[Update] Nintendo's fact sheet doesn't shed much light on the upcoming game, but it gives us a little more detail on new moves and enemies. Mario is getting the added ability to do a somersault attack and dash, and Tanooki Mario, as you might expect, hovers and uses floating attacks. Goombas are also getting tails, and as seen in the video, Piranha Plants spit ink at the screen.

[Original Story] At today's E3 press briefing, Nintendo showed off gameplay of Super Mario 3DS, and announced the game will be coming to stores this year. The glimpse at gameplay confirmed the Raccoon (or Tanooki) suit and showed it in action. Read more »

A new Super Mario game for the 3DS was announced today by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata during his keynote speech at GDC 2011. Development is being handled by the team behind Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel.

Iwata noted that the 3D display on the 3DS will help players better understand and navigate 3D spaces, letting developers create any world they could imagine. He also drew attention to the tail hanging from the game's placeholder logo, saying that it would be explained at E3. Could this be the return of Racoon Mario? Read more »