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Mario Kart 7

  • 21-11-2011 1:52pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭


    So this is going be awesome right ?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    A link would help:D

    http://mariokart7.nintendo.com/

    As long as it sorts out the problems from mario kart on the wii it should be a good game.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    A link would help:D

    http://mariokart7.nintendo.com/

    As long as it sorts out the problems from mario kart on the wii it should be a good game.

    Sorry. I didn't think a game as big as this needed a link :)

    What problems did MK on Wii have ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    brianon wrote: »
    Sorry. I didn't think a game as big as this needed a link :)

    What problems did MK on Wii have ?

    I hated that when you where in first place you got ass raped by many red shells and blue shell bombs:mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    And that was different on the Wii to the GC, SNES and GBA versions because....?

    It's the way of the Kart. If you're in the lead, you get nothing but bananas, ?s and green shells (which you're supposed to hang off the back of your kart to mitigate all the red shells coming at you). If you're at the back you get chomps, stars, mushrooms, blue shells, lightning and pows. If you want a fair racing game you're in the wrong place :)

    Although the Wii version was missing the ability to dodge a Red shell by using cornering boosts at the very last second. Or maybe it was there but it was harder to pull off :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭antocann


    I hated that when you where in first place you got ass raped by many red shells and blue shell bombs:mad:

    as far as i can remeber that is the same in most of them :p

    altho we know you do enjoy it


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    Banjo wrote: »
    And that was different on the Wii to the GC, SNES and GBA versions because....?

    It's the way of the Kart. If you're in the lead, you get nothing but bananas, ?s and green shells (which you're supposed to hang off the back of your kart to mitigate all the red shells coming at you). If you're at the back you get chomps, stars, mushrooms, blue shells, lightning and pows. If you want a fair racing game you're in the wrong place :)

    Although the Wii version was missing the ability to dodge a Red shell by using cornering boosts at the very last second. Or maybe it was there but it was harder to pull off :)
    antocann wrote: »
    as far as i can remeber that is the same in most of them :p

    altho we know you do enjoy it

    The Wii version was worse,in the previous games your rival was a decent driver and would always be thereabout but in the Wii version you would simply get battered at the last minute.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,070 ✭✭✭Tipsy McSwagger


    Get rid of blue shell


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    They'll never do that BUT afaik it has changed. It travels by ground now.

    Also I think you can have custom online games with no/some items.
    You can create communities.

    http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=166563
    - online communities let you create custom communities with specific play parameters
    - you can share these communities with others
    - start with a list of the different items, characters and kart parts to choose what you want
    - example: you can have a green shell only race or a Luigi only race or a standard kart frame race
    - cannot specify more than one at a time
    - Balloon Battles has you trying to pop as many of your opponents' balloons as possible within a time limit
    - coin battles are timed as well
    - six levels to choose from in battle mode
    - Battle Course 1 from Mario Kart Super Circuit, Big Donut from Mario Kart 64 and Palm Shore from Mario Kart DS return
    - Honeybee Hive, Sherbet Rink and WuHu Town are the new maps
    - Mirror Flip races

    **We need to create a boards.ie community in game! Weekly tournaments etc... :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭smilerf


    looking forward to it but I really hate the blue shell. now I'm off to bed to dream of a 3ds version of Rock n Roll Racing


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    and again :) "eh... why was this moved from > Nintendo to > Games ?"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭quad_red


    Is there a reason why developers get walloped for releasing iteration after iteration of COD/FIFA etc. yet Nintendo get away with barely changed 'sequels' or rereleasing the same games again and again?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,381 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    quad_red wrote: »
    Is there a reason why developers get walloped for releasing iteration after iteration of COD/FIFA etc. yet Nintendo get away with barely changed 'sequels' or rereleasing the same games again and again?

    Kids are idiots?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    quad_red wrote: »
    Is there a reason why developers get walloped for releasing iteration after iteration of COD/FIFA etc. yet Nintendo get away with barely changed 'sequels' or rereleasing the same games again and again?

    Fifa gets a yearly update plus for Euro and World Cups.

    There has been one Mario kart on SNES, one on GBA, one of GC, one on DS, one on Wii and now one on 3DS. That's six on six different platforms. How many Fifa/PES/COD on 360 alone ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭robman60


    Can't wait for this game. I absolutely love the series and I'll definitely be getting it launch day.

    Anyone interested in participating in an online community should visit mariokart64.com. Go to the forum link and you can read all the latest stuff. The actual competition page isn't up yet, but it will be in the coming days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    The track list is out.

    16 new tracks, 16 tracks from past Mario Karts.

    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-22-full-mario-kart-7-track-list-revealed


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,439 ✭✭✭Josey Wales


    Mr E wrote: »
    The track list is out.

    16 new tracks, 16 tracks from past Mario Karts.

    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-22-full-mario-kart-7-track-list-revealed

    I expected a lot of old tracks to reappear but to have half of them as classic tracks is disappointing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    I think it's always been the case tbh. I like the fact they keep in the old tracks.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,679 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    quad_red wrote: »
    Is there a reason why developers get walloped for releasing iteration after iteration of COD/FIFA etc. yet Nintendo get away with barely changed 'sequels' or rereleasing the same games again and again?

    If you were a fan of the Mario Kart series, or even played a couple of them, then you would be well aware that they alter the gameplay again and again in each version, releasing only one Kart game per format.
    Super Mario Kart on the Snes
    Mario Kart 64 on the N64
    Mario Kart Super Circuit on the GBA
    Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube
    Mario Kart DS on the DS
    Mario Kart Wii on the Wii.

    Each game introduces sometimes unique gameplay elements, the handling changes, the tracks completely change (bar the classic tracks).
    Multiplayer modes come and go with a mix of new and classic features.

    So, just so's you know, the Mario Kart series is not some easily pigeonholed, annually updated racing games.
    They are, typically, well honed and best in class.




    Aside from Mario Kart 64, which was pants!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    The Wii version was worse,in the previous games your rival was a decent driver and would always be thereabout but in the Wii version you would simply get battered at the last minute.
    I disagree to an extent. This was probably true on the SNES, but then I remember the AI didn't really use their power-ups much on the SNES. On the N64 and the Wii they constantly used them, the trick is to spot them and deal with them. Really the purple shell is the only one to worry about and that doesn't appear that often. In my experience it usually doesn't appear when you're close to the finish line and and have someone right on your ass. It only tends to appear if you're miles in front, or halfway through the race.
    brianon wrote: »
    They'll never do that BUT afaik it has changed. It travels by ground now.
    Is it my imagination or did it used to travel by ground and knock over anyone who got in it's way? There also used to be circumstances where it could be outrun and would "die" if you went over certain jumps or put indestructible objects between you. Maybe I'm wrong.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    If you were a fan of the Mario Kart series, or even played a couple of them, then you would be well aware that they alter the gameplay again and again in each version, releasing only one Kart game per format.
    Super Mario Kart on the Snes
    Mario Kart 64 on the N64
    Mario Kart Super Circuit on the GBA
    Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube
    Mario Kart DS on the DS
    Mario Kart Wii on the Wii.

    Each game introduces sometimes unique gameplay elements, the handling changes, the tracks completely change (bar the classic tracks).
    Multiplayer modes come and go with a mix of new and classic features.

    So, just so's you know, the Mario Kart series is not some easily pigeonholed, annually updated racing games.
    They are, typically, well honed and best in class.




    Aside from Mario Kart 64, which was pants!
    snap


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    I expected a lot of old tracks to reappear but to have half of them as classic tracks is disappointing.

    I'd prefer 16 new, 16 old to just having 16 new :P
    just saying :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 39 Aldee84


    Is there going to be a new MK on the wii? Its pain i bought a DSi XL there late last yr and now i cant get the new super mario or mario kart cause they are for 3DS :mad::mad::mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    Aldee84 wrote: »
    Is there going to be a new MK on the wii? Its pain i bought a DSi XL there late last yr and now i cant get the new super mario or mario kart cause they are for 3DS :mad::mad::mad:

    Nope. Nintendo don't rehash the same game and release more then one MK per console. You still have the choice of either the DS game and/or the wii version!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    Nope. Nintendo don't rehash the same game and release more then one MK per console. You still have the choice of either the DS game and/or the wii version!

    Yeah I would imagine the next (after 7) will be on the WiiU


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭quad_red


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    If you were a fan of the Mario Kart series, or even played a couple of them, then you would be well aware that they alter the gameplay again and again in each version, releasing only one Kart game per format.
    Super Mario Kart on the Snes
    Mario Kart 64 on the N64
    Mario Kart Super Circuit on the GBA
    Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube
    Mario Kart DS on the DS
    Mario Kart Wii on the Wii.

    Each game introduces sometimes unique gameplay elements, the handling changes, the tracks completely change (bar the classic tracks).
    Multiplayer modes come and go with a mix of new and classic features.

    So, just so's you know, the Mario Kart series is not some easily pigeonholed, annually updated racing games.
    They are, typically, well honed and best in class.

    Aside from Mario Kart 64, which was pants!

    I've owned and played the pants out of Mario Kart on the SNES and Mario Kart on the DS.

    I played a good bit of Mario Kart 64 (friend had N64) and Mario Kart Wii (friend has Wii).

    I'm not saying they were bad games (in fact, Mario Kart SNES would be up there with best all time multiplayer memories).

    I'm just saying I think they've become stale.

    Just an opinion.

    brianon wrote: »
    snap

    :rolleyes:

    anchormanjump.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    So whos getting MK7 on release?
    Is there any extras in the shops like there was with SM3DL last week? I got a dust cover for my 3DS in GAME with the game, I will never use it, but still nice to have!

    Smyths seem to be selling games at around €35 on day of release, Prof Layton was €35 on friday and Mario3d was €35 I think too, got mario3d for €45 in GAME tho as HMV were sold out on the day which was weird and sucks :-(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    afaik there are no MK7 'extras' around. I'll be getting it (have it pre-ordered).

    Isn't the White 3DS w/Super Mario out this Friday also ?

    pm me your 3DS friend code for MK7 :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    Not sure, there is a few differnt 3ds's out this month, zelda 1, pink and white i think.
    Was kinda hoping there would be something extra with MK7, oh well.

    Friend code does be 1418 - 6784 - 3680 :-P


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭robman60


    Got my Zelda 3ds yesterday. I must say, I'm very impressed so far. I also got ten euro of free Smyths' vouchers which I'll be using against MK7's price.

    Also, the 16 old tracks, 16 new tracks has been the case since MKDS. Most people (me included) like playing the old tracks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    its the same on MKDD is it not?

    Nice one gettin Zelda ltd! WIsh I had the cash for another one lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    Not sure, there is a few differnt 3ds's out this month, zelda 1, pink and white i think.
    Was kinda hoping there would be something extra with MK7, oh well.

    Friend code does be 1418 - 6784 - 3680 :-P

    Already have you added . Mine's 2363-5942-5629 :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭robman60


    Sorry for double post. Does anyone know how to pre-order games with Smyths online?

    I don't live near a Smyths store, but my brother is in colllege in Galway and he'll pick it up for me but I want to be sure I have a copy secured.

    @Readyletsgo: No, MKDD only has 16 tracks, none of which appeared in any of the previous titles.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,679 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    quad_red wrote: »
    I've owned and played the pants out of Mario Kart on the SNES and Mario Kart on the DS.
    I played a good bit of Mario Kart 64 (friend had N64) and Mario Kart Wii (friend has Wii).
    I'm not saying they were bad games (in fact, Mario Kart SNES would be up there with best all time multiplayer memories).
    I'm just saying I think they've become stale.
    Just an opinion.

    No one would disagree that over time most games become stale.
    The saving grace of the MarioKart series is that the nature of close quarters multiplayer is a party like atmosphere and this is so lacking in modern internet based multiplayer modes.
    Even the worst of the series, Mario Kart 64, is a lot of fun in multiplayer, and probably the best cart racer of that generation of consoles, just not a patch on the games that proceeded it or came after.

    Again, no issue with the idea the series, for you, has become stale, many people have a need for something new, trick is not to become too blinded to the elements of the series that should be preserved.
    The jump button would be one, for me!
    And I am happy to here of the proliferation of classic tracks too, they are really well crafted arenas of fun and, while must be tweaked to take into account the differing handling model, gameplay techniques and visuals of the new host console, it is always a pleasure to race on Koopa Beach, regardless of format!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    So not fair. Three on my friends list are showing up right now as in game... MK7 !

    Apparently the street date has been broken in France.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,131 ✭✭✭Azure_sky


    Any idea which shop is selling this at the cheapest price?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    Azure_sky wrote: »
    Any idea which shop is selling this at the cheapest price?

    Xtravision are 39.99. Gamestop are 45 in store or 34.97 online (with 2 delivery)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    Damn it. Why do I shop in Gamestop? WHY ?

    I pre-ordered in Gamestop at 45 with a €5 deposit. Never again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    So... everywhere on the high st are going to be selling MK7 for between €40 and €45?
    Has to be some sort of deal going on in some sort of brick and morter shops!

    Will be getting this tomorrow morning, will take my time, have a look around all the shops on Henry St and if I find it cheap somewhere I'll update ya'll here.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,595 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    I really just wanted to walk into a shop and buy Marioland 3D. The lowest I saw it anywhere was €42 in HMV. Now it's even back up to €45 in there.

    I'm just not willing to pay that much for a 3DS game. Reckon I'll try to find somewhere online to get that and Mariokart 7 together for a better price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    No doubt you will find both those games a hell of a lot cheaper online somewhere.

    I agree, the price of 3DS games is a joke, €45 is just unreal, in the states I see all these games in b&m shops for $35 to $40 max! and they all complain over there that they are too pricey too!
    But then again in Oz they go for something like AD$50 to sometimes AD$80.

    I'm sure the exchange rate works out, somehow.

    Even DS games are way overpriced still I think, for the actual size of the games 40mb to 120mb, come on...

    But then again, I'm a sucker and will pay €45 if I cant find MK7 cheaper anywhere else in town, due to not having a Credit Card. Dont trust myself with one anymore....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    €40 in Smyths
    http://www.toys.ie/Mario-Kart-3DS-!109176-prd.aspx?qwSessionID=3a6e5d65-7a26-4a74-b5a4-3206a9340fbb
    40 in GAME (I think) with a MK7 pouch if you pre-order


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    Mario Kart 7/Mario Kart 3DS is out tomorrow and here a quote from nintendo.co.uk

    Multiplayer
    Race or battle against up to 7 players locally or online. Create a community of your choice and compare your records with all your friends and opponents. The world is ready to race!, since it can go online its first official game on the 3dS to have online access and wifi through the internet


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    PLayed an hour there online. Love it so far.

    I've created a community for boards.ie.

    boards.ie Shells
    "shells only"
    25-7139-6924-6690


    We can create more if there is any interest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,439 ✭✭✭Josey Wales


    brianon wrote: »
    PLayed an hour there online. Love it so far.

    I've created a community for boards.ie.

    boards.ie Shells
    "shells only"
    25-7139-6924-6690


    We can create more if there is any interest.

    Great idea.

    I'll be online as soon as Christmas comes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭smokingman


    brianon wrote: »
    PLayed an hour there online. Love it so far.

    I've created a community for boards.ie.

    boards.ie Shells
    "shells only"
    25-7139-6924-6690


    We can create more if there is any interest.

    Nice one - I'll be online tonight :)

    Just got the game but not having turned it on yet, how do you join a community?
    Is it in the online multiplayer option or in the MK Channel?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,485 ✭✭✭Mr. K


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I really just wanted to walk into a shop and buy Marioland 3D. The lowest I saw it anywhere was €42 in HMV. Now it's even back up to €45 in there.

    I'm just not willing to pay that much for a 3DS game. Reckon I'll try to find somewhere online to get that and Mariokart 7 together for a better price.

    I got Mario 3D Land in Smyths on Wednesday for €40.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    Mr. K wrote: »
    I got Mario 3D Land in Smyths on Wednesday for €40.


    Yup, still €40 today in there, and completly worth every penny! Bigger game than you think!

    MK7 €40 too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    smokingman wrote: »
    Nice one - I'll be online tonight :)

    Just got the game but not having turned it on yet, how do you join a community?
    Is it in the online multiplayer option or in the MK Channel?

    Mulitplayer -> Communities -> Enter Code


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