Nintendo highlights its forthcoming releases

If you've been living under a rock for some weeks, you might have missed the launch of Nintendo's new handheld, the DSi . It's the headline act of Nintendo's newly-announced spring/summer line-up. Yes, just because we're months away from Christmas doesn't mean the gaming stops. April 3rd 2009 should already be in your diary if you want the DSi and to coincide with the launch, Wii points will become Nintendo points, because you'll also be able to buy some tasty downloads for that must-have internet-ready handheld too. Plenty of new games for all formats too, including Rhythm Paradise (1st May) for DS/Dsi, which offers music-based fun as you tap along to the beat. If that sounds too taxing, you can always wait for Pokémon Platinum Version (DS only), which launches on 22nd May and describes itself as an 'epic adventure', throwing in wireless gaming with up to 20 players at a time. If you can find 20 friends with a copy, that is. For the Wii, you can take part in a bit of interactive ... (link)