Konami has confirmed further details in regards to the online elements of its New International Track and Field title for Nintendo DS.

Using the Nintendo DS Wi-Fi connection, players can link into a server that constantly updates the World Records as they are broken. Global high scores and world rankings are instantly logged and players are kept updated via an innovative News Feed service and regular messaging.

The online service will also allow players to unlock new characters by registering on the official site . Similarly, New International Track and Field also allows up to four players anywhere in the world to get together and compete. Players in Europe, Japan, Korea and the US can find each other in lobby areas, and take each other on in real time, an absolute first for any DS title.