2006 FIFA World Cup [DS]

It's only been a couple of weeks since the release of FIFA Street 2 on the Nintendo DS, and Electronic Arts is already preparing the next soccer game for the dual screen handheld. 2006 FIFA World Cup is heading to the portable, and we've got the first screenshots and details.

The game is clearly based upon FIFA Soccer 06 released last year, which was our winner for the Best DS Sports Game in 2005. The World Cup follow-up releasing next month promises all that and more, including many new features in the game's presentation. The DS version will feature full commentary during the matches, as well as a user-controllable 3D instant replay camera. The DS game will also feature several modes of play, including the World Cup Competition where you'll control one of the 32 teams vying for the award. And because this is the World Cup, the game will feature the real German World Cup stadiums, complete with the real crowd chants and true player line-up that take to the pitch.

The portable rendition will support two player wireless through the multi-cart multiplayer function - hopefully the single cartridge multiplayer mode from last year's game hasn't been axed.

Check out the first screens below. We'll have more on the game as we get closer to its April release date.

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