Slew Of New Wii U And 3DS Release Dates Confirmed

Now that the holiday season is over, Nintendo is turning attention to their next line up of games, set to be released in the near future for the Wii U and 3DS.

Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing had this to say about their upcoming releases:

During the holidays we saw new players respond positively to new game-play experiences using the Wii U GamePad controller and the true 3D of Nintendo 3DS.”

He then continued,

With such a diverse lineup of games on the horizon, people will experience a variety of ways to play, whether they’re using the GamePad to scan for criminals or seeing ghosts in 3D on the Nintendo 3DS screen.”

With so many exciting releases coming out, Nintendo fans are sure to find something fun to play.

Noteworthy Upcoming Titles For Wii U

The Wii U marked the largest lineup of launch games in Nintendo console history. They look to continue that trend with Lego City: Undercover, in stores on March 18^th, 2013. In this Wii U exclusive title, gamers take on the role of police officer Chase McCain as he hunts down the ruthless criminal mastermind Rex Fury.

On March 19^th, 2013, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate makes its way to the Wii U (and 3DS).  Gamers will be able to customize their character, hunt monsters and participate in more than 200 difficult missions.

Game & Wario, The Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3 and Wii Fit U are now all set to arrive on the Wii U in the first half of 2013, with more info to be revealed in the upcoming future.

Furthermore, Nintendo will be releasing a new Wii U GamePad accessory set to ensure gamers get the best quality out of their controller. The pack will retail for $12.99 and will include a screen protector, an extra-large stylus and a cleaning cloth.

Noteworthy Upcoming Titles For 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS looks to roll into 2013 with the February 4^th, 2013 release of Fire Emblem Awakening. On the same day, Nintendo is also releasing a bundle that includes a cobalt blue 3DS emblazoned with Fire Emblem artwork, a 4GB memory card and Fire Emblem Awakening pre-installed. The bundle will retail for $199.99. More info can be found here.

Brain Age: Concentration Training hits the 3DS on February 10^th, 2013, with a demo arriving in the eShop on January 24^th, 2013.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow- Mirror of Fate makes its way to the 3DS on March 5^th, 2013. Set out to destroy Dracula with the Belmont clan in this fully 3D action adventure video game.

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is set to hit store shelves on March 24^th, 2013. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon places you in the role of Mario’s brother as he travels through mansions and captures spooky ghosts with his Poltergust 5000.

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon isn’t the only game to make its way to the 3DS on March 24^th though. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is also set to be released that day. Gates to Infinity will make the most of the 3DS’ features, such as using the system’s camera to open Magnagates (portals to new Mystery Dungeons in the real world).

April 21^st, 2013 marks the release of Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins, a prequel to the Wii U Lego City game. Gamers step into the shoes of Chase McCain as a rookie cop.

Here is a partial list of launch dates for upcoming Wii U, Wii, 3DS, eShop (Wii U and 3DS) and DS titles:

What do you think of the upcoming games for 3DS and Wii U? Disappointed by any release dates? Sound off in the comments below.