Nintendo announces New Brain Training game in development for 3DS

Nintendo has announced during today's bi-monthly Nintendo Direct broadcast that a 3DS version of its popular DS series Brain Training is on the way.

The beaming Dr Kawashima is working with Nintendo on the game, which he hopes will improve your memory and concentration skills.

No other details were given, although a devilish version of Kawashima's iconic floating head was revealed.

Nintendo also announced that the upcoming Mario Tennis title for 3DS would be named Mario Tennis Open and will launch on May 25th in Europe.

The game is being developed by Camelot of Golden Sun fame, and will feature local and online multiplayer as well as optional gyro controls.

Nintendo also announced it plans to oversee distribution duties for Sega's Parisian adventure Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, which will arrive on the 3DS on April 5th.

The Japanese gaming giant also confirmed that both strategy title Fire Emblem and augmented reality horror Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir would be coming to Europe later this year.

Nintendo said it plans to support Fire Emblem with additional maps further down the line.

Keeping DS fans happy, the next instalment of football anime series Inazuma Eleven will be released on March 16th in both Firestorm and Blizzard flavours.

New Virtual Console releases will include Game Boy classics Dr Mario and Punch-Out!!

Following their appearance on the ESRB ratings earlier this month, Game Gear titles Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, Shinobi, and Dragon Crystal will be making their way to the eShop in mid-March.

Now steel yourselves, here's the full European release schedule:

Dillon's Rolling Western - February 22nd
Punch-Out!! (Virtual Console) - March 1st
Super Mario Bros (Virtual Console) - March 1st
Carnival Games Wild West 3D - March 2nd
50 Classic Games - March 2nd
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D - March 8th
Ben 10 Galactic Racing - March 16th
Rayman Origins -March 16th
Kid Icarus: Uprising - March 23rd
Bit.Trip Saga - March 23rd
Farming Simulator 2012 3D - March 29th
Dr Mario (Virtual Console) - March
Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! - March
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure - April 5th
Secrets of the Titanic - April 27th
SpeedThru: Potzol's Puzzle - April
Battleship the videogame - April
The Hidden - April
Pet Zombies -April
Face Racers - April
Nano Assault -April
3D Solitaire - April
Mario Tennis Open - May 25th
Boulder Dash XL 3D - June
Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir - Q2 2012
Harvest Moon: The Tale Of Two Towns - Q2 2012
Shifting World - Q2 2012
Super Black Bass 3D - Q2 2012
Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 - Q2 2012
Crash Time 3DS - Q2 2012
Toki Tori (Two Tribes) (Virtual Console) - Q2 2012
Art of Balance TOUCH! - Q2 2012
Colors! 3D - Q2 2012
Mutant Mudds - Q2 2012
Picross (Jupiter) - Q2 2012
Marvel Pinball 3D - Q2 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man - Q2 2012
Luigi's Mansion 2 - 2012
Professor Layton 5 - 2012

Jewel Master: Cradle of Persia - March 9th
Inazuma Eleven 2 Firestorm - March 16th
Inazuma Eleven 2 Blizzard - March 16th
Cave Story (DSiWare) - March
Secrets of the Titanic - April 6th
Little Charlie Bear - April 13th
Battleship the videogame - April
Mahjong Mysteries: Legends of Atlantis - May 18th
Jewel Link Chronicles – Legends of Atlantis - June 29th
Marie-Antoinette and the Disciples of Loki - June
Disney. Pixar Brave - June-August
The Amazing Spider-Man - Q2 2012
Amoebattle - Q2 2012
To-Fu Collection - Q2 2012
Jewel Master: Cradle of Persia - Q2 2012