New Boxart for games

Nintendo has released new boxart and release dates for several upcoming games. The first new boxart is for Battalion Wars, releasing September 19th. This is the Gamecube version of the popular Advance Wars on GBA and SNES. Nintendo says of the game, "Battalion Wars blazes onto Nintendo GameCube with a platoon of real-time strategy (RTS) action. Whether players are hoofing it across the plains as a lone infantryman or commanding an entire platoon from atop an armored tank, the challenge is real and the mission is critical."

Next, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for Nintendo GameCube will be releasing on October 17th. Nintendo says of the game, "The turn-based strategy series Fire Emblem™ takes on a new dimension in its first Nintendo GameCube title! The continent of Tellius is divided into humans and half-man/half-beast demi-humans. These two races have battled for centuries and only recently established an uneasy peace. Now, a new force threatens to tear apart the seven kingdoms and reignite the flames of war. Joining the Fire Emblem ranks are new units, such as the shape-shifting laguz who transform into beasts to attack their foes. Additionally, characters can now learn unique skills as they gain experience, giving players even more ways to customize their strategy. With the addition of beautifully animated cut scenes and 3-D battles, Fire Emblem looks and plays better than ever."

Finally, Trace Memory for Nintendo DS is due out September 26th. Nintendo says of the adventure game, "Trace Memory takes full advantage of the DS's dual screens to guide players through Blood Edward Island. The game play takes place on the touch screen, where players get an aerial view of the game world. Meanwhile, the top screen shows a first-person view of scenes and conversations. Players can tap on any area on the touch screen to get a closer look."