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All Articles: E3 2012
It’s all about the coins in this New Super Mario Bros. 2 trailer
Even though Wario is the character from the Mushroom Kingdom typically associated with a gold obsession, Mario is getting the Midas Touch in New Super Mario Bros. 2 as well. Quite literally in fact, as a special block will turn all of the Koopa Troopas and Goombas into solid gold versions of themselves.
That’s not the only golden opportunity Mario will have. Pounding a special coin block wraps his head in a box that continuously spits out coins. And obtaining the Golden Fire Flower… you guessed it… presses blocks and enemies into mountains of coins.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 will be available for the 3DS on August 19.
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged E3 2012, New Super Mario Bros. 2
New Super Mario Bros. U trailer features colorful Yoshis and GIANT LAND
Some kind of squirrel acorn (which turns Mario into a flying squirrel) and multiple multi-colored Yoshis highlight the New Super Mario Bros. U E3 trailer. If a pink Yoshi eats a Koopa Troopa, it can turn into a balloon while a blue Yoshi gives Mario and pals the ability to shoot bubbles. Yellow Yoshis shine brightly like a flashlight.
But the highlight of the trailer isn’t the wingsuit or the Yoshis, it’s the return of Giant Land from Super Mario Bros. 3. Welcome back old friend, I’ve missed you.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2012, New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo @ E3 12: Nintendo Land will make people believe in Wii U
Reggie Fils-Aime believes that that the way Wii Sports made people understand the Wii is similar to the way people will understand the power of the Wii U GamePad’s touchscreen with Nintendo Land.
Visiting a virtual theme park, your Mii will visit 12 different worlds based on classic Nintendo franchises including The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Luigi’s Mansion, Donkey Kong, and Takamaru’s Ninja Castle (which involves throwing ninja stars at birds).
If Nintendo is hoping to lure new gamers in with Nintendo Land, it’ll likely be a launch title.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2012, Nintendo Land
Nintendo @ E3 12: ZombiU lurches onto the Wii U
Ubisoft has revealed a new zombie game for the Wii U titled, wait for it, ZombiU. Groan at the pun. Or should it be moan?
Players will battle zombies using the Wii U GamePad to access a sonar tool, your inventory, a scanning tool, a sniper rifle. Shaking the Wii U GamePad will push away a zombie and tapping the touchscreen at the right moment can hack a door or security system.
Using the Wii U’s camera, you can also put yourself in the game as a zombie. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime had great fun with it.
Nintendo @ E3 12: New Super Mario Bros. 2, Paper Mario, Luigi’s Mansion 2 showcased
The 3DS is being pushed to a special 3DS show tomorrow night at 9 PM (Eastern), but Nintendo did spotlight a few upcoming games during today’s Press Conference:
New Super Mario Bros. 2 will launch on August 19.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star will include a new world full of stickers when it launches in late 2012.
Luigi’s Mansion 2: Dark Moon will feature multiple mansions with mission-based challenges and a heavier emphasis on ghost-catching action. Luigi’s Mansion will also be available in late 2012.
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged E3 2012, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Nintendo @ E3 12: Mass Effect 3 coming to Wii U
A short sizzle reel of third-party Wii U games revealed that BioWare is hard at work on Mass Effect 3 for the next-gen system. A few other games in the reel were featured last year:
- Darksiders II
- Ninja Gaiden 3
- Aliens: Colonial Marines
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
- Lego City: Undercover
But a few more (like Mass Effect 3) are brand new:
- Sing
- Trine 2: Director’s Cut
- Tank! Tank! Tank! (from Namco Bandai)
Ubisoft received their own mini-showcase at Nintendo’s Press Conference, which allowed them to show off a ton of titles:
- Assassin’s Creed III
- Rabbids Land
- Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
- Rayman Legends
- Sports Connection
- Avengers: Battle For Earth
- Just Dance 4
- ZombieU
No release dates for any of these titles were announced.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2012, Mass Effect 3
Nintendo @ E3 12: Wii Fit U unsurprisingly announced
Reggie Fils-Aime is back on stage and he’s announced Wii Fit U. A megaton surprise right?
The new Wii Fit will include, according to Reggie, “new actions that leave you happier, livlier, and sweatier.” These include a super trampoline, some kind of mud cannon game, and bobsledding. The game also includes mini workouts that can be played solely on the Wii U GamePad.
Finally, a FitMeter (basically, a Nintendo-powered pedometer) can add your off-game exercises to your Wii U profile.
Nintendo @ E3 12: Scribblenauts Unlimited announced for Wii U
WB Games wasn’t finished with their presentation, announcing Scribblenauts Unlimited, “the definitive Scribblenauts experience”
Developed by 5th Cell, the game promises players will “explore like never before” and create any object they can think of. The game will feature high definition graphics and also includes a new multiplayer mode and “the secret behind Maxwell’s magical notebook.”
Scribblenauts Unlimited will also be available for the 3DS.
Posted in 3DS, News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2012, Scribblenauts Unlimited