Meet the Voice of Mario at SMG2 London Launch

The critically lauded - although we've not reviewed it yet, that's this afternoon - Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii is getting all revved up for launch in the UK, the first European country to get the game. Not only that but 'voice of Mario' Charles Martinet will be at the London event.

Nintendo, sadly using the phrase 'Mario mania' explains that, "Mario mania will hit the UK on the evening of Thursday 10th June as fans across the country are invited to meet the legendary voice behind Mario. The first 50 to attend the London launch dressed as Mario will also snap up an exclusive Super Mario Galaxy 2 goody bag filled to the brim with exciting Mario treats.

..."Charles Martinet will be signing copies of the game and Mario merchandise and super fans can even get their photo taken alongside Charles as a memento of the evening!"

The event with Martinet will happen at GAME on Oxford Street in (of course), London on Thursday 10th June 2010 from 11pm until 1am.

Other SMG2 launches will happen outside the capital as follows:

Friday 11th June - Sunday 13th June

Gamestation Birmingham

Address: 138 New Street, B2 4NS

Argos Leeds

Address: Unit 2, The Gantry, 22-26 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8EQ

HMV Glasgow

Address: 235 Buchanan St, Glasgow, G1 2NG

Smyths Dublin

Address: Unit 424, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15