I’ve been hooked on the concept since before my conversation with Chris Stockman of Blazing Lizard, but until now, we only figured we’d ever see Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball on Xbox Live Arcade. It turns out my fingers were crossed just tightly enough, because we got word today that late this year, we’ll see the game on WiiWare as well. More than that though… not only will it make the jump, but it will have new teams and other content as well, including a story mode, challenge mode, and multiple control schemes. Robots and zombies are confirmed, but there are three more teams expected.

There is no mention of WiiWare here… so it looks like this will be a retail release. That’s fine by me… my internal memory is already full. Further, I like the idea of having a retail game’s worth of content in the game. Customizable characters? That would be nice.

Don’t want to wait? Get it on XBLA on September 3rd.

Read on for the press release and to see some screens.

BLAZING LIZARD’S PIRATES VS. NINJAS™ DODGEBALL ABOUT TO BE UNLEASHED ON Wii™
Intense Dodgeball Rivalry to be Settled on Wii Courts Everywhere This Winter

Cockpit, Austin, TX – August 28, 2007 – Gamecock Media Group announced today that Blazing Lizard’s Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball will release on Wii™ this winter. The title features two ancient rivals, ninjas and pirates, along with several other teams, all looking to settle the score once and for all – on the dodgeball court.

“The competition between the Pirates and the Ninjas is so huge that battles are breaking out all over,” said Harry Miller, El Presidente of Gamecock Media Group. “We’re happy to bring this grand conflict to the Wii, and give players the chance to help determine who the ultimate champions are.”

Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball will have scurvy thieves squaring off against crafty martial artists in large, detailed arenas. The game allows for up to eight players and offers a total of seven teams, including pirates, ninjas, robots and zombies plus three unannounced ball slingers. Each team utilizes its own unique techniques and strategies to try and ultimately defeat the enemies. Unique to Wii version, the game will offer all-new story and challenge modes, along with several customized control schemes.

Pirates vs. Ninjas™ Dodgeball is scheduled for release this winter. For more information visit www.gamecockmedia.com and www.piratesvsninjas.com.