EL33TONLINE: News tag archive: mariokart7
Nintendo has released a small 3DS firmware update that needs to be downloaded before being able to access the eShop or play online. 3DS users have reported that the only visible change brought about by the new firmware is that a system update can now be performed without first having to enter a parental control pin.
There are no new entries in this week’s Media Create software chart but rather a mix of some of the most popular titles from 2011, and in the case of Wii Party and Wii Sports Resort - 2010.
The 3DS triumvirate of Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land and Monster Hunter 3G perch at the top of the chart, with Inazuma Eleven Go a distant fourth.
For a long time it was rare to see even one 3DS title on the top ten Media Create software chart. This week there are no less than five - demonstrating just how far Nintendo’s once struggling handheld has come in the last ten months.
Another Nintendo console, another Mario Kart. Ever since the SNES this has been one of the most anticipated series every time Nintendo release a new console. Why is this? Perhaps because there is only one game in the series for each console, perhaps because the quality of the series is kept very high, perhaps because it’s one of the best multiplayer titles Nintendo make. But mostly because it is fun. Like the Mario games it’s inspired by, Mario Kart is as light-hearted as gaming can get and reminds us that games are all about fun. Jesse Schell in “The Art of Game Design” proposed a definition of fun as “pleasure with surprises.” By that definition Mario Kart 7, like all the Mario Kart games before it, is above all else, fun.
Continue reading El33tonline’s review of Mario Kart 7.
It was never in doubt that Mario Kart 7 would dominate this week’s Media Create software chart. 3DS owners have been pining for quality software since the handheld’s launch and Nintendo has finally stepped up to the plate and released both Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 within a few weeks of each other.
The latest entry in Nintendo’s popular karting series sold 423 619 copies during its first four days on sale, while Super Mario 3D Land continues to sell like hotcakes with a further 73 907 copies shifted during the latest accounting period.
There have been lots of exciting things afoot this week on El33tonline, with a handful of reviews, a huge batch of new competitions and loads of great news coming down the pipe, and that’s all before mentioning this week’s events happening all over South Africa!
Not only did El33tonline’s friends and readers rock Gears of War 3 this past Wednesday, but Lisa and Wayne are in Cape Town today to attend 2upGamers’ Second Wave gaming event to chat with our friends in the Mother City and hand out more goodies - be sure to say hello if you’re there!
Also, gamers in Durban should look forward to a meet-up on Saturday, while Johannesburg gamers can get together next week, too!
What else is happening this weekend? Let members of El33tonline enlighten you as to their varying activities, but be sure to let us know what you’re up to as well!
Ever since its announcement earlier this year and our hands-on time with it at gamescom 2011, El33tonline has been chomping for the release of Mario Kart 7 on 3DS and today is the day everybody else is able to set eyes on it to find out why we’re so excited!
If you need a little more convincing, then you can watch the recently released launch trailer for Mario Kart 7 to discover the bright environments, new racing abilities and awesome characters of the game:
By sea, land, and air… we shall race!
The absolute highlight of this week’s worldwide videogame release list is the launch of Mario Kart 7 for 3DS, Nintendo’s latest awesome kart racing game featuring all of your favourite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom!
There are a few other nice surprises available this week, too, so find out what else you can expect to find on retail and digital store shelves around the world over the next seven days:
How is Nintendo trying to catch up with other consoles in terms of online functionality?
With the latest firmware update for the 3DS, you’re now able to easily join a friend’s online game pending an invite… if that game supports it, that is.
Mario Kart 7 is yet another great reason to own a 3DS this holiday season. The latest entry in this popular racing series has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve, including the ability to glide for short distances and drive underwater.
The first images of a new and upcoming 3DS peripheral have recently been released, and it’s a bit of a head-scratcher.
Nintendo fans in South Africa, it’s time to get extra eager because Core Gaming (South African distributors of Nintendo games and consoles) has today confirmed dates and prices for a host of upcoming 3DS, DS and Wii titles in the country, with dates announced for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Kart 7 and Kirby Mass Attack, amongst others.
We’ve also recently received word about the impressive list of Nintendo 3DS games that will be on show at rAge 2011 this week!
Nintendo has announced release dates for Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land.
Following a recent conference held by Nintendo, fresh new details and media have been released for two upcoming 3DS games, Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7, with release dates and information on upcoming 3DS features included in the mix.
Let’s jump in, shall we?
Nintendo has renamed its two Mario 3DS titles and stamped rough release dates on both games.
Super Mario 3DS will henceforth be known as Super Mario 3D Land and will be available this November. Meanwhile Mario Kart 3DS will now be known as Mario Kart 7 and will be hitting shelves this December.
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