Nintendo seems to have passed over Europe in some of their release schedules for certain games *cough Super Paper Mario cough* - now they've recently released some hard dates. Press release just below, my picks of the best and a list of dates at the bottom.
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Originally Posted by Press Release 21st June 2007- As we move into summer Nintendo is launching a range of games which will keep everyone from hardcore gamers to complete newcomers entertained. The unprecedented success of the Nintendo DS has helped to expand the gaming audience more than ever before and is the fastest selling console to reach the 10 million mark in European history, now with sales of almost 12 million, while the newly released Wii has already sold approximately 2 million in Europe since launch. Now Nintendo’s already strong software line-up is being bolstered even further by a selection of new titles launching in the third quarter of 2007.
Leading Wii line-up for the period is the first Touch! Generations title for the new console, Big Brain Academy for Wii. Fun for all the family, this game allows you to put your skills to the test and flex your brain the fun way, the all new mini-games and multiplayer modes mean you can challenge family and friends from the comfort of your living room! Following hotly on the heels of this title is Trauma Center: Second Opinion in which you take on the role of a surgeon. Performing complex and challenging operations, you will need to show skill and precision with the Wii Remote whilst keeping a cool head under pressure! Joining this is Super Paper Mario, an action adventure title starring Nintendo’s most famous icon, with the unique twist that our hero must switch from a 2D to 3D perspective to get past obstacles and progress through the levels.
Owners of the record-breaking Nintendo DS are in for plenty of treats with the range titles launching in Q3 2007. The latest in the hugely successful Pokémon series, Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, features 100 new Pokémon to discover and allows you to trade and battle Pokémon, as well as voice chat, with friends from around the world! Already a huge success in America and Japan, this title is the most advanced adventure in the series yet. Tingle, known from his appearances in the Legend of Zelda series, gets his own game with Freshly Picked - Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland. This is a whacky and fun RPG where you must guide Tingle through the quest’s many surprises whilst collecting as much cash, known as Rupees, as you can. Joining this is Elite Beat Agents, a highly addictive music title where you tap out the beat to well-known songs made popular by Freddie Mercury, Ashlee Simpson, David Bowie, Beyonce and many more. |
And now for my personal suggestions:
Wii - Resident Evil 4, 29/6/7 - this includes all the extra levels from the PS2 version, some previews for Umbrella Chronicles, and is playable with either the Wiimote in a gun/knife combo or the GameCube controller.
Wii - Harry Potter, 29/6/7 - Waving the Wiimote as a wand to cast spells. 'Nuff said.
Wii - Mario Party 8 - 13/7/7 - Same as the rest of the Mario Party series, but a great addition to the Wii library.
Wii - Super Paper Mario - 14/9/7 - Next to Wii Sports and Zelda, this is a must-have title for the Wii. Go reserve it now. GO!
DS - Elite Beat Agents - 13/7/7 - Yeah...if you've ever played a Bemani game and enjoyed it, if you've picked up Guitar Hero and enjoyed yourself - get this damned game.
DS - Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl - 27/7/7 - If yer a Pokémon fan, you may as well just get it. Expect pre-ordering bonuses like Pokémon stylus and stylus holders. Gameplay's exactly the same as the rest, there's an online international auction house for trading Pokémon with the Japanese and Americans, as well as online chat through a DS microphone.
Sadly, I'm just not that familiar with the rest of the DS lineup to give verdicts, although I understand that the Marvel TCG is superb.
Wii Software - Release Date
Resident Evil ™: 4 Wii edition (Capcom) 29th June 2007
Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix™ (EA) 29th June 2007
Scarface (Vivendi Games) 30th June 2007
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Midway Games) June 2007
Mario Party 8 (Nintendo) 13th July 2007
Big Brain Academy for Wii (Nintendo) 20th July 2007
King Of Clubs (Oxygen Games) 20th July 2007
William Pinball Classics (System 3) July 2007
Transformers The Game (Activision) July 2007
Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Nintendo / Atlus) 10th August 2007
Tamagotchi Party On! (Namco Bandai Games) August 2007
California Games (System 3) August 2007
Alien Syndrome (SEGA) 7th September 2007
Super Paper Mario (Nintendo) 14th September 2007
Dragon Blade: Wrath Of Fire (D3Publisher of Europe) 14th September 2007
World Championship Poker Featuring Howard Lederer: All In Wii 21st September 2007
(505Games)
Brunswick Bowling pro (505Games) September 2007
Cosmic Family (Ubisoft) September 2007
My Word Coach (Ubisoft) September 2007
Ratatouille (THQ) Q3 2007
Toot & Puddle: Call Of The North (Zoo Digital Publishing) Q3 2007
Nintendo DS Software - Release Date Q3 2007
More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your
Brain? (Nintendo) 29th June 2007
Puzzle League DS (Nintendo) 29th June 2007
Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix™ (EA) 29th June 2007
Dino Master (Majesco / Eidos) 29th June 2007
F24 stealth Fighter (Majesco / Eidos) 29th June 2007
MechAssault Phantom War (Majesco / Eidos) 29th June 2007
Nacho Libre (Majesco / Eidos) 29th June 2007
Super Black Bass Fishing (Majesco / Eidos) 29th June 2007
Herbie: Fully Loaded (|Disney) 6th July 2007
Elite Beat Agents (Nintendo)
13th July 2007
Brain Buster (505Games) 13th July 2007
ANNO 1701 (Disney) 13th July 2007
Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl (Nintendo) 27th July 2007
Transformers The Game: Autobot (Activision) July 2007
Transformers The Game: Decepticon (Activision) July 2007
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers (Majesco / THQ) July 2007
The Settlers (Ubisoft) July 2007
Powershot Pinball Constructor (Oxygen Games) 10th August 2007
Dragonball Z GOKU DENSETSU (Namco Bandi Games) August 2007
California Games (System 3) August 2007
8 Ball All Stars (Oxygen Games) 7th September 2007
Freshly Picked - Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland (Nintendo) 14th September 2007
Heroes of Mana (Square Enix) 14th September 2007
King of Clubs (Oxygen Games) 21st September 2007
Sonic Rush Adventure (SEGA) 28th September 2007
Cookie & Cream (505Games) September 2007
Fishing DS (505Games) September 2007
Happy Cooking (Ubisoft) September 2007
Jam Sessions TM (Ubisoft) September 2007
Panzer Tactics DS (10Tacle Studios) Q3 2007
Godzilla Unleashed (ATARI) Q3 2007
Cake Mania (Majesco / Eidos) Q3 2007
New York Times Crossword (Majesco / Eidos) Q3 2007
Operation Vietnam (Majesco / Eidos) Q3 2007
Toot & Puddle – An Artic Adventure (Zoo Digital Publishing) Q3 2007
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (THQ) Q3 2007
Ratatouille (THQ) Q3 2007
ToonDuko (Majesco / Eidos) Q3 2007
Bratz Ponyz (Game Factory/K.E. Media) Q3 2007
Worms: Open Warfare 2 (THQ) Summer 2007
Race Driver: Create & Race (Codemasters) Summer 2007
Marvel Trading Card Game (Konami) Summer 2007
Nintendo's Q3 2007 European Release Schedule 
