Topic: MechAssault Comes to DS

[Karl Castaneda #2]

Phantom War is now available at your local retailer.

Majesco's 'MechAssault: Phantom War' Assaults the Nintendo DS    

Popular 'Mech Series Goes Handheld With Touch Screen Functionality    

  EDISON, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment   Company (Nasdaq: COOL - News), an innovative provider of digital   entertainment products and content, today announced that MechAssaultĀ®:   Phantom War has shipped to retail. The very first handheld version of the   critically acclaimed action series that's sold more than 1.5 million units,   MechAssault: Phantom War offers a new level of control for the franchise by   integrating Nintendo DS Touch Screen mechanics.   "Capturing the look and feel of this extraordinary franchise for the   handheld audience was an impressive technical achievement," said Ken Gold,   vice president of Marketing, Majesco Entertainment. "We're very proud the   Backbone team was able to translate this series into a compelling DS   experience that introduces new characters, planets, missions and Touch   Screen gameplay, all within the familiar 'Mech universe. We think fans of   the series will be very pleased with the result."    

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9   Entertainment, MechAssault: Phantom War is a third-person futuristic shooter   where 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 'Mech combat on the top screen, while the   lower Touch Screen positions them inside the cockpit at the controls.    

      Additional feature highlights include:       * Use the Touch Screen to sneak into enemy territory, hijack enemy   'Mechs         and wield the most secret weapon in the Inner Sphere;       * More than 20 types of vehicles, including 'Mechs, Tanks, Turrets and         BattleArmor;       * Wireless multiplayer combat for up to four players simultaneously;       * 24 single player campaigns and five exciting multiplayer game types;       * Wreak havoc on the enemy and environment with an arsenal of powerful,         fully upgradeable weapons;    

Joining the previously released Age of EmpiresĀ®: The Age of KingsĀ®,   MechAssault: Phantom War is the second Microsoft property Majesco has   published for the Nintendo DS audience and is now available for a suggested   retail price of $29.99. Included free inside every game is a coupon worth   25% off the MechAssault: Phantom War Battleforce Set available September 24   from WizKids Games.

[KDR_11k]

Interesting, all this talk and they never mention that the IP is called Battletech.

Can anyone confirm or deny whether the MW/MA games include melee combat?