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E3 2011: Luigi's Mansion 2 spooking 3DS

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Nintendo confirms sequel to GameCube launch title will arrive for its new portable with all-new mansions; release date TBA.

LOS ANGELES--As anticipation mounted for Nintendo to unveil the Wii U at its 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo press conference today, the publisher offered a few appetizers. One such was Luigi's Mansion 2, which was announced for the 3DS.

The original Luigi's Mansion found an audience on the GameCube.

The original Luigi's Mansion found an audience on the GameCube.

Details on the project were sparse. According to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, Luigi's Mansion 2 won't be a simple revision of the original Luigi's Mansion, which was released to a positive critical reception as a GameCube launch title in 2001. Fils-Aime also confirmed that Luigi's Mansion 2 will include several new mansions to explore.

Nintendo showed a brief gameplay trailer for Luigi's Mansion 2, one that bore a strong resemblance to the GameCube original. In Ghostbusters fashion, Luigi was shown exploring a haunted mansion, vacuuming up poltergeists, spooks, mummies, and other ghosts. The title also appeared to have the Mario franchise's characteristic charm.

Nintendo did not offer a release date for Luigi's Mansion 2. Check back with GameSpot for more on the title as it is announced.

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Tom Magrino has covered the games industry since 2006. He's been compared to Steve Martin by Ozzy Osbourne and Daniel Craig by Tim Schafer. His voice, heard largely on GameSpot's podcast, recalls that of Kermit the Frog. It ain't easy bein' Magreen.

24 Comments

  • Luigi2Mansion2

    Posted Dec 23, 2011 9:05 am GMT

    Luigis Mansion was one of the best Gamecube games !!

  • Echo-Tech

    Posted Jun 14, 2011 7:04 am GMT

    thats the way uh huh uh huh i LEIK ET, UH HUH UH HUH >

  • Fosco-Gamer

    Posted Jun 8, 2011 9:18 am GMT

    I like it

  • XanderZane

    Posted Jun 8, 2011 7:51 am GMT

    Will be pre-order this definitely. The first game was excellent. I knew we'd finally get some decent games on the 3DS,

  • duron2

    Posted Jun 8, 2011 2:05 am GMT

    Im excited about this!!! I was looking on getting a 3ds after seeing the lineup at E3. Nintendo delivered!!!

  • TwinTiger

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 9:20 pm GMT

    Should've been called "Luigi's Mansion 2: Electric Boo-galoo".

  • Prince_DarkDrop

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 8:27 pm GMT

    Nice! Loved Luigi's Mansion .

  • pizzamuncher

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 2:41 pm GMT

    This is amazing, but why no Wii or WiiU support? It really seems like a console game.

  • thorughfire

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 2:10 pm GMT

    Luigi's Mansion wasnt a bad idea, It was just poorly executed. I am glad its getting a second chance to shine on the 3DS, Luigi doesnt get enough credit as is.

  • Flint247

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 1:31 pm GMT

    It will be even more spooky in 3D. o.o

  • Gamingclone

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 1:15 pm GMT

    Awesome! I loved the trailer.

  • spongeliv

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 12:54 pm GMT

    HELLS YES! Luigi is the man!

  • variable21

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 12:24 pm GMT

    that trailer was really funny... i like that, looking forward,,,

  • adrdeju

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 12:17 pm GMT

    The 3DS game line up just keeps getting better and better.

  • killerlavaman

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 11:52 am GMT

    YES!!! finally luigi gets another game. more luigi less mario.

  • kickblocker

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 11:28 am GMT

    actually might wanna pick up a 3ds for this. i loved the first one

  • thps48

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 10:56 am GMT

    Ghost catching business. If I'm wrong, I'll shoot myself... Well, not really myself-- there's this guy with my face only with a stupid 1800s mustache who just showed up in town the other day... :\

  • Metroidfire

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 10:50 am GMT

    AWESOME!!!!!

  • KillerWabbit23

    Posted Jun 7, 2011 10:44 am GMT

    Play the original, NOW. It's an amazing game.