Konami has announced this week the development of Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits, a new classic games compilation for the Nintendo DS featuring over 12 of Konami's arcade hits. In the press release, Konami confirmed these titles as part of the collection: Circus Charlie, Contra, Gradius, Roc'N Rope, Rush'N Attack, Time Pilot, Track and Field, and Yie-Ar Kung Fu.

These games, and more yet to be revealed, will be playable in their original forms in addition to new remixed versions that take advantage of the DS's dual screen display. Arcade Hits will also feature wireless support for playing against others and sharing high scores and replays, an audio player option for listening to over 100 songs and sound effects, and historical information, trivia and vintage artwork for every included game.

Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits sure sounds like a winner to me, but it won't be seeing a release until March 2007. We'll continue to keep you posted on the game's progress as new details are released.