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View Poll Results: What's your favorite Mario Kart game?
Mario Kart Wii 275 33.25%
Mario Kart DS 220 26.60%
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 179 21.64%
Mario Kart: Super Circuit 9 1.09%
Mario Kart 64 116 14.03%
Super Mario Kart 21 2.54%
Mario Kart Arcade GP 7 0.85%
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The newest installment of the fan-favorite Mario Kart™ franchise brings Mushroom Kingdom racing fun into glorious 3D. For the first time, drivers explore new competitive kart possibilities such as soaring through the skies or plunging into the depths of the sea. New courses, strategic new abilities and customizable karts bring the racing excitement to new heights

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Release
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Developers: Nintendo, Retro

Release Dates:
  • Japan - 1 December 2011
  • Europe - 2 December 2011
  • Australia - 3 December 2011
  • NA - 4 December 2011

Ratings:
  • ESRB - E
  • PEGI - 3+
  • CERO - All

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Gameplay
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Mario Kart 7 (MK7) players will race on tracks themed after locations in the Mario games with characters from the Mario games.

Different from other Mario Kart games, MK7 will allow for gliding off jumps and driving beneath (some) water. (OMG HOW COULD YOU NINTY - Lakitu.) Also different from previous Mario Kart games, MK7 will be presented in full 3D at 60fps, including while online. Never before seen in any other Mario Kart games, you can now race in first person using the gyroscope feature. Hori has created a wheel attachment similar to the Wii Wheel specifically for Mario Kart.

Similar to Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart Super Circuit, MK7 will feature coins, which, when collected, increase speed and improve vehicle defense. Just like in Mario Kart Wii, MK7 will have the option to install a Mario Kart Channel. The Mario Kart Channel allows you to see your friend's scores. You can also race with your friends and ghosts from the Channel.

MK7 will feature eight-player local wireless and eight-player online. The online interface looks very similar to MKWii. You can also see your friend's VR (versus record) points from your Friends List. Communities, a new online feature, is a way to group a lot of your friends together, similar to fan-made clans. These clans will make tournaments significantly easier to control, as you don't have to add every one of your contestants to your friend list. Around the day of MK7's release, 3DS Forums will have their own community.

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(Selected) Vehicle Customization Options

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Tracks
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Original
Mushroom Cup:
Toad Circuit
Daisy Hills
Cheep-Cheep Lagoon
Shy Guy Bazaar

Flower Cup:
Wuhu Loop 1
Mario Circuit
Music Park
Rock Rock Mountain

Star Cup:
Piranha Slider
Wario Ship
Neo-Bowser City
Wuhu Loop 2

Special Cup:
DK Jungle
Rosalina's Ice World
Bowser's Castle
Rainbow Road
Retro
Shell Cup:
N64 Luigi Raceway
GBA Bowser Castle 1
Wii Mushroom Gorge
DS Luigi's Mansion

Banana Cup:
N64 Koopa Troopa Beach
SNES Mario Circuit 2
Wii Coconut Mall
DS Waluigi Pinball

Leaf Cup:
N64 Kalimari Desert
DS DK Pass
GCN Daisy Cruiser
Wii Maple Treeway

Lightning Cup:
Wii Koopa Cape
GCN Dino Dino Jungle
DS Airship Fortress
SNES Rainbow Road
Battle Courses
Original:
Honey Bee House
Sherbet Rink
Wuhu Town

Retro:
N64 Big Donut
GBA Battle Course 1
DS Palm Shore
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Maybe a Galaxy raceway? I don't really play Mario Kart but I think it would be fun to have certain parts of the track be in zero G.
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I hope they get rid of bikes... I thought that was a bad choice in Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart DS is my favorite in the series.
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i liked the bikes but you have no way to do tricks so they are pointless in handhelds (you could use the D-pad but that would feel weird)


well, looks like im half wrong, there will be tricks took me 7 months to edit this XD

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Really? Because I actually liked the bikes more than the karts. They were more fun and easier to use.

But that's just me.

I'm hoping for a Paper Mario themed track.
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Yeah, I loved the bikes, as well.. gave the game a better sense of variety. Anyway, I'd love to see Link in Mario Kart... wondering why he hasn't been in it yet... Zelda too, for that matter...
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i can't wait to see Blooper from Mario Kart DS back at it to shoot ink at us in 3D!!
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Yeah, I loved the bikes, as well.. gave the game a better sense of variety. Anyway, I'd love to see Link in Mario Kart... wondering why he hasn't been in it yet... Zelda too, for that matter...
If Link ever got added to Mario Kart, it would have to be Toon Link. Ordinary Link might look weird in it.
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If Link ever got added to Mario Kart, it would have to be Toon Link. Ordinary Link might look weird in it.
cant they just make a game called nintendo kart? cuz if they add link it wouldnt be mario kart any more
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cant they just make a game called nintendo kart? cuz if they add link it wouldnt be mario kart any more
It would be cool if a few different characters were added, but if heaps outside of the Mario Universe were added, it would start to get very messy and it wouldn't be Mario Kart anymore.

So I'm kind of against characters that aren't associated with Mario games.
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Link wouldn't drive a kart. He'd ride Epona. That'd be pretty cool.
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The problems with the bikes:

1) EVERYONE Used them. It was becoming more like Mario Bike.
2) They were better. Try to find a WR time trial with a Kart in it. I dare you. I couldn't use Karts because they were worse.
3) The tracks were catered to bikes. The Karts had slower turning, and many of the tracks required tight turns. It's like Nintendo spent to little time work on the Kart mechanics.
4) Wheelies. Come on. You get a free boost for pressing up on the d-pad?
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The problems with the bikes:

1) EVERYONE Used them. It was becoming more like Mario Bike.
2) They were better. Try to find a WR time trial with a Kart in it. I dare you. I couldn't use Karts because they were worse.
3) The tracks were catered to bikes. The Karts had slower turning, and many of the tracks required tight turns. It's like Nintendo spent to little time work on the Kart mechanics.
4) Wheelies. Come on. You get a free boost for pressing up on the d-pad?
I see where your coming from, the third reason is why I use the Bikes over the Karts
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Rainbow road will definitely have a galaxy theme.
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Rainbow road will definitely have a galaxy theme.
just like the one in mario kart wii ^_^
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I doubt it will happen, but I'd love to race on a Rogueport track from Paper Mario 2!
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the only mario kart game that I enjoyed was the one for the Gamecube. I guess Im not too in to Mario kart. But it would be cool if they added a track where your in one of the paper mario worlds.
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Since it's Zelda's 25th anniversary, Nintendo must make an epic long track that goes through all of Hyrule!
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you gave me an idea doopliss! (god i hated that crystal star.... way to much back tracking) i'll make a custom paper mario track on mario kart wii ^_^ (yes i can do it, its not that hard)
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As for characters, as long as these two or at least one of them are in it, I'll be happy. I doubt they're anyone else's favorites. xD

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I can imagine a track related to the recently announced Mario platformer in this game, or maybe even a raccoon suit for your character as a power up that works as a bullet bill, but controllable, faster, but you don't bash them off the road, and can use items while flying over the people D
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I thought of some item ideas.

A Fire Flower that lets you shoot as many fireballs for a period of 10 seconds and an Ice Flower that freezes anyone in front of you.

I can't believe these have never been added.
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As for characters, as long as these two or at least one of them are in it, I'll be happy. I doubt they're anyone else's favorites. xD

Yes keep these two as well as Baby Luigi (dont add new babies plz Nintendo Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach and Baby Daisy are enough imo)
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Ok, link, samus, Kirby, Paper Mario, Sonic (in yo dreams), And a new Nintendo 3ds battle stage.
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I don't think the demand for Link in Mario Kart is very high.
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I'd love to see a Rainbow Cup with all Rainbow Roads from past games in it.
Or a track based off Paper Mario 2.
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Yes keep these two as well as Baby Luigi (dont add new babies plz Nintendo Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach and Baby Daisy are enough imo)
I don't like the baby characters.

For one, they're babies and apparently they can drive?

And two, there's already Mario, Luigi, Peach and Daisy, does Mario Kart really need duplicate characters of them as babies?
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How about they have specific karts for certain people.

Like in Mario Kart DS until you unlock everything.
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As for characters, as long as these two or at least one of them are in it, I'll be happy. I doubt they're anyone else's favorites. xD

Surely they will be, as the 3DS has more power to carry more characters.
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I think it would be cool if we got a track editor or plan a race route through Wu Hu island
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How about they have specific karts for certain people.

Like in Mario Kart DS until you unlock everything.
Yes, I loved how all the characters had a couple of personalized karts to race in, plus the default kart.

I just hope some of them don't have weird ones. For example, Wario's second kart was a tractor. How are tractors associated with Wario?
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Yes, I loved how all the characters had a couple of personalized karts to race in, plus the default kart.

I just hope some of them don't have weird ones. For example, Wario's second kart was a tractor. How are tractors associated with Wario?
Better yet you customize the kart.
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I hope they get rid of bikes... I thought that was a bad choice in Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart DS is my favorite in the series.
NO!! I love the bikes man. But if they give me a lot, and i mean a lot of content plus Karts, characters, tracks, and an online mode I'll be just fine
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I hope blue shells aren't as powerful.
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Does anyone think a Double Dash mode would be a cool addition?

Well, I mean a co-op racer mode for better words, for local and online multi-player.
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I want free for all battle featuring the best battle stages from all MK games including all of the N64 battle stages unaltered except for better graphics of course!
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I hope they get rid of bikes... I thought that was a bad choice in Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart DS is my favorite in the series.
I loved the bikes! Alas this is Mario Kart not Mario Excitebike

What I'd like to see in this game is a Rainbow Circuit that will be a collaboration of past Rainbow Roads as an unlockable.
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They should bring this guy back.

He was annoying but it was nice to have him included.
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Mario Kart games > Kart Rider Rush games









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Personaly..... these guy's should become playable some how:














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Does anyone think a Double Dash mode would be a cool addition?

Well, I mean a co-op racer mode for better words, for local and online multi-player.
oh yeah... i was thinking about posting that later REALLY

EDIT: Oh man.... he need's to be playable too! I totlay forgot about Super Mario Galaxy charaiters


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bring back the side bit which told you the top 4 racers and there facers(small but always loved seeing myself at the top) should be on the bottom screen though
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bring back the side bit which told you the top 4 racers and there facers(small but always loved seeing myself at the top) should be on the bottom screen though
I have to agree with you ^_^, I had fun laughing at the computers when they were behind me
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bring back the side bit which told you the top 4 racers and there facers(small but always loved seeing myself at the top) should be on the bottom screen though
why the hell would i do that.... not everyone can fit on the top :P
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As for characters, as long as these two or at least one of them are in it, I'll be happy. I doubt they're anyone else's favorites. xD

Actually I used Diddy Kong the Most! He was my Favorite!
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Ya, I am so getting this. Galaxy Raceway was awesome! Even better for the 3DS I hope...
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Pikachu would be a nice addition.
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Actually I used Diddy Kong the Most! He was my Favorite!
Diddy Kong is my favorite, well, I'm sure you already knew that.

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Pikachu would be a nice addition.
I suppose Pikachu would be alright, but I wouldn't like it if anymore Pokemon were added. Mario Kart would turn into a Pokemon fest on wheels!
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Could be nice if they have a track creater and replay studio like Brawl.
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I don't like the baby characters.

For one, they're babies and apparently they can drive?

And two, there's already Mario, Luigi, Peach and Daisy, does Mario Kart really need duplicate characters of them as babies?
they need small charcters for the consel games, thats the only reson why they are in the game

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Ya, I am so getting this. Galaxy Raceway was awesome! Even better for the 3DS I hope...
galaxy raceway? never heard of that track on the wii..... what is it? is it a hacked course? (custom)

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they need small charcters for the consel games, thats the only reson why they are in the game

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galaxy raceway? never heard of that track on the wii..... what is it? is it a hacked course? (custom)
I can think of at least 7 Small characters they can Use other than Babies...

Dixie Kong
Polari
Geno
Mallow
Wendy O. Koopa
Lady Bow
Kooper
Blooper
Professor E.Gadd
Popple

There. All thought of in 2 Minutes...
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I can think of at least 7 Small characters they can Use other than Babies...

Dixie Kong
Polari
Geno
Mallow
Wendy O. Koopa
Lady Bow
Kooper
Blooper
Professor E.Gadd
Popple

There. All thought of in 2 Minutes...
I take it you don't like the babies either? Any characters would be better than them.
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galaxy raceway? never heard of that track on the wii..... what is it? is it a hacked course? (custom)
I think he mean's Rainbow Road or a Super Mario Galaxy typed course

now that i rember... there is a texture hack related to it:

YouTube - Wario's Space Mine (Texture hack of Wario's Gold Mine)

EDIT: there's this too; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1tpp...eature=related

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The DS version is probably my all time favorite, so I bet this one will be amazing!!! Can't wait!
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There's a poll to pick your favorite Mario Kart now.
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Retro Courses
Royal Raceway
Yoshi Valley
The one with the desert and the trains
The Doomship from MKDS
Tick Tock Clock
Wario Stadium.

*Less Cruel Blue Shell* Maybe a mode to disable the Blue Shell.

No baby characters

Online mode with voice chat while racing.

Some form of DLC. Maybe new carts or a track or two.

Course based on Yoshi's Island, Paper Mario, Mario Galaxy or Donkey Kong Country.
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Dixie Kong
Polari
Geno
Mallow
Wendy O. Koopa
Lady Bow
Kooper
Blooper
Professor E.Gadd
Popple

There. All thought of in 2 Minutes...
blooper is a medium charcter so it cant be a baby one
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blooper is a medium charcter so it cant be a baby one

This is a Size Comparison :P
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This is a Size Comparison :P
Good comparison, but wouldn't a Blooper look weird driving? xD

Also, Kamek is on the small side and has been around for ages, it's about time he should be added.

I think he was originally meant to be in Mario Kart 64 at one point.
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This is a Size Comparison :P
you have never played the wii mario kart have you

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Good comparison, but wouldn't a Blooper look weird driving? xD

Also, Kamek is on the small side and has been around for ages, it's about time he should be added.

I think he was originally meant to be in Mario Kart 64 at one point.
your ackting like you have never played mario kart wii!....... or did you not unlock him some how.....

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you have never played the wii mario kart have you


your ackting like you have never played mario kart wii!....... or did you not unlock him some how.....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! MKW is my favorite game, get off ur lazy butt play it

Sorry, i just had 2 do that
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you have never played the wii mario kart have you


your ackting like you have never played mario kart wii!....... or did you not unlock him some how.....


it wont just look at a few teasers and your good to go
Kamek is not in Mario Kart wii >.< and I have played mario Kart wii and Mario Vs Sonic has played me...
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Yeah, I loved the bikes, as well.. gave the game a better sense of variety. Anyway, I'd love to see Link in Mario Kart... wondering why he hasn't been in it yet... Zelda too, for that matter...
The reason is that Mario Kart is set in the mushroom kingdom, with all characters coming from Mario games (and Donkey Kong, but that is a part of the Mario universe still). It would be weird and wrong to have Link or other Nintendo characters featuring, and would make it feel too much like a kart game trying to be Super Smash Bros.

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Kamek is not in Mario Kart wii >.< and I have played mario Kart wii and Mario Vs Sonic has played me...
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Kamek is not in Mario Kart wii >.< and I have played mario Kart wii and Mario Vs Sonic has played me...
i was talking about blooper ~_~
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I dont see to much need for a replay studio but that might just be me
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your ackting like you have never played mario kart wii!....... or did you not unlock him some how.....
What are you on about? I never said he was in Mario Kart Wii. You should really read things properly and think before you make accusations like that. I said he was originally going to be a playable for Mario Kart 64 and would be a nice addition for Mario Kart 3DS as a small character.

Also...

I hope you realize that a Blooper can be any size. Also, look at how small it is in comparison with all the other characters.

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What are you on about? I never said he was in Mario Kart Wii. You should really read things properly and think before you make accusations like that. I said he was originally going to be a playable for Mario Kart 64 and would be a nice addition for Mario Kart 3DS as a small character.
blooper was going to be a playable charcter in mario kart 64?
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blooper was going to be a playable charcter in mario kart 64?
No, I was talking about Kamek, he was supposed to be in it, but never got added.

I'm confused with what you keep saying about Bloopers in Mario Kart Wii. Blooper isn't playable in it, there's only a Blooper kart in it.
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No, I was talking about Kamek, he was supposed to be in it, but never got added.

I'm confused with what you keep saying about Bloopers in Mario Kart Wii. Blooper isn't playable in it, there's only a Blooper kart in it.
wow i feel stupid..... what game was i think of then??? it wasnt mario party 8 i know that.....
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Really? Because I actually liked the bikes more than the karts. They were more fun and easier to use.

But that's just me.

I'm hoping for a Paper Mario themed track.
A Paper Mario themed track would be amazing.

Personally I'm hoping for:

  • No bikes
  • Not to be drowned under the sheer weight of vehicle options (*cough MKDS*)
  • Toads Turnpike and Rainbow Road (both from MK64) to be remade for the retro section
  • New Rainbow Road track (yeah it always happens, but I'm still listing it as I love the RR tracks)
  • Change the blue shell to work as it did in MK64 - to take out any racers that get in it's way as it goes towards the person in first, as currently the blue shell often doesn't benefit the person who fires it as it ignores the other racers who are closest to them. And get rid of the giant explosion while we're at it.
  • Get rid of the Pow Block and the Cloud power-ups
  • Have 8 racers on the tracks, 12 or 16 maybe as an option for online, but 8 imo is enough without being too many
  • Make Fawful a playable character
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A Paper Mario themed track would be amazing.

Personally I'm hoping for:

  • No bikes
  • Not to be drowned under the sheer weight of vehicle options (*cough MKDS*)
  • Toads Turnpike and Rainbow Road (both from MK64) to be remade for the retro section
  • New Rainbow Road track (yeah it always happens, but I'm still listing it as I love the RR tracks)
  • Change the blue shell to work as it did in MK64 - to take out any racers that get in it's way as it goes towards the person in first, as currently the blue shell often doesn't benefit the person who fires it as it ignores the other racers who are closest to them. And get rid of the giant explosion while we're at it.
  • Get rid of the Pow Block and the Cloud power-ups
  • Have 8 racers on the tracks, 12 or 16 maybe as an option for online, but 8 imo is enough without being too many
  • Make Fawful a playable character
Those are all cool ideas.

I like the bikes, but I'm not gonna be cut if they don't get added to Mario Kart DS because I think they'd work better on a home console version.

With the blue shell, since a lot of people get annoyed with it, there should be an option in the settings to have it either on or off.

Oh, and no baby characters... no, just no.
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It is Mario Kart and not Mario Bike :P So I liked Super Mario Kart and the DS version the best, looking forward to this one aswell And hoping for lots of retro levels or even downloadables

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What's better?

Characters having their own personalized karts or all characters having the same karts according to their weight class?
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I think the personalized karts should return. I mean that really made Mario Kart DS a lot more fun and unique as it made each character special (with their own characteristic karts).

Additionally, my favourite Mario Kart from the poll would probably be Mario Kart: Double Dash. Why? My answer is that this game provided a lot of unique and fun gameplay. I remember that this game had a lot in store for the players, and I actually found it more difficult than the majority of the other Mario Kart games.
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Yep, i prefer personalized karts and there should be personalized bikes too.
My favourite Mario Kart is Mario Kart Wii..
I love the variety of characters, vehicles and tracks! Also i love the drift system in this Mario Kart.
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I am sure there will be a twist to it but I really hope they bring back the double dash feeling...that game was just so intense. Not to mention the wii version, that game is just phenominal
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Yes, I agree that Double Dash had brought in some amazing gameplay. Personally, I think that future Mario Kart game should have an option to have two characters in a kart (to make the races more intense?).
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I want more info, Nintendo seems to be holding back on this one
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I'm pretty surprised we haven't had any info on this, not even a trailer? Nintendo is holding back on purpose. They love torturing their fans.
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I think it will be awesome whatever they do!

I dont think I could ever not like a Mario Kart game! haha
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They should pack more tracks in the game to show of how the old ones look in 3D That would be so awesome to see the Tracks from SNES and N64 times this way.

In my oppinion Nintendo has always been very economical about track selection. I mean the whole series has a lot of great racing tracks in stock so why not put more of them in Mario Kart 3DS as an addition to the completely new ones.
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Seriously, this game is going to have AMAZING Street/SpotPass functionality.

StreetPass ghosts. Weekly DLC Tracks via SpotPass. StreetPass leaderboards.

Seriously, this could turn out to be the best Mario Kart.
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Yeah a grown a** kid in a kart
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All those who did not vote for Mario Kart 64, have not played it.
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All those who did not vote for Mario Kart 64, have not played it.
I've played it and I do like it, but it's still not that great compared to other Mario Karts and Diddy Kong Racing 64. I loved Diddy Kong Racing on the 64.

For me, my order would be:
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart 64
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Super Mario Kart

I've never played the Arcade GP version.
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I've never played a Mario Kart game in my LIFE!... I need to catch up... fast...
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I've never played a Mario Kart game in my LIFE!... I need to catch up... fast...
You have missed out on a lot of great games. One of the best game series ever made!
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I want them to bring back some tracks they had in super mario 64!!!
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I hope they have pretty much all the stuff in Mario Kart Wii, but I'd also like them to add these characters:

Shy Guy
Lubba
Toadsworth
Baby Bowser
Baby Donkey Kong
All the Koopalings (Seperate characters)
Fawful (I highly doubt this would happen, but would be awesome if it did)
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Please please please, Nintendo!
Include Waluigi's Pinball to the Retro tracks D:
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Anyone know when MK3D is coming out?
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I'm sure that there will be some Galaxy-themed courses.

On a side note, I think Lubba would be fun to race as.
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I hope they have pretty much all the stuff in Mario Kart Wii, but I'd also like them to add these characters:

Shy Guy
Lubba
Toadsworth
Baby Bowser
Baby Donkey Kong
All the Koopalings (Seperate characters)
Fawful (I highly doubt this would happen, but would be awesome if it did)
Hammer Bro.
Pauline
Diddy Kong
Cranky Kong
King K. Rool
Out of all those, the only ones I'd like to see in Mario Kart are:
Shy Guy
Toadsworth
Bowser Jr. (He should be in it, he was in Double Dash and Mario Kart Wii)
Koopalings (They would be cool additions, but at the same time, a bit too much)
Fawful
Hammer Bro
Pauline
Diddy Kong (He should be in it, he was in Double Dash and Mario Kart Wii)

Also these characters:
Magikoopa/Kamek
Paratroopa
Petey Piranha
A Pianta from Super Mario Sunshine
Monty Mole
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My favorite was MKDS. I didn't like the Wii version all that much. I tought the addition of bikes was horrible.
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I think in terms of tracks a cup featuring every Rainbow Road would be awesome! Maybe some SMG themed tracks too. I'd love to see Lubba, Kamek, The Koopalings (as one character, have them like a pyramid and fighting the wheel from Bowser Jr.), Petey Piranha and Paratroopa (they were axed from MKWii), and Piantas or Nokis too!
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You should be able to take a picture of yourself, so that in online mode (or singleplayer for that matter), you would be able to see who drives each kart when you drive by them. Or on the bottom screen you would see a small avatar of people and on which place they are.

And new tracks, karts and other stuff should be downloadable for game coins, maybe?

(Maybe someone came up with these ideas prior to me in this thread, but in that case they are just a second vote for them )
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^ I fear that sort of photo system would be a bit too open for abuse for Nintendo's liking. Unless they had staff checking the photos to make sure nothing dodgy was being submitted or something.
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Magikoopa ftw!

I would always play as him.
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I need this game! I hope this one will be released soon!
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^ I fear that sort of photo system would be a bit too open for abuse for Nintendo's liking. Unless they had staff checking the photos to make sure nothing dodgy was being submitted or something.
If it was a wireless only thing(safety)
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I though 64 would've been more respected
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It's old and Mario Kart just keeps getting better and better in each console version.
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I don't know if I can vote in this poll. I'm torn between Double Dash and Wii I love them both.
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I don't know why but 64 is my favourite in the series...
But that's just me.
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Only one person likes the GBA one. lol
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Retro Courses
Royal Raceway
Yoshi Valley
The one with the desert and the trains
The Doomship from MKDS
Tick Tock Clock
Wario Stadium.

*Less Cruel Blue Shell* Maybe a mode to disable the Blue Shell.

No baby characters

Online mode with voice chat while racing.

Some form of DLC. Maybe new carts or a track or two.

Course based on Yoshi's Island, Paper Mario, Mario Galaxy or Donkey Kong Country.
All of this sounds great! especialy the DLC and No baby characters.

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Include Waluigi's Pinball to the Retro tracks D:
Thay have to do! That was one of my favourites!
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I'll have to say Mario Kart Wii. It's funniest today, with the best graphics, best online, and the steering wheel is awesome. But back in the day, I used to enjoy Super Mario Kart way more than I ever enjoy new games today. I so miss being a kid.
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Yes, definitely Mario Kart Wii. I'm going by what I find fun the most right now, not what I enjoyed as a kid.

What could be better than playing online with friends and smashing into the stupidest looking Miis on the last lap in the Coconut Mall. xD
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I hope they add some more yoshi themed tracks, there is a lack of feelgood tracks in alot of the kart games.
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I hope they add some more yoshi themed tracks, there is a lack of feelgood tracks in alot of the kart games.
Yeah, I noticed that most of the Yoshi-themed tracks tend to be more creative than the others.
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And I want a new track with a SMW theme! That would be cool ^^,
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And I want a new track with a SMW theme! That would be cool ^^,
True! And instead of another rainbow road track, why don't we get a Mario Galaxy themed one? The endless possibilities!
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True! And instead of another rainbow road track, why don't we get a Mario Galaxy themed one? The endless possibilities!
Yeah, I love the rainbow ones tho, but how about combining them or something?

And imagine if it would have a similar track editor like Modnation Racers, with a better rating system ofc, but that will most probably not happen. But it is possible and it would definatly kick ass.
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Whaaaat? People LIKED Mario Kart Wii? :O

Mario Kart DS was like Mario Kart Wii but way better.
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Whaaaat? People LIKED Mario Kart Wii? :O

Mario Kart DS was like Mario Kart Wii but way better.
Mario Kart DS was generally a better game, but its online play was the only flaw. :P Racing 3 other people isn't as fun as a full match on Mario Kart Wii. Those are chaotic! Oh, and the fact that the DS version didn't have a battle mode was sad too.
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What? DS had a battle mode. It was the first game in which you could do battle vs CPU.

What I do respect about MK Wii, though, is that its online is leaps ahead of other Wii games.

However, I think that MKDS handles better, and is more fun to play. If MK3DS handles like DS does, the ability to have digital controls will make things much easier.
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What? DS had a battle mode. It was the first game in which you could do battle vs CPU.

What I do respect about MK Wii, though, is that its online is leaps ahead of other Wii games.

However, I think that MKDS handles better, and is more fun to play. If MK3DS handles like DS does, the ability to have digital controls will make things much easier.
No, I meant a battle mode online. I would've loved to play a balloon battle with other people through WiFi. That's what made the Wii version fun. (Despite the crazy amount of hackers!) Mario Kart DS was definitely the best game, but its online was lacking and online play is the most fun part as far as I am concerned.
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I really hope it has 12 person races... or atleast 8 because if it only has 4 races again it will be boring
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i liked the bikes but you have no way to do tricks so they are pointless in handhelds (you could use the D-pad but that would feel weird)
How do you think you do tricks on the Wii with a gamecube controller ?
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I really hope it has 12 person races... or atleast 8 because if it only has 4 races again it will be boring
It won't. Nintendo is aiming to make Mario Kart a great experience, so they're (hopefully) listening to the complaints for previous games and fixing them in Mario Kart 3DS.
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cant you use the systems gyrosensor to shake it and perform a trick on a bike??
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cant you use the systems gyrosensor to shake it and perform a trick on a bike??
Yeah but.... That would break the 3D effect, which is something you would not want to happen if you were playing with the 3D on.
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but you would lose it for just a sec, i find it pretty easy to find the sweetspot again
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Yes, I loved how all the characters had a couple of personalized karts to race in, plus the default kart.

I just hope some of them don't have weird ones. For example, Wario's second kart was a tractor. How are tractors associated with Wario?
How are pimp mobiles associated with Wario?
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but you would lose it for just a sec, i find it pretty easy to find the sweetspot again
For some people finding the sweetspot again might be hard. I'm really looking forward to this game, and I just got my mom to preorder it for me a couple nights ago !
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I hope Mario Kart 3DS brings back the last man standing part for the battle mode (just like Mario Kart DS). I never really liked the type from Mario Kart Wii.
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I hope Mario Kart 3DS brings back the last man standing part for the battle mode (just like Mario Kart DS). I never really liked the type from Mario Kart Wii.
Agreed. I don't play Battle Mode for the Wii often because of that.
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Agree, the Battle Mode sucked in MKWii.

I'm gonna pwn everyone who dares challenge me when this game is released. The last thing you'll see of me is smoke and a cart disappearing in the distance in lightning speed! Mohahaha.
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Agree, the Battle Mode sucked in MKWii.

I'm gonna pwn everyone who dares challenge me when this game is released. The last thing you'll see of me is smoke and a cart disappearing in the distance in lightning speed! Mohahaha.
On the day I get it (which will be launch day), I'll pretty much glue myself to a chair and (try) to pown everyone online.

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I'm going to be the first to challenge Bappy at Mario Kart 3DS. He'll lose so badly, he will cry. ;_;
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And then I'll beat you! JK! I'll suck at it.
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Mario Kart DS but MK:Wii is a close second.

Mario Kart is my most anticipated 3DS game. I prefer the newer (DS & Wii) games over the newer plaftormer games.. Well except for NSMB Wii that game is awesome.
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I'm going to be the first to challenge Bappy at Mario Kart 3DS. He'll lose so badly, he will cry. ;_;
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We'll see, Doopy. We'll see. Only time can tell. You'll regret saying that once you feel the wrath of Mr. Smiley trying to park his car on the final lap!
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We'll see, Doopy. We'll see. Only time can tell. You'll regret saying that once you feel the wrath of Mr. Smiley trying to park his car on the final lap!
Wait a minute... Didn't you hit Mr. Smiley, too? TWICE IN A ROW? XD

I should bring my Wii back into my room at some point and race you there again!
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Wait a minute... Didn't you hit Mr. Smiley, too? TWICE IN A ROW? XD

I should bring my Wii back into my room at some point and race you there again!
No, I actually hit him 3 times in a row on the final lap. But I still won, 'cause then you hit him, too. xD
Yeah, now I actually feel like playing MKWii. I haven't touched my Wii in about a month.
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No, I actually hit him 3 times in a row on the final lap. But I still won, 'cause then you hit him, too. xD
Yeah, now I actually feel like playing MKWii. I haven't touched my Wii in about a month.
Oh, right. It's coming back to me now. I saw you hitting Mr. Smiley as I came speeding around the bend and hit him as well.

You distracted me, otherwise I wouldn't have hit him. HMPH!

If I can remember, I'll hook my Wii back up tomorrow.
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can you please tell me im really stuck i like both colours
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can you please tell me im really stuck i like both colours

xD
Wrong thread. Just get the colour you like the most, what does it matter what others think? Personally I like the Aqua Blue, it glitters so amazingly nice in different lightings.
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Do we have an idea on when it's releasing yet?
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Do we have an idea on when it's releasing yet?
No idea, nobody knows. All we can do is guess/predict a date.
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No idea, nobody knows. All we can do is guess/predict a date.
I'm guessing November 12, 2011.. Just a Random Guess.. IDK (I'll be shocked if this is the real Date O.o) Anyway,it's like Nintendo to release a game like this around Christmas!
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I remember Mario Kart DS was released around thanksgiving. Maybe it will be the same with this version?
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Mario kart WII was THE BEST MARIO KART in the series, the bikes were great, the online never lagged, and there are near no hackers, unlike the ds version, i hope to see some type of new kart in the 3ds
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, i hope to see some type of new kart in the 3ds
.. No Offense but you have got to be Joking.. This isn't Mario Racing! It's called Mario Kart..
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.. No Offense but you have got to be Joking.. This isn't Mario Racing! It's called Mario Kart..
haha, have you tried Mario Kart Wii? :P
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haha, have you tried Mario Kart Wii? :P
Yes! I've been playing the Cups today since I was bored and the people with the bikes were annoying..
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wht the bikes r awsome
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I've heard August, which makes sense seeing as it seemed quite complete and it's been rumoured for this year.
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Yes! I've been playing the Cups today since I was bored and the people with the bikes were annoying..
True, I hope the 3DS does it oldstyle with one kart too. Or for me there can be different karts, but not different in handling etc. You can have the option to tweak like before, handling over drifting etc, but not a kart better than another.
Do it old fashionway so it depends on skills in the different cc's 50cc 120cc? 250cc? I don't remember the different ones :P
IF theyare going to throw in bikes, they can have a option as bikes only. No mix
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mario kart wii only because the online multiplayer was amazing!
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Mario kart WII was THE BEST MARIO KART in the series, the bikes were great, the online never lagged, and there are near no hackers, unlike the ds version, i hope to see some type of new kart in the 3ds


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Just wondering, do people only hate the bikes because most people online use them?
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I love the bikes <3 , If Mario Kart Wii was w/out the bikes it would really suck.
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I honestly prefer carts. I love the Mini Beast when I'm using Baby Mario (which is pretty much all the time.
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i just hope its more balanced than mario kart Wii
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Just wondering, do people only hate the bikes because most people online use them?
No, it's just that they get more advantages then the kart. :/
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No, it's just that they get more advantages then the kart. :/
I like the bikes, but they shouldn't be mixed with karts. A cool ides would be a separate cup with special tracks designed for bikes only.
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I like the bikes, but they shouldn't be mixed with karts. A cool ides would be a separate cup with special tracks designed for bikes only.
OOOOOooooooooooo, now there's an idea!

They had bike cups, but bike only tracks... Hmm, that's pretty cool.
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I would like that some villians can be in the game like: Goomba's, Kamek, or even the Koppa Brothers
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Like everyone else said, more balance between vehicles (as compared to MKWii) would be nice.

I like races without 8 Funky Kongs @ FR/BB.
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That's kind of a bold statement! Just because over 200 million downloads doesn't mean that it's being enjoyed.
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mario kart 3ds is my favourite when it comes out.
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I can't wait for the 3DS version I had a hard time choosing between double dash and DS :P I never got to play it for the Wii
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Playing frantic multiplayer on Double Dash is the best! Wii kart is good, but there are just TOO many items that break up the flow of the race in my opinion. Also, the bikes need to go.

I also like the character specific weapons, it give the game more variety rather than everyone having the SAME stuff.
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Kurtiss--that lovely man--schedules daily make-out session with Baby Mario, for the children, of course.

lol! I hope Baby Mario is still a character in Mario Kart 3DS.
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Is mario kart 3ds coming out on August 2nd 2011

Just read this on wikipedia list of nintendo 3ds games section
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i'm a huge fan of mario kart in general, down to the super nintendo version, i kinda hate double dash, but love mario kart wii, me and my friends have played it on a weekly basis(if not more) since the game came out. we constantly find more depth in the game, and have become so good we play with hard computers and frantic weapons auto-random stage select, all 32 tracks every time we play. it is possibly the most accessible version because of the wii wheel, but the depth is there and deeper and more balanced than any mario kart before.

also of note, super circuit(gba) and double dash(gcn) weren't directed by hideki konno, who created the series(as well as being project lead on the 3DS).

which leads me to my point that, i think mario kart 3d will be the new best game in the series! with hopefully far superior online(tho i have to say mario kart wii has some of the best and easiest online gameplay of any wii game) and what looks to be amazing graphics i can't wait to find out any more details about the game.

here's some good video, basically all that's been shown of the game so far.
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No, it's just a placeholder for the actual release date.
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Maybe a Galaxy raceway? I don't really play Mario Kart but I think it would be fun to have certain parts of the track be in zero G.
Rainbow Road kinda took care of the "galaxy race".
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Double dash had to have been the best
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Can't wait for Mario Kart 3D!!! Other than the regulars, does anyone think there might be new characters?
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I'll hope that the game contains tracks from all of the games, like MKDS and MKWii did.
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do you mean diddy kong? and dixe is just a stupid clone cough* daisy, luigi, baby luigi ect *cough*
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They should make a Bob-Omb Battlefield raceway. The music would be a sped up version of the Bob-Omba Battlefield music, with a couple extra stuff thrown in to it. For the race, you would have to dodge bob-ombs and race up to the top of the mountain, then go in one of those super fast tube things which brings you back to the starting/finish line.
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I love Mario Kart! My favorite is definitely Double Dash, but I haven't played any of the others besides it and Mario Kart 64. I really hope they do some crazy online stuff with Mario Kart 3DS, so I can enjoy it with the world. =]
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I absolutly love MK DS! Can't wait for 3DS version. I hope they'll add shyguy to the roster...
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I want Coconut Mall in MK3DS! Who's with me?
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Oh, me, me, me!!!

I want the Coconut Mall to be a Retro Cup in MK3DS just so I can pwn Bappen in it.
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I absolutly love MK DS! Can't wait for 3DS version. I hope they'll add shyguy to the roster...
I never got that, Shyguy was a character for anyone who played via the DS download play but wasn't actually on the roster either way.

Why have his model in there and usable but let no one actual access it on whim?
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Oh, me, me, me!!!

I want the Coconut Mall to be a Retro Cup in MK3DS just so I can pwn Bappen in it.
Now, that's the spirit! I'm stuck against the expert staff member for coconut mall in MKW.
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Oh, me, me, me!!!

I want the Coconut Mall to be a Retro Cup in MK3DS just so I can pwn Bappen in it.
Oh, lookie here, trying to pwn-talk me behind my back? xD

Doopy, Doopy, Doopy. We both know you stand chanceless against my awesome spider-sex-like driving skills.
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Oh, lookie here, trying to pwn-talk me behind my back? xD

Doopy, Doopy, Doopy. We both know you stand chanceless against my awesome spider-sex-like driving skills.
Hopefully I'll be able to hack the game so I can put Spider-Spray in it and beat Bappy.
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Hopefully I'll be able to hack the game so I can put Spider-Spray in it and beat Bappy.
OH NOEZ! Spider-Spray is my one and only weakness, I'll melt into slimy goop! ;_;
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OH NOEZ! Spider-Spray is my one and only weakness, I'll melt into slimy goop! ;_;
If only I knew how to hack the 3DS. But I don't hack, Bappen, so you won't have an "in-game funeral" once it comes out.
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enter captain falcon... YESh YESh Show me ya moves
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Oh, lookie here, trying to pwn-talk me behind my back? xD

Doopy, Doopy, Doopy. We both know you stand chanceless against my awesome spider-sex-like driving skills.
Damn, you caught me!

Your spidery driving is quite distracting.
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Bumpz.

I wantz diz gaem. But damn, I hope they will get rid of the storm clouds, they are so sh!t!
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Bumpz.

I wantz diz gaem. But damn, I hope they will get rid of the storm clouds, they are so sh!t!
I wonder what's inside the spoiler?

Spoiler!
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I wonder what's inside the spoiler?

Spoiler!
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I wonder what's inside the spoiler?

Spoiler!
I wonder what's inside the spoiler?

Spoiler!
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I wonder what's inside the spoiler?

Spoiler!
Gasp!

Am I a perv for wanting to know where you live? *points to your location*

Hmmm... another spoiler!
Spoiler!
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Funny how you put "Pervland" as your location. Before I put this, I had "Pervville". xD

Gasp ahmagahwd, that picture seriously freaks me out. ;_;
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Funny how you put "Pervland" as your location. Before I put this, I had "Pervville". xD

Gasp ahmagahwd, that picture seriously freaks me out. ;_;
O rly? I didn't know! I actually was gonna put Pervville, but it looked weird with two V's.
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Exactly, that's why I didn't keep it. xD *click* <3
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What I'd like to see...

I think bikes should stay for a start, they'll lose a lot of their audience for this game if they get rid of them now I think, and the different mechanics of bikes throws a lot more into the game, getting rid of them now would be a bit of a step back I think. Maybe they could nerf them a little to even things out a bit though, wouldn't do any harm.

I'd like them to focus on more varied characters instead of, for example, those useless baby characters. I'd rather see Paratroopa, Rosalina or Petey Piranha return than baby Mario, Peach, Daisy and Luigi.

More players in a race. Preferably 10-12. Mario Kart DS was a bit dull to me because I didn't play it until after I played MKW, and changing to playing with only 4 people at a time when online was a bit too quiet for me. Not enough action.

No blue shell or a major blue shell nerf atleast. No thunderclouds as they're simply too much of a luck basis. They've already announced they thought blue shells were too powerful and were gonna look into changing them though I believe.

Some good retro courses. I'd love Dino Dino Jungle from the GCN to come back, as well as Daisy Cruiser

More selective options for races, such as selecting teams to race against each other (especially useful for MKW clans), and selecting what items you want to allow in a private room
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So I heard this rumor Mario and Luigi are going to be featured in this game.
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So I heard this rumor Mario and Luigi are going to be featured in this game.
Omfg really? Where did you hear these rumors? Where they perhaps rumors dat u herd on teh internetz? i herd dose rumors r teh b3st
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I don't believe it. Mario and Luigi would never be in this game, you seriously need to get your facts straight. Stop posting unconfirmed crap!
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I don't believe it. Mario and Luigi would never be in this game, you seriously need to get your facts straight. Stop posting unconfirmed crap!
i agree... I'M PISTED OF!!!111 liek... who do u think u r? givin us faels hoepz!!
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i agree... I'M PISTED OF!!!111 liek... who do u think u r? givin us faels hoepz!!
so i herd dat da master chief frum halo wuz gunna b in mario kart 3ds. iz dis troo?
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(i dont know if im grave diggin or not because i cant find the date of last post so sorry if i am!)
im just wondering if there are any speculation over when the actual game will be released, i promised myself i wont get a 3ds till the game gets released
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Okay, being serious here for once in my life. I seriously hope Mario Kart 3DS doesn't include Funky Kong as one of it's characters. There's nothing worse than going online and half the racers on the track are Funky. Bunch of sad no-life losers with no skill.
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They have to keep Dry Bowser, though. dah PLEASUREZ are just too awesome! xD
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They have to keep Dry Bowser, though. dah PLEASUREZ are just too awesome! xD

LMFAO! I'm most likely the only one who will understand the humor in that. XD

Inside jokez rule!
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Okay, being serious here for once in my life. I seriously hope Mario Kart 3DS doesn't include Funky Kong as one of it's characters. There's nothing worse than going online and half the racers on the track are Funky. Bunch of sad no-life losers with no skill.
I think you mean "I seriously hope Mario Kart 3DS doesn't include as much imbalance as Mario Kart Wii did."

I think a 9600+ Point Value begs to differ "no skill," but yeah, the game is imbalanced.

So much "I think"ing.
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Yep, that's pretty much what I mean. But yeah, Funky Kong is still forever ruined for me. I'll never be able to look at him the same ever again. If he's in MK3DS, he better not have any advantages and his voice better not sound so awful and annoying. D:
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LMFAO! I'm most likely the only one who will understand the humor in that. XD

Inside jokez rule!
TEH PLEASURES! MAKES ME GO RAAAAAAWR! *dies laughing and only you will understand why* xD <3
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TEH PLEASURES! MAKES ME GO RAAAAAAWR! *dies laughing and only you will understand why* xD <3

HAHAHA ROFL! I do totally understand why and why it's so funny. <3

Well, it's off to bed for me now. Yes, I'm saying I'm going to bed in a thread. Is that a normal thing to do?

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i hope they keep Rosalina.. she was my favorite! Haha but she might get replaced with someone from super mario galaxy 2 though...
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Rosalina and Honeycoupe was my favorite combination, hope they keep her too, though I wouldn't mind seeing Lubba in there either.

and to those ppl wondering if Mario and Luigi would be playable:
They are finally confirmedzz!!!
There's gameplay vidz of them on teh youtubes!
YouTube - Mario Kart 3DS Gamplay [HD]
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and to those ppl wondering if Mario and Luigi would be playable:
They are finally confirmedzz!!!
There's gameplay vidz of them on teh youtubes!
YouTube - Mario Kart 3DS Gamplay [HD]
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Which retro tracks from MKWii do you guys think will be in MK3DS?
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I want to see Coconut Mall, cuz it's awesome. Mushroom Gorge, Toad's Factory, and Moonview Highway are also awesomesauce. They'd make good retro courses.

Another thing I want to see would be some sort of Rainbow Tours Cup, with every Rainbow Road in order. Wonder if they'll also bring back the All-Cup Tour from Double Dash?
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I'm hoping for DK Summit, Toad's Factory, Moonview Highway, and Maple Treeway.

Rainbow Tours Cup sounds good, too, but hopefully Nintendo creates more original tracks instead of half Retro.
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The Bowser's Castle from MK Wii (the one in Special Cup), that is my favorite course in the entire game
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as long as this game has royal race way i realy dont care
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I hope it's got a new RAINBOW road in 3D!
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I'd love one of those night time busy traffic tracks, like Moonview Highway and Toad's Turnpike.