Kirby's Epic Yarn--which we were delighted to play at E3--will be released on October 17, followed by Donkey Kong Country--which we also had a bash at--on November 21.

There's still no word on a release date for the new Nintendo 3DS handheld, which the company has promised to announce on September 29. For now, here's Nintendo's updated release launch schedule, which features a smattering of third-party titles.

Major Wii Releases
Retail
• Metroid: Other M - August 31
• New Carnival Games - September 21
• Samurai Warriors 3 - September 27
• Wii Party - October 3
• NBA JAM - October 5
• Just Dance 2 - October 12
• Kirby's Epic Yarn - October 17
• GoldenEye 007 - November (date TBA)
• PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure - November 1
• FlingSmash - November 7
• Sonic Colors - November 16
• Donkey Kong Country Returns - November 21
• Epic Mickey - Holiday season
WiiWare (downloadable)
• And Yet It Moves - August 23
• BIT.TRIP FATE - Fall
• Super Meat Boy - Holiday season
Major DS Releases
Nintendo DS
• Professor Layton and the Unwound Future - September 12
• Super Scribblenauts - October (date TBA)
• Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs - October 4
• Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light - October 5
• Art Academy - October 25
• Rock Band 3 - October 29
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! - November 14
DSiWare (downloadable)
• Need for Speed Nitro-X - September 20
• Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Holiday season