The next eight days in handheld games

Proving that game releases are no more predictable than football matches, the PSP version of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany has slipped an agonising three weeks. It's now due on May 19th.

With PoPoLoCrois also pushed back to June 2nd, this effectively means PSP gamers have a week to rediscover their back catalogue, until the promising Ape Escape P and Me and My Katamari get the ball rolling again on May 5th.

In contrast, DS owners might have trouble keeping up with all the action, what with FIFA, Lost Magic and Trauma Center: Under the Knife cutting the way clear for this season's biggie, Metroid Prime: Hunters, which blasts its way into shops next Friday, flanked by Pokemon Link! and Pac-Man World 3.

As ever, you can check out our Release Calendar in the menu bar above to see what's coming out when.