Developed for Xbox 360 and PlayStation3, the game will hit shelves in Europe this April and North America this May. In addition, there will be unique versions for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS hand-held system developed by Magic Pockets, to be released at a later date.

"With a Battleship video game, we have an amazing opportunity to take our beloved property and give it a modern day spin," says Mark Blecher, senior vice president and general manager of digital media and marketing, Hasbro. "The merging of tactical and action elements immerses players in an epic maritime conflict. Activision is completely up to the task of delivering a high intensity thrill ride that's perfectly suited for today's console owners."