Namco have announced they are bringing the tabletop game Mage Knight to the DS. Screens and info inside!

Namco have revealed they are working on Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier, a turn-based strategy game for the Nintendo DS. Based on the best-selling collectable miniature game from WizKids Games, Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier will offer intuitive touch screen controls and gameplay true to the popular tabletop gaming franchise. In the title, players will embark on an epic journey where they must gather, build and customise an army of their very own.

In a world ravaged by war, a retired soldier is forced to take up arms once again. The evil Solonavi are corrupting the Land, and a great army of warriors must be gathered to stop them. It is this soldier's destiny to bring these warring factions together and fight against the Solonavi. His army is the Land's only hope to prevent its total devastation. Players assume the role of Destiny's Soldier, creating and commanding an army of their own to defeat the Solonavi and bring peace back to the Land.

"Mage Knight: Destiny's Solider should appeal to those familiar and unfamiliar with the Mage Knight franchise," said Namco spokesman Jeff Lujan. "The sheer amount of storytelling, strategy gameplay, and army customization is a testament to how deep and rich the Mage Knight universe really is. We are very excited to bring this unique and innovative tabletop gaming experience to the Nintendo DS."

Meanwhile Jordan Weisman, CEO of Wizkids said that the game was exactly what we had envisioned Mage Knight on the Nintendo DS to be. We are pleased to license our intellectual property to a company that understands and appreciates how special it really is."

Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier is an exciting and innovative gaming experience that stays true to its collectable miniature gaming roots. With the use of the touch screen controls on the Nintendo DS, players can virtually pick up units, deploy them, issue commands and roll dice just like they would in the tabletop game.

The game is currently set for a Spring release in the States. For now though, take a look at the first shots of the game we've prepped for you below:

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