Author Topic: New Super Mario Bros. 2 DLC Level Packs Detailed (Read 9659 times)

Jonnyboy117 · « **on:** September 27, 2012, 10:52:13 PM »

Nintendo reveals the first set of downloadable levels for the hit 3DS title.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/31916

In the latest Nintendo Direct video announcement from Japan, the company has announced new details on how optional level packs will be available in New Super Mario Bros. 2. The DLC feature was announced earlier this year, but no other details were known until now.

The first set of DLC will be grouped into three Coin Rush packs, each containing three levels for the game. The first pack emphasizes the Golden Mario ability to generate massive quantities of coins; Mario is also shown blasting through large groups of bricks with his golden fireballs. The packs are accessed through the Coin Rush menu, but you'll only see the option to view these new levels if SpotPass is activated for New Super Mario Bros. 2.

The first Coin Rush level pack will become available in Japan on October 2nd and is priced at 200 yen. The second pack will follow at the end of October, and the third will arrive in late November. We do not yet have any information on the date or pricing for other regions.

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2012, 11:26:34 PM »

$2 per level pack is a pretty good deal.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2012, 11:28:19 PM »

I would be willing to pay $10 for new boss levels and up to $20 for a Giga Bowser boss battle.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:25:19 AM »

Quote from: Kytim89 on September 27, 2012, 11:28:19 PM

I would be willing to pay $10 for new boss levels and up to $20 for a Giga Bowser boss battle.

Hush yer mouth... they may hear you.

We're getting a decent deal here, don't start giving them ideas.

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2012, 01:20:49 AM »

So for $6, you get 9 new levels. In comparison, the e-Reader cards for Mario Advance 4, were $6 and only contained 5 new levels. So we're getting a better deal on this games DLC levels then the last Mario game to include DLC.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2012, 01:26:42 AM »

DownLoadable Content? I guess you technically could call the e-Reader downloading.

Phil · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2012, 01:40:10 AM »

Looks cool. I don't know if I'd get these, but it's nice for people who want more.

stevey · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2012, 02:03:08 AM »

Far overpriced.

Caterkiller · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2012, 02:11:37 AM »

Stevey you're still alive!

I'm cool with this. I will try it out myself. Once we hear that the sales are decent I think it will be 100% guaranteed DLC for Smash 3DU.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2012, 02:12:16 AM »

Quote from: stevey on September 28, 2012, 02:03:08 AM

Far overpriced.

At this rate, a full $40 game would contain 60 levels. That seems reasonable, at least on the lower end of it.

joshnickerson · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2012, 06:42:10 AM »

So... what happened with the N.A. Nintendo Direct? Can't seem to find that one online anywhere.

Ceric · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:00:36 AM »

Quote from: joshnickerson on September 28, 2012, 06:42:10 AM

So... what happened with the N.A. Nintendo Direct? Can't seem to find that one online anywhere.

Cancelled.
But there is suppose to be an interesting Reggie Interview with GTTV somewhere.

DonnyKD · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:31:02 AM »

Quote from: stevey

Far overpriced.

$2 for three fun levels is overpriced?

I would call you a "cheapass" but that would be an understatement.

Art_de_Cat · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2012, 10:37:06 AM »

This was cool and all, but not worth it's own Nintendo Direct.....was expecting more like a new puzzle or special mii or something since it was supposed to be 3ds related.......

marty · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2012, 10:51:44 AM »

It's very interesting to see how closely Nintendo can toe the line to Day 1 DLC. Especially since the DLC just seems to be a few rom-hack levels for a game that, from my perspective, could have used a lot more development time so it didn't rely so heavily on content and assets taken from previous games or ship without single cart multi-player or multiplayer that basically simulates 2 people playing on the same screen, even though there are 4 screens between the two players.

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2012, 04:03:55 PM »

Quote from: Ceric on September 28, 2012, 09:00:36 AM

Quote from: joshnickerson on September 28, 2012, 06:42:10 AM
So... what happened with the N.A. Nintendo Direct? Can't seem to find that one online anywhere.

Cancelled.

Proof?

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2012, 04:37:35 PM »

It'll be interesting to see how prices for future DLC will be. Fire Emblem's DLC was $4 per character, while NSMB 2 is $2 for a pack of 3 levels. I wonder if since Fire Emblem is a smaller franchise that's why the prices were higher for its DLC since there's less of an audience vs something way bigger like Mario.

If that's the case then hopefully we can expect Smash Bros and Mario Kart to have cheaper DLC prices as well.

DonnyKD · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2012, 05:48:36 PM »

Quote from: marty

It's very interesting to see how closely Nintendo can toe the line to Day 1 DLC.

I don't think three months is "close" to Day 1 DLC. But thanks for trying.

Quote from: marty

Especially since the DLC just seems to be a few rom-hack levels

Holy crap, really? I thought all DLC were like its own different game!

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2012, 05:53:23 PM »

So it's 2:52 PM now (in Arizona), and we still haven't seen the NOA Nintendo Direct.

Was IGN providing false info? Or were they lying?

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2012, 05:55:08 PM »

I have been seeing reports that NOA was supposed to have one, but then canceled it.

Mop it up · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2012, 06:14:02 PM »

I won't be buying these, but the price could certainly be worse.

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2012, 06:46:16 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on September 28, 2012, 05:55:08 PM

I have been seeing reports that NOA was supposed to have one, but then canceled it.

I went to IGN.com and didn't see any news regarding the NOA Nintendo Direct.

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2012, 07:02:50 PM »

I can't wait to buy these!

NeoThunder · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:46:04 PM »

I don't care about coin rush. I'd like an extra world for $2 or $3

marty · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2012, 10:57:54 PM »

Quote from: DonnyKD on September 28, 2012, 05:48:36 PM

Quote from: marty
It's very interesting to see how closely Nintendo can toe the line to Day 1 DLC.
I don't think three months is "close" to Day 1 DLC. But thanks for trying.

Wow, you are right it's been 3 months since 2 months ago in japan and 1 month ago in euro and usaland, someone get you a nobel prize for discovering that. eat poison.

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