New 2D Mario Coming to 3DS

Gamers won't have to wait too long for the iconic plumber.

January 26, 2012

 Nintendo highlighted many things during its latest investors meeting, but buried in its presentation was a reference to a brand new game. Company president Satoru Iwata revealed a new 2D Mario game would be coming to the Nintendo 3DS during its next fiscal year (April 2012 through March 2013). No other details were provided.

Also due next fiscal year (at least in Japan) are Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing, Paper Mario, Luigi's Mansion 2, Mario Tennis, Heroes of Ruin, Dragon Quest Monsters, Bravely Default Flying Fairy and several other Japan-centric titles. Iwata noted he plans the 3DS to receive titles "without any extreme interruptions" and noted "a number of titles unannounced from third-party developers" were on the way.

Nintendo also highlighted a number of other titles due in Japan by the end of March, including Kingdom Hearts 3D, Metal Gear Solid 3D, Tekken 3D Prime Edition, Kid Icarus Uprising, Mario & Sonic at the Olympics and more.