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Saturday, March 15, 2008

Mario Kart races onto Nintendo Wii but is it any good?


Mario Kart will launch soon on Nintendo Wii offering the next 'fix' for all the followers of Mario racing games from way through Nintendo console history.

This time it takes a leap forward - you can race your Miis on all new tracks and with up to 12 players racing using Wi-Fi connection the latest Nintendo Mart Kart game should be a spring hit.

The game come with a special Nintendo Wii 'steering wheel' controller holder. All the famous features return with cup modes, battle mode, track boosts, ghost data and some classic tracks. This race game raises the bar and offers the players all loads of game play options that will keep you playing for a long time.

With the Wi-Fi option you can race against up to 11 other players (similar to Maro Kart DS on the Nintendo DS) but again Nintendo add features. Text your friend from within the game create rooms to chat in or join a race as a spectator while waiting for your race to begin.

With online options to compare your track times with other from around the globe. Each record contains information on the character, control and settings used. But it doesn't stop there - you can download race data as 'ghost kart' and race against them!

Another surprise is the new bike option no longer are you tied to karts. Bike have their own features so get set for some additional fun.

And there's no shortage of tracks with 14 to choose from including old classics like Peach Beach and Sherbert Land. 

Who want to race with Me? or Mii - yes, you can use your Mii to race around the tracks. Now you really can get behind the wheel. Talking about wheels the game comes with a controller holder shaped like a steering wheel but you also have the option to use the standard Nintendo Wii controller with the Nunchuck or even the GameCube controller.

The release date is April 11th some get in line now and be the first to the starting grid.

Game features...

  • Wi-Fi connection for up to 12 racers Nintendo events racing in the Nintendo Channel online. Save store and share race data. Download ghost data to race against others from around the globe.


  • Race Bikes or Karts perform tricks and special moves collect the boosts and try and avoid the traps other racers drop.


  • Choose a new or old track and compete for trophies. Share your records with the world but remember to have fun.