Given that our last report on this game was last February, we'll be a bit more detailed about what the game's about in this post.

If the trading card game (TCG) by Upper Deck Entertainment wasn't enough for you, then the video game version of the cardboard hobby might satisfy. For one thing, the videogame version of the card-game boasts that it allows players to compete in cross-platform online play.

What platforms you ask? Well, the PSP version's been out since February, and there are reports of a PC version. What's news here is that Konami has announced that the Marvel Trading Card Game will be released for the Nintendo DS by next week. For EU folks, The PSP and PC versions should be out by May 31st, and the NDS version should roll in by July.

Yes, more platforms, more players for the online player community that Konami likes to boast about. The online community service should allow players to trade cards, purchase cards from an online store, and let players compete in various game modes and tournaments.

  

Yep, you read that right, Konami announced today that their card-based strategy game has shipped to retail stores nationwide and is now up for grabs.

Marvel Trading Card Game allows players to create their own team of Super Heroes and Super Villains and engage in battles in their choice of single player campaign or in online tournaments. Featuring some of the famous and well-loved Marvel characters like Spiderman, The Fantastic Four, X-Men, the Avengers, Incredible Hulk, and tons more, you'll also be able to choose whether you wanna play as the good guy or the annoying foe.

Rated T by the ESRB, Marvel Trading Card game for the PSP is now available nationwide for a suggested retail price of US$ 29.99. The PC and DS versions are set to hit shelves this Spring.

It's been a while since we had any updates on the Marvel Trading Card Game, so it's good to hear that all of the features we mentioned before - including the lineup of Marvel Comics characters - are still in the game. Cross-platform play between the SP and PC is still in, and DS owners can still use Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection to play against other players online. Local multiplayer is also a go for the DS and PSP.

Also in the works is an online store where you can purchase new packs from the latest Marvel trading card game series. The online store will also let players post cards that they would like to trade.

Interested? We've got a couple of new screenshots from the PSP version of the game. Check 'em out below. PSP owners will get their hands on this title on February 27 for a suggested retail price of US$ 29.99. The Marvel Trading Card Game will hit DS and PC platforms on the same month.

 

Marvel Trading Card Game, by Konami, is based on Upper Deck Entertainment's best-selling Vs. System Trading Card Game and features Marvel's complete stable of characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, Ghost Rider, the Fantastic Four, The Hulk and more. Assemble your deck and square off against superheroes and supervillains in the game's story mode, or go online in cross-platform play to take on other players from around the country. Apparently you will be able to play online with the PSP system and PC versions, and the the DS version will feature online multiplayer support. Multiple online modes including Tournament, Free and Sealed will allow players of all skill levels to compete. T

he game is going to come out by the end of the year, but until then you can check out some of the early screenshots below by clicking on the thumbnails.