Last year, New Super Mario Bros. Wii introduced the "Super Guide" -- if ye died eight times in one level, ye'd pillage the option t' have Luigi play through it for ye ('n ye could take back control at any time) -- 'n gaming be ruined forever. (Not really.)

Nintendo has since included the Super Guide in Super Mario Galaxy 2, 'n now it be been confirmed that the feature will return in Retro Studios' Donkey Kong Country Returns. best ye visit Davey Jone's locker eight times (apparently the magic number just before most controllers be smashed!) in any level, ye'll be able t' initiate a playthrough by the white "Super Kong." Once he takes over, ye can either watch the rest a the level be played for ye or resume playing it once Super Kong passes any problem area. a course, ye won't pillage t' keep any a the bananas, "KONG" letters or other collectibles picked up by Super Kong -- he has t' be rewarded with something for his masterful efforts, right?

Our own first experience with the game, along with a subsequent preview, suggests that we might no longer shun the Super Guide when it comes t' Donkey Kong Country Returns. We fully expect t' be rescued by Super Kong at least once.