The Official Super Mario Galaxy 2 thread ~ Yes, it is here too!

[BADGER!]

SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2

Super Mario Galaxy was first shown at E3 2006 and enjoyed a high level of pre-release awareness. The game is one of the most critically acclaimed titles of all time,and has won numerous "Game of the Year" awards including a BAFTA.


Now at E3 2009 a sequel was announced which can be watched here.
From the trailer we can see the gameplay appears to be similar to Super Mario Galaxy, with a focus on platforming based on and around 3D planets of varying sizes and landscapes. Power-ups such as the Bee Suit will be making a return, along with the Star Sling for interplanetary navigation, and the Airships operated by Bowser Jr in its predecessor.



Mario will be able to ride Yoshi, who can use his tongue to swing across gaps, as well as eat different fruits that give him different properties, such as the ability to float with an "Air" timer and to run fast. The blue star cursor from Super Mario Galaxy has been replaced with a red dot, allowing the player to aim and control Yoshi's tongue.


New items and features showcased include:



.A drill that Mario can carry, allowing him to drill through dirt surfaces and entire planets, accessing new areas or attacking a boss's weakpoint for massive damage,



.A black-and-white switch that slows down time, meaning enemies and obstacles will move slowly.

.More detailed grass and plant-life, and seemingly improved horizon,

.Particle and cloud effects

.A shrunken Mario level similar to Tiny-Huge Island in Super Mario 64.




However Miyamoto stated that there will be no new power-ups for Galaxy 2. Although there's going to be power-ups for Yoshi. SO far we've seen.



A red Yoshi who appears to go at fast speeds, which can be used to get to high places easier or just get somewhere fast! This could be used for things such as races, more news coming soon!

There's also a bloated blue Yoshi. This Yoshi is full of water which Mario can use for various things. Although all we've seen so far is, Mario using him to get to high places. I'd imagine this would have some really innovative use, just like Super Mario Sunshine.



News
Reggie claims Galaxy 2 is for the "hardcore"
Only 90% new?
Miyamoto speaks!
No new Mario power-ups?
Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be geared for hardcore gamers
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is aimed at "experienced gamers" - Miyamoto

Videos

E3 2009 Tease - (ONM Chris's Annotated Version) ~ Rewind Theater

[ShadowHyrule]

I shall now copy my Guide onto this thread XD

[Noodle link]

I'll probably be adding this to my basket, looks awesome!

[MrT-Tar]

I will almost certainly get this game when its released, I loved the first and I'm sure I will love this

[Noodle link]

I will almost certainly get this game when its released, I loved the first and I'm sure I will love this

Never realized you were a mod T-Tar.

[ShadowHyrule]

I will almost certainly get this game when its released, I loved the first and I'm sure I will love this

Never realized you were a mod T-Tar.

Badger is still choosing them, so be good and you might get a pick.

[Noodle link]

I will almost certainly get this game when its released, I loved the first and I'm sure I will love this

Never realized you were a mod T-Tar.

Badger is still choosing them, so be good and you might get a pick.

Yeah, he told me. I've been a good boy!

Anyway, back onto the discussion of galaxy 2, we need the mini mush in this game!

[Nabarl]

At the moment, I'm not very excited about it, despite the fact Super Mario Galaxy is my favourite Wii game. I don't know why.

- But the appearance of this game at the E3 was kinda jarring. In the back of my mind, I'd been hoping for a sequel, but I didn't think Nintendo would ever do it. But they did. And the logo for the game looked exactly as how I imagined it in my head - as typical as it is.

It's all too surreal and familiar, all at the same time.

[Noodle link]

At the moment, I'm not very excited about it, despite the fact Super Mario Galaxy is my favourite Wii game. I don't know why.

- But the appearance of this game at the E3 was kinda jarring. In the back of my mind, I'd been hoping for a sequel, but I didn't think Nintendo would ever do it. But they did. And the logo for the game looked exactly as how I imagined it in my head - as typical as it is.

It's all too surreal and familiar, all at the same time.

I'm sure they will change the logo, but maybe the title as well?
Super mario Universe would be awesome!

[MrT-Tar]

I myself want 'tantagala' or whatever he is called (the villian from Super Mario Land) to make a cameo. The fact he was not in Galaxy seemed like a missed opputinity to me

[Noodle link]

I myself want 'tantagala' or whatever he is called (the villian from Super Mario Land) to make a cameo. The fact he was not in Galaxy seemed like a missed opputinity to me

Hey, that's a brill idea!
Newbies aren't going to have any idea who he is though.

It's Tatanga by the way.

[Deku scrub]

Yay i haz

[Deku scrub]

Yay i completed itz

[Gaming98]

Yay i completed itz

i did it first lol.

[Deku scrub]

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[Gaming98]

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[Deku scrub]

Who? Your the only one (as of now) the 2nd page,pointing upwards just leads to the banner

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