and it seems as though the multi-player would get annoying when every time someone gets hurt, receives a power-up, or gets revived, the game pauses.... 

That's just, like, your opinion, man.

I think it sort of gives a breather to the otherwise fast-paced nature of multiplayer.

Why wouldn't you post this in the comments instead of making a whole new thread?

yeah i know what you mean. hopefully it doesnt ruin the experience...

That game looks like it is made of pure awesomeness.  The pauses are typical of Mario games, so I'm used to it.

I might buy the damn thing for the single player after what Jeff said. Plus, I could see in the quick look how the single player would be great and the multiplayer fun.

Looks fun. I don't see the pausing thing as a problem, but I can see how some might dislike it.