A new ‘Championship Mode’ inspired by the iconic Nintendo World Championship event - which took place in the US in 1990 - is making its way into the upcoming NES Remix 2, launching exclusively on Nintendo eShop for Wii U on 25th April.

Championship Mode challenges players to achieve the highest cumulative score in three specific games using a multiplier-based scoring system, with players required to have save data from the first NES Remix in order to enjoy this competitive new feature.

With the Championship Mode line-up comprising of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Dr. Mario, players will take on a series of three successive score-based challenges in these games to achieve a cumulative total score. In addition, your score can also be posted to Miiverse, so you can compete with friends and other players.

NES Remix 2 is a mashup of classic Nintendo games that features challenges from many different NES games like Kid Icarus, Kirby’s Adventure and Metroid. Just like NES Remix, this sequel includes stages from NES games with added challenges, as well as modified stages that introduce new elements.

More information on NES Remix 2, releasing on 25th April on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, can be found by visiting the game’s new website.

It seems only right that, after December's surprise release of retro ROM hack-alike NES Remix, its sequel should get the same treatment. Satoru Iwata revealed that the new game will comprise later NES games like Metroid and Super Mario Bros. 3, and that it will be out on Wii U eShop on 25 April.

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NES Remix was not only a surprise Wii U eShop release late last year, but also a popular arrival on the platform. By combining NES retro games with twists and tweaks to their gameplay it managed to earn a solid number of fans. One peculiarity was that it was GamePad-only in the controller stakes, but Nintendo of Europe has now confirmed an update that adds support for the Wii U's various other control options.

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Shortly after the reveal and release of NES Remix for Wii U, Nintendo issued a challenge asking players to set their fastest times in Remix I Stage 4 “Collect all the coins!”. Unfortunately, the event has been cancelled after players discovered an exploit to set faster times. The director of the game, Koichi Hayashida, announced the challenge on the Miiverse, and issued a statement yesterday cancelling the challenge and apologizing:

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An exclusive new title is available today on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, bringing together some of the best videogame moments from early Nintendo Entertainment System titles. NES Remix features 16 different games, from Super Mario Bros. to Donkey Kong, taking the best gameplay set-pieces from each and re-imagining them with new twists and challenges.

In addition to presenting levels as originally experienced on the NES, ‘Remix Stages’ are quick levels that have been altered from their originals to include brand new elements. The game is compatible with Miiverse and incorporates the stamp feature using 8-bit stamps, while also allowing players to post from within the game, including their clear time and record for each stage.