Welcome to the Wii Software Lineup post for this wonderfull year (2009). While surfing the net this last days, I stumble upon some forums (and their respective fanboys) that say that the Wii doesn`t have anything good coming this year. How wrong they are… how wrong they are… In fact, the Wii actually have the strongest lineup of games this year (compared to the last year), even though Nintendo hasn`t confirmed some titles like Starfox, F-Zero and the like.

Just because that, I thought that it will be a nice idea to have our own post absolutely related to all the titles that are coming for the Wii in the near future. This way, the people can analyze if they want to save their money for the games on this system, or spend it on another platform… or college, or school, or whatever…

Most of these games are Wii exclusives, some others are multiplatforms, others have been already released in Japan or in PAL regions, others are vaporware or haven`t been fully confirmed, and finally, there are some others that are on Limbo status. Feel free to talk about all thse upcoming games, if I missed something just say it and I will search for it. I guess these really covers all the “Rumor Reports” that I was planning to do XP. Maybe I will make some other in the future.

Warning: extremely long lecture incoming. You have been warned…

So… Without further ado, these are the games:

- Tenchu: Shadow Assassins

Genre: Action/Stealth
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: February 3, 2009 (Already released)
Score Average So Far: 7.8

Tenchu: Shadow Assassins uses the Wii Remote to fight, dash, jump and kill like a true ninja. Players will continue the saga of Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan. Playing as both stealthy Rikimaru and aggressive and acrobatic Ayame, players will fight their way through more than 10 missions and 50 side quests and experience the thrilling adventure of being the ultimate ninja.

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- Deadly Creatures

Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Rainbow Studios
Publisher: THQ
Release Date: February 9, 2009 (Already released)
Score Average So Far: 7.5

Deadly Creatures is a 3rd person action thriller set amidst a desert world of venomous terror, built exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Players will control an armored Scorpion and a deadly Tarantula as they fight for survival against Gila monsters, lizards, black widows and many more terrifying creatures. Featuring intuitive motion controls and a deep combo-based combat system, Deadly Creatures is a thrilling mix of brutal creature-crushing action and suspenseful exploration of vast 360 degree desert and man-made environments. Gamers will explore this darkly compelling story through the eyes of two of the world’s most deadly creatures.

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- The House of the Dead: Overkill

Genre: Survival-Horror/On-Rails Shooter
Developer: Headstrong Games
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: February 10, 2009
Score Average So Far: 8,2

The House of the Dead: Overkill takes place as Special Agent G – the hero of The House Of The Dead series – is given his first assignment fresh out of the AMS academy. Teamed up with hard-boiled Detective Washington, they are sent to investigate stories of mysterious disappearances in small-town Louisiana. Little do they know what blood-soaked mutant depravity awaits them in the streets and swamps of Bayou City…

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- New Play Control: Pikmin

Genre: Real-Time Strategy
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: March 9, 2009
Score Average So Far: 8.1

Part of Nintendo’s New Play Control! series of titles of classic Nintendo games remade for the unique control systems of the Wii, this game brings back the first in the Pikmin series with controls designed around the Wiimote. This quirky, life-under-the-microscope title delivers a unique experience like few before it with a blend of real-time strategy, adventure, and puzzle elements. Taking advantage of the GameCube’s graphics power, Pikmin sports lush texture work that brings to life a microscopic fantasy world. Players control Captain Olimar, a lovable little astronaut, who crash landed on a planet inhabited by even more lovable little plant creatures known as Pikmin. Olimar can command these creatures RTS-style, assign them tasks, make them attack foes, and gather resources. The ultimate task is to rebuild Olimar’s space ship before a 30-day time window elapses.

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- New Play Control: Mario Power Tennis

Genre: Sports/Action
Developer: Camelot Software Planning
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: March 9, 2009

Score Average So Far: 6.2

Part of Nintendo’s New Play Control! series of titles of classic Nintendo games remade for the unique control systems of the Wii, this game brings back Mario’s tennis challenge with controls designed around the Wiimote. The Mushroom Kingdom has hosted tennis tournaments before, but never one as explosive as this one. The wild multiplayer action of the smash Nintendo 64 hit, Mario Tennis, returns with even more powerful shots and new, character-specific power-ups guaranteed to make for the craziest matches ever! Instead of just striking a ball back and forth, opponents in Mario Tennis will launch flaming volleys and slam hits with oversized mallets. Gamers play amidst all-new courts and obstacles, as well as some new characters and game modes. For example, you now get to play in the courts of Luigi’s Mansion and below the packed stadiums of Peach Dome. Each court brings its own set of challenges. Each character also boasts his/her own set of moves, and each of them fitting the personality of its respective character.

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- Madworld

Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: PlatinumGames
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: March 10, 2009

Score Average So Far: 8.8

Madworld is an inventive third-person action game exclusively for Wii. Produced by Atsushi Inaba, MadWorld has a unique black and white style depicting an incredibly sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds. As players battle opponents, they must master the use of various weapons and items found within their environment, such as chainsaws and street signs, while entertaining sports commentary adds to the third-person gameplay. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence, MadWorld will deliver a unique core gaming experience.

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- Sonic and the Black Knight

Genre: Action-Adventure/Platformer
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: March 10, 2009

Score Average So Far: 5.9

Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative sequel takes Sonic into a medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the day. Sonic and the Black Knight will provide Sonic fans with an irresistible cast of characters and teach them all what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions taking place in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight promises to offer a fast-paced adventure that gamers of all ages will enjoy.

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- Marble Saga: Kororinpa

Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Konami
Release Date: March 17, 2009

Score Average So Far: 7.6

Unique features in Marble Saga: Kororinpa allow fun customization for players. From designing the ball with attributes to helping players navigate through stages easier, to Miis and preset fun images, to an Edit Mode which allows for custom design of a unique stage, gamers can really make this entertaining experience their own. For a more competitive tone, a 4-person multiplayer mode allows players to compete with three other opponents on the same map as each races to the finish line. For more customization and group fun with others, the Wii Connect 24 feature allows gamers to share the unique stages they created with their friends or to receive extra stages from Hudson after the game’s launch via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Additionally, Wi-Fi Leaderboards let players compete online against each other to see who can navigate through the world the fastest.

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- Ready 2 Rumble Revolution

Genre: Sports/Fighter
Developer: Aki Corporation
Publisher: Atari
Release Date: March 17, 2009

Score Average So Far: 3.2

The hilarious Ready 2 Rumble franchise flexes its muscles for its major, star-studded return to the ring. Bringing the franchise to Wii for the first time, the game retains all the knockout features of best-sellers Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 1 and Round 2, while delivering a knockout punch of style and attitude. Tailored to take advantage of the motion-controlled realism of Wii, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution makes landing a punch more fun than ever. Virtual heavyweights can fight from the backstreet gym all the way to the big Las Vegas showdown with vivid new visuals bringing the five spectacular ring environments to life. The arcade experience is made even better thanks to advanced Artificial Intelligence allowing more strategic fights.

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- Rune Factory Frontier

Genre: Simulation RPG
Developer: Neverland Co.
Publisher: XSEED Games/Marvelous Entertainment/Rising Star Games
Release Date: March 31, 2009

Score Average So Far:8.1

From the creators of Harvest Moon and Rune Factory for the DS comes the first installment of Rune Factory for a home console. In Rune Factory Frontier, you play as Laguna, who’s starting life in a completely new land. Your goal is to build up your village in classic Harvest Moon style (Rune Factory is an offshoot of that series), attracting new residents, and eventually earning the affections of some possible marriage targets. Developed exclusively for Wii, Rune Factory: Frontier features stunning graphics and takes full advantage of the Wii’s unique controls to fully immerse players in the Rune Factory universe. Rune Factory: Frontier incorporates an open-ended structure that allows players to choose the type of game they wish to experience. Whether it’s growing crops, expanding the town, fighting (or befriending) monsters or even falling in love, the experience is unique to each player.

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- Arc Rise Fantasia

Genre: Fantasy RPG
Developer: imageepoch
Publisher: XSEED Games/Marvelous Entertainment

From Marvelous Entertainment and Image Epoch, the same tandem that created the strategy RPG Luminous Arc, comes Arc Rise Fantasia, an epic RPG exclusively developed for the Wii. Arc Rise Fantasia is a product of old and new, combining gorgeous graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons, exclusively to the Wii platform

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- The Conduit

Genre: First-Person Shooter
Developer: High Voltage Software
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: June 9, 2009

The Conduit is a futuristic first-person shooter game under development by High Voltage Software for the Nintendo Wii. On October 29, 2008 the developer announced that Sega had signed on to be the game’s official publisher. The developer has confirmed that the game is set to be released in North America sometime in March 2009. The game makes use of the Quantum3 engine, a game engine designed by High Voltage Software specifically for the Wii. The engine allows effects such as bump mapping, reflection and refraction, and gloss and detail mapping to be implemented in the game. The storyline focuses on an alien invasion of Washington, D.C. in the near future. The alien race uses the eponymous Conduits, which are portal-like devices, to deploy their forces throughout the city. An organization called The Trust sends Mr. Ford, a newly inducted agent, into the area to discover the reasons for the attack. The online multiplayer feature of the game includes several game modes such as 16 Player Deathmatch and will have voice chat capability through the Wii Speak peripheral. It is also confirmed that the game will make use of Nintendo’s newest peripheral, Wii MotionPlus, to get a higher degree of accuracy in the game.

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- Cosmic Walker

Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Gaia
Publisher: Nintendo

The newest project by developer Gaia, is an ambitious Action-Adventure title set in space. Built exclusively for the Wii, you take control of a teenage boy as he traverses through a giant spaceship and explores all of it’s main compartments, even putting on a space suit and traveling into the wide open space as you witness the beauty of the constellations and many other vistas.
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- Cursed Mountain

Genre: Psychological Horror
Developer: Sproing Interactive/Deep Silver Vienna
Publisher: Deep Silver

This survival horror game follows an experienced climber who sets out to scale a huge mountain in the Himalayas in order to find his recently-lost brother. As he ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World. Players must content with villagers, pilgrims, mountaineers, Buddhist monks, and evil ghosts and demons as they unravel the mystery of the location. And for what? The climber isn’t at all convinced that his missing brother is still alive…

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- Dynamic Zan

Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Sandlot
Publisher: Nintendo

In this epic title, you take control of a female warrior in a 3rd person over-the-shoulder camera view. Armed with a shield and a sword (in a very Zelda-esque fashion), you must traverse a huge, beautiful landscape where you must defeat numerous colossus-like creatures, before they can finish you. Dynamic Zan is set for a 2009 release exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.
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- Endless Ocean 2: Beatiful Ocean

Genre: Adventure
Developer: Arika
Publisher: Nintendo

Journey into the blue once again with this Wii game where players get to explore the ocean and interact with its sealife. Navigating their way through the depths of the ocean using the Wii remote, players guide their character using the pointer’s cursor, visible as a bright blue dot. When players wish to interact with fish or plants they can highlight them with the pointer and press the A Button. By doing so, players discover new species and build up their fish log. What’s more you can also befriend companions like a dolphin which will become your partner and with whom you can train and swim with.

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- Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Genre: Horror
Developer: Tecmo/Grasshopper Manufacture/Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

Score Average So Far (Japanese score): 8.1

The fourth entry in the Fatal Frame franchise and the first Fatal Frame on a Nintendo console, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse for Wii is a collaborative effort that involves development members from Tecmo, Nintendo and Grasshopper Manufacturer. Key elements for the game are “memory,” “moon,” and “mask,” and that the image color for the game is yellow. The game will use the unique capabilities of the Wiimote to make for an incredibly immersive horror experience.

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- Kizuna: Golden Bonds

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Jaleco
Publisher: ?

In this action RPG game, you take control of main character Lian in intense battles that make heavy use of the Wiimote’s pointing capabilities. You use the nunchuck to move about, and target enemies by directly pointing with the Wiimote. The game puts players up against large groups of enemies, as well as massive bosses. In addition to the main story (which is split into chapters) you’ll find over 100 quests to venture out on.
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- Klonoa

Genre: Side-Scrolling Platformer
Developer: Namco Bandai Games
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Score Average So Far: 8.0

Help Klonoa save Phantomile, a land formed by the dreams of its inhabitants, and recently besieged by an unknown evil. Klonoa’s breathtaking journey takes him through a series of increasingly difficult stages across multiple kingdoms as he strives to save his friends and homeland. Throughout his quest, Klonoa is aided by his friend Hewpoe, a benevolent spirit who resides in the ring from which Klonoa is able to fire his Wind Bullet. The Wind Bullet gives Klonoa the ability to grab and inflate his enemies and use them to his advantage. In addition to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls, Klonoa offers a wide range of control options for any style of play, including Wii Remote only, Classic Controller and the Nintendo GameCube controller.

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- Lets Tap

Genre: Music/Rhythm
Developer: Prope
Publisher: SEGA

A game played almost entirely without holding the controller. Let’s Tap consists of a number of minigames that requires the player to tap a flat surface with their hands to play. The game requires the player to set the Wii Remote face-side down on a flat, stable surface, with the accelerometer picking up their vibrations as they tap the surface to move an on screen character in a race, inflate a balloon, create ripples in a pool of water or paint swirls on a canvas.
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- Line Attack Heroes

Genre: Adventure
Developer: Grezzo Games
Publisher: Nintendo

Line Attack Heroes Is a new Intellectual Property that will be developed by Japanese developer Grezzo Games and will be released on the Wii by Nintendo. It was first revealed at Nintendo’s Conference on October 2, 2008. It is slated for release in 2009.
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- Little King`s History

Genre: Simulation RPG/RTS
Developer: Cing/Town Factory
Publisher: XSEED Games/Marvelous Entertainment/Rising Star Games
Release Date: February 17, 2009

Score Average So Far: 8.9

As King, players will manage and involve their townspeople in the goals of creating this new territory; enlisting them to dig for treasure, build new buildings and otherwise better their community. Of course, leadership is a two-way street, so as King, players will try to conquer rival nations to create a single unified kingdom, while also granting the requests of townspeople at whim. By combining gameplay elements from life-simulation, real-time strategy, and adventure genres, the many aspects of creating a vast kingdom come to life!
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- Monster Hunter 3 Tri

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Capcom Production Studio 1
Publisher: Capcom

Announced during Nintendo’s Fall 2007 Conference, Monster Hunter 3 (tri-) is the third installment in the popular Monster Hunter franchise scheduled for release for the Wii. Gameplay will involve underwater environments. Another feature Capcom is looking at implementing is Monster Hunter Theater, which will record battles, allowing them to be played back from various camera angles, and store them on a central server accessible by a web browser. Also Capcom says new maps such as a new desert area and new monsters have been added with completly redisigned moster interactive AI so it creates an artificial eco system.

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- Muramasa The Demon Blade

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: XSEED Games/Marvelous Entertainment

Featuring hand-drawn 2D art reflecting the heritage and tone of the storyline, Muramasa: The Demon Blade transports players into a little known mythology, envisioned by the creators of the critically acclaimed Odin Sphere. Players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement.

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- Overlord: Dark Legend

Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Climax Studios
Publisher: Codemasters

Set in a time before the original game, players take the role of a new young Overlord. As he revels in command of the Minions, our trainee tyrant will be able to take his growing pains out on the local fairy tale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands. Connecting players to the game world in three dimensions, the use of the Wii Remote gives unprecedented control over the minions. For example, individual Minions can be plucked from the horde, held by the neck and then, by vigorously shaking the Wii Remote, throttled to imbue him with some Overlordly power and turn him into a manic minion missile. With a now-explosive body, the insane little critter can be guided into enemies with hilarious, if rather fatal, consequences.

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- Punch Out!! Wii

Genre: Sports/Fighting
Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher: Nintendo

Score Average So Far: 8.8

Little Mac returns to the ring in this Wii Edition of the classic boxing franchise. After being revealed at the Nintendo 2008 Fall Conference, it has been confirmed that this classic revival is being developed by Next Level Games, and is set for a 2009 release.

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- Sin and Punishment 2

Genre: On-Rails Shooter
Developer: Treasure
Publisher: Nintendo

The bullets fly in the sequel to Treasure’s hardcore, fast-paced shooting game. Sin & Punishment 2 is the sequel to the Nintendo 64 title Sin and Punishment, an on-rail shooter originally released only in Japan, and globally through Wii’s Virtual Console. Developed by the talented developer Treasure, this game is set for release in 2009.

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- Spawn Smasher

Genre: Action
Developer: Artoon
Publisher: Nintendo

Revealed at the Nintendo 2008 Fall Conference, Spawn Smasher is a colorful action game being developed by the studio Artoon and published by Nintendo exclusively for the Wii console.
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- Tact of Magic

Genre: Action
Developer: Taito
Publisher: Nintendo

Being developed and published by Japanese developer Taito, Tact of Magic is a brand new action video game set for release in 2009 exclusively for the Nintendo Wii console, promising to take full advantage of the unique Wii control scheme.
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- Trace Memory R

Genre: Mystery
Developer: Cing
Publisher: Nintendo

Trace Memory R is an upcoming mystery adventure game for the Nintendo Wii console. It is the sequel to Another Code: Two Memories (also known as Trace Memory) for the Nintendo DS. Ashley Mizuki Robbins (“Ashlay” in the Japanese version), the protagonist from the original game, returns in the same role.

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- Final Fantasy Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Game Designer’s Studio 1
Publisher: Square Enix

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, the sequel to the multiplayer adventure on GameCube based on the Final Fantasy franchise and featuring new multiplayer components, is an upcoming Wii RPG by Square Enix. First announced to the public at E3 in May 2005, the story will revolve around an established hero character. There has been little information disclosed since its first announcement. A trailer for the game will be included with the Wii version of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time.

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- Toshinden

Genre: Fighter
Developer: Takara Tomy
Publisher: ?

You might hear the name “Takara” and “Toshinden” and think that this is a new version of the fighting series that started off on the Playstation 1, but it’s been clarified that the new title is a completely original game, with an original world setting and original characters. Toshinden promises a “thrilling” combat system that can be experienced with a simple control scheme. Most attacks can be performed with a single button press. The game also has a “combo make system,” which allows you to freely create an original combo. Development on Toshinden is currently at 20% with a release date listed as TBA.
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- Boom Blox Bash Party

Genre: Puzzle
Developer: EA Los Angeles/Steven Spielberg
Publisher: EA
Release Date: June 30, 2009

Score Average So Far: 8.7

The Boom Blox fun continues with Boom Blox Bash Party, featuring richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond! The game showcases new block types, including: virus and conveyor blox, new blox shapes, such as: cylinders and wedges, and new tools that will make for even more destructive fun. Players now can also sling, launch, and blow the competition away with new cannon, paint ball and slingshot tools. The fun continues online as Boom Blox Bash Party enables players to download even more new levels via the Internet. With the press of a button, players will be able to grab, play and rate new levels from EA as well as levels created by members of the Boom Blox Bash Party community. Using the game’s easy-to-use Create Mode, players now have the power to share the levels they built with friends, or submit their masterpiece to be shared with the world! The expanded Create Mode lets players build and create like never before, giving them access to the same tool set the EA development team used to create each and every level in the game.
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- Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: K2
Publisher: XSEED Games/Marvelous Entertainment

The first Wii entry in the franchise, Eldar Saga tells the story of a world in a panic with the revival of magic thought long dead. Many lives are lost until four races, human, elf, dwarf, and hobbit, form a commonwealth whose armies push the magic to the far western land of Eldar. The game is split into two chapters. You’re free to select which chapter you’d like to start off with, and once you’ve cleared this, you go on to the next chapter, carrying your data over to the new quest. You play as a character of your own creation. The game lets you set hair style and color, job, and other parameters like strength, vitality, intelligence, luck, and dexterity. Your choice of weapons also affects your character, with visible changes to your appearance. For those hoping not to go this epic quest alone, the game will support Wi-Fi Connection for cooperative play for two players.
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- The Kore Gang

Genre: Platformer
Developer: Snap Dragon Games
Publisher: ?

An action game about a kooky cybernetic suit by Germany’s Snap Dragon. With three zany, kooky crackpots sharing a cybernetic K.O.R.E suit, insane action is guaranteed. After all, the suit enhances the wearer’s abilities beyond imagination. Pixie becomes a pro at climbing, Madboy gains an iron fist, and the dog Rex develops astonishing senses of hearing and smell.
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- TMNT: Smash Up

Genre: 2.5D Fighter
Developer: Game Arts
Publisher: Ubisoft

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is always worth at least a raised eyebrow, but when it’s a four-player fighting game made by some of the folks who worked on Super Smash Bros. Brawl and former members of Tecmo’s famed Team Ninja, (who worked on the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series’), then we’re looking at one of the most exciting stories of the new year. So far, the game is confirmed to have very interactive stages, dark and gritty graphics, great online, and some kind of story mode (not a sidescroller). TMNT: Smash Up is set for a September 2009 release exclusively for the Nintendo Wii console.

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- Need for Speed Nitro

Genre: Racing
Developer: EA Montreal
Publisher: EA
Release Date: September 30, 2009

Need for Speed Nitro will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay. Gamers can build up their boost as they drift and drag behind their opponents and use it strategically to change the course of the race, but watch out for the cops! Offering a fresh and unique visual style, the game features a variety of licensed cars which can be fully customized to let the game reflect the player’s taste and personality.
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- Tales of Grace

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Namco Tales Studio
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Release Date: Winter 2009/Q1 2010

Tales of Graces is set to be the 12th “mothership” title in the Tales series, exclusively for the Wii console. The game takes place in a world known as Efinea. The people of Efinea use a substance called Eles to produce another substance called Cryas which has allowed civilizations on Efinea to flourish. On Efinea there are three competing kingdoms known as Windol, Strata, and Fendel, which are hostile towards each other. The story follows lead character Asbel Lhant, who desires to obtain greater strength, and doesn’t want to lose anyone.

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- Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: tri-Crescendo
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

An RPG from Japanese combo-publisher Namco Bandai. Fragile takes place in the near future, in a world that has lost its population. You play as Seto, a young boy who wanders around, searching through the abandoned cities and facilities of this world, trying to learn the truth behind the disappearance of all the people, and to find someone to keep him company. The Wiimote is used as an aid in exploration. Seto uses a flashlight to light up his surroundings. You get to use the Wiimote to directly point the flashlight in whatever direction you like. Seto also has a metal detector. Once again, the Wiimote is used to directly operate this device. In addition to exploration, Seto has to deal with ghosts who appear in the ruins.

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- Wii Sports Resort

Genre: Sports
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

A brand new version of Wii Sports that offers gamers a day at the beach. This sequel to the popular Wii Sports makes use of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which gives players the most responsive and realistic experience possible. The Wii MotionPlus accessory, which is included with Wii Sports Resort, plugs into the base of the Wii Remote controller and, combined with the accelerometer and sensor bar, provides an experience that gives players an even greater sense of immersion. Just as with Wii Sports, people will love competing against friends and family. As the competition heats up, Wii Sports Resort is as much fun to watch as it is to play. First-time players will find it easy to pick up a Wii Remote and jump into the action. Wii Sports Resort takes place on a tropical island. A wide range of activities will keep players coming back for one more round. Some sample activities include Sword Play, Power Cruising (racing a water scooter) and Disc Dog, which involves accurately tossing a disc to a cute, Mii-like dog.

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Addendum 05/04/09

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Ok, now with the new games that have been already announced… This list is quite big, specially since were still waiting for the big bombs that may come on the E3 this year.

- Excite Bots: Trick Racing

Genre: Racing
Developer: Monster Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: April 20, 2009

Score Average So Far: 8.4

Excitebots: Trick Racing lets everyone in the family play in unique and changing environments, play fun minigames and perform crazy tricks in a game that builds on the Excitebike and Excite Truck franchises. Excitebots takes the original Excite Truck game, throws in some robots and fills your races with some crazy stunts and minigames. You won’t believe your eyes when you find yourself shooting goals, throwing pies and even playing poker in the middle of racing robotic animals and insects around off-road tracks.
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- The Munchables

Genre: Platformer
Developer: Namco Bandai Games
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Release Date: May 26, 2009

Exploring rich and vibrant environments, players will devour delectable enemies as they guide their quirky heroes in this zany alien munching mash-up. The home planet of the hungry Munchables is at stake when it is invaded by the evil Don Onion and his vicious band of space pirates. As their lively planet has been usurped, the embattled Munchables have only one hope; to devour their food enemies to grow large enough to defeat Don Onion and inevitably return peace to their captive land. In The Munchables, players are called upon to eat and defeat over 150 insidious enemies who have taken over the planet including Eggplanter, Space Shroom and Rice Baller. With each fallen foe, the daring omnivorous Munchables grow in size and power in their brave struggle. In this tantalizingly addictive game, players can also enjoy Mirror Mode, where stages are in reverse order and they must beat the clock in order to save the world. Eating your way to take on Don Onion and his delicious minions, The Munchables will leave you hungry for more!
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- Gran Slam Tennis

Genre: Sports Tennis
Developer: EA
Publisher: EA
Release Date: June 19, 2009

EA Sports will bring tennis to life and allow players to experience the pressure and excitement of competing in the greatest theaters in the game, and it will be the only videogame to feature the All England Lawn Tennis Club – home of The Championships, Wimbledon. The all-new EA Sports tennis franchise will offer innovative ways to play with the new Wii MotionPlus peripheral. Competing both as or against the greatest players from the past or present, Grand Slam lets you control the ball and work the court like you never have before in a tennis videogame.
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- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Genre: Sports Golf
Developer: Tiburon
Publisher: EA
Release Date: July 3, 2009

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 on the Nintendo Wii will support the innovative Wii MotionPlus accessory and give players a near-perfect 1:1 swing. Golf fans will experience an authentic swing motion and be able to work the ball from tee box to green. For the first time in franchise history, take on one of the toughest tests in golf – the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. Fight a multitude of tough courses, real-time weather conditions, the challenge of online tournaments, and more – Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 provides an inside-the-ropes experience like never before.
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- Spectrobes: Origins

Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Genki
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Release Date: Fall 2009

In Spectrobes: Origins, players will use the unique Wii controls to explore vast worlds, excavate three-dimensional fossils and unravel an engaging story while discovering the key to preventing a galactic threat. While immersed in the universe as never before, players will fight enemies by controlling planetary patrol officer Rallen and commanding a Spectrobe creature at his side in large-scale, real-time battles.
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- Dead Space Extraction

Genre: Horror On-Rails Shooter
Developer: EA Redwood Shores & Eurocom
Publisher: EA
Release Date: Fall 2009

Dead Space Extraction tells the story of a handful of space colonists desperately struggling to escape from a horrific infection on the Aegis VII mining colony deep in the furthest regions of space. The game introduces a new heroine to the fiction and as the crew fall victim to a mysterious contagion aboard the ship, it becomes clear that protecting her may be their only hope for survival. Dead Space Extraction introduces all new characters, weapons, enemies, puzzles and co-operative multiplayer gameplay. Built from the ground up and developed exclusively for the Wii, Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game released in 2008. Dead Space Extraction marries the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
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- A Boy and His Blob: Trouble in Blobonia

Genre: Platformer
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Release Date: Fall 2009

The classic platforming adventure of a young boy and his jellybean-eating blob returns to the Wii in a completely new, refreshing gaming experience. Developed by WayForward and based on the beloved 1989 NES original, the rebirth of this classic title expands upon the original platform adventure and features groundbreaking hand-drawn and painted animation technology. In A Boy and His Blob, an evil emperor has seized the throne of Blobolonia, and the fate of its inhabitants lies in the hands of the blob and a young boy he encounters when he crash lands on Earth. Playing the part of the boy, gamers must work together with their new blob friend to solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and escape danger on Earth and Blobolonia. By feeding the blob jelly beans, players can activate his special abilities to transform him into helpful tools — including a ladder, trampoline, parachute, cannon, shield and many more. Every different blob form aids the boy as he navigates 40 side-scrolling levels filled with hidden treasures and unlockable bonus content on the way to the Emperor’s Citadel. Classic beans such as Licorice Ladder, Apple Jack, and Tangerine Trampoline, are joined by all-new jellybeans, including Bubble Gum Bubble and Caramel Cannon to provide a brand new play experience that only Wii can provide!
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- Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

Genre: Horror On-Rails Shooter
Developer: Cavia
Publisher: Capcom
Release Date: Winter 2009

Arm yourself against the horrors of the city in this sequel to the gun shooting game Umbrella Chronicles. Darkside Chronicles takes place in Resident Evil 2’s Racoon City. It’s September 29, 1998, and the city has turned to hell due to the effects of the T-virus. Players take control of Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy to deal with the undead. Only this time, the enemy is not the Umbrella Corporation … instead, players venture into the unexplored areas of the Resident Evil story, along with the darker passages of the characters’ histories.
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- Resident Evil Classics

Genre: Horror
Developer: Capcom Production Studio 4
Publisher: Capcom

Along with the announcement of “The Darkside Chronicles” for the Nintendo Wii, Capcom has announced a line of Resident Evil “Classics” that will bring the GameCube games Resident Evil REmake and Resident Evil Zero exclusively for Wii. The Classics will set you back $30. Both should arrive this year. As with Resident Evil 4, these Wiimakes will be outfitted with Wii pointer controls. Players now have a wide range of control options, including the Wiimote and nunchuck in combination, which lets players shake the Wiimote to ready their weapons.
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- Virtua Tennis 2009

Genre: Sports Tennis
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: May 19, 2009

Wii owners will finally be able to take to the courts in the fan’s number one tennis game. Virtua Tennis 2009 allows you to take on the world’s top tennis players. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles. Over 40 vibrant court environments will be playable within single player, multiplayer and online modes. The list of Court Games has also been updated for Virtua Tennis 2009, meaning the return of old Virtua Tennis favorites, some revamped classics, and five new games.
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* Credits:
http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/444022?page=1

Also I would like to give credit to the guys at the nHotspot forums, who helped me to remember some other games.

I, as well, also deserve a piece of the cake XP
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