Emo-Iwata Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Mario Kart Wii Platform: Wii Developer: Nintendo Genre: Racing Release: 2008 Mario and friends once again jump into the seat of their go-kart machines for the first Wii installment of this popular franchise. New features this year are an online racing mode, new motorbike vehicle types, a special balancing system for new and veteran players, and (in its initial release) a special Mario Kart wheel packaged with the game. Some info from the latest Nintendo power holiday special issue -Wifi races for at least 12 players - Executing a successful stunt gives you a “sweet reward” - 16 brand new tracks plus many older ones -motion control works well - Spring 2008 release date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 BRILLIANT !!! Hopefully, this will be a true successor to Mario Kart on the SNES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo-Iwata Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 BRILLIANT !!! Hopefully, this will be a true successor to Mario Kart on the SNES. actually i loved mario kart double dash for the GC the thing i'm most hopeful for is the online battle mode,unlike mario kart DS i hope they include it in this one,now that'll be loads of chaotic awesometacular fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo-Iwata Posted December 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 from Nintendo power Anyway, from Nintendo Power here is a hands on preview of the game. Not many details are revealed but at least it is something. Main points from the article: - Controls very smoothly - Graphics are much more detailed than previous iterations with great water and explosion effects. - Sound is brilliant - 16 brand new courses along with many previous ones. - Exciting new items - Performing stunts will earn you a sweet reward (doesn't clarify what it is) - Match-making process is much better with shortened times to get into a match. Here is the full article anyway, its pretty short: Some days just rock, like the day you get your driver's liscene or the day you win the lottery. For me, getting to test-drive Mario Kart for Wii was like combining both those events. Nintendo's president, Satoru Iwata, spilled a few beans in an early-October presentation. He excited Mario Kart fans by confirming that the game will include Nintendo Wi-fi connections for as many as 12 players , shortened times for matching up players online , intuitive steering-wheel control that will make it easier for novices to compete with veteran Karters, and the debut of motorcycles in the Mario Kart seris. The video clips that Nintendo showcased online also hinted at the ability to perform cool stunts, such as pulling a wheelie with a motorcycle or spinning your kart 360 in the air. I'm here to tell you that it's not just smoke and mirrors. Not only does executing a successful stunt look cool- you'll get a sweet reward when you do it (Sorry I can't be more specific-the version I played is still quite early, and lots may change between now and spring 2008. As for the return of Kart must-haves, expect 16 brand-new courses and lots of familiar locations based on tracks from throughout the series, enhanced with new features, of course, and boasting much greater visual detail than in any previous Kart title . You'll sample this eye candy in the character animations and track elements such as rushing water or exploding fireballs. As for items expect some big newbies along with the tried-and-true Koopa shells, bananas, lightning bolts, and varieties of mushrooms. It's too early to comment on all the game modes, but in addition to Grand Prix circuits, a variety of engine classes, and the online multiplayer races, there are sure to be several more challenges . You can also expect a colorful variety of kart styles, as seen in our screenshots. Maybe the biggest question I had before playing the game was how the motion-based control would handle sharp cornor and twisting course. I can sum up the answer with a single word-smoothly. As Mr. Iwata stated, driving a kart will feel perfectly natural to anyone who has ever used a steering wheel. You hold the Wii-mote in both hands with the buttons facing you (and that's how it'll fit into the steering-wheel accessory). Then you turn the wheel left or right. If you tilt it steeply, you'll make a sharp turn. A gentle dip will ease you to one side. Buttons control acceleration, braking, and item use . I was blown away by the game's elegance (even the sound was great), and there are several months of development yet to go. We'll reveal much more leading up to launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjun Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 looks good .... hopefully il get sometime to use my wii as its just catching dust and if ever i use it its wen my friends are over :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Mario Kart Wii boxed, logo'd From Joystiq _____________________________________________________________ If the official Mario Kart Wii box art tells us anything, it's that we won't be waltzing out of the local game store with a standard-issue game case tucked neatly into our back pocket. No, we'll be lugging around an actual box -- and for what? The Wii Wheel. We can't imagine Nintendo's gonna charge extra for this 2-cent hunk of plastic, but it's the inconvenience that irks us: another box to break down, another prop cluttering the coffee table. What say we round these wheels up and send 'em on a one-way rocket to the sun! _____________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjunsood2003 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i think tht wheel is gonna be awesome!! would love to see wat new items they put in this new mariokart.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montyseth Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 guys tell merelease date i am definately going to buy it also some one tellme names of online multiplayer games which we can play on wii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Mario Kart Wii to have chat capabilites and more From : http://live-wii.net/wii/mario-kart-wii-to-...lites-and-more/ ___________________________________________________________________ Mario Kart Wii will have a chat feature! It’s unknown what kind of chat, but I don’t think voice chat is likely already, so it’s probably just text chat or something like that. Here’s a portion of a NoE Press Release: “In addition to all this a new Wii Channel, the Mario Kart Channel, will also be launched with Mario Kart Wii. Players will be able tomonitor their ranking against others with data compiled from races completed online as well as also access and share Ghost Data to download. Why not see if your friends are playing by checking their status or even better still set up a room in which you can chat to them before a race starts? Players even have the possibility to join in on their friends races in progress as aspectator and jump into the race when the next course launches. Through this channel, users will be exposed to a host of new online features allowing them to join a community of racing fans from all over the world as well as participate in special worldwide events organised by Nintendo.” ___________________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Screenies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montyseth Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 amazing pics. Can,t wait for this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montyseth Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 In the Official European Press Release, something very interesting popped up. It states that you will be able to talk to your friends before races. Either it's with a headset or just texting. We don't know. Here is part of the official press release: “In addition to all this a new Wii Channel, the Mario Kart Channel, will also be launched with Mario Kart Wii. Players will be able to monitor their ranking against others with data compiled from races completed online as well as also access and share Ghost Data to download. Why not see if your friends are playing by checking their status or even better still set up a room in which you can chat to them before a race starts? Players even have the possibility to join in on their friends races in progress as a spectator and jump into the race when the next course launches. Through this channel, users will be exposed to a host of new online features allowing them to join a community of racing fans from all over the world as well as participate in special worldwide events organized by Nintendo.” Could we be getting a headset for the Nintendo Wii? Or is that we can only type to our friends, like for taunts in Super Smash Bros. Brawl? I believe that it is just text messaging. But I could be wrong. I would be really happy for Nintendo to bring a headset to the Wii, so I can show my anger against someone across the world. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 There is a thread for Mario Kart Wii. You should have posted this in there. And news of the Chat functionality has already been posted in that thread, ages ago. Thread closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceoshubham Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 IGN UKs Review of the game--8.9(Great) IGN UK Ratings for Mario Kart Wii (Wii) Rating Description See Our Glorious Home Theater Setup! out of 10 click here for ratings guideGet Ratings Information 9.0 Presentation It's comprehesive, beautifully presented and probably Nintendo's greatest online achievement to date. Brilliant stuff. 8.5 Graphics Cartoon stylings are deceptive - there's a lot to love here, including 60 FPS, huge draw distances and plenty of on-screen furniture. Frame rates and quality take a hit in split-screen, sadly. 7.5 Sound Plenty of the usual toots and whistles complement some servicable but ultimately forgettable tunes. 8.5 Gameplay A return to form in terms of arcade purity and all the better for it. Plus, new additions and refinements make for a fairer, more compulsive experience. 9.0 Lasting Appeal Despite a bodged offline Battle mode, it's still a greaty party game and online racing, plus competitions, mean there's a ton of mileage here. 8.9 Great OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K'dash Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hey Karan, I'm trying to get one of the Mumbai dealers to source the NTSC U version for me. If you want in, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K'dash Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hey MT! Whts the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 ^^ The dealer will let me know, one he works out his logistics between the US and India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hey Karan, I'm trying to get one of the Mumbai dealers to source the NTSC U version for me. If you want in, let me know. Hey, i am in if price is equal to or less then PAs price....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 ^^ I'll pick it up from him even if its a little more than PA's price. I dont want to be hit with 40% customs duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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