Pics and a packshot for Super Paper Mario

More gaming goodness makes it way from the GDC, and this time, we have for you the official packshot of the first Super Mario installment for the Wii, Super Paper Mario.

You’ve seen the tutorial, and we’re sure you’re all excited to finally have this out. While its release is still TBA for the PAL regions, the date’s set for the U.S. with an April 9 launch, while Japan will be getting their load of Mario and the rest of the gang on April 19.

You may also expect Super Paper Mario to be similar to its two previous Paper Mario titles and the Super Mario Bros. for the NES. This installment for the most-loved plumber will be combining side-scrolling 2D gameplay, incorporated with free roaming 3D graphics. To see more of the action, just click on the thumbnails for a bigger view.

More to see after the jump!

More gaming goodness makes it way from the GDC, and this time, we have for you the official packshot of the first Super Mario installment for the Wii, Super Paper Mario.

You’ve seen the tutorial, and we’re sure you’re all excited to finally have this out. While its release is still TBA for the PAL regions, the date’s set for the U.S. with an April 9 launch, while Japan will be getting their load of Mario and the rest of the gang on April 19.

You may also expect Super Paper Mario to be similar to its two previous Paper Mario titles and the Super Mario Bros. for the NES. This installment for the most-loved plumber will be combining side-scrolling 2D gameplay, incorporated with free roaming 3D graphics. To see more of the action, just click on the thumbnails for a bigger view.