Nintendo Issues Release Schedule For Early 2012

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2011 may have been a slow year for the Nintendo faithful, but according to the planned release schedule Nintendo issued today, things look like they’ll turn around in the first part of 2012. Nintendo’s release schedule spans the Wii, 3DS, and DS, and you can find the full list of releases posted after the jump.

Unfortunately, it looks like most of Nintendo’s first quarter releases will be on the 3DS, with only six games listed for the Wii and one for WiiWare. Standouts include Kid Icarus: Uprising (March 23rd) and Resident Evil: Revelations (February 7th) on 3DS, Rhythm Heaven Fever (February 13th) on Wii, and addictive platformer VVVVVV on the eShop. Nintendo also gave us a release date for the fabled Circle Pad Pro add-on, which will be launching alongside Resident Evil: Revelations on February 7th. Take a look at the full list of releases:

Nintendo 3DS

• Nicktoons MLB 3D – March
• Resident Evil: Revelations – Feb. 7
• Metal Gear Solid 3D Snake Eater – Q1
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 – January
• TEKKEN 3D Prime Edition – February
• Tales of the Abyss – Feb. 14
• Kid Icarus: Uprising – March 23
• Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games – Feb. 14
• CRUSH 3D – Q1
• NCIS The Video Game – March 6
• Horses 3D – March 6
• Funky Barn – Q1
• Rayman Origins – Q1

Nintendo eShop

• Colors! 3D – Q1
• VVVVVV – Q1
• NightSky – Q1
• Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword – Q1
• Dillon’s Rolling Western – Q1
• Kirby’s Block Ball – Q1
• Mutant Mudds – Q1
• Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH – Q1
• Jett Rocket Super Surf – Q1
• Mighty Switch Force – Q1
• Zen Pinball – Q1

Wii

• MLB 2K12 – March 6
• Country Dance Special Edition – Feb. 1
• Karaoke Joysound – Q1
• Rhythm Heaven Fever – Feb. 13
• PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond – Feb. 27
• Mario Party 9 – March 11

WiiWare

• La Mulana – Q1

Nintendo DS

• MLB 2K12 – March 6
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 – February
• Silverlicious – March 20
• Xia Xia – March 20
• Gogo’s Crazy Bones – March 20
• Chess for Kids – Feb. 14
• NARABA: The Labyrinth of Light – Feb. 21
• NARABA: The Mysterious Palace – Feb. 21

DSiWare

• Box Pusher – Q1
• Cake Ninja – Q1

So, depending on which Nintendo devices you own, the first quarter of 2012 will either be very exciting or relatively boring. The 3DS has a pretty strong line up early next year, but sadly, Wii owners that aren’t interested in Rhythm Heaven Fever will be left wanting.

What do you think? Are you looking forward to any Nintendo games releasing in Q1 2012? Head down to the comments section to let us know!