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   Strategy First previously announced they are planning to release two strategy titles for the Nintendo DS - namely Disciples II DS and Jagged Alliance 2 DS. And with today's announcement, they now have three titles lined-up for Nintendo's handheld platform. Through Gamespot, we learn that the classic Warlords series is also headed for the DS, in a turn-based game developed by Glyphic Entertainment.

   According to Gamespot's report, "the current features list suggests the studio will retain some of the series' most familiar components. Warlords DS will support turn-based hotseat or Wi-Fi play for up to eight players, with 20 premade scenarios to play through and randomized maps to keep things fresh."

   Eight players in multiplayer doesn't sound bad at all, but I imagine they would have to increase the pace of the game quite a lot, otherwise players might find it a bit tedious to settle the score on a map - if my memories of past iterations on the PC are anything to go by. Gamespot also has more details on the DS Warlords, as follows:
"Gamers will be able to produce 28 different types of armies, as well as access statistics for each battle that show the balance of power and military strength as it tips with each passing turn. And while there are economic and diplomatic aspects of the gameplay, the game's main focus is on combat. Strategy First is also promising artificial intelligence that will be able to challenge veteran gaming generals, as well as a tutorial system with a military advisor that can ease newer strategy fans into the action."    There's no planned release date specified in the report, but that's to be expected, since Strategy First's other two DS titles (Disciples II and Jagged Alliance 2) are currently in the same situation.