Nintendo also showcases the software that will be released on all platforms. Like in North America, Endless Ocean 2 is the lone Nintendo first party release in the list. Notable third party games include Ubisoft's Red Steel 2 (dated for March), Capcom's Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (January 29), Sega's Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll (February 12) and Hudson Soft's Calling (March 18).
For the DS the biggest Nintendo release is Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver. A remake of Pokemon Gold and Silver for the Game Boy Color, Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver will include a Pokewalker device which interacts with the game. The title will be released on March 26.
Another notable DS title from Nintendo is Picross 3D, a puzzle title that will coincide with the European release of the DSi XL on March 5. Other titles expected to be released in the first quarter include Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (February 19) and Sega's Sonic Classic Collection (March) among others.
Finally, plans for Nintendo's downloadable services on the Wii and DS were announced. European Wii owners will finally see the release of Excitebike: World Rally for WiiWare on February 5. Third party efforts include Press Play's Max and the Magic Marker (January 22), Team Meat's Super Meat Boy (Q1), Capcom's Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice For All (Q1) and Konami's Frogger Returns (Q1).
For DSiWare, no first party title was announced, but some third party titles include Konami's Reflection (Q1) and Flight Control from Firemint (Q1).
NINTENDO SWINGS INTO SPRING WITH EXCITING NEW HARDWARE & GAMES FOR NINTENDO DS AND Wii
Big screens of new Nintendo DSi XL and new Pokemon games feature in latest line-up
Nintendos spring offering is sure to start the New Year off with a bang! This March heralds the launch of the newest member of the Nintendo DS family: The Nintendo DSi XL. Get ready to experience your favourite Nintendo DS games like never before on the big screens and via the wider viewing angle of the Nintendo DSi XL. With 4.2 inch screens, which are 93% bigger than the screen on the Nintendo DS Lite, the DSi XL will really bring the adventure and action to life.
The Nintendo DSi XL will be launching in 2 new colours- wine red and dark brown and comes fully pre-loaded with two Nintendo DSiWare software: A Little Bit of
Dr. Kawashimas Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function, as well as the Nintendo DSi Browser.
The Nintendo DSi too is also growing in range as 12th February will see the Nintendo DSi packed with more colour and more fashion as the Nintendo DSi Pink launches across Europe bundled exclusively with the most stylish game in town: Nintendo Presents Style Boutique
Its not only Nintendos handheld range which is growing! Players will be pleased to know that due to popular demand, Nintendo of Europe will now be continuing to sell the exclusive Limited Edition Wii Black Hardware Bundle containing Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort & Wii Motion Plus for all to enjoy! Thats a total of 15 great sporting activities with the precision of the Wii Motion Plus all in one box.
And thats not all! Nintendos software line-up continues to entertain all as the March 26th release of the Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games for the Nintendo DS & Nintendo DSi heralds the beginning of a major new development for the Pokémon world. Players will continue their training in the real world with the help of the brand new Pokéwalker accessory which comes bundled with each game.
Why not dive into and immerse yourself into a mesmeric and action packed underwater world in the breathtaking marine adventure: Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep on Wii? This time there are six new ocean locations to explore, all with realistic and beautiful graphics, however be careful when encountering predators of the deep and make sure you have your pulsar gun at the ready! Linking up to another players Wii via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will allow you to explore each others oceans and rivers and then share your encounters and marine missions with your friends utilising Wii Speak.
NINTENDO HARDWARE Q1 2010 / RELEASE DATE
Nintendo DSi HW (Pink) + Nintendo Presents Style Boutique bundle / 12 February
Nintendo DSi XL (Brown/Wine Red) / 5 March
WII SOFTWARE Q1 2010 / RELEASE DATE
Resident Evil Zero (Capcom) / 22 January
Tatsunoko vs Capcom (Capcom) / 29 January
U-SING : 2 Microphone Edition (Mindscape) / January
Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep (Nintendo) / 5 February
Karaoke Revolution (KONAMI) / 11 February
Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll (SEGA) / 12 February
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing (SEGA) / February
The Sky Crawlers (NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS) / February
Alice in Wonderland (Disney Interactive Studios) / 4 March
Silent Hill Shattered Memories (KONAMI) / 4 March
CALLING (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) / 18 March
Rune Factory Frontier (Rising Star Games) / March
Red Steel 2 (Ubisoft) / March
Fragile Dreams (Rising Star Games) / March
NINTENDO DS SOFTWARE Q1 2010 / RELEASE DATE
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (Ubisoft) / 11 February
Jonas Brothers (Disney Interactive Studios) / 5 February
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom (SEGA) / 12 February
Phantasy Star Ø (SEGA) / 12 February
Puzzle Chronicles (KONAMI) / 18 February
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgworth (Capcom) / 19 February
Alice in Wonderland (Disney Interactive Studios) / 4 March
Picross 3D (Nintendo) / 5 March
Pokémon HeartGold + Poké Walker accessory (Nintendo) / 26 March
Pokémon SoulSilver + Poké Walker accessory (Nintendo) / 26 March
Avalon Code (Rising Star Games) / March
Sonic Classic Collection (SEGA) / March
The Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop are continually updated with exciting and refreshing games and applications from a whole host of developers, and 2010 will continue to bring fresh, inventive and entertaining games & applications right to your Wii and Nintendo DS. Make sure you keep checking the Nintendo Channel, Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop for all the latest news and releases on already available and upcoming WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare titles.
Below is only a taster of some of the exciting titles which will become available during Spring.
WIIWARE Q1 2010 / RELEASE DATE
Max & The Magic Marker (Press Play) / 22 January
530 ECOSHOOTER (Nintendo) / 29 January
Brain Cadet (Rising Star Games) / 29 January
EXCITEBIKE: WORLD CHALLENGE (Nintendo) / 5 February
Military Madness: Nectaris (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) / February
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice for All (Capcom) / Q1
Muscle March (NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS) / Q1
Frogger Returns (KONAMI) / Q1
Tales of Monkey Island: Rise of the Pirate God (Teltale Games) / Q1
Worms: Battle Islands (Team 17) / Q1
Toribash (Nabi Studios) / Q1
Zombie Panic in Wonderland (Akaoni Studios) / Q1
Super Meat Boy (Team Meat) / Q1
Rage of the Gladiator (GhostFire Games) / Q1
DSIWARE Q1 2010 / RELEASE DATE
A Legend of Hexidia (GAMELOFT) / January
2010 Real Football (GAMELOFT) / February
Let's golf! (GAMELOFT) / February
High Stakes Texas Hold'em (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) / Q1
Reflection (KONAMI) / Q1
Flight Control (Firemint) / Q1
Fieldrunners (Subatomic Studios) / Q1
Car Jack Streets (Tag Games) / Q1
Oh, cool! a Worms game coming to WiiWare!
