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Metal Slug 7 due out in September

DS revamp makes Euro tracks.

Ignition has told Eurogamer that Metal Slug 7 for Nintendo DS will be released across Europe this September.

Metal Slug 7, which first appeared 12 years ago, will have its 2D run-and-gun gameplay sprinkled with more missions, characters and weapons than ever before.

Players will also face new bosses and have access to new Slug vehicles and game modes. And maybe some poisonous pellets - get off our tomatoes.

We hope the Metal Slug charm is as faithfully recreated as in the the third instalment on Xbox Live.