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Luigi is a playable race in Super Mario Galaxy! photo

Where I come from, my online haunt long before Destructoid, we have a certain rule -- thou shalt pay homage to the Green God. The superior Mario brother, Luigi, is something of a cult figure in my part of the 'hood, so it's with great pleasure that I wake up to this awesome news tidbit -- Luigi is a playable character in Super Mario Galaxy.

Upon completion of the game, it's been revealed that, much like with New Super Mario Brothers, you will be able to control the Holy One himself in all his grass-colored glory. Praise be! Subscribers to Luigism everywhere will be dancing in the streets and, hopefully, calling off the Luihad they'd declared. 

A full scan of the guide, containing all the juicy details, is provided if you want to know more. Just clicky clicky, kids.  

[Thanks to TehuberOne]


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tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 04:52
tehuberone
ZERO?
Darkhalf's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:00
Darkhalf
Ok, so from now until the launch of the game we will be surrounded by spoilers even on the titles? Sweet, wake me up in 15 days (sometimes I hate you, Europe)
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:08
Jim Sterling
Oh fuck, the game is so spoiled now.
kobewan0824's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:13
kobewan0824
I don't mind this spoiler, Jim. It's a Mario game, the story isn't that important, it's the gameplay. If anything, this has only gotten me more excited.
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:14
tehuberone
SPOILER ALERT!:

Ken is a playable character in Super Street Fighter Turbo High Definition Remix. (or for short SSFTHDR)
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:16
tehuberone
FIXED: " Ken is a playable character in Super Street Two Fighter Turbo High Definition Remix. (or for short SSFTTHDR)"
amx70s's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:17
amx70s
Oh snap the lean mean green machine is back in action!
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:18
tehuberone
OOPS.

FIXED AGAIN: "Ken is a playable character in Super Street Fighter Two Turbo High Definition Remix. (or for short SSFTTHDR)"
TNTv's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:28
TNTv
I love how some sites don't say who the character is until after the jump and then this site puts it in the headline.

Maybe if we complete as Luigi, we can play as Waluigi!
TNTv's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:29
TNTv
SPOILER ALERT: Mario has to collect stars!
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:30
tehuberone
SPOILER ALERT: Last boss is Bowser!
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:35
bleep
this harkens back to Super Mario 2 where Luigi has a different more difficult skill set than Mario.
Darkhalf's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 05:36
Darkhalf
Ok, so you mix game mechanics and compare them with secrets inside the game? I consider it a spoiler since it comes from the game guide not from a screenshot from nintendo but whatever, always happen the same with this kind of games.

I only hope that the next post won't be about Yoshi dying trying to protect a planet from a meteorite.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 06:45
Jim Sterling
It's Mario, not the Da Vinci Code. Nothing's been 'spoiled' and the game's enjoyment won't be hampered by knowing Luigi is in it. Lord almighty.
pulga07's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 07:08
pulga07
Well, some people just like finding out this type of shit on their own, wouldn't you think?
Crock23A's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 07:15
Crock23A
LOL at Yoshi on the asteroid comment. Talk about *spoiling* something. That movie was like some week old mayonnaise left out in the sun.
brimtastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 07:40
brimtastic
Awesome. I am also one of those who prefers the Luigi. Fucking Mario stealing all the limelight. Good that Luigi will control differently too. Will give me more excuses to play the game repeatedly.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 07:45
Justice
Serious spoilers there though.
AndrewTSM's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 08:09
AndrewTSM
I mentioned it to a friend, and suggested they guess who the other playable character could be. After guessing, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, etc. I finally just hinted "who would be the most boring choice possible" and then it was an easy guess.
DrYou's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 08:17
DrYou
SPOILS, SPOILS!!!

Boycott DToid!!!
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 08:50
Holyetheline
That's pretty fun. I'm excited to play as Luigi, forreals.
mackisawesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 08:59
mackisawesome
luigi is better.
generaldane's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:03
generaldane
dumbledore was actually dying before snape killed him
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:05
jdub28
That luigi site is crazy

"pushing the bastard child through the threads"


i didnt know child birth could get MORE disgusting
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:11
Cheeburga
That's MAMA LUIGI TO YOU DESTRUCTOID!
MaxVest's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:20
MaxVest
Luigi is a playable race? I had always though I was above racist sentiment... until now.
JesusXP's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:32
JesusXP
thanks for the spoiler fuck face
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:37
jdub28
shouldnt it be a spoiler if there is a mario game and you CANT play as luigi
JesusXP's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:40
JesusXP
Super Mario One, Super Mario 64 (I dont remember being Luigi)... Super Mario Sunshine or Paper Mario? (havent played those last two)

The point is, it was supposed to be a reward for finishing the game, even Kotaku had a warning.. This was a pretty uncool move..

So Thanks Dick Breath!!
ZekeThePlumber's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:42
ZekeThePlumber
beings that there's tons of mario games where you can't play as luigi: No
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:52
jdub28
i might have been mad if they told me how the bowser battle played, or shown me the themes to all the worlds, but the only thing we found out was that you can do every thing that mario does but with luigi

just like almost all mario games (-sunshine and the original 64 and paper marios)
Xavier's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 09:57
Xavier
My first reaction to reading this was that it's a spoiler, sorry but that's what my brain is telling me therefore I'm pissed off now. I remember finishing Super Mario 64 with 120 Stars not knowing if I would get anything for my efforts, I was so pleased to find out Yoshi was waiting for me at the top of the castle.
Jim, you've ruined a part of Super Mario Galaxy for me. Be a man & admit your mistake.
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:00
jdub28
what was the prize for collecting all the shine sprites?
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:08
Necros
Spoilers: Mario jumps around a lot!
Miike's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:08
Miike
You guys act as if playing as Luigi is spoiling the game.

I on the other hand believe that playing as Luigi is a GAME FEATURE! I want to know I can play as Luigi because it will make me want to buy the game (and a Wii).
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:18
Jim Sterling
Haha, I ruined Super Mario Galaxy.

Haha, okay.
Spectral's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:32
Spectral
Jesus fucking christ. Is this Gamefaqs now?
JamesSorensen's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:36
JamesSorensen
SPOILER ALERT!!!

YOU COLLECT STARS..... SOOO INNOVATIVE
MaxVest's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:46
MaxVest
Don't tell them about the "hot pasta" easter egg! That'll get it pulled from shelves.
brad drac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 10:56
brad drac
Spoler alert: Princess peach is kidnapped!!!
Sockapal's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 11:00
Sockapal
I concur that this story constitutes a spoiler. If Luigi would have been playable from the start, then it wouldn't be a spoiler. But, since he is "unlocked" it kinda sucks Jim put this in the title. I'm sure some people would be upset with other games if they found out what was "unlocked" after completion. But, too late now, what can you do...
Miike's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 11:11
Miike
Spoiler alert: Your princess is in another fucking castle!
kapshhh's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 11:16
kapshhh
It isn't exactly Snape kills Dumbledore spoiler. More like Dumbledore likes the pole spoiler.
mispelt's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 11:35
mispelt
I see this as a spoiler on par with "When you die, you may wind up in heaven."

I find solace in knowing what comes... after.


Also, this is the greatest news ever. You have no idea how happy you've made me, Jim Sterling.
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 11:51
Knives
SPOILER ALERT!!!

Mario has a bee suit.
J Murda's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 12:54
J Murda
SPOILER ALERT!!!!

George Bush doesn't care about black people.
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 12:55
Tino
Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power! Green power!
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 12:59
Sharpless
Luigi is better than everyone else. FACT.
tanuki's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 13:24
tanuki
SPOLIER ALERT:

SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE.

Seriously, gamers are the whiniest, most spoiled group of people on the face of the Earth. You'll go to arms over any insignificant little thing, won't you?
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/01/2007 13:33
Jim Sterling
Spoiler alert: If you post some awesome news on the Internet, people will bitch about it.
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