You are really the most amazing person in video games. I wonder what Jim Sterling, the king of video games, thinks about your skills.

That video was really annoying. I would have liked to see how the AI handles an actually hard part of the game. I guess I'll find out for myself lol

Eh... I suppose this is just another step in bringing in people who have never played video games and don't care about the challenge. At least it isn't insulting like some other solutions (the tutu in Splosion Man for example) and is completely optional.

Woah, Mr. Spooky... mind the spoilers...

Great game, just not as hard as Nintendo said.

I think the Super Guide is a really cool idea for new/casual players. Not all of us are Mario experts, guys. I mean, I don't ever plan on running into that green box. Never. Ever ;)
Can't wait! Wahoo! Here we go!
Also, Koopalings! =)

Daggum mr spooky. WTF, mate!

I have no beef with the Super Guide.Actually, I think it is an interesting and helpful feature.

Quite frankly, if you manage to die 8 times in a row then chances are you probably need some help. Anyway, I don't want to do what I did with Mega Man 9 and start pulling my hear out again in frustration.

I hear there are minor unlockables if you don't use the Super Guide once. I like this idea.

Awesome and funny demonstration!

I have no problems with the Super Guide, in fact I'm for it. Why shouldn't someone get to enjoy a videogame just because they don't have the same "mad skillz" as you and me? I actually think this can HELP those of us looking for more challenge from our Nintendo games. Before, to make the game appeal to the more casual audience, they had to dumb down the difficulty so more people could get through it. Maybe with the Super Guide, they can finally up the ante, while still giving casual players a way to get past it.

That super guide walkthrough would be useful if BOB from Monsters vs Aliens was playing.

Hey, can we edit out that Mr. Spooky spoiler up there?

Asshole. . .

The game is clearly targeting two groups: Mario fans and also families/group players. I consider myself a Mario expert, I can fly through the classic games without any major problems. However, I do find NSMB somewhat challenging compared to previous Mario games. I also have 3 kids, 2 of which are of video game playing age, and I for one LOVE the Super Guide feature because it is very handy for people who aren't as experienced with video games, or even just the Mario games...like my 7 year old and 4 year old. Not everybody grew up playing these games like I did. My husband is 31 and can hardly beat 1-1...yet he is a champ at shooter games like Socom and Call of Duty (and I SUCK at them).

My point is that we all have our niche video game skills. Also, features such as the Super Guide are very nice for people who aren't as "leet" as you, the author of this article. There's no reason to insult those who may need it just because they haven't spent endless hours playing the Mario series like you and I have. Obviously it will come easiest to those who are already familiar with the games. The Super Guide means to me that my kids are able to play the game with more independence, confidence, and without my assistance.

Aside from all of that, I really love the multiplayer mode and have had a blast enjoying the game with my kids. I love the ice spitballs, don't like the hat flying thing so much...love that Yoshi can flutter temporarily. Wtf is up with the way the characters run??? Kind of floppy...and not as fast as in some previous Mario games. I love the small extras the developers threw in...like the turtles dancing every few seconds. We haven't beat the game yet (just got it today), but so far I am extremely pleased with it. It really is a game for everybody. It's challenging enough to keep experienced players interested, and it has features such as the Super Guide for those who are new and need help (AND THERE IS NO SHAME IN THAT!)...get a life and stop thinking you're better than anybody for having Mario Bros skillz.