Mario Kart Wii tournament features new 'Galaxy Colosseum' stage
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Jun 2nd 2008 at 7:00PM }
We're not certain if Mario Kart Wii's new "Galaxy Colosseum" stage is actually downloaded or simply unlocked from the game disc by downloading the latest Tournament update -- either way, you could argue it's "DLC." But what's its value as additional Kart content? If the stage disappears when the tourney expires on June 9, then the freebie ranks as negligible (currently, Galaxy Colosseum is only playable through the online Tournament mode). Even if it's archived in a single-player mode, the timed minigame (knock four Spiky Topmen out of the arena using mushroom bursts as fast as you can) is an incredibly dull use of a Super Mario Galaxy crossover. Keep trying, Nintendo. And we'll keep dreaming.
[Via Nintendo Wii Fanboy]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Fatass of Sarcasmness @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:11PM
Like in some of Mario Kart DS's missions, it's just a stage not normally selectable that is in the game.
skidawg @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:51PM
like the rest of this game, this stage is just ehhhhh. this game was not impressive at all, and suprisingly, not much fun either.
Fatass of Sarcasmness @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:52PM
Don't see what that had to do with the article, but whatever. I disagree - other than Mario Kart Super Circuit, this is my favorite Mario Kart game to date.
Fernando Rocker @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:55PM
After Double Dash, this is my favorite Mario Kart. Lots of tracks, characters and karts/bikes. And online.
Shadow El @ Jun 3rd 2008 5:42PM
Super Circuit? Double Dash!!? Seriously?
This is my third favorite, after Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 64 in first and second, respectively.
For me, it goes DS>64>Wii>DD!!>Super>Super Circuit
Mr Khan @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:12PM
Modders should get on this and figure out if its a direct-to-RAM download or its unlocked disc content
Given the insane blandness of the stage in question, i would err on the former.
Kakiray @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:16PM
too bad wii has small space for large scale DLC
Microswirl @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:04PM
Welcome to Joystiq, Kakiray! I see this is your first ever comment!
Send me your MKW code and I'll add you.
Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:52PM
Ray n Swirl, you can see mine on the left here, if you post yours I'll add you mooks.
Microswirl @ Jun 3rd 2008 1:29AM
Added you, Markez.
My MKWii code is 1676-4270-3674
As for Kakiray, I doubt he even has a Wii; he's just trolling.
Cesaria (MKW:2621-2994-1376) @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:27PM
Hey, alright! Good job, Nintendo! This is a step in the right direction. Now give me a HDD...now.
Kye - Ludwig Defence Force @ Jun 3rd 2008 4:41AM
Cesaria, Microswirl, Markez
Ive got all your codes (frig me, friend codes are a dumb idea) add me please:
MK Wii: 0817 - 4620 - 2026
Futuramaguy42 @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:49PM
Nintendo will probably never have DLCs. The wii doesn't have a lot of storage as it is.
Fernando Rocker @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:56PM
Didn't you read the article here in Joystiq about Guitar Hero World Tour? The Wii version will have DLC.
Iwata hinted for a storage solution last month. I guess they will announce somethin in E3.
el serpiente @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:33PM
God forbid you shoud be able to plug an external HD into the thing. But nooooo, must nickle and dime the kiddies and charge them $100 for the 5GB WiiSave.
ComradeTrotskii @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:38PM
I dread to think what Nintendo will decide is a 'storage solution'.
1.44MB floppy drive for the Wii confirmed!
Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:54PM
Lol, good gad a floppy drive would be hilarious. How about a full size, old-school laser disc?
mirilene @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:56PM
Yes Nintendo, please stop giving me surprise new FREE stages that have a context, point and comes and goes in a flash thus keeping the game unpredictable and a little fresh.
How dare you >.>
Nick the Hero of Canton @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:41PM
I'd still rather be allowed to replay a course if I really enjoyed it.
Lijik @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:05PM
Does the Galaxy Colosseum have new music to go with it?
King3567 @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:14PM
To be honest, I just clicked on this to see what Fernando's response was ;). But seriously, I own a Wii and the storage is a joke. Whether they have DLC isn't the problem (even though they don't), it's that there is no way that the DLC can even fit on the Wii's storage system. Color me skeptical that they will ever release a solution because I can't imagine Nintendo's current audience ever wanting or needing it.
Believe me though, I am hoping that they do so they can get some REAL DLC for Smash Bros.
CJLopez @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:55PM
Smash Bros. do have DLC, you can download new stages for free!!!!!, just need a SD card, a 2gb should be about 20 bucks nowadays
CJLopez @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:56PM
Whatever it is, i'm looking forward to hearing something of the HDD for Wii in the near future. Let it be Nintendo on E3 or by scene
John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:04PM
With all of the VC and WW titles they need a storage solution and fast ... I do not consider SD cards a solution because they are to expensive for larger ones and you can't actually launch the content from the cards ...
This is why the Wii was so cheap from the start ... It really did not come with anything extra out of the box ... Much like the 360 you will have to add on everything as an external part ... However, I do give Nintendo credit for including built in wireless
Microswirl @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:13PM
You can get a 16GB SD card for $75, 8GB for $40, or a 4GB for $25.
However, the point is moot because SD cards larger than 2GB use the SDHC interface, which is physically different from normal SD. As per my own tests, Wii cannot physically read cards that use SDHC, not even one that is 32MB. This means Wii will NEVER be able to use more than 2GB via the SD slot.
That being said, you can pick up a 2GB SD card for about $10.
chez @ Jun 3rd 2008 3:13AM
I luffle at the fact John thinks SD cards are expensive and also owns a PS3, now there's irony.
One also has to wonder if John has a PSP and thinks the Memory Pro Ex Alpha Upper Duo are "good value".
Considering my 360 DLC takes up 6gb, with all them HD textures, 5.1 audio blah blah. Then a 4gb SD card (£16) for the Wii is going to be perfect, especially when you consider that only a couple of games even have DLC.
Microswirl (MKWii: 1676-4270-3674) @ Jun 3rd 2008 2:42PM
@chez
Don't buy that 4GB SD card. Everyone keeps making this mistake. It will not work! 2GB is the max.
desertpyrate @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:17PM
This game is fun, I like the online play, still looking forward to whatever Nintendo has set up for E3, hey how do you register a profile for this site? I've posted many of times but I'm stuck here with a default avatar and I'd like to have a profile.
DesertPyrate @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:36PM
Nevermind I got it
King3567 @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:46PM
I said REAL DLC for a reason. Having a ton of shit stages be automatically downloaded to your Wii for a day does not count. Don't tell me that I can download user created stages featured on WiiFanboy or anywhere else because I don't have an SD card and even if I did, it is far too much of a hassle to even be worth it.
CJLopez @ Jun 3rd 2008 12:12AM
1.- download the stages
2.- put em on some certain folders inside the sdcard
3.- plug the sd card on the wii
4.- play em!!
Is that much of a hassle for you???
Man, keep yourself out of the homebrew scene, you will die by only reading the instruction then
Jack Mii @ Jun 3rd 2008 12:57AM
People just need to go out buy a real game system. No nickel and dime BS Nintendo Wii/Gamecube. A state of the art PS3 or Xbox360, what true fanboys rub in each other's faces. That way you don't have to haggle about last gen tech limitations!
TwEE @ Jun 3rd 2008 1:31AM
The wii is the new way to go, the wii is the way of the future!
tdub301 @ Jun 3rd 2008 2:06PM
Go jack yourself, all 3 nickel and dime you in their own way, first of all.
Nintendo allows you to use a common storage with SD cards, how are they nickel and diming you if you're not buying the memory cards from them? (which you can, but I'm sure most people don't) Isn't that a good thing? Granted the SD cards can't hold a lot of memory, but it's a good idea. Go buy an overpriced 360 hard drive and give money to Microsoft before telling me Nintendo is nickel and diming me jackass.
And true fanboys only get a 360 or a PS3? how stupid are you? Nintendo fanboys have been around way longer than XBoxes or Playstations and are wise in the ways of fanboydom, how do you think the NDF defends the Wii so well? You need to earn more stripes before making statements like that newb
bentendo @ Jun 3rd 2008 1:59AM
I've enjoyed Mario Kart Wii a lot, and have played it almost as much as SSBB at this point.
Personally I have rather enjoyed these tournament challenges. I don't expect to be wowed by them, but they're nice as a way to change up the experience a little bit.
amiga_tone @ Jun 3rd 2008 6:46PM
I think this was interesting to see in game crossovers. I also think that if Nintendo can ensure shared content across games then this would be an interesting "experiment"
Already we have Super Mario Galaxy (kind of) crossing over in Mario Kart Wii, how about turning the Super Smash Brothers Brawl stages to 3D (I'm not familiar with this game yet, it's STILL not available in Australia!) and using them in Super Mario Galaxy? Or perhaps the other way around?
Just a thought.
jessie @ Aug 4th 2008 4:44AM
My name is Jessie,My mario kart friends code is 3437-3460-9698.I would like to have some friends to play against,and give me yours friends code so I can log you in.Jessie!~