Earlier we reported that Shigeru Miyamoto is trying hard to deliver a new Mario this year, but there was some doubt whether the game in question was Super Mario 3DS or not. Now Miyamoto has brushed away the doubt: it is "completely original, and coming this year."
Speaking to Edge, Miyamoto also revealed more details about the game, stating it's a cross between Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario 64. The raccoon tail in the game's logo is no coincidence either, as Miyamoto confirmed it's exactly what you think it is:
You probably know what’s going to happen using that character.
Super Mario 3DS will be playable at E3 in June. Our reporter Corbie Dillard will be sending through regular updates from the show floor and we'll be covering all the news live right here at Nintendo Life.
[source next-gen.biz]
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Miyamoto never disappoints me...
OMG NOOO! I'll never be able to afford it in time! D:
Flying in a 3D Mario with the Tanooki suit....heh.
When that comes out I will for sure be getting a 3DS.
Oooooooooh yeeeeeeeah!
OH NO I"VE GOT TO GET TO L.A. E3 HERE I COME AS SOON AS I GET GAS MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. I THINK THEY SHOULD RELEASE A COPY OF OoT AT E3 THAT WOULD BE GREAT
Yep. That...that'll be pretty awesome.
So how does the Tanooki suit differ from the winged cap from SM64?
Awesome!!
@8
Well for one thing, you don't need to "lift air", you will fly straight up without having to do that motion. Second you can use it to attack. Mostly though it's the fans who keep asking for it, for nostalgia sakes. Miyamoto would have probably done something new.
This is going to be the best 3ds game ever!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
And the most anticipated game ever goes to ....
SUPER MARIO 3DS
Agreed. Best headline ever.
Yay this news and the news about MML3 Prototype version made my day!
Meh, I was happy that Galaxy skipped the more open-world gameplay, and had fewer stars in each location. I trust Miyamoto to make a great game though.
This will probably be the best Mario game conceived thus far. : D
I hope it's set in the Mushroom Kingdom, and not another space station/ship.
This is INSANE. Before the 3DS has even been alive for a year it'll have a Super Mario title, a Zelda title, Star Fox, Kid Icarus, Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Paper Mario, Nintendogs... I'm running out of Nintendo franchises here. And Pikmin is due out this year too, isn't it?
Looks like they're really pushing to get this stuff done so they can focus on Project Cafe, or whatever the heck it is. I just hope the 3DS games don't get the rushed treatment.
At least the 3DS won't have a lack of software between the insane first- and third-party support.
Can't believe it took Ninty this long to bring back the Tanooki suit. Facepalm.
So how is this going to be "completely original" if it combines SMG and SM64?
Also, looks like Mario's furry fetish is coming back.
@ ville10
Galaxy 1 did have a lot of exploration and a lot of hidden stars in each location.. It was Galaxy 2 that went back to smaller levels with each stars, and that's why I thought that game was such a disappointment.
If we're going back to more of a Galaxy and 64 style, I'm definitely excited.
A combinantion of SM64 and Galaxy!? This has to be a dream!
@21
True, but galaxy had taken a step in that direction. Galaxy 2 just went further. Personally, I loved that, but I have understood that a lot of people don't. I guess this piece of news means the two styles will be mixed, which would be the best for everyone.
I need to start saving up for a 3DS. Fast.
Looking forward to this one!
i've never played M64 and super mario galaxy is my all time favorite game, those games... together...
mind flashes back to that one scene in lion king 2
...would be AWESOME!
The man is....genius.
No, IMHO, best headline ever would've been: "New Super Mario Bros. 3DS combines New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World, Out This Year". But, this is ok. It's been so much longer since we got a side-scroller Mario than a 3D Mario. But, they make what they want to make and it'll still be a day one buy.
Woo hoo.Sounds great.Another reason to be a happy 3DS owner .
Really can't wait for E3 now. All this info is making me go dizzy and probably my bank manager as well,stoopid credit cards!
This is the best news I've heard all day! I might actually get this now.
Very nice! I have no idea how I'm going to afford all the great 3DS games from here until the end of the year, but very nice!
well, between SM64 and SMG there was Super Mario Sunshine. So this game will probably suck with awkward controls. The only "original" aspect of it then is we get an old power up used in a 3D setting. Big deal.
This had better not suck.
@PSICOffee
do you know what original means
and dont you know who is behind this game, its impossible for a mario game to suck, unless its a spin off
Mario 64 elements... I'm sold! Not that I wan't before this!
Hoo, boy! Flying raccoon action in 2011 for the WIN!
Had a good feeling this one was coming this year.
And I still don't have a 3DS. D:
DAMN! now I need to change pants again.
Everything sounds great but the Galaxy part. Could of done without that. If only it was More Sunshine like, then we would be talking! Atleast it'll have 64 in it. It will also be nice to see the Brown Leaf in 3D at long last!
@Pixelman: I think they learned that lesson when they rushed out the Virtual Boy so they could concentrate on the N64 more.
Mr. Dillard, you have been tasked with updating and informing the Nintendo Fanboy/Fangirl Republic this coming June to uphold the stability of our eagerly imploding minds. Are you prepared to accept the responsibility this great task brings forth?
Seriously, so many games, so much info, so little time, SO LITTLE MONEY!
This game should be loads of fun, as pretty much anything Nintendo makes is awesome! I really do hope it comes this year but I've definitely learned that games miss their release dates, especially with Nintendo's track record (I love Nintendo but they love delays sometimes).
Is that I can see a tanooki suit on the Logo?
Wow, I hope this will be epic
I love you, Miyamoto. Please have direct access to my bank account, so that I may have access to all these games.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
GO CORBIE, YOU'RE OUR ONLY HOPE
I CAN'T WAIT! I love galaxy, but SM64 is my all time favorite game, so this is indeed exiting news.
And yes, that was the best headline ever.
Super Mario Bros. 3DS
This is INSANE. Before the 3DS has even been alive for a year it'll have a Super Mario title, a Zelda title, Star Fox, Kid Icarus, Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Paper Mario, Nintendogs...
They aren't releasing a big name game every six weeks...
Like the 80's Guy told Fry when he offered to get him a job at Planet Express, "Awesome. Awesome to the max."
I don't know what to think. On one hand, I love Mario 64 and galaxy. On the other hand, I'm one of the rare gamers who hates Super Mario Bros. 3.
Can't wait.
I had a feeling it was going to be 'like' Mario 64. It just gave me that feeling.
What's wrong with Galaxy guys? All they're taking from the Galaxy games is the graphics style. I'm pretty sure the gameplay and level design will be taken from Mario 64.
A cross between Galaxy and Mario 64? And it's coming this year? Good news!!
@Tj92 for me, Super Mario Galaxy one was very nice... But the second one... Well...
The second one for me was very easy...
There is 2 levels of the bird (can't remember the name)
2 ridding leves
1 level with boo mushroom
and some others...
If I could be in E3 on this year...
At least, I will watch it... (as Live)...
This is easilly my most anticipated game!!! CAN"T WAIT 'TIL E3!!!
So is this the tanooki suit or racoon mario?
Awesome!
Sweet. Can't wait to hear more about it.
Here we go !!!
@mariosmyhero I was joking of course
I'm one of the biggest Mario fans in existence, and a spiritual successor to Mario 3 that is in the realm of SM64 and is even in 3D? I've been waiting at least 20 years for a Mario game like this (64 had bad controls compared to Banjo-Kazooie but it was a good game) and I know this will even exceed all of my expectations! I'm sure the level design will be good like Super Princess Peach rather than decent like NSMB DS. This game will be bigger and more important than OoT 3D!
...maybe
ahh the joys of not wasting money on launch games
I haz money so I'll be getting this for sure
What a DreamComeTrue DopeMiracle. This is saturating me ever more with the desire to get a 3DS!
I'm just dying for some videos, or screenshots, or something. Why does e3 have to be so far away?
HUGADAHUGADAHAUGADAHAUGHASDFGA
This was the ONE 3DS title that I've been looking forward to after launch.
HAUGHASHDFGHA
and I still need to buy a 3DS.
Oh. My. God.
/me starts hyperventilating
Super Mario Galaxy formula is been stale since it had a sequel, It would be nice if they could bring back the punching and kicking mechanics instead of the spinning. I mean If there going to decide to milk more on Galaxy. Would be nice they brought back SM64 formula like jumping threw paintings to other worlds or cell shaded graphics for a 3D Mario tittle that would be interesting.
First I will wait for my Super Mario 64 game to arrive first
If they're open to suggestions, I suggest losing Bowser Jr. and making Peach playable rather than a damsel in distress again. In other words, I most-likely won't be buying this.
how are "completely original" and "combines Galaxy and Mario 64" even allowed to exist in the same article? Doesn't sound bad or anything...but if it were controlled in 4d with your feet and starred a French Guy named Croissant who worked at a nail salon and shot gummybears from a magic wand, I could see the originality claim holding merit.
I have this great idea! Totally original Castlevania game--it's gonna have a whip and play like a combination of Castlevania 3 and Rondo of Blood. Totally original.
This might be the one game I'll get for a 3DS.
Gotta save my money. Gotta make some money, first.
cool but im not going to get it cause all mario games arent the same anymore
Think it's likely they'll be a 3DS and Super Mario bundle, I'll hold out for that.
This will be THE reason to own the 3DS. Maybe not the best headline ever, but at least the best this year.
My lord, can't wait for the new 3DS games to come out! They look alot better than the launch titles and spectacular in general.
I will be writing a check that my mouth can't cash as of today that I will be buying this game... so help me I will have this game, period.
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