Age of Empires Returns to Nintendo DS

Armies are ready for your orders on the move with Nintendo's DS receiving Age of Empires treatment once more.

THQ announced today that Age of Empires: Mythologies will head to the tiny dual-screened beast this fall, aiming to bring all the action and strategic gameplay from the PC versions. The game promises to feature extensive single and multi-player campaigns and take full advantage of the DS controls and portability.

Age of Empires: Mythologies will combine one of the most successful Windows PC franchises of all time with the innovative style and controls of Nintendo DS, bringing a totally unique experience to handheld gamers. With three playable civilizations, a fast-paced combat system and extensive multi-player options, Age of Empires: Mythologies will be one of the must-have tactical strategy games this year.
Kevin Kraff, vice president of global brand management, THQ.

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings has been available for DS since 2006.

In the Mythologies spin-off, players take the role of one of three different races: Greeks, Norse or Egyptians, building massive hordes of fighters and leading your armies to victory.

Age of Empires: Mythologies will allow players to lead mighty heroes and legendary monsters, call down divine powers of the gods, and change the tide of battle with an all-new active combat system. Age of Empires: Mythologies will also offer an immersive multiplayer experience with unique maps, customizable rules, a new skirmish mode and single-cart game sharing, allowing players anywhere to go head-to-head worldwide.

The DS version is due out during fall 2008.