Nintendo reveals first quarter 2012 release plans

Gaplek News--Nintendo today announced its release schedule for the first quarter of 2012 for both North America and Europe.


The highlight on the Nintendo 3DS is a release date for Kid Icarus: Uprising, which is listed for March 23 in North America and simply March 2012 in Europe.

The list also confirms the North American release date for Resident Evil: Revelations on February 7 after the January 27 release in Europe.


Other titles were not given exact dates, but were confirmed for a first quarter release, includingMetal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, Tekken 3D Prime Edition and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure.

The 3DS eShop will receive new titles early next year as well, including Mighty Switch Force,VVVVVV, Nightsky and two new titles from Nintendo - Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword andDillon's Rolling Western.

Nintendo will also bring the Game Boy classic Kirby's Block Ball to the Nintendo 3DS virtual console early next year.

For the Wii, Nintendo will release Mario Party 9 in March for both territories. Rhythm Heaven Feverand PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond will also be available on February 13 and 27 in North America, followed by a March release in Europe.

Titles that are only scheduled for Europe are the fantasy board game Boom Street on January 6 and the anticipated role-playing game The Last Story on February 24. digitalspy