Kartin' in the USA
November 28th can't get here fast enough! That marks the date Nintendo is releasing its Mario Kart DS Bundle which includes the new Hot Rod Red Nintendo DS packaged with Mario Kart DS. Now, those that have played past versions of Mario Kart know that a new version of the game is something to be celebrated, but given the fact that this new version not only has the videogame-as-crack gameplay of the Mario Kart series, but that it is being launched as the first title utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, makes this purchase guaranteed.
Imagine being able to not only wirelessly play your friends in other cities, but being able to play people in Japan or Europe! The Nintendo DS's ability to use Wi-Fi out of the box makes all this possible - and using Nintendo's service is free! No monthly fees or micro-payments like Microsoft's XBOX Live makes you pay. Free. Nintendo's awesome.
Single player was always good, but multiplayer was where this game would shine, which is why the wi-fi aspect of the DS version has me so excited. I have fond memories of playing Mario Kart when it came out for the SNES. My friend Jake Strider Hughes and I would compete against each other for hours and hours. And
later on the Nintendo 64, although it was considered the least in the series, my brother-in-law and I would spend days playing Mario Kart 64. We even considered creating a videogame show for public access where the whole program would consist of us playing Mario Kart. I haven't put too much time into Mario Kart : Double Dash for the Gamecube, a title I borrowed from my friend Ric, because these days I don't have anyone to play against. The DS is going to change all that. Woo-hoo!If any readers of this blog want to get in on some Mario Kart action when this puppy comes out, let me know and we'll set up some games. Up to four can race at a time. I can't wait!
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I'm not quite sure what to say...
You should say that you're gonna come with me to Best Buy on November 28th to pick up your own Mario Kart DS Bundle so that we can get to kartin'!!!
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