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New Mario Galaxy 2 Trailer Shows Off Rock Mario

Just when we thought we couldn't be more excited for Super Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo drops a new trailer that shows off a new Mario form – Rock Mario. As evidenced by the video, eating a Rock Mario mushroom transforms the superstar plumber into a solid ball of rock, with a look slightly influenced by the Marvel comic icon the Thing. The trailer also gives us our first look at the game's more traditional map system in action, as well as a 2D level where Mario assumes the form of a ghost.

So far, this is shaping up to be one of the year's most intriguing titles; we can't wait to see what other new gameplay is in store for us in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

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  • Can't wait!

  • I'm so excited for Mario Galaxy 2 and it still does have a hub-world I found out. You can play on the planet shaped like Mario's head as the hubworld. It doubles as his spaceship.

  • That music is wonderful.

  • Rock Mushroom?  Sounds painful... that plumber's either got a stomach of steel or he's gonna have some major problems in old age.

  • Awesome! This looks like a really epic Mario game. Can't wait!

  • love this game!!!!!

  • I am so excited for this game. I just wish I hadn't traded my copy of SMG 1 so I could get Uncharted 2. U2 was worth it but I really miss Mario Galaxy now. :sadface:

  • Oh my gosh... I really can't wait any longer.

  • Two awesome trailers in two days (Metroid yesterday, Mario today) - keep it coming Nintendo.

  • I think I might avoid news topics about this game so I can be fresh when I play it.

  • I cannot wait for SMG2. My Wii will finally be played on.

  • looks like it might be better than the first Mario Galaxy.

  • epic

  • Looks amazing! Rock Mario, linear gameplay setup, and YOSHI, this game is really going to be something else and I can't wait!

  • I can't wait to smash through rocks!

  • Haha! I already have this game pre-ordered! Cannot wait!

  • I remember Miyamoto saying a couple of months back not expect any new suits in this game. I am pleased that this isn't true. I will now watch the trailer again for the 110th time and try not to drool.

  • awesome!

  • Yep, still looks awesome.

  • Rock Mario...inspired by Marval Superhero The Thing? I Thought it was inspired by Golem the pokemon LOL.... It's a Clobbin Time-ma!

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