First augmented reality title announced for DSi

Swedish studio A Different Game has announced the development of Ghostwire, the first augmented reality game to take advantage of the Nintendo DSi's built-in cameras.

According to a press release issued over the weekend, Ghostwire superimposes in-game ghosts over the environments seen through the DSi's camera, allowing users to "project" game assets onto real-world locales.

"The Nintendo DSi platform is perfect for this game," said lead designer Anders Bergman. "This allows us to enhance the integrated real-world experience with the combination of camera, microphone and touch screen."

Ghostwire has been in development for various mobile phones since 2008, and won first prize in last year's N-Gage Mobile Games Innovation Challenge. A Nintendo DS release has not yet been dated.