List of Touch! Generations titles

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The North and South American logo of the Touch! Generations series

Touch! Generations [lower-alpha 1] is a brand created by Nintendo to denote video games on the Nintendo DS and Wii that are intended to appeal to a broader audience (mainly adults and the elderly) than the traditional gamer. Nintendo initially conceived the brand alongside the DS in Japan as a response to the country's faster population aging rate compared to Western regions, seeking to attract audiences outside its traditional target market of young hardcore gamers to supplement its player base. [1] [2] Titles under the brand were first introduced in Japan from April to June 2005, with the initial lineup consisting of titles such as Electroplankton , [3] Nintendogs , Brain Age , Rakubiki Jiten DS, [4] and Big Brain Academy . [5] [6]

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The Touch! Generations logo for Europe and Australia is identical to the Japanese logo, except it is colored red rather than pink. Touch! Generations PAL logo.svg
The Touch! Generations logo for Europe and Australia is identical to the Japanese logo, except it is colored red rather than pink.

Big Brain Academy and Magnetica were the first games in North America to release under the Touch! Generations brand, with both releasing on June 5, 2006; they were followed up by Sudoku Gridmaster on June 26. [7] In addition, several previously released games were retroactively designated with the brand. [2] Meanwhile, the brand was introduced in Europe on June 9 with the release of Brain Age, which was renamed Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?. [8] The games designated with the Touch! Generations label varied between regions. [9] [10]

Titles under the Touch! Generations brand have generally been commercially successful, with those under specific series receiving particular attention; as of March 31, 2023, titles under the Nintendogs and Brain Age series for the Nintendo DS have sold for a combined total of 57.85 million units, while the Wii has titles in its eponymous series represent six of its top ten best-selling games with a combined total of 197.21 million units. [11] [12] The brand's popularity was most notable in Japan, where it was credited with invoking a significant push among developers in the country to create non-traditional titles for the Nintendo DS, with 220 such titles developed out of 810 total by May 2008. [13] Furthermore, a soundtrack album with music from games within and outside the brand was made available in Japan on audio CD starting on September 4, 2008, as a Club Nintendo reward for 400 points. [14]

Nintendo retired the brand with the launch of the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, six years after its introduction. [15] Despite this, some games that were introduced under the brand continue to receive follow-up entries on the contemporary and future Nintendo consoles.

Games for Nintendo DS

The video games published under the Touch! Generations brand for the Nintendo DS vary between countries. Organized alphabetically by title:

TitleOriginal release date

Japan

North America

PAL region

100 Classic Book Collection October 7, 2007June 15, 2010EU December 26, 2008 [16]
AU January 22, 2009
Notes:
  • Known as 100 Classic Books in North America and DS Literature Collection [lower-alpha 2] in Japan
  • PAL and North American versions include one hundred public domain works of literature, while Japanese version includes books from Chukei Publishing Company
  • Developed by Genius Sonority
1000 Cooking Recipes from Elle à Table——EU July 2, 2010
Notes:
  • Cooking guide endorsed by the French cooking magazine Elle à Table
  • DSi enhanced
  • Developed by Agenda
Active Health with Carol Vorderman——EU August 7, 2009
Notes:
America's Test Kitchen: Let's Get Cooking—March 28, 2010 [19] —
Notes:
Art Academy June 19, 2010October 25, 2010EU August 6, 2010
AU September 23, 2010
Notes:
  • Known as Art Academy: Learn painting and drawing techniques with step-by-step training in Europe and Australia, and Artistic Taste Classroom DS [lower-alpha 3] in Japan
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in Japan
  • DSi enhanced
  • Developed by Headstrong Games
Big Brain Academy June 30, 2005June 5, 2006AU July 5, 2006
EU July 7, 2006
Notes:
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! May 19, 2005April 16, 2006EU June 9, 2006
AU June 16, 2006
Notes:
  • Known as Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? in Europe and Australia and as Tohoku University Future Technology Research Center Professor and Supervisor Ryuta Kawashima's Train Your Brain DS Training for Adults [lower-alpha 5] in Japan
  • Features a variety of puzzles, including stroop test, mathematical questions, and Sudoku puzzles
  • Uses the built-in microphone for the DS
  • Developed by Nintendo SPD
Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! December 29, 2005August 20, 2007EU June 29, 2007
AU July 5, 2007
Notes:
  • Known as More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain? in Europe and Australia and as Tohoku University Future Technology Research Center Professor and Supervisor Ryuta Kawashima's More Train Your Brain DS Training for Adults [lower-alpha 6] in Japan
  • Sequel to Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
  • Developed by Nintendo SPD
Clubhouse Games April 19, 2007October 9, 2006EU September 29, 2006
AU October 26, 2006
Notes:
  • Known as 42 All-Time Classics in Europe and as Wi-Fi Compatible: World's Everyone's Playing Encyclopedia [lower-alpha 7] in Japan
  • Re-release of Daredemo Asobi Taizen
  • Compilation of card, board and parlor games
  • Later released on DSiWare in Japan and North America
  • Developed by Agenda
Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat? December 4, 2008November 24, 2008EU June 20, 2008
AU July 3, 2008
Notes:
Crosswords DS —May 5, 2008AU June 12, 2008
EU December 18, 2009
Notes:
Daredemo Asobi Taizen [lower-alpha 9] November 3, 2005——
Notes:
  • Translated as Everyone's Playing Encyclopedia
  • Later re-released worldwide as Clubhouse Games
  • Compilation of card, board and parlor games
  • Compared to Clubhouse Games, it features some different games, extensive graphical differences, and lacks Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, among other minor changes
  • Developed by Agenda
DS Bimoji Training [lower-alpha 10] March 13, 2008——
Notes:
  • Translated as DS Beautiful Letter Training
  • Kanji calligraphy training game
  • Includes a "brush" – really just a long stylus – as a normal DS stylus would be unsuitable for this game
  • Developed by Indies Zero
DS Uranai Seikatsu [lower-alpha 11] January 15, 2009——
Notes:
  • Translated as DS Fortune-Telling Life
  • Includes several forms of fortune-telling, such as tarot cards and palm reading
  • Developed by Jamworks
Electroplankton [lower-alpha 12] April 7, 2005January 9, 2006EU July 7, 2006
Notes:
Elite Beat Agents —November 6, 2006AU May 3, 2007
EU July 13, 2007
Notes:
English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills!January 26, 2006—EU October 27, 2006
Notes:
  • Known as DS Training for Adults Who Aren't Good at English: English Language Trainer [lower-alpha 13] in Japan
  • Developed by Plato
Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from Fumiko InudoAugust 7, 2007—EU September 23, 2010
Notes:
  • Known as Facening for Rich Expressions to Boost Impressions: Face Training for Adults DS [lower-alpha 14] in Japan
  • Uses a "facening scan" camera (connected to Slot 2 of the Nintendo DS) to read facial expressions
  • Released as Face Training in Europe without an external camera accessory, it was only available for the DSi due to the DSi's built-in camera
  • Developed by Intelligent Systems in collaboration with Japanese beauty expert Fumiko Inudo [21]
Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day May 31, 2007October 15, 2007EU November 23, 2007
AU January 17, 2008
Notes:
  • Known as Sight Training: Enjoy Exercising and Relaxing Your Eyes in Europe & Australia and as Practice Your Sight With Training: DS Eye Training [lower-alpha 15] in Japan
  • Developed by Nintendo SPD and Namco Bandai
Ganbaru Watashi no Kakei Diary [lower-alpha 16] July 12, 2007——
Notes:
  • Translated as My Housekeeping Diary
  • Household budget planner
  • Developed by syn Sophia
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 January 25, 2007January 22, 2007AU February 22, 2007
EU April 13, 2007
Notes:
Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten DS [lower-alpha 18] April 13, 2006——
Notes:
Kanshū Nippon Jōshikiryoku Kentei Kyōkai: Imasara Hito ni wa Kikenai Otona no Jōshikiryoku Training DS [lower-alpha 19] October 26, 2006——
Notes:
  • Translated as Supervised by Japan Common Sense Aptitude Examination Association: Common Sense Training for Adults DS, but often referred to as just Common Sense Training
  • Based around topics that include courtesy/manners, society, intelligence, and eventually traffic, art, and music
  • Retail pre-orders accumulated to over one million, [22] first week sales totaled 189,700, and as of July 25, 2007, Common Sense Training has sold 1.53 million copies [23]
  • Developed by HAL Laboratory
Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū [lower-alpha 20] December 7, 2006——
Notes:
  • Translated as Health Boost Recipe 1000: DS Complete Menu
  • Cooking guide
  • Developed by Nintendo SPD
Kotoba no Puzzle: Mojipittan DS [lower-alpha 21] March 15, 2007——
Notes:
  • Translated as Word Puzzle: Mojipittan DS
  • Puzzle game
  • Developed by Namco
Magnetica March 2, 2006June 5, 2006EU January 6, 2007
Notes:
Make 10: A Journey of Numbers October 10, 2007—AU September 4, 2008
EU September 26, 2008
Notes:
  • Known as Tashiten: A Story of Making 10 [lower-alpha 23] in Japan
  • Only considered a Touch! Generations title in Australia
  • Developed by MuuMuu
Master of Illusion November 16, 2006November 26, 2007AU December 13, 2007
EU March 14, 2008 [24]
Notes:
  • Known as Magic Encyclopedia [lower-alpha 24] in Japan and as Magic Made Fun: Perform Tricks That Will Amaze Your Friends! in Europe
  • Bundled with a branded deck of cards
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in Europe or Australia
  • DSiWare versions released in 2009
  • Developed by Tenyo and 8ing
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir —September 8, 2008AU October 16, 2008
EU February 6, 2009
Notes:
Nihon Keizai Shinbunsha Kanshū: Shiranai Mamade wa Son o Suru Mono ya Okane no Shikumi DS [lower-alpha 25] August 27, 2009——
Notes:
  • Translated as You'll Incur Losses If You Remain Ignorant: How Money and Things Work DS
  • Educational title about economics endorsed by the Japanese newspaper The Nikkei
  • Developed by Nintendo
Nintendogs April 21, 2005August 22, 2005AU September 22, 2005
EU October 7, 2005
Notes:
  • Originally released in three versions: Dachshund & Friends, Lab & Friends, and Chihuahua & Friends
  • Re-released versions include Best Friends (bundled with special edition Nintendo DS), and Dalmatian & Friends
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD
Personal Trainer: Walking November 1, 2008May 25, 2009EU June 5, 2009
Notes:
Picross 3D March 12, 2009May 3, 2010EU March 5, 2010
Notes:
Picross DS [lower-alpha 28] January 25, 2007July 30, 2007EU May 11, 2007
AU June 7, 2007
Notes:
Planet Puzzle League April 26, 2007 [25] June 4, 2007 [26] EU June 29, 2007 [27]
Notes:
Practise English!March 29, 2007—EU October 26, 2007
Notes:
  • Known as DS Training for Adults Who Aren't Good at English: More English Language Trainer [lower-alpha 30] in Japan
  • Sequel to English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills!
  • Developed by Plato
Professor Kageyama's Maths Training: The Hundred Cell Calculation Method January 13, 2007 [28] January 12, 2009AU February 7, 2008
EU February 8, 2008
Notes:
  • Known as Personal Trainer: Math in North America and as Kageyama's Method for DS: "Masu X Masu Pre-Masu-Masu calculation, this is before Haku-Masu hundred!" [lower-alpha 31] in Japan
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in Japan
  • Developed by Jupiter
Rakubiki Jiten DS [lower-alpha 32] [29] June 16, 2005——
Notes:
  • Translated as Easy Dictionary DS
  • Dictionary and Japanese-to-English translator
  • Developed by Nintendo SPD
Rhythm Heaven July 31, 2008April 5, 2009EU May 1, 2009 [30]
AU June 4, 2009
Notes:
Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi [lower-alpha 34] July 20, 2006——
Notes:
  • Translated as It Talks! DS Cooking Navigator
  • Cooking guide
  • Developed by Indies Zero
Sudoku Gridmaster March 23, 2006June 26, 2006EU October 27, 2006
AU February 22, 2007
Notes:
  • Known as Puzzle Series Vol. 3: Sudoku in Japan and Sudoku Master in Europe
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in Japan
  • Developed by Hudson Soft
Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō DS [lower-alpha 35] April 20, 2006 (Thai, Chūgoku and Kankoku)
April 27, 2006 (America and Deutsch)		——
Notes:
  • Translated as Point-and-Speak Phrasebook for Travelling DS
  • Released in five volumes: Thai (Thailand), Chūgoku (China), Kankoku (South Korea), America (United States) and Deutsch (Germany)
  • Developed by Tose
Tetris DS [lower-alpha 36] April 27, 2006March 20, 2006AU April 13, 2006
EU April 21, 2006
Notes:
Touch de Tanoshimu Hyakunin Isshu: DS Shigureden [lower-alpha 37] December 14, 2006——
Notes:
True Swing Golf November 10, 2005January 23, 2006November 25, 2005
Notes:
  • Known as Nintendo Touch Golf: Birdie Challenge in Europe, and DS Golf for Adults [lower-alpha 38] in Japan
  • Developed by T&E Soft

Games for Wii

The video games published under the Touch! Generations brand for the Wii vary between countries. Organized alphabetically by title:

TitleOriginal release date

Japan

North America

PAL region

Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories February 5, 2009—EU June 26, 2009 [31]
Notes:
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree April 26, 2007June 11, 2007EU July 20, 2007
AU November 8, 2007
Notes:
  • Known as Big Brain Academy for Wii in Europe and Australia, and Soft Head Academy for Wii [lower-alpha 40] in Japan
  • Sequel to Big Brain Academy
  • Includes 15 mini-games, divided into 5 categories
  • First Wii game launched as a Touch! Generations title
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD
Endless Ocean August 2, 2007January 21, 2008 [32] EU November 9, 2007 [33]
AU January 17, 2008
Notes:
  • Known as Forever Blue in Japan
  • Only considered a Touch! Generations title in Europe
  • Developed by Arika
Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep September 17, 2009February 22, 2010EU February 5, 2010
AU February 25, 2010
Notes:
  • Known as Endless Ocean: Blue World in North America and as Forever Blue: Call of the Ocean [lower-alpha 41] in Japan
  • Sequel to Endless Ocean
  • Only considered a Touch! Generations title in Europe
  • Developed by Arika
Minna no Jōshikiryoku TV [lower-alpha 42] March 6, 2008——
Notes:
  • Translated as Everyone's Common Sense TV
  • Successor to Kanshū Nippon Jōshikiryoku Kentei Kyōkai: Imasara Hito ni wa Kikenai Otona no Jōshikiryoku Training DS for the DS
  • Developed by HAL Laboratory
Wii Chess September 30, 2008—EU January 18, 2008
Notes:
  • Known as Communication Game: World Chess [lower-alpha 43] in Japan
  • Only considered a Touch! Generations title in Europe
  • Only released via WiiWare in Japan
  • Developed by Spice Games
Wii Fit December 1, 2007 [34] May 21, 2008EU April 25, 2008 [35]
AU May 8, 2008
Notes:
Wii Fit Plus October 1, 2009 [37] October 4, 2009 [38] AU October 15, 2009 [39]
EU October 30, 2009 [40]
Notes:
  • Bundled with Wii Balance Board or separately
  • Adds 15 new balance games and 6 new yoga and strength training activities
  • Includes all of the original activities from Wii Fit
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD
Wii Music October 16, 2008 [41] October 20, 2008 [42] AU November 13, 2008 [43]
EU November 14, 2008 [44]
Notes:
  • Includes 66 playable musical instruments
  • Compatible with the Wii Balance Board
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD
Wii Party July 8, 2010October 3, 2010AU October 7, 2010
EU October 8, 2010
Notes:
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in North America
  • Developed by NDcube
Wii Play December 2, 2006February 12, 2007AU December 7, 2006
EU December 8, 2006
Notes:
  • Known as Your First Step to Wii [lower-alpha 44] in Japan
  • Bundled with Wii Remote
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in North America
  • Released before launch of Touch! Generations for Wii
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD
Wii Sports December 2, 2006November 19, 2006AU December 7, 2006
EU December 8, 2006
Notes:
  • Pack-in with Wii console
  • Includes five sports games
  • Released before launch of Touch! Generations for Wii
  • Later re-released along with Wii Sports Resort in Europe and Australia as Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort; this 2-in-1 disc is also considered a Touch! Generations title
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD
Wii Sports Resort June 25, 2009 [45] July 26, 2009 [46] AU July 23, 2009
EU July 24, 2009 [47]
Notes:
  • Bundled with Wii MotionPlus
  • Not considered a Touch! Generations title in Japan
  • Includes nine new sports games plus two of the original from Wii Sports and one from Wii Play
  • Later re-released along with Wii Sports in Europe and Australia as Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort; this 2-in-1 disc is also considered a Touch! Generations title
  • Developed by Nintendo EAD

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: タッチ!・ジェネレーションズ
  2. ↑ Japanese: DS文学全集, Hepburn: DS Bungaku Zenshū
  3. ↑ Japanese: 絵心教室DS, Hepburn: Egokoro Kyōshitsu DS
  4. ↑ Japanese: やわらかあたま塾, Hepburn: Yawaraka Atama Juku
  5. ↑ Japanese: 東北大学未来科学技術共同研究センター川島隆太教授監修 脳を鍛える大人のDSトレーニング, Hepburn: Tōhōku Daigaku Mirai Kagakugijutsu Kyōdōkenkyū Sentā Kawashima Ryūta Kyōju Kanshū: Nō o Kitaeru Otona no DS Torēningu
  6. ↑ Japanese: 東北大学未来科学技術共同研究センター川島隆太教授監修 もっと脳を鍛える大人のDSトレーニング, Hepburn: Tōhōku Daigaku Mirai Kagakugijutsu Kyōdōkenkyū Sentā Kawashima Ryūta Kyōju Kanshū: Motto Nō o Kitaeru Otona no DS Torēningu
  7. ↑ Japanese: Wi-Fi対応 世界のだれでもアソビ大全, Hepburn: Wi-Fi Taiō: Sekai no Daredemo Asobi Taizen
  8. ↑ Japanese: 世界のごはん しゃべる！DSお料理ナビ, Hepburn: Sekai no Gohan Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi
  9. ↑ Japanese: だれでもアソビ大全, Hepburn: Daredemo Asobi Taizen
  10. ↑ Japanese: DS美文字トレーニング, Hepburn: DS Bimoji Torēningu
  11. ↑ Japanese: DS占い生活, Hepburn: DS Uranai Seikatsu
  12. ↑ Japanese: エレクトロプランクトン, Hepburn: Erekutoropurankuton
  13. ↑ Japanese: 英語が苦手な大人のDSトレーニング えいご漬け, Hepburn: Eigo ga Nigate na Otona no DS Torēningu: Eigo Zuke
  14. ↑ Japanese: フェイスニングで表情豊かに印象アップ 大人のDS顔トレーニング, Hepburn: Feisuningu de Hyōjō Yutaka ni Inshō Up: Otona no DS Kao Torēningu
  15. ↑ Japanese: 見る力を実践で鍛える DS眼力トレーニング, Hepburn: Miru Chikara wo Jissen de Kitaeru: DS Medikara Torēningu
  16. ↑ Japanese: がんばる私の家計ダイアリー, Hepburn: Ganbaru Watashi no Kakei Daiarī
  17. ↑ Japanese: ウィッシュルーム　天使の記憶, Hepburn: Wisshu Rūmu: Tenshi no Kioku
  18. ↑ Japanese: 漢字そのまま DS楽引辞典, Hepburn: Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten DS
  19. ↑ Japanese: 監修 日本常識力検定協会 いまさら人には聞けない 大人の常識力トレーニングDS, Hepburn: Kanshū Nippon Jōshikiryoku Kentei Kyōkai: Imasara Hito ni wa Kikenai Otona no Jōshikiryoku Torēningu DS
  20. ↑ Japanese: 健康応援レシピ1000 DS献立全集, Hepburn: Kenkō Ōen Reshipi 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū
  21. ↑ Japanese: ことばのパズル もじぴったんDS, Hepburn: Kotoba no Pazuru: Mojipittan DS
  22. ↑ Japanese: 瞬感パズループ, Hepburn: Shunkan Pazurūpu
  23. ↑ Japanese: タシテン たして10にする物語, Hepburn: Tashiten: Tashite 10 ni Suru Monogatari
  24. ↑ Japanese: マジック大全, Hepburn: Majikku Taizen
  25. ↑ Japanese: 日本経済新聞社監修 知らないままでは損をする「モノやお金のしくみ」DS, Hepburn: Nihon Keizai Shinbunsha Kanshū: Shiranai Mamade wa Son o Suru Mono ya Okane no Shikumi DS
  26. ↑ Japanese: 歩いてわかる 生活リズムDS, Hepburn: Aruite Wakaru Seikatsu Rizumu DS
  27. ↑ Japanese: 立体ピクロス, Hepburn: Rittai Pikurosu
  28. ↑ Japanese: ピクロスDS, Hepburn: Pikurosu DS
  29. ↑ Japanese: パネルでポンDS, Hepburn: Paneru de Pon DS
  30. ↑ Japanese: 英語が苦手な大人のDSトレーニング もっとえいご漬け, Hepburn: Eigo ga Nigate na Otona no DS Torēningu: Motto Eigo Zuke
  31. ↑ Japanese: DS陰山メソッド「ます×ますプレ百ます計算　百ますの前にこれだよ！」, Hepburn: DS Kageyama Mesoddo: Masu x Masu Pure Hyaku Masu Keisan - Hyaku Masu no Maeni Kore Dayo!
  32. ↑ Japanese: DS楽引辞典, Hepburn: Rakubiki Jiten DS
  33. ↑ Japanese: リズム天国ゴールド, Hepburn: Rizumu Tengoku Gōrudo
  34. ↑ Japanese: しゃべる!DSお料理ナビ, Hepburn: Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi
  35. ↑ Japanese: 旅の指さし会話帳DS, Hepburn: Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō DS
  36. ↑ Japanese: テトリスDS, Hepburn: Tetorisu DS
  37. ↑ Japanese: タッチで楽しむ百人一首 DS時雨殿, Hepburn: Tatchi de Tanoshimu Hyakunin Isshu: DS Shigureden
  38. ↑ Japanese: 大人のDSゴルフ, Hepburn: Otona no DS Gorufu
  39. ↑ Japanese: アナザーコード：Ｒ 記憶の扉, Hepburn: Anazā Kōdo: R – Kioku no Tobira
  40. ↑ Japanese: Wiiでやわらかあたま塾, Hepburn: Wii de Yawaraka Atama Juku
  41. ↑ Japanese: FOREVER BLUE: 海の呼び声, Hepburn: Forever Blue: Umi no Yobigoe
  42. ↑ Japanese: みんなの常識力テレビ, Hepburn: Minna no Jōshikiryoku Terebi
  43. ↑ Japanese: 通信対局 ワールドチェス, Hepburn: Tsūshin Taikyoku: Wārudo Chesu
  44. ↑ Japanese: はじめてのWii, Hepburn: Hajimete no Wii

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