New Naruto Game Set for DS

The fourth edition of the popular video game Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS.

Based on the popular VIZ animated series, the game series has sold more than 800,000 copies in North America. The forthcoming game will be the first game released for the DS in North America to feature the Naruto Shippuden story arc.

The game will feature wireless multiplayer battles for up to four players and will be available in spring 2009.