Nintendo has given a name to its previously confirmed 2D Mario game in development for 3DS, and that name is New Super Mario Bros. 2. The side-scroller is headed exclusively to 3DS in August 2012.
Little is known about New Super Mario Bros. 2 other than what can be gleaned from four screenshots (see below), confirmation that Luigi will be appear, and the promise that “all our favorite characters” will be present and accounted for. Looking closer at the screens we can confirm that the Power Leaf and Tanooki Tail are both a go.
Nintendo unveiled Luigi’s Mansion 2 and Animal Crossing for 3DS nearly a year ago, both of which are presumably coming before this year is out. Throw New Super Mario Bros. 2 into the mix and 3DS owners will have reason to smile later this year.
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