We've been twiddling our thumbs for some time now, in anticipation of the US release of SNK Playmore's Metal Slug 7 for the DS. We're nearing its release date - November 18 - and now we have a debut trailer to remind us that yes, we're waiting for the game's release. The video in the full article.

 

Whine about what you may regarding the Metal Slug series from SNK: Last-gen gameplay, 2D graphics, and almost plotless adventures. Yet at one point or another, you've probably found yourself with a friend going crazy with one of the iterations. Admit it, the sheer, mindless mayhem is too much to resist.

Time to whip out your Nintendo DS because the latest installment, Metal Slug 7, is on the way and it's exclusive. A gameplay video was shown at this year's Tokyo Game Show and it features more of what made the franchise such a hit: Rocking explosions, wacky animations and crazy guns to use on countless enemies. Check it out:

It's familiar stuff but that doesn't make it any less attractive. Whether you play alone or with someone else for some co-op, Metal Slug games are always powder kegs of laughs and thrills. We'll keep you posted for more on this one so keep it right with us.