This December the 7th, stores all around Australia will begin selling the true next generation of gaming consoles, the Nintendo Wii. But a console is not a success without a stellar line-up of software. What can we expect this holiday season on our new Wii’s?

Continue reading for the most complete Australian launch list around.

Released on Dec 7th

(To view Game Previews click on the Boxart to be taken to the games respective preview.)

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Players: 1
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: THQ
Available: Launch Day

Based on a popular Nickelodeon show, players will explore four Avatar nations, battle new enemies and utilize kung-fu bending arts.

Barnyard

Players: 1
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: THQ
Available: Launch Day

Call of Duty 3

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Activision
Available: 6th December

In Call of Duty 3, get closer than ever to the fury of combat as an Allied soldier in World War II’s most harrowing military operation, the Normandy Breakout Campaign.

Disney / Pixar Cars

Players: 1
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: THQ
Available: Launch Day

Cars is based on the PIXAR film of the same name and has you playing as the many characters throughout the movie. Your goal is to help Lightning McQueen capture the coveted Piston Cup Championship in a series of heated races.

Far Cry Vengeance

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: December 1

Jack Carver is back in this Wii exclusive version of the Far Cry series. Featuring a new storyline, locations and characters. Usr the Wiimote to drive, shoot, slash, jump and climb as you make your way through tropical hell.

GT Pro Series

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: December 1

This game features over 80 licensed cars and give you full control over your cars tuning and physics. GT Pro Series is bundled with a Wheel Attachment, made especially to immerse players into this and many more racing games.

Happy Feet

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Midway Games
Available: December 14th

Based on the upcoming comedy directed by George Miller, Happy Feet has you singing and dancing your way to victory. Play as Mumble as he experiences life in the Penguin world.

Madden NFL 07

Players: 1 – 4
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: EA Sports
Available: December 14th

With the exclusive video game license of the NFL and PLAYERS INC, Madden NFL 07 continues to be the #1 football franchise in history. In its 17th installment, you control the running game like never before.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance

Players: 1 – 4
Price: $79.95
Developer/Publisher: Activision
Available: December 20th

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an all-new action/RPG where players create their Marvel dream team from the largest roster of Super Heroes ever in an epic quest that will determine the fate of Earth and the Marvel universe.

Monster 4X4 World Circuit

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: December 7th

Giant monster trucks go head to head in this second racing title from Ubisoft. Go off track to out manoeuvre and out run your opponents. Is compatible with the Wheel Attachment.

Need for Speed: Carbon

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: EA Games
Available: December 14th

The next instalment in the popular EA racing series that has taken the formula to new heights. Boosting the ability to customise your car from the cosmetic appearance to its performance, you can never have the same vehicle more than once. Once youre set to go, race against opponents in an all out war for the city.

Open Season

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: December 1st

Another title inspired by a upcoming movie, Open Season puts you in the hooves of Boog and Elliot as you relive the movie experience. In order to survive the hunters you have to throw skunk bombs and hurl rabbits, amongst other things in this action filled title from Ubisoft.

Rampage: Total Destruction

Players: 1 – 4
Price: $49.95
Developer/Publisher: Midway Games
Available: December 14th

While yet again another port from the last generation of consoles, the Wii version features new creatures to up the rooster of beasts to a massive 40, each with unique moves and combo attacks. Destroy cities around the world in this Midway classic.

Rayman: Raving Rabbids

All the classic Rayman humour is back as our hero is faced with a unrelenting enemy, the Rabbids. Play a huge amount of mini games made specifically to take full advantage of the Wiimote.

Red Steel

Players: 1 – 4
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: Launch Day

Created specifically for the Wiimote, Red Steel has matured since its first unveiling earlier this year. Featuring intense shooter action and precise sword play as well as a magnitude of multiplayer features; Red Steel is the premier third party title for the Wii.

SpongeBob SquarePants Creature from the Krusty Krab

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: THQ
Available: December 14th

Bikini Bottom will never be the same! Adventure your way through deeply outrageous and visually wacky levels!

Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz

Players: 1 – 4
Price $99.95
Developer/Publisher: SEGA
Available: Launch Day

Returning to its roots, Banana Blitz features all new puzzles and party games that take full use of the Wiimote. Watch as the monkeys jump with a simple flick of the wrist in this multiplayer extravaganza.

The Ant Bully

Help our not so fortunate hero Lucas explore the dangerous world of an ant. Save the colony from exterminated and gain new friendships along the way.

The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Players: 1
Price: $99
Developer/Publisher: Nintendo
Available: Launch Day

The fate of Hyrule is once again in your hands in this all-new adventure. Play as Link as you fight enormous bosses; traverse the largest world in Zelda history, uncover the mystery behind the Twilight and take a relaxing fish in a blue lagoon in one of the most anticipated games of 2006.

Tom Clancys Splinter Cell Double Agent

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: “”December”"

Sam Fisher is back and this time he must infiltrate a terrorist group and destroy it before they unleash a devastating attack on American soil. Live to life of a double agent, if you can survive that long.

Tony Hawks Downhill Jam

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Activision
Available: November 13th

Downhill Jam takes a side step away from the norm and gives gamers a new way to experience the thrill of professional skateboarding. In Downhill Jam, a title exclusive to Nintendo, you race against opponents down a massive hills, using the Wiimote to preform all your favourite combos and to smack your opponents.

Wii Sports

Players: 1 – 4
Price: Packed in with console
Developer/Publisher: Nintendo
Available: Launch Day (Bundled with Wii Console)

Wii Sports is a compilation of five popular sporting games, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Boxing and Bowling. Wii Sports is the definitive title to show off the Wiimotes innovative features from bowling a ball to sinking a putt.

Wii Play

Players: 1 – 4
Price: $79.95 (Comes with Wiimote bonus)
Developer/Publisher: Nintendo
Available: Launch Day

Games that Wont Make Launch

Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $99.95
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Available: 2007

Take on the Germans in World War II combat that will test your air-combat skills in Single and Multiplayer missions. As the squadron leader you take command of your squadron and lead your man into explosive dogfights based on famous battles that took place during World War II.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Players: 1
Price: TBA
Developer/Publisher: Atari
Available: 2007

Excite Truck

Players: 1 – 2
Price: $TBA
Developer/Publisher: Nintendo
Available: 2007

Prepare yourself for the biggest disappointment to hit the Australian Wii Launch this year. Excite Truck has been pushed back into 2007. Race on and off terrain trucks through levels that take place at locations from across the globe. Use the Wiimote like a steering wheel to control the movement of your vehicle and perfect special moves to get a much-needed boost.

Elebits

Players: 1
Price: TBA
Developer/Publisher: Konami / Atari in Australia
Available: No Date set as of Yet

Metal Slug Anthology

Players: TBA
Price: $99
Developer/Publisher: SNK / QVS
Available: March 19 2007

Trauma Center: Second Opinion

Price: TBA
Players: 1
Developer/Publisher: Atlus / No Publisher in Australia
Available: N/A

Wario Ware: Smooth Moves

Players: Unknown
Price: $TBA
Developer/Publisher: Nintendo
Available: Jan 2007
WarioWare is back with a whole new set of moves. When Wario stumbles upon a strange device called a Form Baton, he and his friends use it to learn new moves that are as fun as they are wacky.