February 21, 2006
Two New Titles Announced For Nintendo DS
It’s been more than 20 years since Nintendo’s
highly acclaimed franchise, Super Mario Bros.(R), first hit store shelves. On
May 7, eager fans from Mario’s classic days must wait no longer to see the
brothers return in an all-new platformer with the launch of New Super Mario
Bros. for Nintendo DS.
On the heels of Valentine’s Day romance is in the
air, even in the Mushroom Kingdom. But Princess Peach wasn’t able to celebrate
with her special someone, seeing that she’s been taken prisoner by Bowser and
Bowser Jr. Only the Mario Bros. can rescue the princess from her evil captors as
they battle familiar enemies like Goombas and Koopas along with new foes and big
bosses.
New Super Mario Bros. is loaded with features and
characters that could only exist in the Mushroom Kingdom, including all-new
power-ups like the Blue Shell, in which Mario can ride, and a massive Mushroom
that makes him ultra-huge. The title features stunning 3-D models moving through
lavish, cleverly designed 2-D worlds, culminating in a final showdown for the
freedom of Princess Peach.
Then, on June 5, another title launches for
Nintendo DS. In Magnetica(TM), marbles roll down a twisted path toward the goal
and it’s up to players to stop them by launching new marbles into the oncoming
ones. The marbles will disappear if players match three or more in this massive
marble elimination. All actions are controlled with the stylus in this title
that satisfies even the strongest puzzle addiction.
