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The Mushroom Kingdom Goes 3D in Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS
REDMOND, Wash.--(November 9, in the year of our Lord)--
The timeless platforming fun of the Super Mario™ video game
franchise expands into a new dimension this Christmas season
with the Nov. 13 launch of the Super Mario 3D Land™ game.
Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, this
new game places Mario™ and his friends in immersive environments
that players can enjoy in true 3D without the need for special
glasses. Also introducing power-ups, enemies and the return of
Tanooki Mario, Super Mario 3D Land promises to satisfy series
fans, newcomers and holiday gift seekers at a suggested retail
price of $39.99 in the United States.
The game’s remarkable 3D visuals make it easy for players to
judge depth and distance as they run through levels, collecting
coins and bumping question blocks in search of interesting
power-ups. Abilities such as rolling somersaults and high-speed
dash moves add to players’ strategic options. Players also can
play as Tanooki Mario, using his tail to hover or perform
floating jumps and attacks. The game’s level design makes use of
the Nintendo 3DS system’s 3D capabilities; some levels require
players to progress from top to bottom, while others challenge
them to move forward into the spatial depths of an environment.
This is truly the next evolution in Mario game play.
“Mario fans from every generation will love experiencing the
Super Mario franchise in true 3D,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo
of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing.
“Making your way through the Mushroom Kingdom has never been so
immersive, and Nintendo 3DS lets players dive into the action
anytime, anywhere. The game is sure to put smiles on lots of
faces this holiday season.”
New characters in the game include enemy Goombas with tails and
Piranha Plants that can spit ink to obscure players’ view. In
addition to familiar special items such as Fire Flowers and
Super Mushrooms, players will find Propeller Blocks that let
Mario reach high places and a Boomerang Flower that changes him
into Boomerang Mario and enables him to throw boomerangs.
Additionally, players can examine parts of some levels by using
the Nintendo 3DS system’s built-in gyro sensor to pan and
explore.
Another unique feature can give players a helping hand when
they’re having trouble with a tricky level. If a player loses
too many lives in a row, an invincible White Tanooki Mario or
P-Wing can be activated, giving the player a chance to complete
the level without enemy threats. Players can also choose to skip
ahead to the end of a tricky stage if they prefer to simply move
on. These features are completely optional for gamers who prefer
to play through levels without help.
Nintendo Stages Epic Super Mario Celebration in Times
Square
On Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors to
Military Island in New York’s Times Square can join Nintendo for
a special interactive Super Mario 3D Land launch event. For one
day only, fans are invited to play inside Mario’s 3D world with
life-size warp pipes, trampoline coin jumps and a flagpole
finale. Attendees can also enjoy live appearances by a Mario
costumed character, prize giveaways while supplies last, fun
photo backdrops and the chance to play Super Mario 3D Land
before the game launches. Fans are encouraged to dress as Mario
or other favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters for the occasion.
To help Mario fans take this experience home early, Toys“R”Us
Times Square, which is located next to the event site, will
offer the game for sale during the event from noon to 2 p.m.
Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let
adults manage the content their children can access. For more
information about this and other features, visit
http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
For more information about Super Mario 3D Land, visit
http://supermario3dland.nintendo.com.