The biggest news is that it will be gyro sensor compatible – you can use the 3DS like a Wii Wheel to steer your kart away from danger. This is a fantastic addition to an already bursting-at-the-seams game, but there is one small problem with it – 3D. It won’t be compatible with the 3D effect due to the need to twist the whole console, but hey – at least it’s an optional extra!
Mario Kart 7 will include a gyro mode similar to using the Wii Wheel.
A couple of new power-ups have also been confirmed including the ability to turn into metal (which presumably gives more grip underwater as well as invincibility from items). There is also going to be the inclusion of the fire flower to allow you to sizzle your opponents for the first time – it really does look like retro studios are pulling out all the stops for Mario Kart 7.
We’ve also got a small update concerning mutliplayer – 8 player online has been confirmed at last! Mario Kart is best in multiplayer, so this small but mighty addition is just the icing on the cake.
Finally, a new character has been confirmed – for the first time in Mario Kart history, you’ll be able to control Lakitu! His kart closely resembles one of those happy clouds, so all we need now is an item which allows you to throw spinies! His inclusion does, however, create a small issue – who will be starting the races?[/p]
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New update:
Hideki Konno has confirmed that Mario Kart 7 will feature sixteen new courses, but some of the past courses making a return have had the underwater sections added to them. It’s also mentioned that the Wuhu Island course is one long course without any looping. StreetPass support is confirmed with the feature being used to exchange ghost data with people that you pass on the street. But you also can use that data to register that person as your friend on the system itself and proceed to play online with them. The multiplayer mode itself supports eight players both online and offline[/p]
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New update: Mario Kart 7: New Items!
Fire Flower
Tanooki Leaf
Number Seven
Blue Spiked Shell
Mario Kart 7 will include a gyro mode similar to using the Wii Wheel.
A couple of new power-ups have also been confirmed including the ability to turn into metal (which presumably gives more grip underwater as well as invincibility from items). There is also going to be the inclusion of the fire flower to allow you to sizzle your opponents for the first time – it really does look like retro studios are pulling out all the stops for Mario Kart 7.
We’ve also got a small update concerning mutliplayer – 8 player online has been confirmed at last! Mario Kart is best in multiplayer, so this small but mighty addition is just the icing on the cake.
Finally, a new character has been confirmed – for the first time in Mario Kart history, you’ll be able to control Lakitu! His kart closely resembles one of those happy clouds, so all we need now is an item which allows you to throw spinies! His inclusion does, however, create a small issue – who will be starting the races?[/p]
Source
New update:
Hideki Konno has confirmed that Mario Kart 7 will feature sixteen new courses, but some of the past courses making a return have had the underwater sections added to them. It’s also mentioned that the Wuhu Island course is one long course without any looping. StreetPass support is confirmed with the feature being used to exchange ghost data with people that you pass on the street. But you also can use that data to register that person as your friend on the system itself and proceed to play online with them. The multiplayer mode itself supports eight players both online and offline[/p]
Source
New update: Mario Kart 7: New Items!
Fire Flower
Tanooki Leaf
Number Seven
Blue Spiked Shell
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