Mario Tennis Open dated for Europe, Fire Emblem set for 2012 as well

Nintendo Europe’s stream confirms dates and releases for two favourites.

Some fresh details on two eagerly awaited 3DS titles were revealed overnight on the Nintendo Direct streams, including release dates and release confirmation on Mario Tennis Open and Fire Emblem 3DS.

First up Mario Tennis Open, which will hit stores in Europe on the 25th of May, only one day later then the Japanese who get it on the 24th. Fresh details on the game were revealed including the fact that it will have full online multiplayer in addition to robust local multiplayer options including 4 player multiplayer from the one card. There is also gyro and touch screen controls as well in the game. Camelot was also confirmed to be the developer in footage shown.

Fire Emblem fans rejoice as well with confirmation the game will be heading out of Japan this year as well. There will even be DLC for the title free for a limited time. The DLC will include new maps and story episodes. No more information other then that was given sadly.