2012

A white Wii U.

2012 was a notable year for Nintendo. The Nintendo 3DS began to grow in amount of games. Nintendo also released the Nintendo 3DS XL, Wii Mini (RVL-201), and Wii U in 2012. A few DS games were also released. Nintendo Power magazine ceased publication after nearly 24 years, December marked its final issue.

Important Events

• April 21 - New Super Mario Bros. 2 was announced.
• April 28 - The original Nintendo 3DS was released in South Korea.
• June 5 - New Super Mario Bros. U was announced.
• June 5-7 - E3 2012 happened.
• June 21 - The Nintendo 3DS XL was announced.
• July 28 - The Nintendo 3DS XL was released in Japan, Europe, and UK.
• August 19 - The 3DS XL was released in North America.
• August 23 - The 3DS XL was released in Australia.
• September 3 - The 3DS XL was released in Brazil.
• September 20 - The 3DS XL was released in South Korea.
• September 28 - The original 3DS and 3DS XL were released in Hong Kong and the Republic of China.
• November 18 - The Wii U was released in North America.
• November 29 - The Wii U was released in Mexico and South Africa.
• November 30 - The Wii U was released in Europe and Australia.
• December - The final issue of Nintendo Power is published in the USA.
• December 7 - The 3DS XL was released as an iQue Player in China. The Wii Mini was released in Canada.
• December 8 - The Wii U was released in Japan.

Timeline

• June 23: Pokémon Black and White 2, the last first-party DS game, was released in Japan.
• October 7: Pokémon Black and White 2 were released in North America.
• October 12: Pokémon Black and White 2 were released in Europe.

Games released in 2012

Nintendo DS/DSi

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34 games were released in Japan. Template:DS 2012 JP

00 games were released in North America. Template:DS 2012 USA

00 games were released in Europe. Template:DS 2012 EU

DSiWare

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00 games were released in Japan. Template:DSiWare 2012 JP

00 games were released in North America. Template:DSiWare 2012 USA

00 games were released in Europe. Template:DSiWare 2012 EU

Wii

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00 games were released in Japan. Template:Wii 2012 JP

12 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
Rhythm Heaven Fever	Nintendo	2012-02-13February 13, 2012	03Everyone	[1]
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Nintendo	2012-02-27February 27, 2012	03Everyone	[2]
Mario Party 9	Nintendo	2012-03-11March 11, 2012	03Everyone	[3]
Xenoblade Chronicles	Nintendo	2012-04-06April 06, 2012	05Teen	[4]
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-06-19June 19, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[5]
The Last Story	Xseed Games	2012-08-14August 14, 2012	05Teen	[6]
Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition	Nintendo	2012-09-16September 16, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[7]
NBA 2K13	Virtuos	2012-10-02October 02, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[8]
Just Dance 4	Ubisoft	2012-10-09October 09, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[9]
Skylanders Giants	Activision	2012-10-21October 21, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[10]
Wreck-It Ralph	Activision	2012-100-30October 30, 2012	03Everyone	[11]
LEGO Lord of the Rings	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[12]
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two	Disney Interactive Studios	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	03Everyone	[13]

00 games were released in Europe. Template:Wii 2012 EU

Virtual Console (Wii)

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00 games were released in Japan. Template:VC 2012 JP

00 games were released in North America. Template:VC 2012 USA

00 games were released in Europe. Template:VC 2012 EU

WiiWare

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00 games were released in North America. Template:WiiWare 2012 USA

00 games were released in Europe. Template:WiiWare 2012 EU

Nintendo 3DS

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00 games were released in Japan. Template:3DS 2012 JP

00 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
My Pet Puppy 3D	505 Games	2012-01-24January 24, 2012	03Everyone	[14]
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D	Konami	2012-02-01February 01, 2012	03Everyone	[15]
Balloon Pop 2	UFO Interactive	2012-02-07February 7, 2012	03Everyone	[16]
Resident Evil: Revelations	Capcom	2012-02-07February 7, 2012	06Mature	[17]
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games	Sega	2012-02-14February 14, 2012	03Everyone	[18]
Tales of the Abyss	Namco Bandai Games	2012-02-14February 14, 2012	05Teen	[19]
Tekken 3D Prime Edition	Namco Bandai Games	2012-02-14February 14, 2012	05Teen	[20]
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D	Konami	2012-02-21February 21, 2012	06Mature	[21]
Crush 3D	Sega	2012-03-06March 6, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[22]
Nicktoons MLB 3D	2K Games	2012-03-06March 6, 2012	03Everyone	[23]
Kid Icarus: Uprising	Nintendo	2012-03-23March 23, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[24]
50 Classic Games 3D	Maximum Family Games	2012-03-27March 27, 2012	03Everyone	[25]
Alien Chaos 3D	Giant Media Group	2012-03-27March 27, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[26]
Horses 3D	Ubisoft	2012-03-27March 27, 2012	03Everyone	[27]
Funky Barn 3D	Ubisoft	2012-04-03April 3, 2012	03Everyone	[28]
Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir	Nintendo	2012-04-13April 13, 2012	05Teen	[29]
Shifting World	Aksys Games	2012-04-24April 24, 2012	03Everyone	[30]
Battleship	Activision	2012-05-15May 15, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[31]
Mario Tennis Open	Nintendo	2012-05-20May 20, 2012	03Everyone	[32]
Deer Drive Legends 3D	Maximum Family Games	2012-05-29May 29, 2012	05Teen	[33]
Madagascar 3: The Video Game	D3Publisher	2012-06-05June 5, 2012	03Everyone	[34]
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-06-19June 19, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[35]
Order Up!!	Ignition Entertainment	2012-06-21June 21, 2012	03Everyone	[36]
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2	Rising Star Games	2012-06-26June 26, 2012	03Everyone	[37]
The Amazing Spider-Man	Activision	2012-06-26June 26, 2012	05Teen	[38]
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy	Square Enix	2012-07-03July 3, 2012	04Everyone 10+	[39]

00 games were released in Europe. Template:3DS 2012 EU

Virtual Console (3DS)

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00 games were released in Japan. Template:3DSVC 2012 JP

00 games were released in North America. Template:3DSVC 2012 USA

00 games were released in Europe. Template:3DSVC 2012 EU

Wii U

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15 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	CERO
Assassin's Creed III	Ubisoft	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	05
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	03 C
FIFA 13: World Class Soccer	Electronic Arts	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	01 A
Mass Effect 3: Special Edition	Electronic Arts	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	04
Monster Hunter 3G HD Ver.	Capcom	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	03 C
Musou Orochi 2 Hyper	Koei Tecmo Games	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	02 B
New Super Mario Bros. U	Nintendo	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	01 A
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge	Koei Tecmo Games	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	05
Nintendo Land	Nintendo	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	01 A
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition	Bandai Namco Games	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	03 C
ZombiU	Ubisoft	2012-12-8December 8, 2012	04
San Goku Shi 12	Koei Tecmo Games	2012-12-13December 13, 2012	01 A
Call of Duty: Black Ops II	Square Enix	2012-12-20December 20, 2012	05
Sports Connection	Ubisoft	2012-12-20December 20, 2012	01 A
The Family Party (Simple Series for Wii U Vol. 1)	D3 Publisher	2012-12-20December 20, 2012	01 A

37 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB
Assassin's Creed III	Ubisoft	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	06
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	05
Call of Duty: Black Ops II	Activision	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	06
ESPN Sports Connection	Ubisoft	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	03
FIFA Soccer 13	Electronic Arts	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	03
Just Dance 4	Ubisoft	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	04
Madden NFL 13	Electronic Arts	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	03
Rabbids Land	Ubisoft	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	04
Scribblenauts Unlimited	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	04
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013	Ubisoft	2012-11-13November 13, 2012	04
Ben 10: Omniverse	D3Publisher	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
Darksiders II	THQ	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	06
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two	Disney Interactive Studios	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	03
Funky Barn	505 Games	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	03
Game Party Champions	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	03
Mass Effect 3: Special Edition	Electronic Arts	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	06
NBA 2K13	2K Sports	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	03
New Super Mario Bros. U	Nintendo	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	03
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge	Nintendo	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	06
Nintendo Land	Nintendo	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
SiNG Party	Nintendo	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
Skylanders: Giants	Activision	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed	Sega	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
Tank! Tank! Tank!	Namco Bandai Games	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition	Namco Bandai Games	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	05
Transformers Prime: The Game	Activision	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper	Tecmo Koei	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	05
Wipeout 3	Activision	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	04
ZombiU	Ubisoft	2012-11-18November 18, 2012	06
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013	Activision	2012-12-4December 4, 2012	05
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade	D3Publisher	2012-12-4December 4, 2012	03
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth	Ubisoft	2012-12-4December 4, 2012	05
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing	Activision	2012-12-4December 4, 2012	03
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game	D3Publisher	2012-12-4December 4, 2012	04
007 Legends	Activision	2012-12-11December 11, 2012	05
Jeopardy!	THQ	2012-12-14December 14, 2012	03
Wheel of Fortune	THQ	2012-12-14December 14, 2012	03

28 games were released in Europe.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	PEGI	Source
Assassin's Creed III	Ubisoft	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	05	[40]
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	04	[41]
Ben 10: Omniverse	D3Publisher	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	03	[42]
Call of Duty: Black Ops II	Activision	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	05	[43]
Darksiders II	THQ	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	04	[44]
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two	Disney Interactive Studios	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[45]
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade	D3Publisher	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[46]
FIFA 13	Electronic Arts	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[47]
Funky Barn	505 Games	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[48]
Game Party Champions	Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[49]
Just Dance 4	Ubisoft	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[50]
Mass Effect 3: Special Edition	Electronic Arts	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	05	[51]
New Super Mario Bros. U	Nintendo	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[52]
Nintendo Land	Nintendo	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[53]
Rabbids Land	Ubisoft	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[54]
Skylanders: Giants	Activision	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[55]
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed	Sega	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[56]
Sports Connection	Ubisoft	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[57]
Tank! Tank! Tank!	Namco Bandai Games	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[58]
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition	Namco Bandai Games	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	04	[59]
Transformers Prime: The Game	Activision	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	02	[60]
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper	Tecmo Koei	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	03	[61]
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013	Ubisoft	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	01	[62]
ZombiU	Ubisoft	2012-11-30November 30, 2012	05	[63]
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013	Activision	2012-12-4December 4, 2012	04	[64]
007 Legends	Activision	2012-12-7December 7, 2012	04	[65]
Rise of the Guardians	D3Publisher	2012-12-14December 14, 2012	03	[66]
NBA 2K13	2K Sports	2012-12-19December 19, 2012	01	[67]