Mario Kart 7 (3DS)

[MonkeyX]

Retro isn't developing the game, merely contributing assets. Most likely for the lone DKCR track.

I just looked it up and it was said that retro developed tracks so they are doing more than just the DKCR track.

[freekhenstra]

This is definitely the best game coming out this year, if you ask me.
I wonder how big the character roster will be?
With the newcomers to the series, I think the roster will have to be pretty big, probably even bigger than Mario Kart Wii's.
Waluigi, Bowser Jr., Diddy Kong, Toadette and Birdo are pretty much basic spin-off characters and should be added before characters like Metal Mario, so they are most likely playable. Then you still have characters like Dry Bones, King Boo, Baby Mario and Baby Luigi: popular characters that have been in two Mario Kart games before, of which I see at least one being playable. Then it's also confirmed there will be more newcomers to the series.
I can't wait to get this game.

Also coins are returning in the same way they were used before.

This isn't actually confirmed.
In fact, it's not even that likely, because in the demo, the coins do not increase speed. They'll probably be used to buy kart parts.

[The Joker.]

^yeah ok ill update with unconfirmed use and a list of retuning items later.
I wonder who could hate this game? (guy in the poll!)

Also i think ther decided not to include the thundercloud in this one. (Too damn annoying)

[^^Yoshinichi^^]

I want to play as a pianta for some reason.

[Mighty Arceus493]

I tried the demo at an event and I came 1st on all 3 demo courses The game may be easy for me but it's gonna be really fun. But December is 2 months away...At least Super Mario 3D Land and Sonic Generations will keep me distracted for a while.

[vipsoccermaster]

Definitely getting this game. Though it's close to Christmas, I'm not sure of pre-ordering it or waiting until Christmas, which would mean three weeks later.

And I hope Diddy Kong and King Boo are playable, even if it's the first time doing so on handhelds.

[Jb]

Birdo? Really?

Yes really. If she is not in this game then don't buy it.

[Hejiru]

If they're looking to add characters to Mario Kart/Party/Sports, then I nominate Prof E. Gadd and Pauline. Not Metal Mario.
And stop with all the 'baby' characters...

Yes really. If she is not in this game then don't buy it.

*he.

[Geekachu]

Personally, I'm quite excited for this game. Admittedly, the trailer just released over the e-Shop didn't impress me too much, but I'm sure that it'll be far better when actually played. Character-wise, I'm not really too bothered- although I thought it'd be cool if Petey Piranha becomes a playable character.

Assuming that battles are returning, I'm looking forward to seeing what they do with them.

[PokeTrainerJay]

Wow it's looks really good. Wish I had a 3DS...

[The Joker.]

Alright updated

By the way does anyone know if the glider is manually activated or automatically activated?

[Hejiru]

This isn't actually confirmed.
In fact, it's not even that likely, because in the demo, the coins do not increase speed. They'll probably be used to buy kart parts.

I thought I read somewhere that the coins were the same, and that CPUs could pick them up and they respawned every lap.

Alright updated

By the way does anyone know if the glider is manually activated or automatically activated?

I would assume it's automatic.

[Shneak]

I want to play as a pianta for some reason.

My god. What I wouldn't give to play as El Piantissimo.

[ParaChomp]

My god. What I wouldn't give to play as El Piantissimo.

No, Don Pianta.

[The Joker.]

Updated with Gyro controls and 1st person viewpoint.

Also what characters will you be using in the game (1st or just generally). I will probably use luigi and metal mario alot (Not too sure if they are bringing back weight classification.)

[ゾロア]

I'll probably be using Koopa Troopa.

Also, when I saw Kalamari Desert in the trailer, I had a fanboy moment. Now all I want is Mushroom City from Double Dash.

[Matrixbeast]

Hey Nintendo, why don't you throw in some Captain Falcon+Blue Falcon Kart for me? :3

Anyway, this game looks insanely fun. This game may completely justify my 3DS purchase.

[freekhenstra]

Updated with Gyro controls and 1st person viewpoint.

Also what characters will you be using in the game (1st or just generally). I will probably use luigi and metal mario alot (Not too sure if they are bringing back weight classification.)

They definitely will.
It'll most likely be like it was in Mario Kart DS and Wii: three different weight classes, every class having the same amount of members.
If they'd remove it, we'd see characters like Toad pushing Bowser around.

I'll probably use Bowser Jr. most of the time if he's playable, which seems really likely. But I'll also use other characters I like.

[^^Yoshinichi^^]

I was hoping the game would continue where Mario Kart Wii left off and have 12 racers instead of 8, but it looks like that's not the case. Well, I guess that's because the stages in Mario Kart Wii are bigger and wider.

[Jb]

I think the 3DS can pull of the same size tracks. They must be using the space for something else, more tracks perhaps. And is this really gonna have gyro controlls? I guess it makes sence because alot of people are coming off of MKWii.