Nintendo unveiled a further 28 new Super Mario Galaxy screenshots at a Japanese press conference yesterday morning. The new stills are enough to put nearly every Nintendo Wii game so far to shame. Hey, even the Jenga-like blocks in one image look better than those in the actual upcoming Jenga game. Others show off the amazing array of colours on offer, whether it be the contrasts between blue sky and deep space or the variety of an area full of platforms.

Further tidbits of information also uncovered at the conference included:

• Concerning Luigi, Yoshi, and Princess Peach: Nintendo isn’t telling anyone if these characters appear in the game. They could be in there, they could be playable, or they could be left out entirely. Anything you have heard thus far concerning the appearance of these characters is strictly speculation.
• The game will run at 60 frames per second
• Nintendo discussed that fact that there are definitely difficult levels in the game; the type of gameplay that requires perfect control over Mario.
• A decision has not yet been made concerning the inclusion of modes for use with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
• The title is displayed in a 16:9 resolution.
• A mini-game level appeared that was housed in the “Trial Galaxy.”

Not long now, folks.