Japanese Mario Kart Wii video smorgasbord
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Mar 22nd 2008 at 3:00PM }
If you weren't turned off from Mario Kart Wii after the announcement that it would be sans-serpentile-steering, the gaggle of (somewhat poor quality) gameplay videos recently posted by GameTrailers might just tickle your fancy. Featuring the above intro for the Japanese version of the game as well as a number of features on some of the series' returning maps, it certainly fired a nostalgic red shell into our heart of hearts. We'll be bringing those blue sparks when the game hits U.S. store shelves on April 27 -- who wants to be first for a five-course meal consisting solely of banana peels and our dust?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:12PM
Really... as muchs as I love SSBB, I'm more hyped about Mario Kart Wii.
SSBB is the game to keep me enterteining until Mario Kart Wii (1 day after my birthday).
=)
The Artist formally known as Jesus SSBB code: 0430-7963-559 @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:39PM
So does that mean you're going to be camping outside Gamestop on your birthday?
If so, I'll bring you cake. Delicious, moist cake. With sprinkles. You like sprinkles right?
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:42PM
please everyone i know its hard, i'm fighting the urge right now too, but please for the love of god no portal jokes
DangerMouse @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:47PM
Can i post 300 jokes?
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:57PM
only if you can come up with another 300 besides "this is ________"
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:00PM
You guys are forgeting the important point in here... my birthday is in about a month...
I will gladly accept Virtual Console Gifts, Wii Points and 360 Points...
But with just a "Happy Birthday" is ok. =p
The Artist formally known as Jesus SSBB code: 0430-7963-559 @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:05PM
I thought the important point was Mario Kart was coming out on April 27.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:08PM
Why do you think they are going to release Mario Kart Wii in April 27?
It's a gift from Nintendo to me, for being the most loyal Nintendo fan =p
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:12PM
fernando my gift to you will be a beat down in Brawl if you just add my code
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:15PM
Wanna play right now sir? Let me add you.
Do you have my code?
But lets play NOW.
The Artist formally known as Jesus SSBB code: 0430-7963-559 @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:16PM
Apparently, the love between Nintendo and Fernando is stronger than the love between Ross and Rachel.
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:20PM
unfortunately i cannot play at this moment. But i added your code when joystiq made the post for everyone to share codes, however I should be on later tonight if not then, then tomorrow afternoon.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:20PM
Yeah... and we are never going to be on a break =p
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:21PM
Ok... my nickname is Fer... whats you? =p
I will be online in the night.
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:26PM
nickname: Shmil
Kye NFC: 7016 - 9552 - 1191 - 8991 @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:49PM
How old will you be?
On a side note, im using the wii to browse and i can't see the video, but hear it. :-( Why does Wii shaft me so?
Last thing, i got battalion wars 2. good game but needs game-specific friend codes. Does Nintendo really think that half it's users are vulnerable children and the other half paedophiles!? For fucks sake man!
rant off.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:52PM
I will be 24.
Fatass of Kickassness @ Mar 22nd 2008 6:03PM
Yo Rocker, we still need to play. I wanna have another chance to destroy you in Brawl(again).
Sora267 @ Mar 22nd 2008 11:20PM
"So does that mean you're going to be camping outside Gamestop on your birthday?"
"only if you can come up with another 300 besides "this is ________"
I got it! "Tonight...we dine...AT GAMESTOP!"
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 23rd 2008 11:14AM
@ sora
you sir win the prize IRL
Mr Khan @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:16PM
I wasn't aware until a few days ago that the 27th was a sunday
Nintendo's found a winning formula for big launches. Sunday ftw
Brian @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:26PM
Just remember is comes out in Europe secound. Sucks to be american.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:28PM
You are right... we are stuck in here with SSBB =(
Brian @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:31PM
@Fernando Rocker: heh, i'm using a Freeloader so i can play NTSC games. Talking about Brawl i might just hope on for a quick wifi match.
Brian @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:32PM
(same goes for Wii Fit, europe gets it secound)
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:32PM
=)
jason @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:41PM
I hope the online service improves before this comes out. SSBB really sucks online. Way too much lag every single game. If it continues, I'm passing on this as well. Sigh.
Brian @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:42PM
lag?! your still getting that?
lag was a one-off with me.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:55PM
Lag was in the first two days... everything is smooth now... 60 frames in online battle.
Maybe you need to upgrade your Dynex router.
John McPoop @ Mar 22nd 2008 7:46PM
@Fernando
Its one thing to be a total Nintendo Zealot and patsie. Its another thing to insult a guy for having lag in brawl online which just about everyone playing the game has. Maybe your so consumed in your Nintendo obsession you can look past al of that. I am still having lag and problems connecting most of the time.
My problems with the Wii and Nintendo online--
1. Friend Codes!- Ok so friend codes are long and tedious compared to just adding a name. It wouldn't be so bad if it were not for problem #2.
2. Game specific friend codes! Not only do I have to add someone's friend code but if I want to play any game with them online I also have to add their game specific friend code. This is more than likely a measure of protection for children playing the console.
3. No chatting, custom soundtracks, in game XMB/messaging or downloading content! Its possible this will change in the future but as of right now playing the Wii online is the same thing as playing the computer. Even though you are playing against people there is no way to know who.
4. No friend invites! I believe this pretty much speaks for its self.
Nintendo does not believe in on-line play. I believe they even said as much last generation. With the lack of servers for first part support and the other litany of problems it makes playing the Wii online more of a chore than a joy.
With all of that said the thing that makes the Wii playable online is obviously games like SSBB and potentially Mario Kart. Fernando, for you to defend the service and to go as far as to make it out to be someone else's fault that the service is pure trash just shows your bias and inability to look at the situation with an open mind.
You love to bash another consoles online component and rightfully so. However, the Wii service being free is the only positive thing I can see about to this point. Let's all hope that Nintendo can get with the next gen program and make an online service that matches Live.
Markez @ Mar 22nd 2008 9:31PM
Sigh. Maybe magically the comment I just entered somehow teleported over to the article on the broken comment system, but I doubt it.
Anyways, was just going to say McPoop is right on here. Lag was just in the 1st two days? Dream on. Has nothing to do with upgrading a router.
Ranko @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:49PM
Poor Luigi.
The Artist formally known as Jesus SSBB code: 0430-7963-559 @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:53PM
His skin is so pale from being in Mario's shadow too long
J.Goodwin @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:57PM
Nintendo, what happened?
The only word I have for your graphical fidelity is "dated."
Get with the program.
Mr.ESC @ Mar 22nd 2008 6:13PM
Poor Weegee.
tc @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:58PM
QUIVERING MOUSTACHES FOR THE WIN
tc @ Mar 22nd 2008 3:58PM
wow, don't know what came over me there...
Bucfann @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:20PM
Now just imagine how cool this game would look if the Wii were truly a next-gen system. Maybe on thenext console I suppose.
Looks fun though. I liked the original but I dont have a Wii and dont think Id get it just for a couple games. Honestly, most games on the Wii just dont interest me. Most seem real cheesy or geared toward kids.
RobLink (McElroy Defence Force) @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:21PM
"Now just imagine how cool this game would look if the Wii were truly a next-gen system"
What, like this?:
http://pixeloo.blogspot.com/2008/03/super-real-mario-world.html
No thanks, that'd creep me the f out.
Markez @ Mar 22nd 2008 6:12PM
"Maybe on the next console I suppose"
Oh sigh, then this whole cruel cycle starts over again next 'gen', and everybody comes out of the woodwork with 'Oh Nintendo is so stoopid these graphics are sooo outdated, totally last gen doodz, imo imo, Nintendo makes graphics and gamez for babeez anybody who buys it iz a sucker baby'
Unless you're a spaz like many of us who will buuy more than one console I can understand holding off on a Wii. However I think there's plenty of good titles out by now that you could be satisfied with. Controllers are pretty compelling, my mind was blown that the console could offer the kind of steering ExciteTruck has. That's an im "h" o.
Bucfann @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:24PM
Why doesnt Joystiq let you choose your own password for this site? The default one they give you is not easy to remember and it just makes more sense to have a password of your own.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:31PM
Click your nickname in this comment section... then login with your current password.
Then, change your password. Easy.
Noshino @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:35PM
you do know that you can change that password right?
use that same password that you find on your confirmation email, then click on your avatar, once there, log in your account using that same password, then you ll be able to pic your own password
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:24PM
nickname Shmil
eNrique @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:36PM
why do they have to add "wii" to the title, we know it´s for the wii, i tought this was away after double dash, but, it came mario kart DS, then, this, f***, we are not that stupid nintendo, really we know it´s for the wii, really
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:42PM
i don't nintendo is calling you stupid i think its just their way of not making the games mario kart 1, 2, 3, etc.
they've done this for a while, Mario Kart 64, Pilotwings 64,
its just nintendo's way of differentiating their franchise games from one another
Jansperus @ Mar 22nd 2008 4:55PM
Back in the good ol' days, companies differentiated titles by adding "The Revenge" to the titles.
RobLink (McElroy Defence Force) @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:20PM
Or by starting it with 'Super' or 'Mega' (at least in Europe - ours was the Mega Drive rather than the Genesis).
Trickob @ Mar 22nd 2008 9:14PM
I would prefer,
"Mario Kart: The Reckoning"
Freelance @ Mar 22nd 2008 5:24PM
If there is one power up in all of gaming that I hate the most, it is the blue turtle shell. Damn it I hate it because I am rarely the benefactor of its computer assistance evilness. Except for this one time when I was in first place and I threw it just to see what would happen.