Dust off your Wii, because 2010 is the year that Nintendo remembers that they’re a development house. The Nintendo Summit took place today (via 1up), and the developer/publisher/console manufacturer announced a whole slew of release dates.

The biggest by far is Super Mario Galaxy 2, which will arrive on May 23. Nintendo released a new trailer to mark the event, which revealed more of the planet-based gameplay that was honed in the first game. Mario Galaxy 2 also looks like it will feature a significant role for Mario’s sidekick Yoshi, and the old dinosaur has learned a few new tricks. Swinging by his tongue and flying around like an untied balloon make this look like his most diverse role since his debut in Super Mario World, though it remains to be seen how large that role will be.

The remaining firm dates follow. AAA titles on the list include Metroid: Other M on June 27 (Team Ninja has been busy), and Monster Hunter Tri on April 20. WiiWare is striking it rich, with Max & the Magic Marker out March 8 and indie favorite Cave Story on March 22. The DS can expect WarioWare D.I.Y. on March 28 and Picross 3D on May 3. Finally, on the hardware side, gamers can expect the DSi XL on March 28 for $190.

If you happen to like your announcements chronologically ordered, they follow. Less specific release dates have also been included for completion’s sake.

December 21: Winter
March 8: Max & The Magic Marker

March 20: Spring
March 22: Cave Story
March 28: DSi XL
March 28: WarioWare D.I.Y.
April 20: Monster Hunter Tri
May 3: Picross 3D
May 23: Super Mario Galaxy 2
TBD: Rage of the Gladiator
June 7: Sin & Punishment 2: Star Successor

June 21: Summer
June 27: Metroid: Other M
TBD: FlingSmash
TBD: Super Meat Boy
TBD: And Yet It Moves

Season Undetermined
TBD: Art Style Light Trax

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