looking_future.gifWith an exciting press release by Nintendo today, which finally set a date for Metroid Prime 3, it got me thinking about upcoming game releases. So far this year is looking pretty good. Usually, gamers think summer is just about playing older games and pining for new ones. But this year we get some solid releases in the dog days of summer, including one I’m really anxious to play, the aforementioned Metroid Prime 3, which will hit August 20th. I kept thinking of other great games coming soon, so I thought I’d make a list…

Xbox 360

  • Blue Dragon (8/28)
  • Halo 3 (9/25)
  • Rock Band
  • Guitar Hero III
  • Assassin’s Creed

Wii

  • Mario Party 8 (5/30)
  • Pokemon Battle Revolution (6/25)
  • Metroid Prime 3 (8/20)
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • Mario Galaxy

DS

  • SimCity (July)
  • Heroes of Mana (8/14)
  • Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
  • Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

PSP

  • Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core

VC

  • Metroid
  • Super Mario RPG
  • Super Metroid
  • Zombies Ate My Neighbours
  • Zelda 2

XBLA

  • Carcassonne
  • Prince of Persia Classic
  • Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
  • Ikaruga

So there you have it. That’s my personal must-have list. Did I miss anything? Any must-haves you guys are looking forward to?