The year of Luigi continues as his Wii U game gets a full retail release.
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If you don’t own #NSMBU, a standalone retail version of New Super Luigi U will be at stores 8/25. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/5UIU7rEzR6
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 17, 2013
This is good news for gamers who like owning a physical product. It also gives players a chance to get a cool green box to add to their Wii U game collection.
New Super Luigi U is a remix of the original Wii U platformer that is completely devoid of Mario. This is Luigi’s gig and he won’t have to worry about his older brother overshadowing him.