E3 2006: Yoshi's Island 2 Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 11, 2006

News: Are you ready for more Baby Mario and Luigi?

Yoshi's Island, you either love it or you hate it.

But people that love it will get a chance to love it all over again as Nintendo is readying a sequel for the DS for this Christmas.

So, to those that love it, enjoy:

Format: Nintendo DS
Launch Date: Q4 2006
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: Platformer
Accessories: TBA
Players: TBA
Developer: Nintendo

KEY INFORMATION

Return to the colorful wilds of Yoshi's Island in a new platforming adventure for Nintendo DS.

Saddle up for adventure. This time, Baby Mario, Baby Donkey Kong and Baby Peach are along for the ride Ц and each one gives Yoshi access to unique powers while they cling to his back.

Thanks to the power of Nintendo DS, all of the lush vistas and perilous paths of Yoshi's Island span two screens.

Game storyline: A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi's Island. Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes from the island school. Thankfully, Baby Mario, Baby Peach and Baby Donkey Kong manage to avoid being kidnapped. Now, Yoshi and the three young superstars must set out on a wild and colorful quest to rescue the kids and investigate the ominous island hovering overhead.