  twilight, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  No online, just the wireless link.

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  If only. I hope this is more like MechWarrior than Mech Assualt. Warrior was a far better series, and i bet the DS could probably pull of Mech Warrior 1 graphics you know...

  Jordan Revo-Europe, 30-11--0001 at 00:00