Nintendo's massive late 2009, early 2010 release calendar @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on September 16, 2009

News: Release dates for nearly every 1st and 3rd party game in development.

Nintendo has released a huge list of release dates covering late 2009 and early 2010 for nearly every first and third party game coming to the DS and Wii. The list also includes games scheduled for release on the DSiWare and WiiWare download services.

A few big titles instantly leap out from among the fray. Chief among them is Link's second DS adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, which now has an official release date of December 7.

However, this Fall's biggest Wii release, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, is still without a specific release date as Nintendo only has it listed as a "Holiday" release. On the bright side (if you can call the terror-filled town of Silent Hill "bright"), Konami has narrowed down the release window of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories to sometime in November.

If this list is anything to go on, Nintendo's WiiWare service will have a particularly strong Fall as the long-awaited Cave Story should be added to the service by the end of the month. It will be joined in the coming weeks by Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth and Bit.Trip Void. Three additional Bit.Trip games will be released sometime during the closing months of 2009 and in early 2010.

Finally, Nintendo has confirmed that the Art Style series will live to see another installment as Art Style: DigiDrive will be added to the DSiWare service by the end of the year. It will be joined by ten bite-sized editions of Electroplankton, Nintendo's music-making tool for the DS that was previously released in cartridge format in 2006.

If you want a look at the full list (and believe me, it is massive), check it out below...

Wii

2K Sports
NHL 2K10 - September 15
Baseball Blast! - September 28
NBA 2K10 - October 6

2K Play
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom - Fall
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Super Game Day - Fall
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Fall

505 Games
My Ballet Studio - November
Baby and Me - November

Activision
Animal Planet Vet Life - September 15
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 - September 15
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 - September 22
Rapala We Fish - September 22
Bakugan Battle Brawlers - October 20
iCarly - October 20
Madagascar Kartz - October 20
Mountain Sports - October 20
Hidden Mysteries Titanic - October 27
Barbie and the Three Musketeers - October 27
Jurassic Hunter - October 27
DJ Hero - October 27
Chaotic: Shadow Warriors - November 10
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 - November 10
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex - November 10
Tony Hawk: Ride - November 17
Band Hero - November
Guitar Hero: Van Halen - December 22

Aspyr Media
My Baby and Me - November 17

Atlus
101-in-1 Party Megamix - October 27
Trauma Team - Spring 2010
Shiren the Wanderer - Spring 2010

Capcom
Spyborgs - September 22
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles - November 17

City Interactive
Chicken Riot - November
Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII - January
Art of Murder - March

D3 Publisher
Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun - September 22
Astro Boy: The Video Game - October 20
The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun - October 20
Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks - October 27
Kamen Rider Dragon Knight - Winter

Destineer
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - October 13
Buck Fever - October 20
Alien Monster Bowling League - October 27
Marines: Modern Urban Combat - November 3
Satisfashion - November 17
Rec Room - November 17

Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits - October
Princess and the Frog - November

Electronic Arts
MySims Agents - September 22
Dead Space Extraction - September 29
Spore Hero - October 6
Charm Girls Club Pajama Party - October 20
SimAnimals Africa - October 26
Little Pet Shop Friends - October
Nerf 2: N-Strike Elite - October
Hasbro Family Game Night 2 - October
FIFA 10 - October
Need for Speed Nitro - November 17
EA Sports Active: More Workouts - November

Knowledge Adventure
JumpStart Escape from Adventure Island - November 1

Konami
Walk It Out! - October
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - November
Storybook Workshop - November
Karaoke Revolution - November
Ultimate Party Challenge - November
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 3 - November
Pop'n Music - November
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 - Q4 2009

LucasArts
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes - October 6
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues - Fall

Majesco Entertainment
Our House: Party! - September 22
A Boy and His Blob - October 13
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 - October 6
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel - December 1
The Daring Game for Girls - Holiday

Mastiff
Shimano Xtreme Fishing - September 29
Remington Great American Bird Hunt - October 27

Namco Bandai
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo - October
Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked - November
We Cheer 2 - November

Nintendo
Wii Fit Plus - October 4
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Holiday

Playlogic
Sudoku Ball Detective - September 22

Sega
Wacky World of Sports - September 22
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - October 13
Planet 51 - November 17
Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue - Q4 2009
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing - February 10, 2010
Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll - Early 2010

SouthPeak Games
My Baby First Steps - Holiday
Sushi Go Round - Holiday

Square Enix
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers - December 26

Storm City Games
The Island of Dr. Frankenstein - October 6
Vegas Party - October 27
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral - November 9

Tecmo
Family Fun Football - September 29

THQ
The Biggest Loser - October 6
Cars Race-O-Rama - October 13
Marvel Super Hero Squad - October 20
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 - October 20
SpongeBob Truth or Square - October 26
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Game Time - October 26
World of Zoo - October 26
All Star Cheer Squad 2 - October 27
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter - October 27
Daniel X - January 12
World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars - February 2

Tomy
Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 - November 17

Ubisoft
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - September 15
Where's Waldo: The Fantastic Journey - September 22
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-up - September 22
The Price is Right 2010 Edition - September 22
Family Feud 2010 Edition - September 29
CSI: Deadly Intent - October 20
Monster 4x4 Stunt Racer - October 27
Rabbids Go Home - November 3
Academy of Champions - November 3
Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage - November 8
Just Dance - November 17
James Cameron's Avatar The Game - November 24
Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy - November 24

UFO Interactive
Army Rescue - September 29
Rock Blast - October 20
Arcade Shooter: Ilvelo - October 27
Geon Cube - October 27
Smart Series Presents: JaJa' Adventure - November 10

Vir2L Studios
Medieval Games - October 20

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Scooby-Doo! First Frights - September 22
Where the Wild Things Are - October 13
Game Party 3 - October
Lego Rock Band - Holiday
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! - Holiday

XSEED Games
Ju-On: The Grudge - October 13
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga - Fall

WiiWare

Aksys Games
Bit.Trip Void - Q3 2009
Bit.Trip series (3 additional titles) - Q4 2009, Q1 2010

Broken Rules
And Yet It Moves - Q4 2009

Frontier
LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias - Q4 2009

Gameloft
Ghost Mansion Party - Q3 2009
The Oregon Trail - Q4 2009

Ghostfire Games
Rage of the Gladiator - Q1 2010

Incredible Technologies
Carnival King - Q3 2009

Konami
Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth - Q3 2009
Frogger Returns - Q4 2009

Nabi Studios
Toribash - Q4 2009

Natsume
Moki Moki - Q3 2009
Harvest Moon: My Little Shop - Q4 2009

Nicalis
Cave Story - Q3 2009
Night Game - Q1 2010
La Mulana - Q1 2010

NinjaBee
The Amazing Brain Train - Q4 2009

Nintendo
You, Me, and the Cubes - Q3 2009
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 - Q4 2009
Pokщmon Rumble - Q4 2009

Press Play
Max & the Magic Marker - Q4 2009

React Games
Archon: Classic - Q1 2010

Taito
Arkanoid Plus! - Q3 2009

Team Meat
Super Meat Boy - Q1 2010

Telltale Games
Tales of Monkey Island: Lair of the Leviathan - Q3 2009
Tales of Monkey Island: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood - Q4 2009
Tales of Monkey Island: Rise of the Pirate God - Q4 2009

Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi

2K Play
Dora the Explorer: Dora Puppy - October 26
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration - October 26
The Backyardigans - October 26
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Fall

505 Games
IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey - September 15
My Ballet Studio - November
Discovery Kids SpiderQuest - November
Dream Diary - November
Picture Perfect Hair Salon - November

Activision
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 - September 15
Animal Planet Vet Life - September 15
Bakugan Battle Brawlers - October 20
iCarly - October 20
Madagascar Kartz - October 20
Barbie and the Three Musketeers - October 27
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized - November 10
Chaotic: Shadow Warriors - November 10
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 - November 10
Band Hero - November

Aspyr Media
Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain - October 26

City Interactive
Sushi Academy - October 13
Chronicles of Mystery: Curse of the Ancient Temple - October 27
Animal Country: Life on the Farm - November
Party Designer - November
Art of Murder - February 2010
Jewels of Sahara - March 2010

D3 Publisher
Astro Boy: The Video Game - October 20
The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun - October 20
Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks - October 27
Kamen Rider Dragon Knight - Winter

Destineer
Satisfashion - November 17

Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure - October
Disney's A Christmas Carol - November
Jonas - November
Princess and the Frog - November

Electronic Arts
MySims Agents - September 22
Spore Hero Arena - October 6
Charm Girls Club My Fashion Show - October 20
Charm Girls Club My Fashion Mall - October 20
Charm Girls Club My Perfect Prom - October 20
SimAnimals Africa - October 26
Littlest Pet Shop City Friends - October
Littlest Pet Shop Country Friends - October
Littlest Pet Shop Beach Friends - October
Hasbro Family Game Night 2 - October
FIFA 10 - October

Ignition Entertainment
Nostalgia - October 20

Konami
WireWay - November

LucasArts
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes - October 6
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron - November 3
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues - Fall

Majesco Entertainment
Our House - September 22
Sideswiped - September 29
Cake Mania 3 - October 13
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 - October 20
Cooking Mama 3: Shop and Chop - October 27
My Hero: Astronaut - November 3
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel - December 1
Dawn of Heroes - December 1
My Hero: Firefighter - December
The Daring Game for Girls - Holiday

Namco Bandai
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans - November

Nintendo
Pokщmon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - October 12
Style Savvy - November 2
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - December 7

NIS America
A Witch's Tale - October 6
Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island - October 27

PopCap Games
Bookworm - December 1

Sega
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom - September 15
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - October 13
Phantasy Star Zero - November 10
Planet 51 - November 17
Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue - Q4 2009
Sands of Destruction - January 2010
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing - February 2010
Infinite Space - Spring 2010

SouthPeak Games
Montessori Music - October 20
My Baby First Steps - Holiday
Sushi Go Round - Holiday
Crime Scene - Holiday

Square Enix
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days - September 29
Space Invaders Extreme 2 - October 20

Storm City Games
Hands On! Tangrams - October 13
Jewel Master Egypt - October 20
Flaw - October 27
Foto Frenzy - November 2
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral - November 9

THQ
James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion - September 15
Fabulous Finds - September 21
Just in Time Translations - September 21
The Biggest Loser - October 6
Cars Race-O-Rama - October 13
Marvel Super Hero Squad - October 20
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 - October 20
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader: Game Time - October 26
World of Zoo - October 26
SpongeBob Truth or Square - October 26
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter - October 27
MX vs. ATV Reflex - Holiday

Tomy
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 - September 15

Ubisoft
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - September 15
Where's Waldo: The Fantastic Journey - September 22
The Price is Right 2010 Edition - September 22
Family Feud 2010 Edition - September 29
Battle of Giants: Dragons - September 29
Imagine Salon Stylist - September 29
Imagine Sweet 16 - October 4
Imagine Zookeeper - October 6
Petz PONY BEAUTY PAGEANT - October 13
Imagine Fashion Designer World Tour - October 20
CSI: Deadly Intent - The Hidden Cases - October 20
Jam Sessions 2 - October 20
Petz DOLPHINZ ENCOUNTER - October 27
Might and Magic Clash of Heroes - October 27
Imagine Artist - October 27
C.O.P. The Recruit - November 3
Rabbids Go Home - November 3
Imagine Babyz Fashion - November 3
Fairyland Melody Magic - November 8
Style Lab Jewelry Design - November 10
Style Lab Makeover - November 10
Petz NURSERY - November 10
Petz DOGZ TALENT SHOW - November 17
Petz HAMSTERZ SUPERSTARZ - November 24
James Cameron's Avatar The Game - November 24

Virtual Play Games
Junior Brain Trainer - November 10
Junior Classic Games - November 10

UFO Interactive
Smart Boy's Gameroom 2 - September 29
Smart Girl's Playhouse 2 - September 29
Smart Kid's Mega Game Mix - September 29
Reversal Challenge - October 13
Balloon Pop - November 12

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Scribblenauts - September 15
Scooby-Doo! First Frights - September 22
Lego Rock Band - Holiday
Where the Wild Things Are - October 13
TouchMaster 3 - October 27

XSEED Games
The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road - September 29

Nintendo DSiWare

Gameloft
Uno - Q4 2009

Hudson Entertainment
Bomberman Blitz - Q4 2009

Nintendo
Art Academy: Second Semester - September 28
Art Style: DigiDrive - Q4 2009
Electroplankton (10 titles total) - Q4 2009
Picturebook Games: The Royal Bluff - Q4 2009
Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon - Q4 2009
Sparkle Snapshots - Q4 2009

Subatomic Studios
Fieldrunners - Q4 2009

WayForward Technologies
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Q4 2009