Nintendo has revealed the release dates of some upcoming titles for the next few months, for the Wii, Wii U, DS and 3DS consoles.
“During the holidays we saw new players respond positively to new game-play experiences using the Wii U GamePad controller and the true 3D of Nintendo 3DS,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “With such a diverse lineup of games on the horizon, people will experience a variety of ways to play, whether they’re using the GamePad to scan for criminals or seeing ghosts in 3D on the Nintendo 3DS screen.”
Game & Wario, The Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3 and Wii Fit U will arrive in the first half of the year. Additional information about launch timing for these games will be announced at a later date.
Nintendo will also be offering a Wii U GamePad Accessory Set to help owners protect their screens. The set will be available at stores on February 4th for $12.99 and includes a Wii U GamePad screen protector that fits over the screen to protect it from scratches and dirt, an extra-large stylus for comfortable touch-screen game play and a cleaning cloth.
New on Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS hand-held system continues its momentum going into 2013. Launching on Feb. 4 is Fire Emblem Awakening, a fantasy turn-based strategy game for Nintendo 3DS. On the same day, Nintendo will release a special bundle of the Nintendo 3DS system that has Fire Emblem Awakening pre-installed on the hardware. The blue hardware features Fire Emblem artwork and a 4GB SD memory card, and will be available at a suggested retail price of $199.99. A demo of Fire Emblem Awakening will be available today in the Nintendo eShop.
Brain Age: Concentration Training for Nintendo 3DS arrives on Feb. 10 to build on the mainstream appeal of the celebrated Brain Age series with new challenges to help players concentrate as they block out distractions. A demo will also be available in the Nintendo eShop on Jan. 24.
On March 24, fans of the original Luigi’s Mansion have reason to celebrate with the release of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. In this game, a timid Luigi travels through more mansions and captures more ghosts using his upgraded Poltergust 5000.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity also hits the Nintendo 3DS system on March 24. In addition to playing as a Pokémon, players explore ever-changing Mystery Dungeons as they build Pokémon Paradise and recruit more Pokémon to their team. There is also a deep and compelling story full of unexpected twists. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity makes the most of the features of the Nintendo 3DS system, such as the ability to use the system’s camera to open Magnagates – portals to new Mystery Dungeons in the real world.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate comes to Nintendo 3DS on March 5. This sequel takes place 25 years after Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and follows the famous Belmont clan as they set out to find and destroy the ruthless Dracula. The action-filled game features multiple playable characters and combines both 2D classic side-scrolling game play with full 3D areas.
On April 21, another entry in the LEGO City: Undercover series arrives on Nintendo 3DS. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins is a prequel to the Wii U game, and follows the exploits of Chase McCain as a rookie cop.
Below is a partial list of upcoming launch dates in the United States and Canada. Note that game titles and launch dates are subject to change.
Wii U
– Rayman® Legends (Ubisoft) – Feb. 26
– LEGO® City: Undercover (Nintendo) – March 18
– Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Capcom) – March 19
– The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (D3Publisher) – March 19
– Need For Speed Most Wanted (Electronic Arts) – March 19
– The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (Activision) – March 26
– The Amazing Spider-Man™ Ultimate Edition (Activision) – March
– Aliens™: Colonial Marines (SEGA) – Q1
Nintendo eShop for Wii U
– The Cave (SEGA) – Jan. 22
– Fist of the North Star®: Ken’s Rage 2 (TECMO KOEI AMERICA Corp.) – Feb. 7
– BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Gaijin Games) – Q1
– Puddle (Neko) – Q1
– Toki Tori 2 (Two Tribes) – Q1
– Zen Pinball 2 (Zen Studios) – Q1
Wii
– Kids Learn Pets and Vets Bundle (Talking Stick Games) – March 12
– The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (D3Publisher) – March 19
– Pandora’s Tower (XSEED Games) – Spring
Nintendo 3DS
– Fire Emblem Awakening (Nintendo) – Feb. 4
– Brain Age: Concentration Training (Nintendo) – Feb. 10
– Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (SEGA) – Feb. 12
– Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 3D (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.) – Feb. 12
– Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (ATLUS) – Feb. 26
– NARUTO Powerful Shippuden (NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.) – March 5
– Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.) – March 5
– Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze (Little Orbit) – March 13
– Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Capcom) – March 19
– The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (D3Publisher) – March 19
– Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) – March 24
– Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (Nintendo) – March 24
– Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (ATLUS) – April 16
– LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins (Nintendo) – April 21
Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS
– Tokyo Crash Mobs (Nintendo) – Jan. 17
– Fire Emblem Awakening DEMO (Nintendo) – Jan. 17
– Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue (Disney Interactive) – Jan. 17
– Deer Drive Legends (Maximum Games) – Jan. 17
– Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Shadow Wars (Ubisoft) – Jan. 24
– Brain Age™: Concentration Training DEMO (Nintendo) – Jan. 24
– Bloody Vampire (Agetec, Inc.) – Jan. 31
– Witch’s Cat (Agetec, Inc.) – Jan. 31
– Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 (Rising Star Games) – March 19
– Coaster Creator 3D (Big John Games) – Q1
– Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) – Q1
– Ikachan (Nicalis) – Q1
– Guxt (Nicalis) – Q1
– ATV Wild Ride 3D (Renegade Kid) – Q1
– Nano Assault EX (Shin’en) – Q1
– Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® 3D (Ubisoft) – Q1
Nintendo DS
– Kids Learn Animals Bundle (Talking Stick Games) – Feb. 26
– Kids Learn Math and Spelling Bundle (Talking Stick Games) – Feb. 26
– The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (D3Publisher) – March 19
– Kids Learn Pets and Horse Bundle (Talking Stick Games) – March 26
* originally posted on Darkain Arts Gamers