Nintendo's Updated Release Schedule

By Hector Cortez Apr 26, 2010, 11:14 GMT

Nintendo today updated information for some of its upcoming releases, including several new titles that previously had not been dated.

Nintendo today updated information for some of its upcoming releases, including several new titles that previously had not been dated. Sin & Punishment: Star Successor and Metroid: Other M will now launch for Wii on June 27 and Aug. 31, respectively.

The coming months will also see releases for WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare, including Photo Dojo, which will be available as a free download to all Nintendo DSi owners from May 10 through June 10. Starting June 11, the game will be available for 200 Nintendo DSi Points.

For Wii:

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor (Wii, June 27): The new shooter game from developer Treasure, Sin & Punishment: Star Successor features two playable characters and international online leaderboards to track high scores.

Metroid: Other M (Wii, Aug. 31): Developed for the Wii console through a collaboration by Nintendo and the world-renowned Team Ninja, this newest installment of the Metroid saga looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran's past. This new approach uses a new control scheme in which players use the Wii Remote controller, held sideways, to battle enemies and navigate the environments in classic Metroid fashion, then aim at the screen with the Wii Remote pointer to blast foes in first-person and hunt the world for clues and hidden passages.

For WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare:

Photo Dojo (Nintendo DSiWare, May 10): Create your own characters and record the sound effects using the Nintendo DSi system's camera and microphone.

Earthworm Jim (Nintendo DSiWare, Gameloft, May 10): The classic action platformer is back with a never-before-seen feature, exclusively on the Nintendo DSi. Earn bonuses with facial expression-based challenges that track your face using the Nintendo DSi camera. Smile, frown or make a variety of other faces to mimic Jim.

BIT.TRIP RUNNER (WiiWare, Aksys Games, May 17): The newest installment in the BIT.TRIP series features rhythm-based action platforming with more than 50 challenges to complete.

Looksley's Line Up (Nintendo DSiWare, May 17): In this hidden picture game, Looksley the rabbit needs your help to find objects so he can finish the story he's writing. The objects are hidden in 3D dioramas made up of cutout layers that shift as you move your Nintendo DSi.

Frogger Returns (Nintendo DSiWare, Konami, May 17): Classic top-down 2-D game-play is updated with colorful 3-D graphics, a new perspective, new levels, new enemies and game-changing power-ups to dodge and grab.

Metal Torrent (Nintendo DSiWare, May 24): Compete with players around the world for the highest score in this new action game inspired by classic arcade shoot-'em-ups. Convert enemy bullets into score-generating cubes. Continuously absorb cubes to create score-accelerating combos. Download replay videos from top players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, or if you make the top five scores, upload your own video.

X-Scape (Nintendo DSiWare, May 31): As captain of the VIXIV, a highly advanced space tank, you'll roam the surface of dozens of alien worlds, battling the forces of an empire that is out to destroy you. The touch screen makes controlling your vehicle a snap, and your helpful robot companion is there every step of the way to help you with advice and weapon upgrades.

Hero of Sparta (Nintendo DSiWare, Gameloft, May 31): Battle as a Spartan warrior as you journey through mythical lands, fighting monsters from mythology, Minotaurs and the Cyclops.

Flametail (Nintendo DSiWare, June 7): Clean up the space lanes of floating garbage with the starship Flametail. As you wind your way through the obstacle course, your flaming tail will ignite the piles of rubbish to eliminate them. But be careful to not get caught in a dead end, or let the barrier that's following you reach your tail.

A Kappa's Trail (Nintendo DSiWare, June 14): Guide a little mythical river spirit to the human world with your Nintendo DSi stylus in this puzzle adventure. Draw a trail, and the little "kappa" will follow.