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Nintendo introduces the Wii Speak community microphone

Mike Schramm — 2008-07-15T12:34:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Online, E3, Peripherals

During their announcement of Animal Crossing: City Folk at E3, Nintendo announced a new "community microphone" called WiiSpeak -- from the look of it, it sits on your television right on top of the sensor bar, and Nintendo says it'll let you speak with other players around the world.

Here's hoping they enable other online activity with the microphone as well. Finally, some Mario Kart voice chat? Yes please!

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Mario Kart Wii tournament features new 'Galaxy Colosseum' stage

James Ransom-Wiley — 2008-06-02T19:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Online

A new stage. A new challenge. A new way to play Mario Kart Wii. Is this Nintendo doing DLC? Not so fast.

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]

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Today in Joystiq: May 29, 2008

Ross Miller — 2008-05-29T23:59:00+00:00

Filed under: Culture, Retro

Just some classy hybrid imagery from GameOvr, posted by captain algeria. Check out the highlights for today:

Ubidays 2008
Download the Ubidays 2008 trailers here
Joystiq hands-on: H.A.W.X.
Ubidays '08: Prince of Persia producer on sidekick, new prince

Joystiquery
BigVersus pits Mass Effect PC against Xbox 360 version
Joystiq hands-on: Tecmo Bowl Kickoff
Law of the Game on Joystiq: Legal machinations of machinima
Meet the Team: Kyle Orland
Metareview -- Mass Effect (PC)
Readers pick best webcomic: Million Dollar Arcade
X3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away
X3F Week in Review: May 23, 2008 - May 28, 2008

News
Capcom: Multiple platforms 'segment' multiplayer market
TurboGrafx-16 comes to iPhone (unofficially)
Sonic the Hedgehog mobile surpasses 8 million downloads
GameTap Thursday: Tortuga Pirates in the Ducati World Championship
Tilted Mill updating Children of the Nile, self-publishing next title
SimCity Creator brings urban erection to Wii, DS
Chart-Track UK: 360 outselling PS3 following GTA IV launch
Puzzler Roogoo slides onto XBLA on June 4
GameTrailers TV to debut new Facebreaker, Resident Evil 5 footage
Tecmo Bowl touching down on Wii in '09
Wario Land Shake to feature 2D platforming action
Kojima talks about pressure and MGS' future
Civ Revolution delayed until July, Sid Meier enters Guinness records
Splatterhouse to feature regeneration mechanic, storyline by Gordon Rennie
PS3 was on 'life support,' admits Sony CEO
PS3 EndWar gets Minority Report-esque gesture controls
PSN Thursday: Prince of Persia wallpaper
Beyond Good & Evil 2 'done for the new generation'
Ubisoft holding first third-party media event in PlayStation Home
Free DS Wi-Fi no more at McDonald's
Mass Effect PC DLC right around the corner

Rumors & Speculation
Ubisoft coy about Splinter Cell Conviction delay rumors

Culture & Community
Everything you wanted to know about gaming and sex (but were afraid to ask)
Today's Amazon Gold Box deal: Crisis Core for $26
Don't panic: Fallout 3 concept art linked to terrorism
Where to find Beyond Good & Evil

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A DIY Mario Kart Wii training wheel

Ross Miller — 2008-05-21T17:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii, Driving

Are you still struggling with the Wii Wheel in Mario Kart, despite everyone online who's kicking your derrière while using it? Nintendo Wii Fanboy's Revolutionary columnist Mike Sylvester has a rather, erm, revolutionary idea: a do-it-yourself training wheel to help add subtlety to your turning. Check out the article for more information; a video demonstration is embedded after the break.

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Nintendo releases first Mario Kart Wii tournament

Ross Miller — 2008-05-01T20:55:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Driving, Online

Nintendo has announced the launch of worldwide Mario Kart Wii Tournaments, which will be coming every few weeks. The first one, available now, is a competition for fastest time on Mario Circuit. "Look closely though," said the press release, "something may be different." (For whatever reason, we haven't been able to get online to see what difference there might be.)

Best times will be recorded and viewed on worldwide rankings. Future tournaments might also include collecting coins and Wii Wheel-specific challenges.

Need a Kart fix? Check out all our coverage of Mario Kart Wii!

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Readers pick best webcomic: Disincentives

Ross Miller — 2008-04-30T22:05:00+00:00

Filed under: Culture, Online, Polls

Personally, use of power items on the Olympics would make them exponentially more entertaining. Penny Arcade's "Disincentives," which gave us this mental image, took first place in this week's webcomic wrapup.

Second and third place go to 2P Start--our personal favorite this week--and Dueling Analogs, respectively. Thanks to everyone who voted, and be sure to let us know of any game-related webcomics you stumble upon this week!

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Joyswag: Win our copies of Mario Kart Wii (and some launch swag)

Ross Miller — 2008-04-29T13:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Driving, Joyswag

[Update: Entry period is over, folks. We're contacting the winners by email, so go check!]

Looking for some new wheels? How about two of 'em -- that's right, two Wii Wheels, and we'll even throw in a copy of Mario Kart Wii ($49.99 value) with each (and, if you're lucky, an "I Heart Kart" air freshener), as well as some miscellaneous swag from the NYC launch party (1 t-shirt, 1 sticker and one "driver's license," a $15 value). Just follow these five steps and a winner can be you!

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on any of the designated gallery pictures (one, two, three) with your favorite track from the Mario Kart series.
You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec -- désolée!).
Limit 1 entry per gallery picture, per person
This entry period ends at 8:00pm ET on Friday, May 2nd. We'll randomly select the winners at that time (please check your email!).
For a list of complete rules, click here.

Gallery: Mario Kart Joyswag Giveaway

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Mario Kart Wii NYC launch: Mario + Priestley = BFF

Majed Athab — 2008-04-28T16:15:00+00:00

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii, Galleries

Click for high-resolution version

At the Nintendo World Store on Saturday, Mario and has-been heartthrob Jason Priestley combined forces to promote Mario Kart Wii. It was an unconventional union with perfect ties: Two products of the early 90s (90210 debuted in the fall of 1990, Mario Kart two years later) with a passion for racing. However, Priestley wasn't the only pseudo-star wearing a smug smile, as Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford made a surprise appearance to appease the crowd of young debutantes, while their mothers snuck photo ops with their old crush. Mario, of course, remained the most popular persona of the afternoon. After all, who could deny the charm of that adorable mustache?

For pics of the debaucherous after party (was Peach really not wearing any ... !) you'll have to try TMZ -- we were just there for the family-friendly festivities, where young and old challenged one another for racing supremacy. 250 lucky attendees were able to purchase the game early, while everyone had the opportunity to enter a tournament and go hands-on with the Wii Wheel. The top three tourney racers went on to challenge Priestley for a chance to win a Wii and copy of Mario Kart. Of course, there was only one winner: Nazareth (was it divine intervention?). The champion received his brand new system and game, a high-five from Mario, and all-important bragging rights. (So much for Priestley's experience on the race track.)

Other highlights from the Nintendo World Store party? Best Mario Kart t-shirt ever. So, cruise through the rest of our photo gallery below and then be sure to check out Game Daily's interview with Jason Priestley. Is the man a gamer? Find out.

Gallery: Mario Kart Wii Launch Party

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Blockbuster expands game focus, takes on retail game, hardware sales

Jason Dobson — 2008-04-28T11:29:00+00:00

Filed under: Culture, Sony PlayStation 3, Business

Days after confirming plans to stock Grand Theft Auto IV alongside movies on its outer release wall, Blockbuster today announced that the recently released Wii flavor of Mario Kart will make the leap as well. The move is part of what the rental giant calls a plan to "significantly expand its game business," which includes a greater emphasis on selling retail games and hardware, as well as stocking a larger number and variety of games to rent.

Blockbuster specifically noted plans to offer a special $499.99 PS3 bundle in its corporate-owned stores, which will include a 40GB console, a copy of the movie Spiderman 3 on Blu-ray, Activision's video game adaptation of Transformers, and the opportunity to rent one free PS3 game or Blu-ray movie a week for 12 consecutive weeks. However, while we appreciate the added attention Blockbuster is giving our favorite hobby, we doubt even this will sway us into venturing out into the sunlight to rent anything.

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Joystiq's official Mario Kart Wii friend codes über-list

Ross Miller — 2008-04-27T00:01:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Driving

Are you feeling lost, lonely, scared of racing with computers or unknown online drivers? Fear not, Joystiq reader, you have a whole community of gamers who will scare you for entirely different reasons. Please consider this the official post for the Joystiq community to drop their Mario Kart Wii digits. A couple quick ground rules:

All that's required is the Kart code and not your Wii digits. Please don't post your Wii code.
This post is only for Kart codes.
This post is only for Kart codes, seriously!

--Love, Joystiq

Need a Kart fix? Check out all our coverage of Mario Kart Wii!

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A walkthrough of Mario Kart Wii's online multiplayer

Ross Miller — 2008-04-26T21:15:00+00:00

Filed under: Features, Nintendo Wii, Driving, Galleries

We decided to create a gallery outlining the steps you'll go through to play the game online. Click here to get acquainted. While Europe is laughing that they already have the game, US gamers finally get their hands on Mario Kart and midnight tonight.

(Note: Due to technical difficulties, we had to physically take pictures of the game running in 480i. The quality of the images does not affect what Mario Kart Wii actually looks like.)

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Reminder: Mario Kart Wii has voice chat, it's called XBL, PSN, Skype, etc.

Ross Miller — 2008-04-26T19:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Driving

We thought it'd be best to reprint our advice from the Super Smash Bros. Brawl release: if you want to chat up your friends while doing laps in Mario Kart Wii, here are five options we found -- harnessing the power of other consoles or a com-pu-ter -- for chatting up your friends. (Looking for a place to share your Kart friend codes? ~~We'll set up a über-list post closer to tonight's US release.~~ Here's a link to the über-list.)

Xbox Live: Or as we've come to know it -- Kart LIVE(R). Just set up private chat and off you go. Got more than one friend? Go into a Halo 3 lobby (you do have Halo 3, right?).
PSN: Start up a new chat under the "friends" section of the XMB. Invite all the friends you want and wait for them to join. Works and sounds exceptional! USB and Bluetooth compatible.
Skype: Set up a conference call.
TeamSpeak or Ventrilo: Guilds, clans and other computer types know these services. Perfect for guildies racing together.
Nintendo DS: Use Metroid Prime Hunters or Pokémon Diamond or Pearl. Warning: More inane codes required to pull this option off. There are also homebrew options.

Of course, if none of these options are viable, might we suggest using a classic: The phone.

Need a Kart fix? Check out all our coverage of Mario Kart Wii!

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This Week in Review isn't snaking either way

Ross Miller — 2008-04-25T23:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360

We've had our hands full today mulling over what we should play -- Mario Kart Wii or Metal Gear Online, both titles we weren't expecting until the weekend. We were going to use the snaking joke regardless of the headlining game, but then we realized that you will not be snaking in either game.

We've got a rather hefty This Week in Review today. Check out all of our hands-on impressions and reviews from the Joystiq Network this week:

Nintendo Wii

Mario Kart Wii (Review, Impressions, Controller)
Deca Sports (hands-on)
River City Ransom (Virtual Console)
Phantasy Star III (Virtual Console)
Brawl Stage of the Week: Super Mario World

PlayStation 3

Metal Gear Online (Hands-on)
Siren: New Translation (Hands-on)
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (Hands-on)
Civilization Revolution (Hands-on)

Nintendo DS

MLB 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars (Review)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 (Review)

Xbox 360

Lost Cities (XBLA in Brief)
Community Content: City of the Dead Edition

Sony PSP

B-Boy (Hands-on)
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 (Hands-on)

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The Mario Kart Wii controller showdown

Ross Miller — 2008-04-25T13:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Features, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, Driving

There are five ways to handle your racer in Mario Kart Wii: Wii Remote solo, Wii Remote embedded in Wii Wheel, Wii Remote with Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube controller. But, removing all other variables, which control method is the best? Are there really limitations to not using the Wii Wheel? We decided to pull out the ever-trusty "scientific method" and determine, once and for all, the best kart controller.

The Setup

To isolate the control scheme variable, we used a controlled setting. Given the stability of the control scheme, we stuck as close as we could to the following strategy:

Mario using Standard Kart M or Standard Bike B, Manual Power Slides
Solo Time Trial on Luigi Circuit
First curve must be normal turn
Power sliding all the way through second curve (until orange if possible)
At next straightway, use a boost mushroom at second set of adjacent pipes, go off the course and over the ramp, and do a trick mid-air
Power sliding through final curve, avoiding boosters (until orange if possible)
(Bike only) Performing a wheelie from end of curve until crossing finish line

We ran three trials with each control scheme and each bike (that's 3 x 5 x 2 = 30 separate trials), recording the best lap and best time for each.

The Results

	Kart		Bike
	Best Time	Best Lap	Best Time	Best Lap
GCN Controller	1.29.169	29.14	1.31.405	29.69
Classic Controller	1.30.093	29.343	1.31.889	29.874
Wii Remote	1.35.31	30.659	1.36.774	30.932
Wii Wheel	1.32.799	29.706	1.34.247	31.060
Nunchuk	1.30.070	29.499	1.30.481	29.398

Other Thoughts

Double Dash veterans beware! The control scheme using the GameCube controller is very different.
When used alone, the Wii Remote is incredibly unstable. We had a difficult time staying on course, never mind managing to execute a power slide. Mid-air tricks took noticeably more effort than simply pressing a button.
The Wii Wheel was a lot more accurate than we expected. The added weight helped counteract much of the instability we experienced while using the Wii Remote on its own.
Performing tricks on the GCN controller or Classic Controller, via the D-pad, feels awkward. We're not fond of removing our thumb from the joystick, only to dart back to it when we need to turn. (But such is the cost of showing off.)
We never want to play Luigi Circuit again. Ever.
Mario is setting a very bad example for the children by not wearing a helmet while riding on a motorcycle. You'd think all those smash attacks to the head would've knocked some sense into him.

Conclusions

We guessed beforehand that the GameCube Controller would dominate in every category, so it was somewhat unexpected when the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combination fared so well, especially when using a bike. Not surprisingly, the Classic Controller had almost the exact same times as the GCN controller.

We've also come to understand why Nintendo is pushing the Wii Wheel so vigorously -- without it, the Wii Remote option is just dreadful. If you're worried about precision, we'd suggest a more traditional style (GCN controller or Classic Con). If you're looking for fun, take the Wii Wheel for a spin. Our best all-around controller scheme is actually the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combo. But seriously, no matter what your choice becomes, avoid the Wii Remote solo option at all times!

Pen and paper stat tracking? Oh yes! (We used an abacus for complex calculations too.)

Need a Kart fix? Check out all our coverage of Mario Kart Wii!

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First impressions: Mario Kart Wii

Ross Miller — 2008-04-25T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Features, Nintendo Wii, Driving

We've been tailing Mario Kart Wii since its announcement at E3 last year, but now that we have an actual retail copy to play at home, we're finally able to share with you some quick impressions of the game. Click through to read our thoughts on the Wii Wheel, online multiplayer, the Mario Kart channel and more:

Wii Wheel: Nintendo's packaged peripheral is not as bad as we feared, especially when compared to playing the game with just the Wii remote. Nintendo has integrated a Wii Wheel icon into the game that appears next to your name when you use the wheel and tracks your "Wii Wheel %" usage. Truthfully, as long as you play without attachments (Wii Wheel or not), it'll count towards this stat, but trust us: you will not want to use the Wii remote without the wheel. There's also a golden Wii Wheel icon -- and from what we gather the "gold" means you've won a number matches using the peripheral (a "master," if you will). Despite the usability of the wheel, we still prefer the Classic Controller or Wii remote plus Nunchuk. Click here for a more detailed analysis.
Online Multiplayer: Options include worldwide, regional and friends. The numerical ranking will probably end up as addicting as it was in Tetris DS. Choosing worldwide, we had 12 opponents within a minute, most of them from Japan (with one player from Austria). One neat visual cue is a spinning globe that geographically pinpoints exactly where the players are. As an added bonus, you get to see the other players' games while you wait to join, and unlike Smash Bros. Brawl, you actually see the names of the opponents you're racing against. Online matches were lag-free, though we have no idea how well the game's servers will hold up on launch day and the weeks following.
Nostalgia: There's no way around it. For better or worse, this game is like every other Mario Kart game you've played. The mechanics most closely resemble that of Mario Kart DS, with drifting and hopping power slides. And of course, the nostalgia is most fueled by the tracks, half being from previous games in the series.
Rubber Band AI: File this under "bad nostalgia." In our very first race, we ended up passing into first place 30 seconds from the finish line. At that point, we were hit by (and we're not exaggerating here) a red shell, a blue shell and a lightning bolt, all in quick succession. Needless to say, we dropped to 8th almost instantly. Like all other Mario Kart games, it's best to hang around in 2nd or 3rd place until the very last moment.
New Additions: So far, we've had a positive experience with all the new items and stages we've seen. The addition of bikes is also interesting, although we've yet to see a noticeable benefit from performing a wheelie.
Mario Kart Channel: A welcome addition! We hope more online-centric Wii games start capitalizing on this idea. View your friends, check out/download ghost data, rankings (sorted by friends, region and worldwide), join in tournaments, and invite friends via your console-specific friends list all from the Wii's main menu.

Need a Kart fix? Check out all our coverage of Mario Kart Wii!

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Keep on Kartin': A Mario Kart Retrospective

Kyle Orland — 2008-04-25T11:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Features, Nintendo Wii, Driving

Nintendo has said it considers Mario Kart Wii a "bridge game" -- a title that converts casual, Wii Sports-playing Wii owners into a more hardcore, game-buying type. For those bridge gamers, this quick retrospective will help fill you in on the history that has made the Mario Kart series one of the most beloved in gaming. For everyone else, it's a stroll down memory lane and a starting point for discussion about your hopes and fears for the impending Mario Kart Wii.

Let's roll! -->

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Today in Joystiq: April 24, 2008

Ross Miller — 2008-04-24T23:59:00+00:00

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii

Click to embiggen

Did you catch a ride on Nintendo's dime? Let us know below, and if not, we've got video and a gallery from our taxi experience. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Counting Rupees: The WiiCube
Joystiq interview: Demigod, Sins, and the death of PC gaming
Mario Kart Wii: The Unboxing
Reminder: Win Persona 3 FES & signed art book!
Watch Mario give tourists and disgruntled New Yorkers a cab ride
X3F Week in Review: April 18, 2008 - April 24, 2008

News
Toys R Us getting big Wii shipment Sunday
GameTap Thursday: The Great Journey of Darkstar One
Ubisoft registers PrinceOfPersiaProdigy.com
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gets title update
Smash Bros. Brawl finally hits Europe June 27, WiiWare on May 20
Capcom offers box art 'redemption' for Okami Wii
Korn's Haze-inspired music assaults our ears
Nintendo continues cash infusion, record sales and profits in FY08
Nintendo Channel coming to US with WiiWare launch
New Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer implies suicide, again
Nintendo of America 'passionately upset' about Wii supply
Operation Darkness demo hits Xbox Live
Bionic Commando Rearmed multiplayer video blowout
And the Madden 09 cover goes to ... Brett Favre?
See the Wiimote AK-47 mod
NPD's latest software tie ratios for consoles
PSN Thursday: Echoing that the echochrome demo releases today
Ubi's yearly sales up 36% on Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Assassin's Creed

Rumors & Speculation
Demigod could one day rule consoles
Boom Blox could go multi-platform

Culture & Community
PSA: GTA IV early release letters not real

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Watch Mario give tourists and disgruntled New Yorkers a cab ride

Andrew Yoon — 2008-04-24T20:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Driving, Video

In preparation of the upcoming release of Mario Kart Wii, Nintendo held a rather quirky promotion in front of the Sheraton New York hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Confused tourists and businesspeople walked by as a giant costumed Mario, Wii Wheel in hand, gave away free cab rides for the willing.

Many, afraid of a potential scam, simply ignored Mario's kind offer. Others, however, were far more willing to jump in a cab hailed by the Italian gaming icon. Nintendo's offer of $10 to the cab drivers, while generous, would probably get most riders down to Times Square, before the gridlock of traffic consumed Nintendo's free fare. Ouch.

Gallery: Mario hails cabs in NYC

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Mario Kart Wii: The Unboxing

Ross Miller — 2008-04-24T19:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Driving, Galleries

We got home this afternoon to find a rather large shoebox at our doorstep. Contained within: our very own Mario Kart Wii. We can't simply enjoy our excitement alone, of course, so check out our unboxing gallery. We'll have full impressions of the anticipated racer soon.

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Wii Fanboy Weekly: Apr. 17 - Apr. 23

David Hinkle — 2008-04-23T21:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Nintendo Wii

What a week to be a Wii Fanboy. Not only are we giving away 5, count 'em, 5 copies of Mario Kart Wii, but we're also paying homage to the game by contributing a new feature every day up until its release. On Sunday, we spoke about the franchise's history. On Monday, we talked about the alternate kart universe and what the racers could be ripping through turns in. Yesterday, we talked about substitute Wii Wheels. Today, it's all about who else we would like to see make an appearance in a Mario Kart game.

Oh, and did we mention we're giving away 5 copies of Mario Kart Wii?

Features:

Revolutionary: Wii can has hard drive?
Columnist Mike Sylvester highlights the Wii and its need for a HDD
Wii Fanboy Review: Baroque
It's not as bad as the other reviews say!
Wii Fanboy hands-on: Deca Sports
Video walkthrough and write-up of 4 of the game's 10 sports
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 4/21/08
Our direct-feed video walkthrough of the Virtual Console games this week (River City Ransom!)
Brawl Stage of the Week: Super Mario World
A recreation of the opening scene from Super Mario World in Smash Bros. Brawl
Virtually Overlooked: The Three Stooges
We tell you why it needs to be on the Virtual Console

Videos:

Gyrostarr for WiiWare announced, no relation to Gyromite
It's kind of like a blend between Wipeout and Audiosurf
Nintendo ditches 'Wii would like to play' for Cowboy Jed
Pretty good advertisement, if we may say so
Grand Theft Auto NES
What if the game was on NES?
Okami got a face lift (comparison video)
Comparing the graphics of the PS2 and Wii versions

Other Items of Interest:

This is what a coin-operated NES looks like
Weird
Wii Warm Up: Say goodnight to the bad guy
Clue us in to your favorite boss battles!
The first (somewhat) decent Wii Wheel clone
Not too shabby

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