Super Mario Galaxy series

Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy (JP), also called SMG and known as Super Mario Wii: Galaxy Adventure in South Korea, is a Wii video game that was initially released on November 1, 2007 in Japan, and was subsequently released in North America, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Korea. It is the third Mario 3D platformer, and the follow-up to Super Mario 64 (1996) and Super Mario Sunshine (2002). However, unlike the previous two 3D adventure installments for the Mario series, this game takes place in deep space. Most of the game's levels consist of many small planets and planetoids, while others have bigger planets. Upon release, Super Mario Galaxy received some of the highest review scores and appraisals of any Wii game to date, and of any game overall. Since its release, the game has sold over 12 million copies, making it the eighth best-selling Wii game, and earning a Nintendo Selects re-release. A sequel to this game, Super Mario Galaxy 2, was also released on the Wii on May 23, 2010.

Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (JP), also known as Super Mario Wii 2 in South Korea, is a Wii game developed by Nintendo. It is a sequel to the 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy. It is the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario series; it is also the first, and thus far, the only 3D platformer in the Mario franchise to be released on the same console as its predecessor. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players. All the releases of the game except for the American version include a beginner's DVD to help players understand the controls and items if they haven't played Super Mario Galaxy. In North America, help for beginners is found on the official website as well as on the Nintendo Channel.