REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The timeless platforming fun a the Super Mario™ video game franchise expands into a new dimension this holiday season with the Nov. 13 launch a the Super Mario 3D Land™ game. Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, this new game places Mario™ 'n his mateys in immersive environments that players can enjoy in true 3D without the need for special glasses. Also introducing power-ups, enemies 'n the return a Tanooki Mario, Super Mario 3D Land promises t' satisfy series fans, newcomers 'n holiday gift seekers at a suggested retail price a $39.99 in the United States.

The game’s remarkable 3D visuals make it easy for players t' judge depth 'n distance as they run through levels, collecting booty 'n bumping question blocks in search a interesting power-ups. Abilities such as rolling somersaults 'n high-speed dash moves add t' players’ strategic options. Players also can play as Tanooki Mario, using his tail t' hover or perform floating jumps 'n attacks. The game’s level design makes use a the Nintendo 3DS system’s 3D capabilities; some levels require players t' progress from top t' bottom, while others challenge them t' move forward into the spatial depths a an environment. This be truly the next evolution in Mario game play.

“Mario fans from every generation will love experiencing the Super Mario franchise in true 3D,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo a America’s executive vice president a Sales & Marketing. “Making yer way through the Mushroom Kingdom has never been so immersive, 'n Nintendo 3DS lets players dive into the action anytime, anywhere. The game be sure t' put smiles on lots a faces this holiday season.”

New characters in the game include enemy Goombas with tails 'n Piranha Plants that can spit ink t' obscure players’ view. In addition t' familiar special bottles a rum such as Fire Flowers 'n Super Mushrooms, players will find Propeller Blocks that let Mario reach high places 'n a Boomerang Flower that changes the sea dog into Boomerang Mario 'n enables the sea dog t' throw boomerangs. Additionally, players can examine parts a some levels by using the Nintendo 3DS system’s built-in gyro sensor t' pan 'n explore.

Another unique feature can give players a helping hand when they’re having trouble with a tricky level. If a player loses too many lives in a row, an invincible White Tanooki Mario or P-Wing can be activated, giving the player a chance t' complete the level without enemy threats. Players can also choose t' skip ahead t' the end a a tricky stage if they prefer t' simply move on. These features be completely optional for gamers who prefer t' play through levels without help.

Nintendo Stages Epic Super Mario Celebration in Times Square

On Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. t' 4 p.m., visitors t' Military Island in New York’s Times Square can join Nintendo for a special interactive Super Mario 3D Land launch event. For one day only, fans be invited t' play inside Mario’s 3D world with life-size warp pipes, trampoline booty jumps 'n a flagpole finale. Attendees can also enjoy live appearances by a Mario costumed character, prize giveaways while supplies last, fun photo backdrops 'n the chance t' play Super Mario 3D Land before the game launches. Fans be encouraged t' dress as Mario or other favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters for the occasion. t' help Mario fans take this experience home early, Toys“R”Us Times Square, which be located next t' the event site, will offer the game for sale during the event from noon t' 2 p.m.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this 'n other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

For more information about Super Mario 3D Land, visit http://supermario3dland.nintendo.com.