Strategy First and Glyphic Entertainment have just released a fresh batch of screens of their upcoming games for the DS, Warlords and Disciples II: Dark Prophecy.

Just in case you weren't able to catch our coverage of when the games were first announced, allow us to give you a quick primer:

Warlords is a turn-based game of conquest and empire wherein you'll be required to organize your own armies and conquer various cities. Combat skills will also play an important role in gameplay as these will be your essential tools in conquering territories. Other game features: 20 scenarios, 28 army types, WiFi support for 8 players, intelligent AI, military advisor, tutorials for newbies, hidden maps.

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy is the debut DS title off the Disciples franchise. The game is set ten years after the first great wars occurred. With multiplayer support for up to four players, Dark Prophecy is hyped to be one of the best strategy RPG games to appear on the DS. Other features: 200+ individually animated characters, character level-ups, 100+ animated magic spells, 4 campaigns which offer users multiple perspectives in telling the game's story, intelligent and challenging AI.

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Strategy First and Glyphic Entertainment announced the signing of classic turn-base strategy game Warlords for the DS. Warlords DS is an eight player turn-based game of conquest and empire. The game provides different worlds for players to showcase their combat skills.

Gamers can assemble vast armies to conquer and loot mighty cities, pursue dangerous quests, make and break alliances, and use powerful magical artifacts. Sure gamers can resort to economics, diplomacy, and exploration to win, but it is a game where military might makes all the diff. The game features include:

• Random worlds for infinite game replay value
• Hidden maps for extra tension and danger
• 20 built-in scenarios to play again and again
• Up to 8 players with hot-seat and Nintendo WiFi support
• 28 different army types to produce for your mighty hordes
• 4 terrains to choose from – grasslands, desert, wastelands and frozen tundra
• Formidable AI system to challenge even the most experienced gamers
• Exceptional graphics and sound provide deep immersion into the game world
• Integrated tutorial and military advisor provide an easy learning curve to novice gamers
• Historical tracking of all statistical information ranging from military strength to diplomatic state
• Based on the award winning Warlords franchise

Also in the pipeline is the strategy/RPG action game Disciples II, first appearance of the Disciples franchise on the DS. The game is set ten years since the first great wars as evil forces draw near. Disciples II DS game features include:

• Visually Stunning Characters and terrain set the stage for the epic battle.
• Over 200 individually animated characters
• Every character gains experience and can gain levels
• Over 100 animated magic spells
• Four unique campaigns tell the story from different perspectives
• Multiplayer supports up to four players
• Intelligent and challenging combat AI

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy is a turn based strategy game where gamers return to the magic realm of the Sacred Lands. By controlling one of four races - the Empire, the Mountain Clans, the Legions of the Damned and the Undead Hordes - you can battle it out through a harsh campaign in order to appease your God.


Because there are different races, the game can be played multiple times through from different perspectives. With the same user-friendly interface, in-depth character classes, and overall captivating gameplay experience, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy looks like it's going to make an old PC favorite feel new again on the Nintendo DS.