Pinnacle Software has announced its first Nintendo DS title, entitled Doodle Hex. Developed by Tragnarion, Doodle Hex has been created specifically for the DS format, and makes innovative use of the handheld’s touch screen abilities within a clever spell-casting scenario.

Players – nicknamed ‘Doodlers’ - are enrolled within a special College of Runes, where they are charged with learning the intricacies of rune-casting and their use within elemental magic. However, the tedium of college life is regularly interrupted by the school ghost, Kalamazoo, who organizes battles between the students as a way to further test their rune knowledge and casting skills.

With over 250 available challenges, Wi-Fi compatibility for two-player head-to-head action, and a wide range of unlockable bonuses, Doodle Hex looks to be a fun and creative game once it is released in June of 2008. You can also check out some screenshots of the upcoming title right here !