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It's all starting to calm down now, as E3 slowly draws to a close. Here's what I thought was best from Day 2.

More Super Mario Galaxy footage, and details of the number of levels and stars. For me, it's the game of the show as the new material on offer has provoked an unrivalled level of anticipation within.

Another trailer which has caused a similar reaction, is the jaw-dropping Star Wars: The Force Unleashed trailer. If you're able to be as badass as what this trailer suggests in-game than I am so there.

There are a couple of games that have put on a good show at E3, but the general press and gaming community don't seem to be recognizing. I don't understand this. These games are MySims for the Wii and DS and echochrome for the PS3. The former looks to be the most anally retentive take on Animal Crossing possible - customize everything. And echochrome - blimey. I think I'll be scared to play that title, for the sheer ingenious thinking it will demand of you in every level.

If you've already checked all of that material out - then good on ya. If not, what are you waiting for? For the one-sentence headlines post, you say? Oh, alright then. That'll be along shortly.

This week's release list is bare. Nevertheless, everybody should be buying a copy of Elite Beat Agents (DS). It's the English take on the popular rhythm action series Ouendan and it's absolutely fantastic.

If that doesn't take your fancy (though it should), there are a couple of good downloads out now. Paper Mario (Wii VC) is the loveable N64 RPG that so many missed out on due to the European release co-inciding with the N64's demise. Sonic the Hedgehog (360 Arcade) has also decided to drop in, and to this day it remains a slice of pure speedy fun.

Hit the jump to see the full list of games that will be gracing us with their presence this week.

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Oh dear. This'll be the second time Mario Party 8 will have missed its release date, as all retailers are being asked to pull copies of the game from shelves immediately. Any copies of the game sold won't be recalled, but if you were waiting for the weekend to get your copy, you'll have a hard time in finding one.

So why the recall? Well, some copies of the game contain the word "spastic", a term which Nintendo have rightly realised may cause offence to some players. After the jump you'll find the incident in question preserved in screenshot form.

No date has been given for when Mario Party 8 will return to sale.

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