New Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii Trailer

Nintendo has revealed more footage of its upcoming Wii release, Super Mario Galaxy 2. Due for release on 23rd May in the US and 11th June in Europe, Nintendo of America has been giving Press the chance to try out an updated version of the platform adventure. Thankfully, a handy little summary has been written up, which can be seen below, along with the new video footage of the game in action.

Check out the details and video clip below:

• Use Starship Mario to travel to galaxies, can explore a bit on it and talk to Lumas
• Can choose to visit Starship Mario at any time for power-ups, 1ups
• Galaxy you’re in will be reflected in themed background of the Starship Mario
• There is more to Starship Mario
• Boulder Bowl Galaxy: New suit: Rock Mario
• Shake Wiimote to have Mario roll into a sphere, can knock down objects
• Can steer Rock Mario, but it’s tough to turn with it on
• Rollodillo boss fight: Tries to squash Mario, can attack his backside
• New Yoshi ability: bulb fruit turns him into Light Yoshi
• Haunty Halls Galaxy
• Light Yoshi can illuminate platforms, if you can’t see the platforms you’ll die
• Puzzle Plank Galaxy: Can cut through platforms you’re on, move based on your position
• Cosmic Cove Galaxy: Twin Falls Hideaway challenge (swim underwater, go to a switch that turns water into ice)
• Swimming with the koopa shell: When you brake, taillights will show up
• Honeybloom Galaxy: Bee costume is back, level is in side-scrolling view
• Still more elements about the game that can’t be discussed yet