Destineer Announces New Anime Title 'Fullmetal Alchemist(TM): Dual Sympathy'

for Nintendo DS

MINNEAPOLIS, September 12 /CNW/ - One of the top-rated anime programs on

Adult Swim comes to the Nintendo DS(TM) for the first time as Destineer

today announced Fullmetal Alchemist(TM): Dual Sympathy. As part of the

popular Fullmetal Alchemist universe which includes a hit television

program, popular DVD series and a recently released movie, Destineer's

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy game is slated for release this fall.

"With Fullmetal Alchemist, our goal is to deliver a thrilling interactive

experience that is authentic to the TV show by incorporating the character

voices and cinematic scenes, as well the uniquely compelling use of

alchemy," said Paul Rinde, Chief Executive Officer of Destineer. "There is

certainly a groundswell of anticipation already brewing and we are excited

to be kicking off the first in a series of Fullmetal Alchemist games with a

wonderfully creative Nintendo DS offering."

Based on one of the hottest anime series ever introduced, Fullmetal

Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that puts

players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist on a quest to

defeat the evil Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher's Stone.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy integrates an innovative twist via the

use of alchemy - which is the ability to transform objects from one form

into another - and its strategic impact on the game. Whether repelling

defenders, removing obstacles or engaged in battle, all six characters have

unique and devastating alchemy attacks, which range in scope from bolts of

fire and stone spikes, to monstrous cannons and gigantic fists. By holding

down the alchemy button on the Nintendo DS touch screen, players can

transform their initial alchemy creation into a mega-weapon of tremendous

proportions and impact.

Covering the entire Fullmetal Alchemist storyline, Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual

Sympathy has two modes of play: Story Mode, which follows the saga of the

Elric brothers and includes cinematics and battle sequences from the TV

series; and Character Mode which allows players to assume the role of one of

the six characters. Upon finishing the game with a particular character,

players are rewarded with a special character cinematic from the TV show.

Additional exciting features of Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy include:

Ability to play as one of six characters: Edward or Alphonse Elric,

Roy Mustang, Alex Louis Armstrong, Izumi or Scar; as well as acquire the

special moves of the other characters;

-- Voice-over from the stars of the Cartoon Network series;

-- A host of unlock-able content, including talking character alarm

clocks, character galleries, video and sound libraries, and more;

-- More than 10 touch screen mini-games, including

"Whack-A-Homunculus"

and "Fullmetal vs. Flame" all add exciting new challenges between battles.

Developed by Bandai, Destineer's Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is

scheduled to ship this fall. More information can be found online at

www.fullmetal-alchemistgame.com.