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[radioheadrule83]

GCN controller support confirmed!

http://img18.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94389_Mario_Kart_Wii_F1001c_122_1048lo.jpg

(Look at the online menu screen, notice the green and red buttons?)

I'll give the new Wii controls a try of course (Excite Truck's controls were excellent) but Mario Kart Arcade GP's controls suck, I don't think that Mario Kart's gameplay is well suited to a steering wheel though, it has always been tailored to a controller and has always controlled best with one.

New scans and info from famitsu here as well!

http://img121.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94381_Mario_Kart_Wii_F1001a_122_954lo.jpg

http://img140.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94387_Mario_Kart_Wii_F1001b_122_867lo.jpg

The online menus look interesting... those Mii's all over the globe. I'm digging the wheel and the bike stunts too.

I hope the other regions aren't far behind Japan if this ships in April.

Do these scans have their own thread? They seem worthy of them to me. Or perhaps we can retitle this one?

 

[Wrestlemania]

Has this been missed or is it just unconfirmed at the moment?

As part of the new network mode, Nintendo will be making use of the Wii's Channel interface in yet another unique way. We're not sure of the specifics, but it seems that you'll be able to install a Mario Kart Channel to your Wii hub to view world rankings as well as your own records.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/849/849925p1.html

 

[radioheadrule83]

Has this been missed or is it just unconfirmed at the moment?


http://wii.ign.com/articles/849/849925p1.html

Someone rumored it would be to manage friend requests as well?

I hope that's true.

 

[king zell]

 

[GitarooMan]

Am I reading that right on the last page that there are only 8 new courses? I'll reserve judgment, but I can't say I'm terribly excited right now, I only hope it's better than Double Dash.

 

[MisterHero]

SSBB is too specific character oriented, you'd have to find a way to make the mii characters unique in action and that can get problematic. With MK you're just shoving the character into a kart and inject stats (if even that).

They could have WiiSports-themed actions and their Final Smash could be WiiPlay Tank, just have interchangable faces.

 

[radioheadrule83]

Am I reading that right on the last page that there are only 8 new courses? I'll reserve judgment, but I can't say I'm terribly excited right now, I only hope it's better than Double Dash.

There are 8 cups with 4 tracks each in the DS game. I think those must be the only cups revealed. Where is star cup for example? There's always a star cup.

 

[Penguin]

Am I reading that right on the last page that there are only 8 new courses? I'll reserve judgment, but I can't say I'm terribly excited right now, I only hope it's better than Double Dash.

I thought it was 16 new/16 old.

Who is that next to Luigi?

 

[pizzapizza64]

Am I reading that right on the last page that there are only 8 new courses? I'll reserve judgment, but I can't say I'm terribly excited right now, I only hope it's better than Double Dash.

Not all of the courses have been announced.

 

[pizzapizza64]

I thought it was 16 new/16 old.

Who is that next to Luigi?

Pretty sure it's DK. Kinda' hard to tell, though.

 

[Dead Prince]

I thought it was 16 new/16 old.

Who is that next to Luigi?

looks like a golden donkey kong.

 

[Davidion]

They could have WiiSports-themed actions and their Final Smash could be WiiPlay Tank, just have interchangable faces.

You REALLY want that integration don't you?! :lol

Edit: That's actually not a bad idea. edit again: Ok, maybe just the tank part.

 

[tim1138]

I thought it was 16 new/16 old.

Who is that next to Luigi?

Looks like DK with a star.

 

[Minsc]

Is that picture above the ghost track from the SNES? It seems like it is:

OLD:
"Shell Cup"
GC Peach Beach
DS Yoshi Falls
SFC Ghost Swamp 2
64 Mario Circuit

"Banana Cup"
64 Sherbert Land
GBA Hey Ho Beach
DS Monty Town
GC Waluigi Stadium

They need to bring back more tracks from that game.

Spoiler

feather confirmed?

 

[CTLance]

Is that picture above the ghost track from the SNES? It seems like it is:
They need to bring back more tracks from that game.

Spoiler

feather confirmed?

Super Mario Kart 3D???
*Inappropriate expression of ethereal joy involving prolonged discharge of primary sexual organ*

Oh please oh please oh please. Do want etc.

 

[CreatureX3]

Those pics look amazing. Excitement level rising!

 

[:Motorbass]

There were already 4 courses from Super Mario Kart SNES in Mario Kart DS :Þ (and all of them in Mario Kart GBA) So that's nothing new.

But in MK DS, they only lasted 3 Laps unlike on the SNES, so hopefully, they'll fix that now.

Would be cool if they added those onlinefeatures tho it's a bummer that Smash doesn't use them... World ranks? Would be perfect for Smash but oh well...

 

[Minsc]

Most needed feature (beside no snaking):
Map Editor.

It's in Brawl. Make it happen Nintendo.

 

[ziran]

OMG!!! MK Wii looks stunning!

Can't wait

 

[crispyben]

http://img140.imagevenue.com/img.php..._122_867lo.jpg

Bowser holds a blue shell in his hands in the bottom left corner I'm not convinced by the stunts either... Otherwise, do want!

Anybody knows what's going on in these three consecutive shots of Mario? Does he get a boost?

 

[NintendosBooger]

The blue shell needs to go, but if it stays, I want the ability to hitch an item behind your kart, for defense/deflection against any shell.

 

[PataHikari]

GCN controller support confirmed!

http://img18.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94389_Mario_Kart_Wii_F1001c_122_1048lo.jpg

No no no.

Bad Nintendo.

For crying out loud, there's no reason to keeep on supporting the Gamecube controller with this game. I want Mario Kart Wii, not "Mario Kart... eehhh here's the GC"

 

[[Nintex]]

No no no.

Bad Nintendo.

For crying out loud, there's no reason to keeep on supporting the Gamecube controller with this game. I want Mario Kart Wii, not "Mario Kart... eehhh here's the GC"

Some people prefer traditional controls though. I hope it has classic controller support, It's also way easier to gather a couple of Classic/Gamecube controllers than 4 Wii Remotes and Wii Wheels.

 

[PataHikari]

Some people prefer traditional controls though.

Then buy an Xbox.

 

[Iam Canadian]

I remember having this argument over providing traditional controls in the Smash Bros. Dojo thread.

There's nothing wrong with providing more controller options.

 

[Christine]

Then buy an Xbox.

As soon as they announce Mario Kart for it, sure.

 

[Firestorm]

Then buy an Xbox.

Then put Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the Xbox.

 

[Justin Bailey]

Well, so much for online play.

 

[Stormbringer]

Some more details from Famitsu :

- online league and a global world ranking
- local rankings
- dedicated channel for online aspect
- send and receive time attack scores online, online ranking for time attack as well
- upload/download Ghosts

See also : IGN

[edit] Oops, already posted...Kind of...


Anyway, looks like in the end, Gaffer Feep was entirely right about the details he got in advance from his source... Nice one.

 

[norinrad21]

when is this game coming out?

 

[Stormbringer]

when is this game coming out?

April 10 in Japan, probably around the same time in the West.

 

[[Nintex]]

when is this game coming out?

Second quarter in US and EU(most likely April just like Japan!)

 

[Dark Octave]

Whatever happened to the good old days of just pressing a button?

 

[Vinci]

Nintendo, stop making shit I want.
Seriously.

 

[[Nintex]]

Whatever happened to the good old days of just pressing a button?

You can still use the NGC controller...

 

[Haunted]

Awesome-wowsome. *kittonwy.gif*

Whatever happened to the good old days of just pressing a button?

Yeah, what happened to 8-bit graphics... wait, I know - they got replaced by something superior.

 

[Flakster99]

Kick ass screen shots king zell.

 

[[Nintex]]

I don't know what they did but suddenly this game doesn't look like shit or cheap anymore.

 

[mr stroke]

Some details from Famitsu :

- online league and a global world ranking
- local rankings
- dedicated channel for online aspect
- send and receive time attack scores online, online ranking for time attack as well
- upload/download Ghosts

See also : IGN

[edit] Oops, already posted...Kind of...


Anyway, looks like in the end, Gaffer Feep was entirely right about the details he got in advance from his source... Nice one.

bend me over if Nintendo can pull off those online features!!!
now please Nintendo just give us Voice Chat PLEASE!!! its not that hard damn it!!!!!!!

 

[Minsc]

Wonder if this will be the first racing game with 16:9 local four player split-screen?

 

[Dark Octave]

Awesome-wowsome. *kittonwy.gif*


Yeah, what happened to 8-bit graphics... wait, I know - they got replaced by something superior.

Not too sure if you can compare 8-bit vs. last gen graphics to pressing a button vs. shaking the controller. I don't think the difference is quite that large.

 

[DDayton]

Didn't Mario Kart DS have both new and retro courses that were unlocked as you progressed through the game? You started off with 2 New Cups and 2 Retro Cups, with additional sets of levels appearing later?

I'm tempted to believe the "4 cups" thing is just referring to the starting courses.

 

[KittenMaster]

I am surprised the GC Controller confirmation did not re-spark Snaking worries, since it would be easier to snake on a GC controller.

 

[Caesar III]

great screens, I want this game, now!

 

[McLovin]

Excite truck controls?.. can I use my GC controller?

 

[biggyfries]

i am reserving judgement and excitement until 12-player online is confirmed.

that is all.

 

[Chibbi Brady]

Seriously, of all games that would benefit from having voice chat, MK is near the top. The howls and screams of friends as they get pummeled by lightning, a blue shell and a couple of reds thrown in for good luck, that's half the fun right there.

 

[Penguin]

i am reserving judgement and excitement until 12-player online is confirmed.

that is all.

I thought it was confirmed in the article?

 

[mr stroke]

Seriously, of all games that would benefit from having voice chat, MK is near the top. The howls and screams of friends as they get pummeled by lightning, a blue shell and a couple of reds thrown in for good luck, that's half the fun right there.

+1
MK has always been IMO the best multiplayer game, voice chat is a MUST for this game. it would be a travisty if Nintendo left it out

 

[deadhorse32]

Look like Nintendo wants more of my money