Mario Kart 3DS

[Kramer]

"Super Mario Kite"

WHAT.

[Keyboard Koala]

"Super Mario Kite"

WHAT.

I think it looks quite impressive though. A shame they're cramming it full of power-ups and customization. I wish they'd release Mario Kart GP (the arcade game co-developed by Namco from 2005) instead.

[Chooch]

Really like the look of it in that last video. I think someone mentioned earlier but the glider does at least give you control whereas in the last couple of games there has been big jumps where control is removed from you for a period.

Do we know if the coins serve a purpose?

[dismembo]

I imagine the coins add to your max speed and defenses like in the original...

[Chooch]

That's what I'm hoping but hadn't seen it confirmed anywhere.

[Nespresso]

I think it looks quite impressive though. A shame they're cramming it full of power-ups and customization. I wish they'd release Mario Kart GP (the arcade game co-developed by Namco from 2005) instead.

Looks quite awesome.

[joffocakes]

Wasn't Mario Kart GP more of a re-skinned Ridge Racer? They always seem to have that and it's sequel in bowling alleys. I would have played it a great deal more often if you got to continue after winning the races.

[Red Alignment]

Wasn't Mario Kart GP more of a re-skinned Ridge Racer?

Nah. It's better than its usual reputation exists though. Kind of a back-to-basics Mario Karts, simpler more kart-y tracks, pared down power-ups, that kind of thing. Nice change from all the increasing bloat of the main series.

[Smoothy]

Mario Kart 3DS is now renamed Mario Kart 7 (source).

[Chooch]

Bang up to date Smoothy.

Amy Childs has also left TOWIE OMG

[Paulando]

I didn't like it at first, but I don't really mind it now. The logo looks fine, and it's just a no-nonsense title really. Better than 'Mario Kart 3D' at least.

[Majora]

It's just an odd title because they've never numbered them before and no-one was counting anyway.

[jonnatar]

And it's actually Mario Kart 9

[Massive Invisible Dog]

And it's actually Mario Kart 9

Those godawful arcade games don't count.

[Paulando]

It's just an odd title because they've never numbered them before and no-one was counting anyway.

The alternative is either Mario Kart 3D or Mario Kart: Subtitle, neither of which blows my skirt up. So yeah, fuck it, bring the random numbering on, I say.

[McSpeed]

I liked the previous (working) title, 'Mario Kart'. Says it all.

(Although I have yet to see this become the 'definitive' version of Mario Kart.)

[Rick Strider]

I look forward to Super Mario Kart.

[the_debaser]

Those godawful arcade games don't count.

If it's just the awful ones we're discounting then let's forget about double dash too.

[Stanley]

The logo looks pretty good. I enjoyed both Mario Kart DS and Wii and it will be interesting to compare new with old when we get our free Super Circuit.

[Sprite Machine]

It worked for Windows.

[cantonarv]

All I want are all the original tracks from snes

[Massive Invisible Dog]

Have you actually put some time into the arcade versions? They're absolutely brilliant.

I've played them four or five times. They just don't feel like Mario Kart.

[joffocakes]

The arcade games would be more brilliant if you didn't have to spend £1 to play the next track whether you win or lose.

I want an arcade version of Fzero over here. Except I want the screen to be the walls miniature wind tunnel you strapped to your face. It should also chuck shards of plastic at you when YOU LOST YOUR MACHINE.

[Massive Invisible Dog]

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/27793

Mario Kart 7 will take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature for multiplayer gameplay, Nintendo revealed during their recent 3DS Press Conference. The Nintendo 3DS StreetPass feature will automatically exchange pre-recorded ghost data for players to race against with other Nintendo 3DS systems nearby. Players will then be able to use the data of the people they meet anonymously via StreetPass to identify those same players online for live multiplayer.

Nintendo also revealed that Mario Kart 7 would allow players to steer using the Nintendo 3DS's gyroscope. Paired with a new first-person camera perspective option, this is an entirely new way to experience the Mario Kart series.

Finally, Nintendo also used the conference to reveal two new characters for their light-hearted racer: Lakitu, in a cloud-themed kart, and Metal Mario, whose entire kart, including the tires, was metallic. The Fire Flower item was also revealed, allowing a racer to launch individual bouncing fireballs either forward or backward.

The street pass features sound good. I hope they're just copying the entire online feature set from MK Wii though.

[The Mighty Ash]

Lakitu is playable

[tnman]

Dated for 2nd December, Eurogamer says.

[Nespresso]

Don't know if this has been posted before (hence why I'm posting it you miserable shits) but MK7 now has the option to switch to first person view. Also, Fire Flowers!

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-11-mario-kart-7/720585

[Riccardo]

Lakitu as a playable character?! But who will hold the traffic lights?!

That's great news about the StreetPass ghost swapping, but please, please, please have the ability to swap ghosts and have leaderboards with those on your friends list...

[the_debaser]

The tracks on this look wider than the grand canyon.

Predictions?

It'll be about as good as the wii version. This could be the first MK I miss.

[joffocakes]

There need to be more yellow boosts before huge crossroad jumps I can sit camouflaged banana peels on.