Nintendo have confirmed that a brand, spanking new Pokemon title is in - a release on the handheld due this year, in at least.

Speaking at a briefing with investors, president has confirmed a release for the next game in the long-running series in 2010.

Only a Japanese debut this was mooted by Iwata, but given the worldwide importance of the series Western launches are likely before too long.

The new Pokemon game is without a final title at this stage, but we'll keep you posted. In other news, Nintendo have said Metroid: Other M will land in Japan this summer.

By Luke Guttridge