The planet’s temperature is increasing. We all know this. Every Summer seems to be the new hottest on record, and we’re rapidly becoming mere space-burgers on the great cosmic barbeque of the sun. Thankfully though, there are games companies out there doing their best to protect us from flame-grilled crispiness by trying to ensure that we won’t see daylight for the entirety of the season.
Nintendo have announced their Summer Wii and DS lineup, firmly turning the mighty firehose of gaming justice onto the traditional dry period in the year’s release schedules. It’s a pretty damn hefty list (hefty likethis), with over 40 games spread over both systems between July and September, and it seems that the Wii might finally be getting the momentum kick we’ve been waiting for.
While new EA Sports updates and a couple of licenses might not be overly exciting,Battalion Wars 2andMario Strikers Chargedare very promising, and there’s also the small matter of this little game calledMetroid Prime 3…
Hit the jump for the full press release.
Whether you’re a longtime gamer who likes classic franchises or a newcomer aiming to keep your brain sharp, Nintendo’s summer lineup of games has something for you. Nintendo’s offerings are anchored by key Wii™ games like Metroid Prime® 3 Corruption and Mario Strikers™ Charged. Nintendo DS™ owners can challenge their minds with games like Brain Age™ 2: More Training in Minutes a Day and the new picture-based puzzle game, Picross DS™.
Licensees also are demonstrating a strong commitment to Wii and Nintendo DS by announcing more than 40 titles in all genres. The unique controls of Wii and Nintendo DS make the Nintendo platform versions of these games entirely new experiences. No matter what your taste or experience level, you’ll keep busy this summer!
Wii
July 30 – Mario Strikers Charged, NintendoAug. 20 – Metroid Prime 3 Corruption, NintendoSeptember – Battalion Wars 2, NintendoAug. 14 – High School Musical: Sing It!, Disney Interactive StudiosAug. 14 – Madden NFL ‘08, EAAugust – Tiger Woods PGA Tour ‘08, EAAugust – Space Station Tycoon, Namco BandaiAugust – Brunswick Pro Bowling, CraveAugust – Dave Mirra BMX Challenge, CraveAugust – Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection, CraveSeptember – Brothers in Arms, UbisoftSeptember – Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal, Warner Bros.September – George of the Jungle, CraveFall – Boogie, EA
Nintendo DS
July 30 – Picross DS, NintendoAug. 20 – Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day, NintendoSept. 10 – DK Jungle Climber, NintendoSept. 24 – Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol, NintendoJuly – SimCity, EAJul – Namco Museum DS, Namco BandaiJuly – Drake & Josh, THQJuly – Glory Days 2, EidosAug. 14 – Madden NFL ‘08, EAAug. 14 – High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut!, Disney Interactive StudiosAug. 14 – Heroes of Mana, Square-EnixAugust – I SPY: Fun House, ActivisionAugust – Jewel Quest Expedition, ActivisionAugust – Tiger Woods PGA Tour ‘08, EAAugust – Worms: Open Warfare 2, THQAugust – Luminous Arc, AtlusAugust – Mega Man Star Force: Pegasus, CapcomAugust – Mega Man Star Force: Leo, CapcomAugust – Mega Man Star Force: Dragon, CapcomAugust – Operation: Vietnam, MajescoAugust – Turn It Around, MajescoAugust – The Wild West, MajescoAugust – Fulllmetal Alchemist Trading Card Game, DestineerSeptember – Drawn to Life, THQSeptember – Zoey 101, THQSeptember – Crayola Teasure Adventures, CraveSeptember – Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park, MajescoSeptember – Holly Hobbie & Friends, MajescoSeptember – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations, CapcomSeptember – Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck, Warner Bros.September – Pet Luv Spa & Resort Tycoon, ActivisionSeptember – Animal Genius, ActivisionSeptember – George of the Jungle, CraveSeptember – Jam Sessions, UbisoftSeptember – Professor Brainium, DestineerSeptember – Indy 500 Legends, Destineer
