Latest Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy, and GameCube news, screenshots, and game previews

Sega today officially announced the release date for MadWorld. The Wii exclusive will hit North American stores March 10th.

MadWorld is still awaiting its anticipated M-rating (mature) from the ESRB.

Tags: MadWorld, Platinum Games, Release dates, Sega, Wii

The sequel to the best selling game of all time is on the way! It will be very interesting to see how well Wii Sports Resort does for Nintendo. Punch Out!! and Sin & Punishment 2 are also potential big hits on the Wii.

Nintendo’s New Play Control! games are updated Nintendo GameCube games with modified controls for the Wii; they’re getting good reviews and selling well in Japan, so keep on eye on them.

• 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)

These are some awesome Wii games for both casual and hardcore gamers. But what about the second half of 2009? Will Kid Icarus ever see the light of day? Will Satoru Iwata reveal any new games at the Game Developers Conference?

Tags: Another Code R, Endless Ocean 2, Mario Power Tennis, New Play Control!, Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Punch Out!!, Release dates, Sin & Punishment 2, Wii, Wii Sports Resort

Pokemon Platinum should be an instant seller. This game is similar to Pokemon Yellow, Crystal, Emerald in that it won’t be an entirely new adventure but an extension with added story elements and improved graphics. Also look forward to more Mario, Kirby, and Fire Emblem!

• 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)

Tags: Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Kirby, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Mario, Mario and Luigi RPG 3, Nintendo DS, Pokemon, Pokemon Platinum, Release dates