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Ignition Entertainment has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a new FPS that is currently in development at its Florida studio.

Ignition Florida is developing an original IP that is scheuled to be released in late 2009. It is confident that it will bring “something fresh and exciting to one of the industry’s core genres.” While details are still scant, a job posting on the studio’s website suggests that it is in development for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

“Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 is an extremely versatile engine,” said Jeremy Stieglitz, Game Director and Lead Designer, Ignition Florida. “So when deciding on technology for Ignition Florida’s first next-generation video game, there was no questioning that Unreal Engine 3 is the way to go.”

“Ignition Florida is pushing Unreal Engine 3 in a very exciting direction, especially in terms of environmental capabilities,” said Mark Rein, Vice President, Epic Games. “These guys have the chops to create some remarkable games, and we have complete faith in their technical and creative abilities.”

Ignition has announced that Metal Slug 7 will be released on the Nintendo DS this autumn.

Developed by SNK Playmore, Metal Slug 7 promises to deliver “high-energy and frantic, fast-paced 2-D shooting action” that has become synonymous with the franchise since it was first released in 1996.

The game will feature seven new and fully detailed missions as well as six playable characters, new weapons and bosses. Players can also look forward to new Slugs to pilot and new game play modes.

Join Marco, Tarma, Eri, Fiolina, Clark and Ralph as they take on Modern’s Forces across various locations including Garbage Island and the Fortress of Ruins.

“Truth be told, I have a pink DS and was embarrassed to play it in public. Now with Metal Slug 7 loaded, I have no qualms,” said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment.

“Needless to say, and in all seriousness, we are very excited to announce our partnership with SNK Playmore USA to give both core and casual gamers a whole new insight into the unique, all-action, eye-popping world that is Metal Slug.”

I think this is one of my favourite quotes to date, and that’s not just because I have a pink DS.