We've got video of the opening scenes from Mario Galaxy inside. Spoilers ahoy!

One of the most anticipated titles of 2007 is drawing ever closer. This time around, Mario must take to the stars, but this opening footage shows the very beginning scenes of the game, when our portly plumber hero has his feet firmly on the ground.

But not for long, as a stroll through the picturesque village surrounding Princess Peach's castle soon turns into disaster, as Bowser, Magikoopa and a massive flying saucer appear and kidnap not only the Princess, but her entire castle as well.

The footage shows off some of the best graphics we've seen on the Wii to date. We simply cannot wait for this one...