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Eidos is bringing a new version of arcade classic Gauntlet to Nintendo DS. Check out the first screens here.

This latest iteration on the venerable classic, which is in development at Backbone Entertainment (Sonic Rivals 2 for PSP), uses a brand new design that sounds more like it was inspired by the original title, rather than being a direct sequel.

The game will still be based around co-operative play, fighting monsters and exploring maps, but will include fresh gameplay all new to the series. Two examples cited are Baiting, which attracts enemies away from your characters, and Glacier Freeze which stops enemies from advancing.

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GamesRadar sister site Next Gen is running an article focussing on the opinions from industry experts on what games and gaming will be like in the year 2020…

Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and chair of NeoEdge: “Social gatherings have always had some game playing elements whether you’re talking about a 12th century banquet or a game of Risk around the table at home.

“The way people will play games in the future is by getting together socially and making gaming a part of that experience, along with the beer and the pizza. They’ll gather in social places and play games together, which are either free games or paid. Games will bring people together.”

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