ross, i dont know when the mario galaxy release is in the uk, but expect mario 3 the week before. and to your other question. i would just buy both. they are equally great games.

at aussie-nintendo.com nintendo has an ordered list of games that will be out. its the closest thing ive seen to release dates for the vc

ive been watching it for awhile it is an official nintendo site and everyweek the top 3 on the list become available. it appears australia gets the games 3 days after we do, but everyweek we get the top 3 games. i dont know why they put out a coming soon list in australia but not here. its been acurate for the last 3 months and i hope it keeps it up