MINNEAPOLIS, MN – February 25, 2008 – Get ready to turn the tide in the aerial battles that shaped the outcome of World War II! Destineer and developer Big John Games are proud to announce that Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force for Nintendo DS™ has shipped to stores, and will be available on February 27th. This exciting air combat shooter brings the heroic actions of the RAF to Nintendo DS with intuitive flight mechanics, devious enemy pilots, and wireless support for up to four players. Players fly for the Royal Air Force through missions based on real events that shaped the outcome of the war.  Exciting features include:

 

• Fast-Paced Air Combat: Roll, shoot, bomb, and maneuver your way through some of the toughest opponents ever to take to the skies. Earn medals and ranks as you progress through the course of World War II – if you survive!

 

• Exciting Mission-Based Gameplay: Enter into frenzied dogfights with German fighters, strafe columns of enemy tanks, cover the evacuation of Allied troops, knock buzz bombs out of the sky with a tip of your wing and more in an expansive campaign that recreates some of the most famous battles of the war.

 

• Robust Multiplayer: Survive the Air Campaign and select your favorite fighter to combat your friends. Up to four players can go head-to-head via Nintendo DS Local Wireless Connection.

Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force is scheduled for release in February. For more information, please visitwww.destineerstudios.com or check out the trailer on YouTube: