New Worms game out next month

THQ Wireless has announced plans to release another instalment in the Worms series of videogames for mobile phones.

Worms 2007 will include a range of new gameplay features, such as different weapons. Developer Team 17 is promising advanced graphics and simple controls combined with "aim-fire-explode" gameplay.

"The addictive style of Worms gameplay has proven to be ideal for the mobile environment," said THQ Wireless VP Adam Comiskey.

"This new version of the classic game will please existing fans of the series, as well as newcomers to the world of Worms."

Team 17's Debbie Bestwick added, "With Worms 2007, we have the opportunity to strengthen an already powerful franchise and provide a definitive gaming experience on mobile handsets within the Worms universe."

The original Worms was published on PC in 1994, and since then successful instalments in the series have appeared on a wide range of platforms. Most recently a downloadable version of the game topped the Xbox Live Arcade chart.