Smash Bros given Euro lifeline

Following the release of its 2008 Q1 and Q2 release schedule

yesterday

which contained no mention of highly anticipated multiplayer romp Super Smash Bros Brawl, Nintendo has said that its dates have not yet been ‘fixed or finalised’.

However, in an effort not to worry its fans the platform holder did point out that Mario Kart Wii will definitely be out before the summer in Europe.

"Nintendo’s release schedule included some titles which were fixed for release beyond Q1 2008 such as Mario Kart Wii,” a statement read.

All Nintendo software titles launching in Q2 2008 have not been finalised or confirmed to date. Nintendo will communicate on all software titles launching in Q2 2008 for Wii and Nintendo DS at a later date."