Ubisoft will bring Taito's DS RTS/RPG game to western markets this Spring, complete with Nintendo Wi-Fi support.
UBISOFT TO BRING LOSTMAGIC™ TO THE NINTENDO DS™ SYSTEM THIS SPRING
Innovative RPG/ACTION Game Takes Advantage of the Stylus and Wi-Fi
Capabilities of the Nintendo DS System
SAN FRANCISCO – FEBRUARY 2, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s leading
video game publishers announced that it will publish and distribute
LOSTMAGIC™, the Taito-developed role-playing action video game for the
Nintendo DS™ system in North America and Europe this Spring.
“LOSTMAGIC brings role-playing games on the DS to a new level, capitalizing
on the innovative and unique gameplay abilities such as casting spells with
the stylus and the global connectivity of the Wi-Fi mode,” said Tony Kee,
vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft is proud to continue in its
tradition of bringing cutting-edge games to gamers worldwide.”
In LOSTMAGIC™, designed by renowned art director Yoshiharu Sato, peace in
the world is challenged by a new evil force. The only hope lies with the
wizard Isaac and the seven magic wands left behind by the creator. Monsters
wield unimaginable power in this realm, and as Issac, the player will use
the stylus to unleash magic spells and command numerous monster squads in
magical battles.
Key Features:
•Cast Spells With the Stylus! – Your stylus becomes your magic wand! Use
different motions to unleash your magic.
•Evolving Magic System – Players can combine up to three single spells to
create more than 350 magic combinations using a symbol system exclusive to
the DS.
•Collect and Command Monsters – Learn to use each monster’s special skill to
gain the advantage in battle.
•Use the Stylus to Open Up a New Frontier in RPGs – Experience strategy like
never before! LOSTMAGIC’s innovative RTS-type RPG makes full use of the
unique capabilities of the DS. Control your units directly on-screen using a
point-and-click interface that PC strategy gamers have enjoyed for years.
•Challenge Others via Nintendo Wi-Fi connectivity– Create new characters and
challenge friends over a Wi-Fi connection. In Dueling mode, players can test
their magic casting skills and strategies against each other
