As previously announced, Pocket PC Studios is working on DS ports of Disciples II and Jagged Alliance 2. Now we have official word on this from Strategy First.


Strategy First and Pocket PC Studios are going into partnership, to release handheld strategy games, soon to be hitting the Nintendo DS.

"Our strategic partnership with Pocket PC Studios will allow Strategy First to enter an exciting new gaming market," said Pro Sotos, Manager of Business Development at Strategy First, Inc. "I'm thrilled to have the chance to make both the Jagged Alliance and Disciples franchises available on the Nintendo DS platform. The Disciples franchise is very close to my heart, and I look forward to playing it on Nintendo's newest handheld system," said Sotos.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for Pocket PC Studios and Strategy First to bring these phenomenal titles to the Nintendo DS platform," said G.R. Moore, President and CEO of Pocket PC Studios. "We will utilize our expertise in bringing high profile desktop games to mobile devices to expand the Disciples and Jagged Alliance franchises onto the hottest handheld console since the Nintendo Gameboy."

"Our agreement with Pocket PC Studios is further evidence of the excellent work being done to revitalize and expand Strategy First's business. The expansion of our existing franchises onto the Nintendo DS platform marks a major step towards a broader diversification onto new hardware platforms" said Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings.

The Jagged Alliance and Disciples franchises will be the first Strategy First titles developed for the Nintendo DS platform. Watch for more news surrounding the games releases on the Strategy First website www.strategyfirst.com .