For BioWare, a major game developer based in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, expanding their development of games into the portable world has been a major aspiration for quite some time. BioWare has appointed Dan Tudge, former president and game developer for Exile Interactive, Inc. to oversee the new Nintendo DS development department.

"We're thrilled to have Dan leading our new handheld group," said Ray Muzyka, CEO of BioWare. "Dan has an exceptional pedigree of game development, and we're excited to have him bring his proven track record of successful games to BioWare's new DS project!"

We can also expect BioWare's newest game to be an RPG similar to ones produced in the past. "As always, we are committed to creating the best story-driven games in the world, and the Nintendo DS offers us an exciting new platform to engage," said Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare. "The new project offers tremendous opportunities, and we're looking for talented and passionate developers to become part of that."

BioWare is best known for their variety of successful RPG games: Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Mass Effect, Neverwinter Nights, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Sources: GameSpot, BioWare