[DS] Gauntlet Comes to the DS

Post by **Tami** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14 pm

Eidos Revitalizes Timeless Coin-Op Classic GAUNTLETTM On The Nintendo DSTM

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Eidos Interactive Ltd., creators of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, has today confirmed that Gauntlet™, a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game from Midway, will be released on Nintendo DS later this year.

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Gauntlet is set in a fantasy-themed universe where evil cloaks the world from the high clouds of Ascendia to the depths of the lava-ridden Abyss. Players can choose from the four classic heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Throughout the journey, the heroes will slash their way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid them in their battle with evil.

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“With Gauntlet we’ve revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gameplay for today’s DS gamer,” said Ray Livingston, Brand Manager at Eidos. “With four-player Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang.”

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One of the few titles taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo DS™, Gauntlet offers Voiceover IP (VoIP) which allows voice communication through the Nintendo DS microphone, giving players more options to interact with their friends online.

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Featuring 40 maps across three realms, Gauntlet offers fast-paced, retro RPG crusade-style gameplay in addition to new and in-depth multiplayer features including cooperative play and competitive multiplayer. The arcade style competitive multiplayer feature strengthens the addictive Gauntlet experience by introducing ranked multiplayer games like - Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Treasure Hoard game modes, hosted with local Nintendo Wireless play or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, Gauntlet is set for release on Nintendo DS later this year.

GAUNTLET is a trademark of Midway Games West Inc. used under license.

Post by **NightStorm** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:46 pm

I had the original for the first Nintendo... In fact, I still have it.
Will probably enjoy it just as much now as I did almost 2 decades ago.

Post by **Tami** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:57 pm

you probably know where this discussion will lead, right? ^.^

Post by **NightStorm** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:24 pm

To me buying my own DS so that I can actually play it? *wink*

Post by **Tami** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:18 am

that wasn't quite what I had in mind, no

Post by **NightStorm** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:51 am

I'm a guy... Feel free to enlighten me on this one... And use small words, to make sure you don't confuse me <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... >/blum.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />

Post by **Tami** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:21 am

never...mind...xbox...live...arcade...has...it <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... >/blum.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />