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Look at this gorgeous New Super Mario Bros. Wii artwork photo

Even though the serious lack of a playable Princess Peach in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is disappointing, I can't stay mad. Watching this gameplay footage always leaves a smile on my face, and I'll be in need of a light-hearted game soon, what with Modern Warfare 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 also arriving in November.

It's weird that there hasn't been more buzz for NSMB Wii lately; or maybe there is and I'm just not seeing it. A new side-scrolling Mario game? If we were living in the early 90s, we'd be losing our collective s**t right about now.

In the hope that this will get everyone talking about the game again, here is a small collection of character artwork Nintendo released today. The Koopa Kids are looking good -- I can appreciate the subtle changes that were made. And as for invincible Mario ... I'm absolutely mesmerized here. Must. Look. Away.


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Valthonis's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 03:11
Valthonis
Koopa Kids make NSMB Wii a must buy.

Those layers of dust on my Wii will have to be removed, though.
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 03:12
Artemus
That picture of the Koopalings brings a huge smile to my face, as well! The game is gonna be full of amazing retro-tastic fun!
You're right about the lack of buzz... Why?! Oh, well. I'm excited as hell, Grim!
"If we were living in the early 90s, we'd be losing our collective s**t right about now." =) Ha ha! So true.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 03:28
GoldenGamerXero
nsolo1717's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 03:59
nsolo1717
this looks like it will bring back my gf to gaming. Looking forward to it
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 04:12
Monodi
I think some people refuse to talk about it for the tease the DS game was. I for one part feel very excited for it. Especially as it has been mentioned before, the Koopa Kids had to come back without excuse. They are the real mischievous siblings while Bowser Jr is just late to the party.
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 04:42
TheToiletDuck
gorgeous? really?
KaL YoshiKa's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 05:07
KaL YoshiKa
I think the issue is it's a Wii game and it seems every Wii title receives nothing but a mediocre reception from core games regardless of its pedigree. I'll definitely pick this up, 4 player for the win.
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 05:43
Solgrim
Yeah, well, call me when these characters get the proper treatment and respect and are placed in a proper 3D Mario iteration. Quit being lazy Nintendo.
Sonic9jct's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 05:51
Sonic9jct
That's not invincible Mario, it's just Chad in a Mario costume.
Kvb's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 06:10
Kvb
Ah, fuck. The Koopalings are back for real this time.

Here's hoping everyone at Nintendo forgets about them again after NSMB Wii...
madman0017's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 06:53
madman0017
I hope I can get my lady into gaming with this.
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 07:44
lewness
Hell yeah I'm calling a gaming night for this.
Calebyte's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 07:46
Calebyte
@Solgrin

Not sure how the Koopa Kids are being disrespected by being resurrected in what looks to be the best Mario 2D platformer since SMW. Besides, 2D Mario > 3D Mario.
peachboy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 07:50
peachboy
fuck. you got me. i was totally preparing a loud and ridiculous boycott of this game but god dammit if it doesn't look incredibly fun. the whole princess peach thing just pissed me off so much...i think i just feel pretty grossed out by NOA. reluctantly, this game is now radar'd.
Ninja In Distress's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 08:03
Ninja In Distress
Some of these pictures come from Super Mario Galaxy >_>(well, I know the fire/invincible/Koopa/Gomba ones are).
Your Moms Hot Lover's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 08:08
Your Moms Hot Lover
ok 'gorgeous'? Are you being serious? It just looks generic cgi crap you get on kids channels like Dinosaur Train.

Very few people are excited by the latest Pearl Jam album either so I'm pretty sure we have moved on as a culture since the early 90s. To me at least, a side scrolling game in this day and age should be a downloadable, low budget game or on DS. No way will it earn my gaming cash over the winter's other big releases.
Hcapt's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 08:32
Hcapt
@ Your Moms

New Super Mario Bros. outsold Super Mario Bros. 3. The sidescroller is arguably more popular among consumers than it was during the original Mario's debut, seeing as one of the series' most mediocre entries beat out it's strongest entry sales-wise.

I don't know why there isn't hype, but it's pretty much a given that this Mario will be more popular than Galaxy if you use history as a guide. Not immediately more popular necesarily, but don't be surprised to see this game in top ten best seller lists years after it's release.
iBorgNinja's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 08:38
iBorgNinja
What's up with the symbols coming out of the torch? Is this a subliminal message that this game will later be ported to PlayStation systems? Oh, wait, it's Mario. nvm.
ShawnKelfonne's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 08:45
ShawnKelfonne
@Your Moms Hot Lover: Because just because a game is restricted to 2-dimensions, it can't be more fun than a 3D game, right? I don't understand why the thought is that side-scrollers should be nothing more than cheap or portable games. Maybe it's the stigma of "Well, they made games like that 20 years ago. Oooooold". If the game manages to give you even 6 hours of fun, then it's already reached the length of most current-gen games at a price point that's $10 cheaper.

Maybe it's nostalgia in part, but this is exactly the sort of thing I WOULD pick up over other upcoming releases. It's fun, it's lighthearted, it's colorful, and it's not the kind of thing I need to devote hours upon hours to, even though I might end up playing it that long anyway.
the7k's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 09:07
the7k
Koopa Kids are back! Awesome! I truly thought that Nintendo completely forgot about them.
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 09:11
Gen Eric Gui
What's up with the symbols coming out of the torch?

torch

Did we not play SMB3? Those are magic wands.

I can't wait for this. I've played every Mario game I can get my hands on, and I don't plan to stop now. I consider it the pinnacle of gaming, and will probably take a day off from work just to play this when it launches. CAN'T WAIT. KOOPA KIDS HELL YEAH.
masteraero's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 09:56
masteraero
Digging the graphics at this point, they almost look like they were sculpted in PVC or clay instead of just being a generic CG render. Hope it looks as good in game.
bobtpooner's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 10:15
bobtpooner
Is this the first time Luigi has been able to ride a Yoshi? Good for him!
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 10:41
Electrium
The koopa kids look freakin' gorgeous.

I never imagined myself saying that, congrats Nintendo. Can't wait for this game!!
q-pa's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 10:53
q-pa
@bobtpooner:
Nope, he was able to in SMW if you played him in 2-player mode.

Also: KOOPA KIDS! WOOO!!

Wouldn't it be funny if they had them AND Bowser Jr. though? I was always wondering how that worked...
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:03
Holyetheline
I'm so glad all the original Koopa Kid bosses are back in this one! Hopefully it's a long game.
atastysammich's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:30
atastysammich
Party in the front, even more party in the back, eh Lemmy?
Vanor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 11:52
Vanor
This game doesn't need hype to sell. All it needs to do is come out in time for the holidays and it'll ultimately outsell everything else that has come out for the past year and the year to come. Everyone loves 2D Mario, because almost everyone has played 2D Mario at least once in their lives at some point.
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:18
ZombiePlatypus
Ha, I just made a forum thread about this game yesterday morning due to the lack of buzz. I'll be putting Dragon Age aside for a bit when this launches.

KOOPA KIDS!!!
runtheplacered's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:18
runtheplacered
@Your Moms Hot Lover,

I would love to hear your reasoning why a side-scroller should be on the DS or a low budget download. I really want to know how you could possibly turn that into a reasonable statement.
TheStripe's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:18
TheStripe
@ comments - lol. You kids are funny.

@xero - it surprises me that the fellow in that picture can make such a good living being not funny.
SoraX911's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 12:51
SoraX911
Cant wait! taking so long. :D
Your Moms Hot Lover's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:13
Your Moms Hot Lover
@runtheplacered maybe I should make it clearer, what I'm saying is there is no way in hell I will ever buy a full price retail release that is a sidescroller that's not on a portable system or is a DL game. It's simply not worth the money to me.

Things like Shadow Complex and Splosion Man have set the bar too high. Making a sidescroller is less effort and cost for Nintendo to develop - it should be a budget title.

That's my opinion. I'm entitled to it.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:20
pedrovay2003
Oh man... I can't wait for this. This is going to be absolutely epic.

@Your Moms

Less effort? 4-player co-op and bringing back all the stuff from Mario's glory days is less of an effort to you? Well, to each his own, then...
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:21
NihonTiger90
I just love that the Koopalings are back. Totally buying this game.
NESgamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 14:42
NESgamer
Oh the koopalings are back :D thats good news!
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:00
Artemus
@ShawnKelfonne
Well said.

The Koopa Kids are finally back! Sweet.

Also, have many of you so quickly forgotten?! Those are magic scepters originally used by Kamek in SMB3, they shoot out square, circle and triangle magic attacks.

naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 16:06
naia-the-gamer
It seems weird seeing the Koopa kids in CG 3D, but I'm glad to see them back.
RBinator's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 21:15
RBinator
Was anyone seriously expecting Peach to be a playable character in this game when she wasn't playable in the other games like this before it aside from the USA SMB2 that wasn't truly a Mario game?

On topic... Why does Wendy O. Koopa look so angry compared to the rest of the Koopa Kids?
Qalamari's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 23:45
Qalamari
Wow, this looks great! Can't wait to see some of the water enemies.


(ahem)
BoomingEchoes's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 21:42
BoomingEchoes
The new artwork is nice but frankly its only that, artwork. I have majorly serious doubts that any of the characters look like this in the actual game. To me this just looks like stuff they'd put out to make the populous excited.. and I suppose it's working
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