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Thursday February 14, 2013

• Nintendo Declares 2013 the Year of Luigi

  Mario's brother gets top billing in new DLC, full games, and more

  Joseph Luster

  February 14, 2013 12:11pm EST (2/14/13)

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  Luigi has famously found himself on the sidelines for as long as anyone can remember. Even when he got his own game he was stuck vacuuming ghosts in a mansion, but Nintendo has decided to hoist him to the forefront. At this morning's Nintendo Direct event, it was declared that 2013 is officially the Year of Lugi. Read on for all the details!

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Sunday November 18, 2012

• Nintendo Plans DLC for "New Super Mario Bros. U"

  Enjoy the new game today, prepare for downloadable content later

  Joseph Luster

  November 18, 2012 12:24pm EST (11/18/12)

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  Downloadable content is simply the way of the world now; it's up to game creators to keep it creative, and consumers to remain discerning as to where their money goes. Nintendo got into the paid DLC game with New Super Mario Bros. 2 on 3DS, and the company is now trying to figure out what to do for DLC on New Super Mario Bros. U. Read on for more.

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Friday September 14, 2012

• VIDEO: "New Super Mario Bros. U" Trailer Introduces New Challenges

  Challenge Mode and Boost Rush Mode added to Wii U Mario game

  Joseph Luster

  September 14, 2012 5:37pm EDT (9/14/12)

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  New Super Mario Bros. U lets five players play at once, with four using Wii remotes while the fifth manipulates the environment with the GamePad. That, Challenge Mode, and Boost Rush Mode are all on display in the new trailer after the jump.

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Wednesday June 20, 2012

• Nintendo Says People Want Similar 2D Mario Games

  Fan expectations are why they don't change up "New Super Mario Bros." series

  Joseph Luster

  June 20, 2012 11:49am EDT (6/20/12)

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  You may have noticed some striking similarities between two new Mario games, New Super Mario Bros. 2 and New Super Mario Bros. U, for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, respectively. The style of both plays it safe, and also makes them look right in line with previous New Super Mario Bros. games. According to Nintendo, this is what the fans want. Read on for more.

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Tuesday June 5, 2012

• "New Super Mario Bros. U" Boasts Increased Connectivity

  Wii U also supports two GamePads at once

  Joseph Luster

  June 05, 2012 12:30pm EDT (6/5/12)

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  One of Nintendo's main focuses with Wii U is finally increasing the overall connectivity between players and, of course, the Internet at large. New Super Mario Bros. U, which was just shown off, is all about the shared experience. Read on for more!

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