SNK Playmore, developers of seemingly all the recent Metal Slug games are working on Metal Slug 7 for Nintendo's handheld.

Appropriately, seven new missions will be featured which will bring players to the likes of the Fortress of Ruins and Garbage Island. Six playable characters, new weapons, "colossal" new bosses, new Slugs to pilot and new gameplay modes make for one pretty sweet sounding package.

Metal Slug 7 is due out this autumn.

"Truth be told, I have a pink DS and was embarrassed to play it in public. Now with Metal Slug 7 loaded, I have no qualms," said Ajay Chadha, President of [publisher] Ignition Entertainment. "Needless to say, and in all seriousness, we are very excited to announce our partnership with SNK Playmore USA to give both core and casual gamers a whole new insight into the unique, all-action, eye-popping world that is Metal Slug."

First released in 1996, the Metal Slug series has continuously dazzled legions of fans with its awesome variety of frenetic action and superbly balanced, non-stop gameplay. Its unique art style and memorable boss battles have been hailed as sheer artistry and have been acclaimed by game fans of all genres.

chautemoc via mygamer.com »