Mario and friends once again jump into the seat of their go-kart machines for the first Wii installment of this popular franchise. New features this year are an online racing mode, new motorbike vehicle types, a special balancing system for new and veteran players, and (in its initial release) a special Mario Kart wheel packaged with the game.

Previews

Mario Kart Wii AU Hands-On - Australia, March 16, 2008
Our first impressions in a conversational form.

Mario Kart Wii's Battle Mode - March 14, 2008
The addiction returns, but now it's online. Impressions and new footage.

More Mario Kart Wii Impressions - March 11, 2008
Matt weighs in with his thoughts on Nintendo's forthcoming Wii racer.

Mario Kart Wii Hands-on - March 5, 2008
We take to the streets. Our impressions, plus direct-feed video and screens.

Mario Kart Wii Hands-on - February 19, 2008
We get a sneak peek at what Nintendo will be releasing later this spring.

Features

Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast: Episode 2 - March 24, 2008
Topics include Okami's improvements, new Kart details and more.

Games: Game Scoop! Podcast, Episode 72 - March 14, 2008
Meet your new Xbox and Nintendo editors.

Nintendo DS: Mario Kart DS vs Mario Kart Wii: The Tracks - March 10, 2008
Side-by-side video of the portable tracks running on the upcoming console edition.

The Tracks of Mario Kart Wii - March 7, 2008
What's new this time around? We profile Mushroom and Flower Cup, complete with impressions, strategy, videos, and screens.

Games: Game Scoop! Podcast, Episode 69 - February 22, 2008
Sixty-nine, dude!

Wii-k in Review Podcast: Episode 42 - January 18, 2008
Place your bets: will Wii 2 include HDMI and optical?

IGN Wii's Preview 2008 - January 18, 2008
And you thought 2007 was good...

Retro: IGN Presents The History of Super Mario Bros. - November 8, 2007
It's-a Mario! A look back at the greatest franchise in gaming.

Insider: E3 2007: Nintendo Conference - July 10, 2007
What insanity did Miyamoto bring to this year's show? Watch it for yourself.

News

Mario Kart Wii Dated - March 12, 2008
Coming to America this April.

Mario Kart AU Release Date and Price - Australia, March 6, 2008
Hot kart-on-kart action comes down under.

Update: Mario Kart Wii Text Chat Details - February 27, 2008
Text chat is in, but it won't support a keyboard. Find out why.

EU Mario Kart Wii in April - UK, February 20, 2008
Next Mario Kart iteration roaring into European stores on April 11.

Mario Kart Update - February 6, 2008
New courses, online details, and Mii support!

Mario Kart Wii: 16 Players Online? - UK, September 6, 2007
UPDATED: Massive online racing and DS track makeover reports "healthy speculation".

Wii Most Popular Console During E3 - July 18, 2007
Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit drove traffic on IGN last week.

E3 2007: Not Your Father's Mario Kart - July 11, 2007
Says Nintendo. Wii version announced, plus new Wii Wheel.

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