Wii Fit Plus, Zelda Spirit Tracks More Dated

Nintendo, rather than playing along with the other platform holders in a game of tit-for-tat re "expanding consumer awareness and, oh, yeah video games" has released a list of video game dates.

Here are the key ones. Keep your eye on the SPOnG game database for the full details.

Wii Fit Plus: Europe release: 30th October with a "brand new caloriemeter (that) lets you estimate the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity and so estimates your calories burned on each activity during gameplay. In addition to all the original Wii Fit features, Wii Fit Plus now brings you 50% more content, including 15 new trainings and six new strength training and yoga activities meaning you can relax and ease away the stresses of daily life from those aching muscles."

New Super Mario Bros.: Europe on 20th November 2009 with "a new propeller suit, which, by shaking the Wii Remote, allows your character to fly and hover – great for reaching secret areas. You can also use your suit to help your fellow players, for instance if another player picks you up, you can both fly together! There is a new penguin suit too which enables you to throw ice balls at your enemy, jump onto your stomach and slide with incredible speed across icy sections of a stage.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: On the Nintendo DS in Europe on 11th December 2009. "Link has a new companion, the Phantom. This giant suit of armour now responds to commands, helping Link by battling enemies and walking through fire and lava. Whether working the tracks on the train or battling through the dungeons, the new Zelda adventure will keep your stylus tapping this winter as you crack its fiendish new storyline."

There you go, video games; release dates... what more could you want?