Punch-Out!! coming first half 2009, and more US / Europe Nintendo release dates

Nintendo has dropped a bob-omb of release dates for 2009 (via Videogamer). While mostly vague launch windows -- some of which will still likely be missed -- New Play Control! Pikmin and Mario Tennis will hit Europe February 6 and March 3, respectively, with the US getting both sometime in March. Other notable titles include Pokemon Platinum (March 22 for US, sometime 2009 for Europe) and Punch-Out!! (first half of 2009 for both regions).

Additionally, the Big N said Europeans will be able to welcome the DSi into their homes sometime this spring or summer -- not exactly the most narrow window there, and nothing we haven't already heard since president Satoru Iwata said the portable would be launching worldwide by summer 2009. Check out the the full list for Europe and US after the break.

Note: titles without release dates are already available in the respective region.

DS
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (Feb 2 Europe)
Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine? (Feb 20 Europe, 2009 US as Personal Trainer: Walk with Me!)
Pokemon Platinum (2009 Europe, March 22 US)
Rhythm Paradise / Heaven (2009, Europe and US)
Mario and Luigi RPG 3 (2009, Europe and US)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (2009 Europe)
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (Feb 16 US)

Wii
New Play Control! Pikmin (Feb. 6 Europe, March US)
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (March 3 Europe, March US)
Punch Out!! (First half 2009, Europe and US)
Wii Sports Resort (2009 Europe, first half 2009 US)
Sin & Punishment 2 (2009, Europe and US)
Another Code R and Endless Ocean 2 (2009 Europe)
New Play Control! Pikmin 2 (First half 2009, Europe)

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*these days

Sometimes I feel I'm writting 2 diferent posts at the same time.

True enough, and Nintendo has always leaned pretty heavily on sequels/spin-offs. I guess it's just the GameCube Wii-makes that really burn me on this list.

Yeah but not just Nintendo, everyone is relying on sequels. I asked my friends, hey why did you get a PS3? - Gran Turismo 5, Metal Gear Solid 4. I asked my friend why he got a 360 - Halo 3. (to the 360's credit, the console is cheaper than a high end PC and plays most of the same games). Don't get me started on the PSP which is as port-heavy as it is sequel heavy, not that that's a bad thing.

Like you said, the DS looks more promising (especially if you count Japanese releases). It has had more groundbreaking original titles this generation than any other platform.

I would love to see Tyson in this game...except his character model is of the modern, present day Tyson.
Yeeeeessshhh, that guy got fat.

where art tho, professor layton :\

err that was supposed to be thou -_-

Right here my adoring fan. What can I do for you? : )

@Professor: RELEASE YOUR SECOND GAME, BITCH.

:)

I cant wait for Punch-Out!! its going to be off the chains.

The big thing, i think, is that they are reaffirming Punch-Out!! still in the June or earlier category. I've been afraid since we haven't heard anything that it might set farther back then that.

Don't care about Platinum (especially since my first quarter is so crammed with SEGA goodness, and a new Fire Emblem besides)

PUNCH OUT better not Suck ass!!!

Mike Tyson better be in this game, dammit

This is mine , I guess I need to get a Wii again doh..

How are u mofo's changing your avatar picture? Whats the secret? I can't get mine to change to the one I successfully upload.

That's 'cuz the avatar system sucks here. Also try using .JPGs in Internet Exporer, if you're on a PC.

I'm on a Mac and have never had problems changing my avatar, so if you use that, I use FireFox with no issues.

Seriously, where the hell is Rhythm Heaven?

It's listed under the DS as Rhythm Paradise/Heaven.

To my Wii: get ready to be played with a lot this year

......

BORING. 1st Party Ninty Games are Yawnners.
I'm so sick of Cartoon Sports Mini-Games. WTF? I had to dust off my Wii, literally, and put in Metroid 3, after getting sick of seeing a flashing blue light for 5 months. 2 updates needed to be installed, meaning, I don't play my Wii anymore because there is nothing to play. 1st party games are boring sports kid-riddled games, 3rd Party (save some) are just thrown together and crappy.
There is nothing worth playing out there. N blew their wad the first few months. Now, they're just plain lazy, sitting back, taking your cash.

The Conduit, Madworld...that's all I can think of that I'll probably buy this year.

certainly not lazy. I mean, if they were sitting back, we would have heard of layoffs of all their devs, because if they didn't feel like developing anything, why keep paying them?

Instead, this is the result of a poor release schedule, which leads to a feast-or-famine deal with First party games.

Nothing really new, meh.

This isn't a 'new games announced' post, this is a 'dates announced for existing known games' post. Why'd you expect something new?

I was hoping for new dates.

Punch Out!!'s the only exciting title in there, and they still might screw that up.

Awesome! Cant wait to get:

New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (March 3 Europe, March US)
Punch Out!! (First half 2009, Europe and US)
Wii Sports Resort (2009 Europe, first half 2009 US)
Sin & Punishment 2 (2009, Europe and US)

Never played Pikmin... is it that good?

It's good.

Wow, Europe still doesn't have KSSU?

Step on it, Nintendo!

While it's easy to simply chastize Nintendo for rereleasing old gamecube games for the Wii, it's kinda understandable why they are doing this. The fact is, Nintendo does not want a repeat of the Gamecube era where they come out with all these core titles and no one buys them. So pretty much how soon we get sequels or new IPs pretty much depend on how well these New Play Control games sell.

I do think this is just a way for them to make easy money in the mean time, to help tide them over financially, as well as to tide Nintendo fans over, and the last reason is to get the IPs some new exposure with the huge new install base

i just sold my wii,
:(
bastards o well.

How is it that they can make Mario Galaxy look amazing but this looks like Super Punchout on the Super Nintendo.

They obviously want to keep Punch-Out looking like the classic versions in an attempt to appeal to nostalgia. There are plenty of boxing simulators for those so inclined, so they're going a more old-school route.

Looking forward to Fire Emblem and Another Code R (hope it's not just europe that's getting this :/)

Me too.

Speaking of which, I would like to make an announcement to all Americans who want Trace Memory 2:

Please call Nintendo and tell them. Politely, of course...

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