[QUOTE=Chet Rippo;33028204]There was the penguin coach and old bearded-penguin guy. but not a whole lot that would work. [/QUOTE]

The trash guy owned, hater.

Also, the wood dudes.

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33028248]The trash guy owned, hater.[/QUOTE]
[strike]But Gearmos don't have legs.[/strike] Wait scratch that, neither did King Boo. hehehe

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33027930]He [spoiler]turns red too when he's hit by a projectile[/spoiler] in case you didn't already know.[/QUOTE]

GOTY.

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33027930]He [spoiler]turns red too when he's hit by a projectile[/spoiler] in case you didn't already know.[/QUOTE]It'd ruin him for competitive play but it would have been awesome if he also got a short speed boost during which he randomly veered across the course.

Even the part you spoiled is sort of cool, maybe they'll add in more character specific reactions going forward.

Whoa. Wiggler sounds totally badass.

Not even going to dignify some of the statements on the previous page with a remark. [spoiler]You know who you are[/spoiler]

[QUOTE=dr3upmushroom;33028535]It'd ruin him for competitive play but it would have been awesome if he also got a short speed boost during which he randomly veered across the course.

Even the part you spoiled is sort of cool, maybe they'll add in more character specific reactions going forward.[/QUOTE]

They took bikes out man. Don't think anyone will ever get "Short speed boosts" ever again.

[QUOTE=dr3upmushroom;33028535] Even the part you spoiled is sort of cool, maybe they'll add in more character specific reactions going forward.[/QUOTE]

I heard he reacts like the games he is in along with what I said but I'm not positive.

He makes a certain noise.

They totally missed having Wiggler turn into a Flutter when he glides, though. :(

Also, speaking of Mario Galaxy characters, why not include Spooky Speedster or The Chimp, two characters who actually have a business racing. :(

Maybe people like the Honey Queen?
That's a possibility, I guess.

[URL="http://akafa.deviantart.com/art/Fat-Rosalina-109050143"]Fat Rosalina[/URL] Safe Image, but I don't think you would want other people seeing you looking at it.

Waluigi Pinball is in this game, so SURELY Walugi himself must be in right?

[QUOTE=DoctorWho;33029435][URL="http://akafa.deviantart.com/art/Fat-Rosalina-109050143"]Fat Rosalina[/URL] Safe Image, but I don't think you would want other people seeing you looking at it.[/QUOTE]

And here we fucking go.

Hey guys, remember Mushroom City? I wish that was back. :(

[QUOTE=DonMigs85;33029477]Waluigi Pinball is in this game, so SURELY Walugi himself must be in right?[/QUOTE]

He'll hand out trophies to the actual winners.

[QUOTE=DoctorWho;33029435][URL="http://akafa.deviantart.com/art/Fat-Rosalina-109050143"]Fat Rosalina[/URL] Safe Image, but I don't think you would want other people seeing you looking at it.[/QUOTE]

[URL="http://i.imgur.com/tYBsT.jpg"]What a monster.[/URL]


[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33027930]He [spoiler]turns red too when he's hit by a projectile[/spoiler] in case you didn't already know.[/QUOTE]

That's it, I'm joining the ranks of the Wiggler racers.

I think I'm going to give in and buy this on Sunday......

[QUOTE=udivision;33029416]Maybe people like the Honey Queen?
That's a possibility, I guess.[/QUOTE]I was unaware that anyone had an opinion on her.

[QUOTE=EvilMario;33029532][URL="http://i.imgur.com/tYBsT.jpg"]What a monster.[/URL][/QUOTE]
fingers are too boney

[QUOTE=Boney;33029595]fingers are too boney[/QUOTE]

you're too boney

DonkeyKong [B]cough[/B] [I]me[/I] [B]cough[/B] will destroy all of you...

[QUOTE=Billychu;33029699]you're too boney[/QUOTE]

you like boney?

Does your choice of racer actually affect your cart selection? I liked the DS game's lack of all that nonsense.

[QUOTE=Green Scar;33029778]Does your choice of racer actually affect your cart selection? I liked the DS game's lack of all that nonsense.[/QUOTE]

I don't think so, I think you can mix and match to your heart's content.

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33029796]I don't think so, I think you can mix and match to your heart's content.[/QUOTE]

Brilliant. Actually, to be honest, I liked how the DS game started with each racer limited to a selection of karts themed around that character, and then it opened up as you progressed. That was great, they should do that again at some point. Driving the Poltergeist was too cool... not to mention the Dry Bomber (aka: the best Mario Kart kart that isn't the Blue Falcon).

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33029796]I don't think so, I think you can mix and match to your heart's content.[/QUOTE]

So I CAN put shyguy in a heavy kart, things aren't boding well for my usual main man/ape Donkey Kong, I guess I can mix it up.
I hope this game doesn't have those extra stats for each character that for example gave some top speed boosts while others got shafted with increased off road or something, led to the online having a lot of the same characters floating around.

[QUOTE=Boney;33029751]you like boney?[/QUOTE]

i like my boney on the side

sometimes people put on too much boney and it's overpowering

[QUOTE=Green Scar;33029869]Brilliant. Actually, to be honest, I liked how the DS game started with each racer limited to a selection of karts themed around that character, and then it opened up as you progressed. That was great, they should do that again at some point. Driving the Poltergeist was too cool... not to mention the Dry Bomber (aka: the best Mario Kart kart that isn't the Blue Falcon).[/QUOTE]That reminds me of the Rob Legs kart. Wiggler in Rob Legs is a missed opportunity.

[QUOTE=Codeblue;33029954]That reminds me of the Rob Legs kart. Wiggler in Rob Legs is a missed opportunity.[/QUOTE]

It would be the new Petey Piranha "I can't see where i'm driving" challenge.
this is ignoring in kart view.

How many actual carts have been used in the Mario Kart Series?
Between MKDS, MKW, and now MK7, it seems like a lot. But does anyone really care?

So, I found a list off how to unlock all the characters...I'm kind of disappointed that you have to unlock so many of them. I wanted to start off with Shy Guy. :(

[spoiler]All Cups on any cc to Race as your Mii
Get 1st in Mushroom Cup 150 cc - Daisy
Get 1st in Flower Cup 150cc - Wario
Get 1st in Star Cup 150cc - Rosalina
Get 1st in Special Cup 150cc - Metal Mario
Get 1st in Shell Cup 150cc - Shy Guy
Get 1st in Banana Cup 150cc - Queen Bee
Get 1st in Leaf Cup 150cc - Wiggler
Get 1st in Lightning Cup 150cc - Lakitu
[/spoiler]

[QUOTE=Watch Da Birdie;33030452]So, I found a list off how to unlock all the characters...I'm kind of disappointed that you have to unlock so many of them. I wanted to start off with Shy Guy. :([/QUOTE]

I feel your pain, on the other hand it will make the unlock all the sweeter. Looks like DK is my starting character after all.

Well, luckily Shy Guy is unlocked [spoiler]by doing the easiest Retro Cup[/spoiler]

Thank God there's no Star-Unlock Characters. Still don't have those in Wii MK.

[QUOTE=udivision;33029416]Maybe people like the Honey Queen?
That's a possibility, I guess.[/QUOTE]
I like Honey Queen. Best of the four new characters IMO.

[QUOTE=Watch Da Birdie;33030586]Well, luckily Shy Guy is unlocked [spoiler]by doing the easiest Retro Cup[/spoiler]

Thank God there's no Star-Unlock Characters. Still don't have those in Wii MK.[/QUOTE]

Star unlocks were a slight irritation, an ill timed blue shell in the final race could ruin a perfect run and foil the needed star rank, i'm glad they dropped that approach.

[QUOTE=Gunloc;33030605]I like Honey Queen. Best of the four new characters IMO.[/QUOTE]

Well there ya go.

Online is getting populated! Just had five or six runs with eight people, all pretty damn epic and I managed to snag a few late second victories as well.

This is fun!

[QUOTE=FoxHimself;33030860]Online is getting populated! Just had five or six runs with eight people, all pretty damn epic and I managed to snag a few late second victories as well.

This is fun![/QUOTE]

What's the lag-situation???

[QUOTE=FoxHimself;33030860]Online is getting populated! Just had five or six runs with eight people, all pretty damn epic and I managed to snag a few late second victories as well.

This is fun![/QUOTE]

Would you mind recording one of the online races?

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33030980]What's the lag-situation???[/QUOTE]

Got some slight lag on one race, but someone dropped out so that might've been it. Otherwise it's smooth.

[QUOTE=udivision;33030725]Well there ya go.[/QUOTE]

Well, out of the other three, she's the most unique and original.

yea i'm actually cool with Honey queen and wiggler. it's the other too that are odd, well actually lakitu is kinda good i guess.

This is the first 3DS game that really makes me want a 3DS. Just wondering about online play, is there any rubber banding going on there?

[QUOTE=FuzzyNorman;33031048]Would you mind recording one of the online races?[/QUOTE]

Uploading now.

[QUOTE=test_account;33031259]This is the first 3DS game that really makes me want a 3DS. Just wondering about online play, is there any rubber banding going on there?[/QUOTE]

Rubber banding? I thought that had to do with CPU characters.

[QUOTE=Chet Rippo;33031154]Well, out of the other three, she's the most unique and original.[/QUOTE]

But how did she become so small. She was gigantic in SMG

[QUOTE=udivision;33031360]Rubber banding? I thought that had to do with CPU characters.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it is probably mostly known for being on CPU characters, but it is fully possible to include it in multiplayer as well. That if you're behind, then your speed is increased, so that you can get a chance to catch up.

[QUOTE=DonMigs85;33031375]But how did she become so small. She was gigantic in SMG[/QUOTE]

They didn't feel the need to have another Rosalina.

You are scaring me a bit with these discussions about characters :o)

[QUOTE=DonMigs85;33031375]But how did she become so small. She was gigantic in SMG[/QUOTE]Actually, that had me thinking. How does Bowser fit half his body in those things?

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33031433]They didn't feel the need to have another Rosalina.[/QUOTE]
Let's not go there.

[QUOTE=test_account;33031421]Yeah, it is probably mostly known for being on CPU characters, but it is fully possible to include it in multiplayer as well. That if you're behind, then your speed is increased, so that you can get a chance to catch up.[/QUOTE]

Ah I see.
Eww....

I can't believe [B]half of the tracks[/B] have different names in different regions!

Cheep Cheep Cape - Cheep Cheep Lagoon
Wuhu Island Loop - Wuhu Loop
Melody Motorway - Music Park
Alpine Pass - Rock Rock Mountain
Piranha Plant Pipeway - Piranha Plant Slide
Wario's Galleon - Wario's Shipyard
Koopa City - Neo Bowser City
Wuhu Mountain Loop - Maka Wuhu

WHY THE FUCK

[QUOTE=test_account;33031421]Yeah, it is probably mostly known for being on CPU characters, but it is fully possible to include it in multiplayer as well. That if you're behind, then your speed is increased, so that you can get a chance to catch up.[/QUOTE]

I don't think Mario Kart DS or Wii did that, so hopefully not.

[QUOTE=test_account;33031421]Yeah, it is probably mostly known for being on CPU characters, but it is fully possible to include it in multiplayer as well. That if you're behind, then your speed is increased, so that you can get a chance to catch up.[/QUOTE]
Isn't it already like this in the form of Bullet Bills and Stars and whatnot?

[QUOTE=BowieZ;33031638]I can't believe [B]half of the tracks[/B] have different names in different regions!

Cheep Cheep Cape - Cheep Cheep Lagoon
Wuhu Island Loop - Wuhu Loop
Melody Motorway - Music Park
Alpine Pass - Rock Rock Mountain
Piranha Plant Pipeway - Piranha Plant Slide
Wario's Galleon - Wario's Shipyard
Koopa City - Neo Bowser City
Wuhu Mountain Loop - Maka Wuhu

WHY THE FUCK[/QUOTE]
That is... really stupid.

[QUOTE=Papercuts;33031640]I don't think Mario Kart DS or Wii did that, so hopefully not.[/QUOTE]

It existed for items at least. Getting a Bullet Bill or Lightning happened far more often when you are in 7th or 8th place.

For MKDS anyways, haven't played the wii version much.

[QUOTE=BowieZ;33031638]I can't believe [B]half of the tracks[/B] have different names in different regions!

Cheep Cheep Cape - Cheep Cheep Lagoon
Wuhu Island Loop - Wuhu Loop
Melody Motorway - Music Park
Alpine Pass - Rock Rock Mountain
Piranha Plant Pipeway - Piranha Plant Slide
Wario's Galleon - Wario's Shipyard
Koopa City - Neo Bowser City
Wuhu Mountain Loop - Maka Wuhu

WHY THE FUCK[/QUOTE]

LOL @ "Rock Rock Mountain" [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/s9yXg.gif[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Zerokku;33031706]It existed for items at least. Getting a Bullet Bill or Lightning happened far more often when you are in 7th or 8th place.

For MKDS anyways, haven't played the wii version much.[/QUOTE]

That's how it's always been. You get more powerful stuff when you're behind.

I've noticed a fair amount of "haven't played the Wii version" in this thread.

You guys...

[QUOTE=Zerokku;33031706]It existed for items at least. Getting a Bullet Bill or Lightning happened far more often when you are in 7th or 8th place.

For MKDS anyways, haven't played the wii version much.[/QUOTE]

Well, that's just how Mario Kart in general works. I don't think you ever got a constant speed boost or super quick recovery like the CPU though.

[QUOTE=udivision;33031749]I've noticed a fair amount of "haven't played the Wii version" in this thread.

You guys...[/QUOTE]

Team Battle soured me on it.

[QUOTE=Papercuts;33031640]I don't think Mario Kart DS or Wii did that, so hopefully not.[/QUOTE]
That is cool :) I havnt played those games online, so i wasnt sure.


[QUOTE=KittenMaster;33031641]Isn't it already like this in the form of Bullet Bills and Stars and whatnot?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, in one way i guess you can say that :) But i dont mind this as much, it ads more of a strategic element to the game. It would be nice if you could block those power-ups though.


[QUOTE=udivision;33031749]I've noticed a fair amount of "haven't played the Wii version" in this thread.

You guys...[/QUOTE]
I have played it, but only at my sister's place one evening :)

Well, brace yourselves if it turns out the Wii one is superior. The online community is active, so there are no problems getting in on a game if you want to correct your horrible mistake.

[QUOTE=udivision;33031916]Well, brace yourselves if it turns out the Wii one is superior. The online community is active, so there are no problems getting in on a game if you want to correct your horrible mistake.[/QUOTE]
Hehe, for me it is too many games and too little time unfortunately :( But cool that the game still have players online anyway =)

[QUOTE=udivision;33031916]Well, brace yourselves if it turns out the Wii one is superior. The online community is active, so there are no problems getting in on a game if you want to correct your horrible mistake.[/QUOTE]

This version seems to have gotten rid of the absurd items in the Wii version and I like that the courses are narrower.

It seems it plays quite similarly though.

I am sure the online in this one will be just as good.

I'm really going to miss 12 player races. If BF3 has taught me anything it's that more players = more gooder.

I was worried at first that there wouldn't be a big online presence at launch for this game but the SM3DL numbers eased those fears. 3DS owners are in that stage of the consoles life where we're just clamoring for games, I think.

Chet, if that's your artwork, it's pretty good.

[QUOTE=BowieZ;33031638]I can't believe [B]half of the tracks[/B] have different names in different regions!

Cheep Cheep Cape - Cheep Cheep Lagoon
Wuhu Island Loop - Wuhu Loop
Melody Motorway - Music Park
Alpine Pass - Rock Rock Mountain
Piranha Plant Pipeway - Piranha Plant Slide
Wario's Galleon - Wario's Shipyard
Koopa City - Neo Bowser City
Wuhu Mountain Loop - Maka Wuhu

WHY THE FUCK[/QUOTE]
For those keeping score, the differing French names translate to:

Daisy Valley (not Daisy Hills)
Wuhu Coastline
[B]Musical Track[/B]
[B]Piranha Sewer[/B]
[B]Koopopolis[/B]
Wuhu Peak

bolded ones are cooler

[QUOTE=BowieZ;33032316] [B]Musical Track[/B]
[/QUOTE]

Horrible.

[QUOTE=udivision;33031749]I've noticed a fair amount of "haven't played the Wii version" in this thread.

You guys...[/QUOTE]

Haven't had any disposable income for a while now, so I had to skip out on the Wii version. Now that 7 is right around the corner, I don't really have a reason to pick it up now. XP

Koopopolis is brilliant [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4jMjd.gif[/IMG]

[QUOTE=TheGreatMightyPoo;33032356]Horrible.[/QUOTE]
It's a pun.

[QUOTE=Chet Rippo;33032987]It's a pun.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I noticed, the pun is horrible too.

[QUOTE=BowieZ;33032316]
[B]Koopopolis[/B]
[/QUOTE]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asDvjuiNNLw&feature=player_detailpage#t=344s"]
Every Bowser Dollar will be worth five British Pounds...
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bc/BowsersInsideStory.png/260px-BowsersInsideStory.png[/IMG]
...For that is the exchange rate the Bank of England will set once I kidnap their Queen.[/URL]

Koopopolis is an amazing name.

[URL="http://vimeo.com/32602495"]Footage of the NA Commercial being made.[/URL]
[URL="http://vimeo.com/32599456"]Different Angle.[/URL]

[QUOTE=Sinthetic;33034545]Koopopolis is an amazing name.[/QUOTE]

Maybe just call the game that.

^
There will have to be another game entirely called that, but let's save that chat for another day! ;D

Getting really excited about this now, it better be addictive. Ah, of course it will be.

[url]http://webchat.globalgamers.net/?channels=gaf_wfc[/url]

3053-1060-9546 is my FC

This is for MKWii

Is there an option to disable individual items yet?

Sorry, I'm a Smash Bros. loser and can't stand Blue Shells.

[QUOTE=BY2K;33034566][URL="http://vimeo.com/32602495"]Footage of the NA Commercial being made.[/URL]
[URL="http://vimeo.com/32599456"]Different Angle.[/URL][/QUOTE]

now i want a go kart thanks

[QUOTE=Electivirus;33032414]Haven't had any disposable income for a while now, so I had to skip out on the Wii version. Now that 7 is right around the corner, I don't really have a reason to pick it up now. XP[/QUOTE]

Oh yes you do.
Different Tracks + Bikes + Different Characters + Large Online Community + More accessbiel Local Multi-Player = MK7 doesn't really replace MKWii

What is a MK game but the sum of it's parts? Change the parts change the game.

[QUOTE=udivision;33034975]Oh yes you do.
Different Tracks + Bikes + Different Characters + Large Online Community + More accessbiel Local Multi-Player = MK7 doesn't really replace MKWii

What is a MK game but the sum of it's parts? Change the parts change the game.[/QUOTE]

How badly has homebrew affected MKWii online?

[QUOTE=Green Scar;33034998]How badly has homebrew affected MKWii online?[/QUOTE]

Last night I ran into a guy who was a Bullet Bill non stop and blue shells would go after the guy in second instead of him so he was unstoppable :(

[QUOTE=Green Scar;33034998]How badly has homebrew affected MKWii online?[/QUOTE]
Not badly at all. You can go a day of racing without seeing a hacker, and when you do there's nothing forcing you to stay in the group.

You can always race with friends too.

[QUOTE=Green Scar;33024287]I'm Chandler! I couldn't [I]be[/I] more Chandler[/QUOTE]

You're not EatChidlren.

[QUOTE=PounchEnvy;33035073]You're not EatChidlren.[/QUOTE]

You are like, the slowest person ever.

[QUOTE=Billychu;33035096]You are like, the slowest person ever.[/QUOTE]

He's Joey!

[QUOTE=Billychu;33035096]You are like, the slowest person ever.[/QUOTE]

not as slow as doom at trivia~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'm not sure if this is old or not but in Vol. 2 of the MK7 Iwata Asks they talk about how Nintendo originally wanted communities to be a built in 3ds feature, not sure how that would work:
[quote]Iwata: One feature is you can race people on the Internet over and over even if you haven't exchanged Friend Codes with them. What was your original inspiration for making the Community?

Yabuki: At first, we wanted to include a feature where friends could gather like this directly on Nintendo 3DS, but schedule-wise it was tight and wouldn't fit. So I said, "I'll do it with Mario Kart 7." Having said that, I knew I had to think of something and drew a rough plan on a big sheet of paper.[/quote]

And about setting bombs only in online battle mode for a community which is the closest we'll get to DD's bomb battle mode:
[quote]Shiraiwa: Battles are pretty intense when you play with the rule that only Bob-ombs appear! There was a minigame called "Bob-omb Blast" in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! It's as fun as that! The programmers gathered and played during test-play.[/quote]

I'm definitely gonna join a bombs only battle community.

That's cool! That was the best multi-player mode in Double Dash.

I'm really excited for this game to come out. It sucks that the multiplayer is not like mario kart 64 multiplayer I enjoyed playing with my brothers.

Best quality offscreen videos:
Music Park: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfAqg7cMdrY[/url]
Honeybee Village (Battle): [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbAXgwCwL7U[/url]
Big Donut (Battle): [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiCeZ2BPlwc[/url]

EDIT: lol I just realized what Music Park is based off of. Awesome!

Not sure if this was posted yet but:
[url]http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/mario-kart-7/0/0[/url]

I think the lead designer only has one shirt.

[QUOTE=Lathentar;33037672]Not sure if this was posted yet but:
[url]http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/mario-kart-7/0/0[/url]

I think the lead designer only has one shirt.[/QUOTE]

Great read! Should be in the OP.

So the game runs at 60fps? Is that maintained while using 3D? I've glanced at some of the reviews but didn't see that mentioned.

[QUOTE=DownWithTheShip;33038403]Great read! Should be in the OP.

So the game runs at 60fps? Is that maintained while using 3D? I've glanced at some of the reviews but didn't see that mentioned.[/QUOTE]

i [I]want[/I] to say yes.

[QUOTE=rpmurphy;33037661]Best quality offscreen videos:
Music Park: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfAqg7cMdrY[/url]
Honeybee Village (Battle): [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbAXgwCwL7U[/url]
Big Donut (Battle): [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiCeZ2BPlwc[/url]

EDIT: lol I just realized what Music Park is based off of. Awesome![/QUOTE]

Maybe I'm just reading into things, but after watching the Big Donut vid, I get the feeling that communities can determine which items can be used in battle modes and not just races

[QUOTE=DownWithTheShip;33038403]Great read! Should be in the OP.

So the game runs at 60fps? Is that maintained while using 3D? I've glanced at some of the reviews but didn't see that mentioned.[/QUOTE]

Yes. Vol. 2 of the MK7 Iwata asks spends quite a lot of time discussing how they set 60FPS with 3D with 8 players online as a target goal and they never deviated from that.

Edit: Found here: [url]http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/mario-kart-7/1/0[/url]

@lazybones18: yes you can and they talk about it in the Iwata Asks as well.
[quote]Shiraiwa: Battles are pretty intense when you play with the rule that only Bob-ombs appear! There was a minigame called "Bob-omb Blast" in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! It's as fun as that! The programmers gathered and played during test-play.[/quote]

[QUOTE=Shiraiwa;33038711]And with the Nintendo 3DS system, download play is available for all the courses, so please invite lots of people who don't have the software to play with you.[/QUOTE]

That's great to hear!

Excellent trolling from Jim Sterling again: [URL="http://www.destructoid.com/review-mario-kart-7-216484.phtml"]5/10[/URL]

[URL="http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1213485p1.html"]IGN review[/URL]

[spoiler]9.0[/spoiler]