I've looked into Snatcher. But the only Mikami game I can find is the ones he'll be making at Clover (Mad World, etc.) Is that what you meant, or are you thinking of something else?

I seriously hope Elite beat agents gets announced this E3

What about the conduit, I didnt see it. I'm really looking forward for the DS, and the announced titles by nintendo.

The list isn't complete yet, not by a long shot. But don't expect to see the Conduit at E3, as High Voltage is not attending and it has not yet selected a publisher for the game.

Edit: By request, I'm reposting different chunks of the OP over several pages, for connections that can't manage the OP. What follows is the "will probably not be there" chunk.

GAMES THAT PROBABLY WON'T BE THERE

This section is for games we know that exist, but which will probably not be at E3.

NINTENDO

http://ds.ign.com/articles/883/883169p1.html

Nintendo's own version of Guitar Hero: On Tour, the original Band Bros. was a smashing success in Japan, but has never seen the light of day in the west. Unfortunately, nothing indicates that this title will be ported either, although Nintendo hasn't excluded the possibility entirely either.

http://www.cubed3.com/review/391/

A side-scrolling Nintendo platformer, Starfy's fourth installment launches in Japan next week, but don't count on seeing it at E3: perhaps its becausing of liscensing issues with TOSE, or because Kirby isn't as successful here as he is in Japan, but none of Starfy's three previous games have been released in the west, and there's nothing to say that this one will either.

http://www.wiiwii.tv/2008/05/28/rhythm-tengoku-gold-detailed/

Evidently a great late-era GBA title, Rhythm Tengoku is another music game which is highly dependent on timing and, well, rhythm. Its predecessor never made it overseas, and it's doubtful that this one will either.

http://www.wiiwii.tv/2007/10/07/rumour-1080%C2%B0-snowboarding-for-wii-balance-board/

Miyamoto's already gone on record as saying that if the Balance Board reaches enough households worldwide, Nintendo would probably develop new games centered around it. Well, sales of Wii Fit trail only behind those of Mario Kart, without the aid of the inevitable Oprah pimping, so brace yourself for the games. And of course, the most obvious candidate is a snowboarding game, like the one in Wii Fit. Fortunately, Nintendo already has an established and respected snowboarding franchise in 1080. However, if Nintendo really did take a wait and see approach to the matter, Wii Fit wouldn't have been "proven" in the West until fairly recently, which is way too little time to expect this game to be near the completion level Nintendo now requires. Fortunately, there's always next year...

http://wii.ign.com/articles/841/841115p1.html

The game released in Germany a while ago, and is expected to launch in Japan and the U.S. sometime this year. There's not much to say about this title (it...has online?), but it's probably too small a fry for Nintendo to bother bringing it to E3.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=48915

(With thanks to super_etecoon for the heads-up and the link)

Captain Rainbow was just the other day. We don't know many details, save that Captain Rainbow is an American Hero, that it's a Wii title being developed by Skip (of Chibi-Robo fame), and that it will probably release in Japan by the end of the year, due to Nintendo's new PR strategy. No word yet on if it's coming to the west.

http://www.cubed3.com/news/10306

Giles Goddard, the man behind 1080 Snowboarding, is currently chugging away at a WiiWare title that requires use of the Balance Board. No word on what it is, but don't expect it to be a snowboarding one: apart from the fact that Nintendo can make much more money with a retail version, Goddard also said that "some games that you would think work well with the Balance Board actually don't." Look for it whenever Nintendo of America gets its act together with WiiWare.

NATSUME

http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=4668

Officially announced a few weeks ago, Rune Factory: Frontier is the Wii installment of Natsume's sophomore series. It will release in Japan later this year, but Natsume traditionally takes its time when localizing, so it probably won't come out here until mid-2009 at the earliest, making an E3 appearance pre-mature. Still, if Natsume revealed that there will be a worldwide simultaneous release, I won't mind.

NAMCO

http://wii.qj.net/Fragile-Farewell-Ruins-of-the-Moon-preview-spills-game-concept/pg/49/aid/115773

The second Namco Wii RPG, this game's website recently opened, giving us some clue that it still existed. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Earth, one overrun by spirits. Players use the Wiimote to guide the flashlight, which not only illuminates the area but can also be used to detect spirits and graffitti (the latter of which explains much of the story). Still, the game's release date in Japan is unknown for now, meaning a western release is still a ways away, so don't count on it showing up at E3.

http://ds.qj.net/Tales-of-Hearts-for-the-DS-revealed-via-scan/pg/49/aid/121717

Tales of Heart was announced last week, but we have next to no details about it. While the Tales series has had all of its games ported recently, making this one all but a lock, it's unlikely to show up at E3 since it's an RPG which has had next to nothing about it revealed: look for it at the Tokyo Games Show instead.

http://tales.namco.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=71172

It was recently stated by Namco that the next Mothership game will be on the Wii, which means so will the next Tales of main series game. Details on the title are scarce, although it's expected to launch in Japan next March. Don't expect it to be at E3, though: there are already too many Tales games that are coming soon for Namco to focus on one so distant, especially when the Tokyo Games Show is closer to the release date.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3165043

(Copied with permission from Naznatips' 2008 DS games thread)

The Tales franchise makes an appearance on the DS in this action RPG. Tales of Innocence features extensive voice acting and animated cutscenes along with an engaging real time combat system. The game has not actually been officially announced for a North American release, but we can hope.

KONAMI

http://ds.ign.com/articles/773/773680p1.html

A card-based RPG game for the DS, Elemental Monster released in Japan last year, but Hudson has not expressed the slightest interest in porting this game over. Don't expect that to change anytime soon, either.

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/29/karaoke-joysound-wii-thousands-of-downloadable-songs/

Hudson is releasing its own version of Singstar in Japan this year. The game can be purchased at retail (where it includes a microphone) or via WiiWare (microphone not included). In both versions, players will be able to download one of the thousands of songs Hudson is promising, but rather than doing so on a per-song basis, people will simply subscribe to the service and download as many of the available songs as they want. Its odds of coming to the west are low, seeing as how it would involve an entirely separate playlist and a liscensing nightmare, but there is the slim chance it could still come.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/05/29/hudson-paints-picross-for-the-wii/

It's picross, but for the Wii. Like Bomberman, two separate versions of this are planned, one for WiiWare, with a meatier version getting a retail release. Unlike Bomberman, though, Picross does not seem likely to make it out of Japan, so it's definitely not going to show up at E3.

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/06/26/takahashi-meijin-hudson-planning-adventure-island-sequel/

The latest sign that everything old is new again on the Wii, Hudson is planning a sequel to Adventure Island, "probably" for WiiWare. The game is still very early in the planning phase, though, so don't expect it to pop up this year at E3. Next year is a different story.

SEGA

http://ds.ign.com/objects/900/900978.html

A liscensed game with Marvel, The Mighty Thor is planned to tie-in with the movie next summer. No details have been released about this game yet, including platforms, but since it's a tie-in it'll probably release for anything and everything. Still, details are unlikely to surface before the movie receives a trailer, so don't count on seeing this one at E3.

SQUARE-ENIX

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3165114

Another Dragon Quest remake for the DS, Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride will be launching in Japan this year and is confirmed as arriving here some day, but judging by the speed at which Square-Enix localizes its games westerners shouldn't expect it to arrive this year. Since Square-Enix already has one Dragon Quest remake to trot out at E3, don't expect V to have more than a brief cameo, if that.

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/18/crystal-bearers-continued-development-possibly-confirmed/

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers was first shown at E3 in 2006, alongside Final Fantasy XIII and FF XIII Versus. Since then, all three titles have disappeared, with some even whispering that Crystal Bearers had been cancelled. IGN reported early this year that that was not the case, but shortly thereafter passed along reports that the game was suffering some development difficulties. What we know as of 2006 is that the game is set in the Crystal Chronicles universe, that it is an Action RPG which uses motion controls to attack, and...well that's it, really, and all of that may have changed years ago. However, work on XIII is nearing completion, so surely Square-Enix won't keep Wii owners on tenterhooks for too much longer...right? (IGN says they will)

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=326076

Announced the day this post was made, Cid Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: Maze of Time DS+ is a DS version of the newly released Wii game, but with an extra segment from Cid's perspective and an as-of-yet undecided extra class. Since Square-Enix has plenty of games to show at E3, this one probably won't be there, but look for it at the Tokyo Game Show. It releases in Japan this Fall.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=326076

Chocobo and the Magic Storybook - The Witch and the Girl and the Five Heroes is the second chocobo DS game announced this morning. A series of mini-games with a Final Fantasy theme, it releases this Winter in Japan, with no localization announced yet.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168265

(Taken with permission from Naznatips' 2008 DS games thread)

After the success of Front Mission 1st (A remake of the original) on the DS, Square Enix decided to port their Cell Phone game Front Mission 2089 to the DS. While it is a port of a cell phone game, Front Mission 2089 has improved visuals, a fleshed out plot, and touch screen combat controls. For those who don't know, Front Mission is a mech strategy RPG.

CAPCOM

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/05/24/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-4-in-development-as-gyakuten-saiban-5-in-japan.htm

The fifth game in the series was confirmed to be in development in early 2007. No details on what will be called Phoenix Wright 5 have been released since then, although a snazzy make-your-own case download is avalliable for Japanese players. Localizing these games usually takes a few months, and considering the fact that it hasn't shown up in Japan yet it probably won't be at E3.

http://kotaku.com/377663/phoenix-wright-spin+off-features-walking

Capcom has heard our pleas, and is now letting players take control of the coolest prosecutor ever. Miles Edgeworth: Perfect Prosecutor has players take on the titular character's role as he solves and prosecutes crimes. In contrast to the Phoenix Wright series, though, the title will be third-person throughout, meaning players must actually walk around to find clues, rather than have them drop into your lap. Like Phoenix Wright 5, the game has no release date in Japan yet, making an E3 appearance highly unlikely.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/monster-hunter-3/monster-hunter-getting-its-wii-on-309029.php

The mega-hit in Japan which is single-handedly keeping the PSP alive there, Monster Hunter will have its next release on the Wii. The title essentially says everything you need to know about the game's objective, although online co-op is a staple for this action RPG. It's release date is unknown, however, and it hasn't shown up on Capcom's E3 list. It's also primarily a Japanese game, so unveiling it at E3 makes less sense than waiting for the Tokyo Game Show.

TECMO

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/07/03/wind-of-nostalgia-keeps-sounding-better-and-better/

Announced just a few days ago, Tecmo's Winds of Nostalgia is an RPG for the DS being developed by the same people who made the Final Fantasy III and IV remakes for that system. Players take control of 19th century Londoners in an RPG which includes ground-and-airship battles. We probably won't be seeing it at E3, though, as it's not going to be released in Japan until late this year, has so far only had a magazine announcement, and is not confirmed for localization.

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/05/23/monster-rancher-ds-returns-for-another-season/

A sequel, Monster Rancher DS will feature the same kanji-based, monster-raising gameplay as its predecessor. And like its immediate predecessor, the game is probably not going to be released outside of Japan. It comes out in August in Japan, and if you're interested the DS is region-free...

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3163101

The continuation of an NES series, Rygar: Battle of Argus for the Wii was originally intended to be a straight-from-the-Ps2 port of the game, with waggle and an extra stage tacked on. That no longer appears to be the case. After being delayed for years, the logical conclusion is that the game is either dead (unlikely) or that it's being completely re-made (more likely). In any case, there's nothing to say that the game will show up at E3, although it would be an opportune time to remind the world that the game exists.

EPOCH

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168411

A gorgeous RPG for the Wii, and a joint venture between Epoch and Marvelous (!). The game continues in the Arc Rise world, but there's good news for Wii owners: although the previous Arc Rise game was fairly mediocre, Fantasia is being created by a whole new team, so there's potential in this title (albeit potential that can go either way). It has no release date yet, and no western publisher, so don't expect it to appear at E3.

HIGH VOLTAGE

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/06/16/wii-fanboy-interviews-high-voltage-on-the-conduit/

The game's got buzz, I'll give it that. The Conduit was highlighted by IGN a few months back as a mature FPS for the Wii, and it's been in the spotlight ever since. In fairness, it looks pretty good, and this could well mark developer High Voltage as a quality team. Time will tell if this alien-repelling game will actually live up to the hype, but don't expect to find out at E3: High Voltage doesn't have a spot at the event, and the lack of a publisher means this probably won't appear.

http://www.wiisworld.com/wii-news/animales-de-la-muerte-wiiware.html

Personally speaking, this title interests me far more than The Conduit does. Animales de la Muerte is set in modern Mexico. The man who runs the local zoo has seen it assaulted by something that's turning the animals into zombies, and he turns to his neice and nephew for help. The gameplay looks like Smash TV in the new millenium, and the over-the-top cutesy violence leaves an inexplicable smile on my face. A WiiWare game, it's theoretically launching in September, but don't hold anyone but Nintendo to that.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=38621

Last Flight is the fourth WiiWare game being developed by High Voltage. You play the role of a food critic on a flight over the Pacific: during your flight, the plane becomes completely infested with vampires. Fight your way through them using whatever items you can find on the plane. You'll often have to combine items together to turn them into viable weapons, however, most notably the stakes you'll need to finish the job. For extra awesomeness, you'll fight the vampires with a whip as well (Konami, are you watching?). Its release date is unknown.

MASTIFF

http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/wii/games/previews/177168.shtml

If the goal of WiiWare was to let developers think outside the box, then I'd say it's already a smashing success. Major League Eating may have missed its holiday, but players will still be able to use the Wiimote and nunchuk to snarf down as much as they can within the time limit. But it gets better: Eating too much too quickly leads to gas, acid reflux, and other stomach ailments, so you've got to balance the munching with the digestion. It's also a fighting game of sorts, letting players "attack" their opponent with power-ups. Its release date is as yet unknown.

2D BOY

http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/846/846912p1.html

A 2D puzzle game coming out for WiiWare, World of Goo was made at Nintendo's request. Developer 2D Boy is one of those rare companies that operate out of someone's garage (total permanent employees: 2), but their games have been receiving plaudits from left and right. World of Goo is expected to have similar gameplay to Tower of Goo, a free online flash game that I highly recommend playing. As a WiiWare game, it's unknown when this will release.

DATA DESIGN INTERACTIVE

http://wii.kombo.com/article.php?artid=12182

Excellent news for the guy who thought Ninjabread Man was fun: a sequel is coming to the Wii this year! In fact, Data Design Interactive will be releasing a new Wii game each month for the next year: Urban Extreme, Kidz Sport Mini Golf, Battle Rage, Pro-Golf Sim, Farmyard Party: Olympigs (...........................), Desktop Mini-golf, Kidz sports Baseball, Kidz sports American Football, Fab 5 Soccer, Karaoke, and Personal Trainer.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/860/860389p1.html

Already out in Europe, Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars is a PC port that's coming to the Wii. An action RPG, Call for Heroes offers to characters and fifteen levels in which to rampage through an army of demons. Its American release date has not been announced.

ATLUS

Quick note: Atlus will not be attending E3, but will instead be at some anime expo a few days before E3.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168507

A Mario Party clone with a twist, Dokapon Kingdom is a board game in which up to four players are given a mission by their king. However, players are encouraged to screw the others over. There are far more branching paths in this game than Mario Party, letting players double back if they so wish. This game also has many RPG elements. Players who land on a combat space, at which point the game becomes an RPG (your performance depends on what class you selected, what items you've equipped, etc.). Players can purchase or find equipment as they go along, or go on mini-quests to earn more gold. Overall, it sounds like a fairly deep and enjoyable hybrid. Recently confirmed as being localized, I haven't been able to find any release date for it.

http://atomicgamer.com/newsFeed.php?id=264968

An intriguing DS title, Master of the Monster Lair involves building your own dungeon for the express purpose of luring as many baddies into it as you can. Once they're there, you hunt them down and destroy them. It releases in December.

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/04/17/izuna-2-jobless-again-in-july/

A roguelike centered around a lazy, unemployed ninja girl, Izuna (the game) enjoys kicking you in the nuts, and laughing while you roll around in agony. This one's no exception, although it's even bigger and badder by all reports. Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja 2 comes out for the DS this month.

SNK PLAYMORE

http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/metalslug7/news.html?sid=6186493&mode=previews

(Posted from Naznatips' 2008 DS games thread)

The popular sidescrolling shooter is back with Metal Slug 7 exclusiev to the DS. Use crazy guns in this fast paced sidescroller to blow up anything and everything. This is the first exclusive to consoles Metal Slug ever (the others have all at least been in arcades). This is exactly what fans want. Untainted side-scrolling arcade action.

AUTONOMOUS PRODUCTIONS

http://www.nintendic.com/news/1790

Collect and raise butterflies in this simulation game. Butterfly Garden won runner-up at Dream, Build, Play, and will be seeing a WiiWare release before it hits XBLA or the PC. Not a whole lot is known about the final game, although online support is planned.

RADICAL ENTERTAINMENT

http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/crashbandicootmindovermutant/news.html?sid=6190016&mode=recent

It is a sign of how much the Wii is dominating now that Crash Bandicoot, formerly Sony's unofficial mascot during the PlayStation era, now has his newest game with the Wii as his lead platform. It is a sign of how far he's fallen since his Naughty Dog days that no one particularly seems to care. Crash Bandicoot: Crash of the Titans releases in October on the Wii and DS, and will feature Crash returning to the platforming that first made him famous.

ALTEN8

http://n-europe.com/news.php?nid=11469

The gme looks purdy, no doubt about that. Eternity's Child has the rather emo story of a boy whose wings were cut off. He's trying to find his fellow winged people, who are hated and persecuted in a post apocalyptic world. A 2D platformer, the game is visually stunning, but gameplay videos have been less than impressive. Hopefully, they'll be able to shore up the gameplay before its unknown release.

FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS

http://www.infendo.com/wiiware/lost-winds-sequel-already-confirmed/

VANILLAWARE

http://wii.ign.com/articles/817/817899p1.html

(Posted with permission from BengaBenga's 2008 Wii games thread)

The name may be super Japanese (wait until you see the kanji!) but it all translates to an action RPG with swords and shurikens.

In Youtouden, you take control of Kisuke and Princess Momo in a quest to recover a legendary sword. The two must face off against rival samurai as well as more mythical creatures such as fairies and one-eyed giants.

The game promises high-speed ninja action that anyone can play thanks to the Wiimote. We don't have specifics, but the game will feature a combination of button and waggle-based gameplay, allowing players to take part in non-stop battles that will remind some of playing sword fighter as a child (sword fighter is presumably the Japanese equivalent of cops and robbers).

BPLUS

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/07/09/wii-wares-first-plattchen-twist-n-paint/

(Posted with permission from BengaBenga's 2008 Wii games thread)

A puzzle-shooter," is how Bplus art director Bernd Geiblinger describes the first third-party game ever announced for WiiWare. "In a shooter, fast aiming and pinpoint shooting are required; in a puzzle game you have to put on the thinking cap and make up some good tactics. Combining both of them, Plättchen is a completely new and unseen challenge."

JOWOOD

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/jowood-announces-yoga-wii-for-q2-2009/

The fourth exercise game for the Wii, Yoga Wii will be launching this month. It faces competition from Wii Fit, EA Fitness, and Wii Yoga (yes, they're different).

MILESTONE

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/07/01/dance-hula-together-on-the-wii/

THIS is what the balance board is all about. Japanese gamers will soon have the ability to hula in this Balance-Board requiring title. It's going to be released in September. Sadly, there's no word yet about localization.

AQ INTERACTIVE

http://ds.ign.com/articles/841/841534p1.html

The original Blue Dragon by Mistwalker is widely considered to be a mediocre RPG. For its sequel, Mistwalker is moving it to the DS, and changing the genre to Strategy RPG. The only thing the two seem to share is the cast, which will be returning in its entirety. It releases in August in Japan, and with no localization announced yet it's probably not going to be at E3.

ARTOON

http://www.cbsgames.com/games/story/10760392

From the makers of the most recent Yoshi's Story, The World of Golden Eggs for the Wii is a rhythm game that uses the wiimote and nunchuk. It's a tie-in with a Japanese CGI movie, which probably won't make it overseas, so don't expect it to release out here...ever.

N-SPACE

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/01/n-space-making-a-bag-tossing-game-for-wiiware/

A WiiWare game in which you toss bags. Why, at what, to what end, etc. are all questions that are unanswered. Probably for a reason.

MARVELOUS

http://ds.ign.com/articles/838/838765p1.html

(Posted from Naznatips' 2008 DS games thread)

In this DS port of Goichi Suda's (never released in America) PS2 game, you play an Assassin who's ordered to board a plane and diffuse a bomb. Unfortunately, you don't make it in time, and the plane blows up, but when you wake up the next day it's the day before again, and you have another chance. Think Groundhog's Day combined with Run Lola Run.

LEVEL 5

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3162863

(Posted from Naznatips' 2008 DS games thread)

Inazuma Eleven is a Soccer RPG. Yes, that sounds weird, but it's being made by famed RPG developer Level 5. It is their 5th Nintendo DS game. The game sets out to combine anime sports style with RPG gameplay. It's completely stylus controlled. There is a 6 minute gameplay video of it here.

ACTIVISION-BLIZZARD

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/06/06/a-little-more-insight-on-little-league-world-series/

From the sounds of it, this title is simply Mario Super Sluggers, but with the Mario liscense replaced with Little League. It even includes the "waggle to run faster" feature. Look for Little League World Series later this year.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/882/882958p1.html

The next game in the set-to-be-milked series, Guitar Hero: World Tour looks to take a page out of rival Rock Band's book by including drums and vocals. It then seeks to surpass its rival with a new slide-neck on the guitar, which permits more freedom during the solos, and with a create-your-own-song feature, which will allow players to have (almost!) unlimited freedom with making their own tunes. Additionally, Neversoft is doing what Harmonix insists is impossible: it's bringing DLC to the Wii (storage solution plz). Look for it this Winter.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/pitfall-wii-vived-for-the-big-adventure/

The next time you get into a console warz with someone, make sure to bring this game up. Pitfall: The Big Adventure is a Wii-exclusive game announced a few months back. If the screenshots look familiar, it's because they're identical to those of the Gamecube Pitfall game: IGN's podcast even showed that the first screenshot released was the next frame for a publicity shot of the Gamecube version.

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/02/the-wii-nets-another-fishing-game/

"Fish fans might look forward to this iteration, though, which captures "the adrenaline-pumping intensity of sport fishing." If that statement just sent thrills throughout your body, you should also know that Fishing Frenzy lets you catch twenty-five of the world's most sought after fish. So ... woot?"

http://videogames.propeller.com/story/2008/06/27/dancing-with-the-stars-get-your-dance-on-for-wii-and-nintendo-ds/

Not a whole lot of details are known about this Activison game, aside from the fact that it's coming this Fall for the DS and Wii. The first Wii game was a...decent...rhythm game in the vein of Samba de Amigo: hopefully, this one will be even better.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6191921.html?sid=6191921

Before World Tour, Aerosmith, or even On Tour had released, Activison announced the next Guitar Hero game: Guitar Hero Metallica. Not much else is known about this game yet, but if Aerosmith is anything to judge by it will predominantly feature Metallica music, with a few "opening acts", and it will probably have a relatively small setlist. Look for it in 2009.

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/06/05/ferrari-challenge-motors-onto-the-ds/

A racing game involving Ferraris, which is the only way most of us will ever touch the damn things, Ferrari Challenge will be arriving on the DS and the Wii this Fall. The Wii version will have online play: no details on the DS version were announced.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168149

The latest game in the Spiderman series, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows will be releasing to the Wii and the DS. Timing is the key to successful moves and attacks, with players able to purchase new moves by gaining experience points. There's also a good-and-evil aspect to the game, with players able to switch into the black suit and back at will. The suits have different abilities, and the length of time you spend wearing each suit morphs Spider-Man's personality. It releases in December.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/880/880290p1.html

Call of Duty: World at War will be receiving a version on the Wii. Activision has recently started to take the system fairly seriously (some hiccups excluded), and they are promising that the game will run on the Call of Duty 4 engine (downscaled, of course), that it will have online play, and other sweet nothings that Wii owners want to hear. The game returns to World War II, only instead of storming the beaches at Normandy players will be storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. An increased emphasis on ambushes, suicide attacks, and close-quarter combat might serve to distinguish this game from the myriad of other WWII titles.

ASKYS

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/07/08/theresia-piles-on-the-style/

A survival horror game for the DS, Theresia has an artsyle that's quite pleasing. The game takes place from a first-person perspective, with players gathering clues while generally trying to stay alive. The developers are hinting at some fairly messed up things, so keep an eye on this game.

KOEI

http://www.ds-x2.com/index.php?id=11405

G1 Jokey Wii 2008 is a game that will probably never leave Japan. It centers around horse racing, a popular genre in that country. Players buy, trade, breed, train, and race horses, competing to win it all with their stable. New to the Wii version is Balance Board support, to make the racing sequences a bit more involving.

GAMELOFT

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/07/08/wild-west-guns-shoot-guns-at-the-wild-west/

The type of light-gun game that appeals to the cheapskate in all of us, Wild West Guns will be available for WiiWare for $10 whenever Nintendo decides to stop picking its nose and start releasing Virtual Console and WiiWare games again. The game is likely to be short, but it will feature Zapper support while costing less than half of what Game Party does.

JVGAMES

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/07/08/beer-pong-with-less-beer-more-tossing-extra-controversy/

It seems a mildly amusing title just got Manhunt two'd. What was once Beer Pong: Frat Party Games has been renamed Frat Party Games: Pong Toss to silence ESRB critics. It's also removed the beer (it's now just juice), despite some lawyer's claim that the game will still encourage underage drinking. God and Nintendo alone know when it's coming out.

It's what I do

Thanks. I'd seen that one, and judging by the date and subsequent events, I'm pretty sure it's Mad World that they're making. It fits: Suda makes Wii games that are highly stylized and ultra-violent, and Mad World is a Wii game that is highly stylized and ultra-violent. I'd love to be wrong, though, since it means we'll be getting double the pleasure.

@thekitchensink:...

Jerk.

Nope. The fourth Platinum Games game is yet to be unveiled and it is designed by Mikami for a unknown platform.

However I wouldn't put that in the list.

I didn't know that. I thought all Platinum Games was working on were the three revealed titles. But why not include it? It may be unlikely to be coming for the Wii or DS, let alone appear at this year's E3, but that's half the fun of the speculation part (which is why Shenmue shows up. Twice...)

The 4th Platinum Games game is Shenmue 3, developed by Mikami and Suzuki. Believe...

Well, that IS good news...

So what do we think then, DS or Wii? With the other two consoles in Japan being so anemic, those are the only real options, unless Microsoft is getting really desperate.

@BengaBenga: Why not? I mean, if you're going to dream, dream big!