Mario Kart Wii
| Mario Kart Wii | |
|---|---|
| File:Mascot logo mkwii-1-.jpg Mario and Luigi demonstrating the Wii Wheel, bundled with the game | |
| Developer(s) | Nintendo |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Series | Mario Kart |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Release | Q1 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Kart racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer |
Mario Kart Wii (working title) is a Nintendo video game that was announced at E3 2007 for the Wii.
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime states that "Mario Kart Wii will be able to burn rubber around the world online..." The game was stated to be released within the first three months of 2008. However, no official release date has been stated.
Rumors also suggested that Mario Kart Wii would be released in 2007 for Europe to make up for the delay of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. [1]
The game will be packaged with a new Wii Wheel accessory for the Wii Remote controller, which can be used to enhance the impression of driving. It has also been confirmed to feature online functionality.
Gameplay
Mario Kart Wii will return to the single-car style gameplay, unlike its console predecessor, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. The game will have new tracks and will include those from older games, including Mario Kart DS and Double Dash!!. In the video unveiled at E3, twelve racers are seen at the starting line. Previous games only had eight racers at the start line. There is no confirmation that this is final; however, Fils-Aime did mention that more racers would be able to compete.
Characters
Many of past characters from past games will also be returning. So far, only a few characters have been confirmed by the E3 2007 briefing. Each of them also has his or her own vehicles, from a painted racecar for Waluigi to a baby stroller for Baby Mario.
Online
This game has been confirmed to support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. It will support an online racing mode and an online battle mode, the latter being a new addition to the series. This was announced during Nintendo's E3 2007 Media Briefing. Unlike the online component for Mario Kart DS, more than four players may be able to play each other online at once.