More New Super Mario Bros. U details revealed in Game Informer

The latest issue of Game Informer revealed some interesting details about upcoming Mario platformer, New Super Mario Bros. U.

• World-map will feature multiple branching paths as well as map panning.
• Seven different worlds known at the time, Acorn Plains, Sparkling Waters (tropical), Frosted Glacier, Layer Cake Desert (complete with melting desserts) as well as worlds similar to Forest of Illusion and Sky World and a world surrounded by a tornado.
• There is an auto-scrolling “Boost Rush” mode to add an extra challenge.
• Mid-world fortresses are guarded by Boom-Boom while end-level castles are guarded by Koopalings.

Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 might appear as downloadable titles on the European eShop

On the Nintendo 3DS’s eShop servers, the European title IDs for Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land were added. Not only this but there is additional data that shows that the title contains a digital manual much like the retail copies of both games.

What does this tell us exactly, you ask? It means that Nintendo of Europe might be adding Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 to the eShop as another game available both on the eShop and in stores like New Super Mario Bros. 2!

Brawl in the Family: Inspiration

http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2012/08/23/432-inspiration/

I think we know where Miyamoto’s inspiration for New Super Mario Bros. 2 came from! All his money!

French New Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer

The French New Super Mario Bros. 2 trailer has been released today. It contains footage of various levels in the game including the final Bowser battle (which you may want to avoid in case of spoilers).