In addition to a cover story on Final Fantasy IV DS, the May issue of US magazine Nintendo Power has the exclusive word on Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2, the next entry in Atlus’ surgical drama series.

The yet to be officially announced sequel is said to feature an entirely new story, along with new characters and operations. For those who thought the first DS outing was a tad too difficult, Trauma Center 2 will include an “easy” difficulty mode.

Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 is scheduled for a summer 2008 release, according to the mag.

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