In a surprising effort to imitate the joy and pure unadulterated fun of Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise, Sega have seen fit to produce their own cutesy racing franchise using their definitive mascot, Sonic, and a whole slew of Sega characters.
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA. Fan favourites such as Dr. Eggman, Tails, AiAi, Amigo and many more will join Sonic in their custom built vehicles, revving their engines and jostling to stay ahead of the pack. Each character will race around the track in cars, planes, motorbikes, and in AiAi’s case – a banana mobile! Secret short cuts, swift handling and avoiding strategically placed obstacles are certainly the best way to get to the top of the podium.
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Press Release
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December 5, 2008 • 7:41 pm
Beating of the revered likes of Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty 5 is Nintendo’s very own Mario Kart. Previously sitting at the number 3 position last week, the title has seen a surge of sales boosting it far above the fierce competition to the fabled number one spot. Surprise contender for Christmas number one? Let’s hope so…
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A reader of online publication Aussie Nintendo has thankfully managed to obtain the newly released Japanese white GameCube controller.
The controller itself, which is currently only available for purchase in Japan, looks set to become the perfect companion to complement your shiny white Wii console for those frantic bouts of Mario Kart.
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Whilst us lucky Europeans have been avidly playing the latest iteration of the Mario Kart franchise for a good few weeks, it’s only until today that America gets to see what the fuss is all about.
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American gamers can now rejoice – Mario Kart Wii has finally received an official US release date.
April 27th has been announced as the day US gamers get their sweaty palms on what’s assured to be the online game of the year, if not ever.
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February 19, 2008 • 9:04 pm
Mario Kart purists will be enamoured to know that multiple controllers will be supported in the latest Wii iteration.
According to the hands-on, players will be able to use the wheel, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller or GameCube Controller options. What ever you prefer, Nintendo still says that testers prefer the steering wheel.
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February 6, 2008 • 7:35 pm
Mario Kart is tipped to storm the Wii this April, with Japanese gamers reportedly getting hold of copies April 10th, whilst UK gamers will be clutching their prized copies April 25th.
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