Super Mario Galaxy on the way for Wii

[Massive Invisible Dog]

I might just get my Wii chipped so I can play it as soon as it's out.

[christaylor]

I might just get my Wii chipped so I can play it as soon as it's out.

You'll only have to wait four days fella.

FOUR days!

In NoE terms that feels like we're getting it a month before the US release!

[Massive Invisible Dog]

You'll only have to wait four days fella.

FOUR days!

In NoE terms that feels like we're getting it a month before the US release!

I have an American Wii. There might be another postal strike, I can't possibly take that chance.

[christaylor]

I have an American Wii. There might be another postal strike, I can't possibly take that chance.

Oh. Arg.

[Darren]

In NoE terms that feels like we're getting it a month before the US release!

[Capwn]

Once this game is out I reckon every developer that isn't Nintendo will just instantly stop working on games and give up.

[scottcr]

... and they'll still complain that only Nintendo games succeed on Nintendo platforms...

[Fondue]

I have an American Wii. There might be another postal strike, I can't possibly take that chance.

Make sure it's Fed Ex'd instead then.

[Rudderless]

I might just get my Wii chipped so I can play it as soon as it's out.

Japanese version? I've preordered already.

[emps]

Well duh, isn't it obvious? Super Mario Universe of course

I'm more looking forward to Super Mario Multiverse, where Mario jumps between parallel universes, Subtle Knife style.

[scottcr]

A parallel universe where it's actually Bowser who keeps rescuing Peach from Mario.

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

I really hope this will be 'good old Nintendo' instead of 'tired old Nintendo'. While the clips and previews seem promising, I still have The Fear that it'll just won't be the game we want it to be. If I see how they butchered Super Paper Mario for example...

[scottcr]

did they??

anyway - this is the same old Nintendo who brought us DK Jungle Beat.

BELIEVE

[JPickford (retired mod)]

You're giving me a D for trolling, Mr. P? It's because I'm in the minority for not holding the recent Mario games in high regard.

Not at all. Its because your 'empty' jibe was weak. You can do better.

[Xevious]

.::: I remember that... It was and is the best game ever.

Fixed.

[Comrade]

Good news gang! Mario Galaxy will have (at least partially) orchestrated music!

Here is the main theme that we've heard in trailers and stuff but now played by an actual orchestra, and here's footage of them actually recording another track.

Great news, it's glad to see Nintendo are finally moving on from midi. Seems like it's pretty likely that Smash Bros will be orchestrated too now.

[Massive Invisible Dog]

I'd be quite surprised if everything in Smash Bros was orchestrated, given how much music they're seemingly putting in it.

[noizu]

What's all this talk about orchestral music! Surely a Mario game set in space deserves loads of electronic swooshes and bips...

[eves pudding]

Played it today and oh my word it's good

It just has that air of quality that Mario 64 does and it looks the business too

I want to post something about the music but I won't because it'll be a spoiler

edit: I was a bee!

[cassidy]

Played it today and oh my word it's good

It just has that air of quality that Mario 64 does and it looks the business too

I want to post something about the music but I won't because it'll be a spoiler

edit: I was a bee!

Well I'm just slightly jealous, you've played it. Only a smidge mind.

[bcass]

Good news gang! Mario Galaxy will have (at least partially) orchestrated music!

Here is the main theme that we've heard in trailers and stuff but now played by an actual orchestra, and here's footage of them actually recording another track.

Great news, it's glad to see Nintendo are finally moving on from midi. Seems like it's pretty likely that Smash Bros will be orchestrated too now.

This is the worst news in this thread. Nintendos interactive chip generated music is one of the things that helps set them aside from everyone else.

[scottcr]

blame IGN - they complain bitterly every time 'midi' style music is used.

[eves pudding]

This is the worst news in this thread. Nintendos interactive chip generated music is one of the things that helps set them aside from everyone else.

The music is glorious

Spoiler:

It has some music from Zelda in it, when I was near a waterfall it started playing (Epona's theme I think)

[Super Craig]

The music is glorious

spolier It has some music from Zelda in it, when I was near a waterfall (Epona's theme I think) spoiler

[allday247]

where did you play it?!

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

This is the worst news in this thread. Nintendos interactive chip generated music is one of the things that helps set them aside from everyone else.

It only proves they're cheap cunts. 'Real music' has been the way forward for 10 years now, and I'm glad Nintendo finally joins in.

[dismembo]

It only proves they're cheap cunts. 'Real music' has been the way forward for 10 years now, and I'm glad Nintendo finally joins in.

Have to disagree with you there. Chip music can be changed, remixed and altered all on the fly, making for a more interactive aural experience. Like the way the music changes subtly in Wind Waker when you're sailing with the sail up or down or as the weather changes for example.

[scottcr]

exactly - and Nintendo have said this a number of times...

but, the IGN crowd, who forced the change of style from WW to TP look as though they've managed to force a change in the music as well.

[Ferine]

This is the worst news in this thread. Nintendos interactive chip generated music is one of the things that helps set them aside from everyone else.

Couldn't they just use the layered approach that Halo uses, with certain tracks being cued in during certain circumstances? So it could be a mix of orchestrated samples and synthesised tunes, with layers being added and removed when you're low on health or entering new areas, etcetera. (Disclaimer: I don't really know how these things work.)

[scottcr]

as amazing as Halo's music is... I noticed it going wrong quite a bit, particularly if I was taking too long to beat a bast.