Nintendo World Report Forums

NWR Interactive => TalkBack => Topic started by: MegaByte on February 24, 2010, 12:47:30 PM

Title: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: MegaByte on February 24, 2010, 12:47:30 PM
Nintendo dates Mario's next adventure.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=22625

 Nintendo has announced the release date for Super Mario Galaxy 2 at their Q1 Media Summit in San Francisco.  The highly anticipated sequel is set for release on May 23.    


Nintendo conducted a live demo of the game for an audience of journalists, showing off Mario's drill move as well as his ability to ride Yoshi.  Yoshi's skills were also shown, including his patented flutter jump as well as his ability to float through the air after eating Wind Fruit. The Wind Fruit looks to be an integral part of the overall gameplay.    


Several of the game's environments were shown as well, indicating a giant world much like Super Mario Bros. 3.  There was a battle with a Gigaleg-style monster on a planetoid, some platforming on a floating cylinder, and exploration of a disc with cut-out stairs and platforms.  Several different enemies made an appearance, including a dragon, and ghosts that eat parts of the ground around Mario.    


Look for videos and impressions of Super Mario Galaxy 2 as soon as we can post them.

Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Rize on February 24, 2010, 01:17:05 PM
I'm trying to figure out why I want to play this so soon after Galaxy.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on February 24, 2010, 01:26:23 PM
For the time being, I look forward to the cascade of new assets that you'll be receiving later today. I'm also hoping that the European release date is shortly afterwards, as the original was launched worldwide within a week.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 24, 2010, 02:12:31 PM
So excited! Looks like it is really adding some exciting things to the game, I wonder if Yoshi will be playable in all levels?
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: TJ Spyke on February 24, 2010, 02:12:54 PM
Quote from: Rize on February 24, 2010, 01:17:05 PM
I'm trying to figure out why I want to play this so soon after Galaxy.

Super Mario Galaxy came out way back in November 2007, so this game will be coming out 2 1/2 years after the original.

I can't wait for this. I loved Super Mario Galaxy, the only issue I had was that I didn't feel much need to go back and play again after collecting all 241 stars.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 24, 2010, 02:26:20 PM
1 Question. Does the Wind Fruit look like a bean?
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: D_Average on February 24, 2010, 02:46:29 PM
This game is looking better and better!  Who knows, it could turn out as the best Mario game ever. Can't wait to use Yoshi in 3D.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 24, 2010, 02:48:18 PM
A fully realized Yoshi in a 3D Mario game would be a great accomplishment in itself.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Enner on February 24, 2010, 03:38:58 PM
This is absolutely such a surprise that this game is coming out so soon!
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Armak88 on February 24, 2010, 05:22:10 PM
Wow, I am almost instantly excited about this game...
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Mop it up on February 24, 2010, 05:56:24 PM
Sounds good. I may not be able to resist getting this on the release date.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Stogi on February 24, 2010, 06:02:36 PM
First NSMB then Galaxy 2

all within 6 months?

Wow.

btw, yoshi looks great. I especially love how you can control his tongue with the pointer.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 24, 2010, 06:03:13 PM
Quote from: Killer_Man_Jaro on February 24, 2010, 05:30:03 PM
...the new SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 TRAILER! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbnappnnQLE)
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Mop it up on February 24, 2010, 06:06:01 PM
I just hope Yoshi is a bigger part of the game than in New Super Mario Brothers Wii (which looks to be the case). I think he was available in five, maybe six stages total.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: NWR_Lindy on February 24, 2010, 06:28:50 PM
I don't want to alarm anybody, but I'm actually kind of exci....

...nah, I don't want to ruin my image.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on February 24, 2010, 06:47:33 PM
Quote from: NWR_Lindy on February 24, 2010, 06:28:50 PM
I don't want to alarm anybody, but I'm actually kind of exci....

...nah, I don't want to ruin my image.

Don't worry, we know you love Mario Galaxy really.

Speaking of which, I think you had ought to at least complete the game with 60 stars before this new one is released. What's your current progress?
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: Caliban on February 25, 2010, 01:21:15 AM
I didn't expect the game to come out so early, but I'm even more excited now.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: D_Average on February 25, 2010, 11:14:17 AM
Man, I gotta grab those last nine stars in the first Galaxy, just won't feel right starting the second game without them.
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 26, 2010, 01:40:29 AM
I AM EXCITE!

I wonder if Nintendo is front-loading its line-up this year so it can sell throughout the year a la 2008, or if they have some big guns later in the year. I know Zelda is on their schedule, but I have to think there's something else we don't know about yet.....
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 26, 2010, 02:04:43 AM
One of those 2 RPG are likely coming soon, my guess would be Xenoblade.
Then there is always what Retro is working on, Factor 5 supposedly has 2 Nintendo projects in the pipes and Kirby Wii is still TBA ;)
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 26, 2010, 02:22:31 AM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on February 26, 2010, 02:04:43 AM
One of those 2 RPG are likely coming soon, my guess would be Xenoblade.
Then there is always what Retro is working on, Factor 5 supposedly has 2 Nintendo projects in the pipes and Kirby Wii is still TBA ;)

Isn't Factor 5 pretty much dead?
Title: Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Coming in May
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 26, 2010, 02:58:11 AM
No, well.... at least I don't think so, but I don't think anyone is 100% sure what is going on with them right now.

We know they opened a new branch called White Harvest LLC, and we know they are/were working on 2 Nintendo Wii games one of which was in collaboration with Nintendo. Those are the 2 games they took with them and supposedly ceased all development on all other project. (this is all in the Rumor thread somewhere BTW). Not to mention that Rogue Squadron Wii has popped up on retailer listings in the UK and that is one of the games we know they were working on for Wii at some point and was rumored to be the other game they took with them besides whatever they were working on for Nintendo.