E308 Media | Wario returns to Wii in Europe, New Trailer

Update: A sweet overview trailer from Japan:

Original story: Following the rip-roaring success of WarioWare: Smooth Moves across Europe, Mario's arch-nemesis is set to head back to PAL regions in Wario Land: The Shake Dimension on Wii this coming September in what is being described as a 'puzzle-filled adventure' rather than a straight-up platform outing.

Nintendo Europe has today told fans that they should brace themselves for a wave of nostalgia as Wario heads to Wii for his first dedicated adventure on the world's leading console. Fans yearning for a break from the WarioWare mini-game style of proceedings will be pleased to hear that they will be treated this time to some classic Wario action as Wario Land: The Shake Dimension takes them on an epic and lush two-dimensional platform adventure to seek out treasure, complete missions and, (as we are assured) in a traditional Wario way, obtain as much money as players possibly can do. Gamers will have to prepare themselves to defeat all the bandana-wearing pirates standing between Wario and his potential haul of treasure when the puzzle-filled adventure hits European shores on the 26th September 2008, just two months after its Japanese d�but.

Presenting an entirely new cast of characters around Wario, get ready to embark upon an all-new, swash-buckling adventure where Wario explores various continents in search of treasure. The notorious pirate leader, Shake King, has kidnapped Queen Merelda and it's up to Wario to get her back. But is he really out to do a good deed? Or it is the 'Bottomless Coin Sack, a sack containing a never-ending flow of gold coins, which has really caught Wario's attention?

"Featuring five different maps full of action-packed stages to complete, Wario Land: The Shake Dimension, is packed with exciting missions and challenges. Complete Missions, which are challenges, set out at the beginning of each stage, such as finishing a stage within a specified time limit or collecting a special number of coins. Also seek out the hidden Treasure in each stage to obtain the special items held within them, then progress through the game and unlock further stages.

Be sure to stick around for further updates as the game's European release of 26th September draws ever closer, and share your thoughts on the game so far by posting below..