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New Nintendo Land Info From Game Informer

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Yesterday, Game Informer revealed their cover story of their October issue: New Super Mario Bros. U!  Not only does the issue reveal tons of info on the upcoming Mario game, it also revealed a handful of information on the Wii U exclusive - Nintendo Land.  Hit the jump for more.

  • Ride a small train to and from attractions
  • Spend coins in the hub that you’ve earned by playing attractions
  • Winning pachinko games populates the park with Nintendo memorabilia
  • This includes Miis in Zelda costumes
  • Metroid theme attraction called Metroid Blaster
  • It is based on "Battle Mii" shown at E3 2011
  • Metroid Blast has everyone dress up in Samus’ armor
  • One player flies Samus’ ship using the GamePad and screen
  • 4 Wii MotionPlus players (plus Nunchuk) try to shoot down the ship
  • No radar available
  • Includes a lava-filled Norfair map
  • This map features a mechanical Kraid that players can grapple up
  • Metroid Blaster requires Wii MotionPlus
  • Balloon Fight Trip Breeze also revealed
So, what do you think?  Will you be picking up Nintendo Land on Day One?  Should it be bundled with the Wii U?   Let us know in the comments!

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