Man i've only just found out about this game, but it looks awesome. I've watched a few videos, and it does looks stunning. Seriously considering getting a DS.
One of the best things I can see about this game is how accessible it is. The cartoony look, the sped up and streamlined game play looks like a whole lot of fun. I often play tiny Civ 4 games that I can finish in a few hours, so it would be right up my street. But the other great thing is that it's going to be a whole lot easier to convince the uninitiated to give it a crack. Want to get your son/daughter/wife/girlfriend into civ? This is going to be the best place to start.