Metroid: Other M, Sin and Punishment 2 delayed @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on April 24, 2010

News: While a bunch of DSiWare/WiiWare titles have been dated.

Two of Nintendo's biggest games scheduled for release this Summer have been delayed. Both will still arrive in the Summer, but not as soon as previously thought.

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor was originally scheduled for a June 7 release. The Wii shooter has now been pushed back a few weeks to June 27. This delay has also pushed back the game Nintendo originally had scheduled for June 27, Metroid: Other M. Samus Aran's next adventure (and first from developer Team Ninja) will now be released on August 31.

It's not all doom and gloom for Nintendo's future slate of games, the company also dated a wide variety of DSiWare and WiiWare titles. Best of all, the DSiWare "picture brawler" Photo Dojo will be available as a free download during its first month of availability (May 10 - June 10). Starting June 11, the game will be sold for the budget-friendly price of 200 DSi Points ($2).

Other soon to be released DSiWare and WiiWare games include:

Photo Dojo (Nintendo DSiWare, May 10): Get ready for some seriously fun Kung Fu action Ц starring you! Create your own characters and record the sound effects using the Nintendo DSi system's camera and microphone. Use your imagination to set the stage for a fun-filled fight to the finish. In a special introductory offer, Photo Dojo will be available for free download via the Nintendo DSi Shop from May 10 to June 10. Starting June 11, the game will be available for download for 200 Nintendo DSi Points.

Earthworm Jim (Nintendo DSiWare, Gameloft, May 10): The classic action platformer is back with a never-before-seen feature, exclusively on the Nintendo DSi system. Run, gun, swing from hooks with your head, launch cows, bungee jump, rocket through speed levels and more, in crazy universes that offer huge game-play possibilities. Earn bonuses with facial expression-based challenges that track your face using the Nintendo DSi camera. Put on a smile, frown or make a variety of other faces to mimic Jim.

Bit.Trip Runner (WiiWare, Aksys Games, May 17): Marking the first character-based adventure for Captain Video, the newest installment in the Bit.Trip series features rhythm-based action platforming, more than 50 challenges to complete and a pounding chiptune-inspired soundtrack.

Looksley's Line Up (Nintendo DSiWare, May 17): In this unique take on hidden picture games, Looksley the rabbit needs your help to find inspiring objects so he can finish the story he's writing. The objects are hidden in 3-D dioramas made up of cutout layers that shift as you move the Nintendo DSi system. Unique Nintendo DSi camera-based controls let you peer deep into the game's scenes and hunt for hidden objects just by moving the Nintendo DSi.

Frogger Returns (Nintendo DSiWare, Konami, May 17): Frogger Returns takes the challenge of the arcade classic Frogger and brings it to the Nintendo DSiWare service for the first time. Classic top-down 2-D game-play is updated with colorful 3-D graphics, a new perspective, new levels, new enemies and game-changing power-ups to dodge and grab.

Metal Torrent (Nintendo DSiWare, May 24): Compete with players around the world for the highest score in this new action game inspired by classic arcade shoot-'em-ups. Convert enemy bullets into score-generating cubes. Continuously absorb cubes to create score-accelerating combos. Download replay videos from top players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, or if you make the top five scores, upload your own video.

X-Scape (Nintendo DSiWare, May 31): Take on an epic space adventure in X-Scape. As captain of the VIXIV, a highly advanced space tank, you'll roam the surface of dozens of alien worlds, battling the forces of an empire that is out to destroy you. The touch screen makes controlling your vehicle a snap, and your helpful robot companion is there every step of the way to help you with advice and weapon upgrades.

Hero of Sparta (Nintendo DSiWare, Gameloft, May 31): Battle like the fierce Spartan warrior you are to avoid a tragic death as you journey through mythical lands and even probe the depths of the Underworld. You will fight the most phenomenal monsters from mythology, defy Minotaurs and the Cyclops, and challenge the gods themselves!

Flametail (Nintendo DSiWare, June 7): Clean up the space lanes of floating garbage with the starship Flametail. As you wind your way through the mind-bending obstacle course, your flaming tail will ignite the piles of rubbish to eliminate them. But be careful to not get caught in a dead end, or let the barrier that's following you reach your tail. This puzzle action game is easy for anyone to pick up and play.

A Kappa's Trail (Nintendo DSiWare, June 14): Guide a little mythical river spirit to the human world with your Nintendo DSi stylus in this puzzle adventure. Draw a trail, and the little "kappa" will follow. It's up to you to ensure he makes it through the gauntlet of enemies and treacherous paths of the Kappa Trail.