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'''Mario Kart Wii''' is a kart racing video game developed and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Wii]] console. It is the sixth installment in the home console series and the second to use Nintendo's free online service, [[Wii#Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. The game was released on April 10, [[2008]] in Japan and April 11 in Europe, with Australian and American releases on April 24 and April 27, and a Korean release on April 30, [[2009]], respectively. Every copy of the game was packaged with the [[Wii#Wii Wheel|Wii Wheel]] accessory, which is designed to house the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] to allow more intuitive and conventional steering.


'''Mario Kart Wii''' (working title) is a [[Nintendo]] video game that was announced at E3 2007 for the [[Wii]].
Like the other games in the [[:Category:Mario Kart|Mario Kart series]], Mario Kart Wii involves various characters from various {{c|Mario}} games racing each other in go-karts on tracks themed from locations in the Mario series. Less realistic physics and the use of various [[Mario Kart Wii/Items|weapons and items]] to achieve victory differentiate kart racing games like Mario Kart Wii from more realistic racing games.


Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime states that "''Mario Kart Wii'' will be able to burn rubber around the world online..." The game was stated to be released within the first three months of 2008. However, no official release date has been stated.
This game also includes bikes to further mix into the 'kart' racing world. Unlike karts, you'll be doing wheelies and drifting one short of the karts' power drifts. Other features include competing with 12 opponents, online mode and, if you can complete the requirements of the race, Miis will become playable.


Rumors also suggested that Mario Kart Wii would be released in 2007 for Europe to make up for the delay of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. <ref>http://n-europe.com/news.php?nid=10776
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The game will be packaged with a new [[Wii#Wii Wheel|Wii Wheel]] accessory for the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] controller, which can be used to enhance the impression of driving. It has also been confirmed to feature online functionality.
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Box artwork for Mario Kart Wii.
Box artwork for Mario Kart Wii.
Mario Kart Wii
Developer(s)Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)Nintendo
Year released2008
System(s)Wii
Preceded byMario Kart Arcade GP 2
Followed byMario Kart 7
SeriesMario Kart
Genre(s)Racing
Players1-4 local, 2-12 online
ModesSingle Player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)CERO All agesPEGI Ages 3+OFLC GeneralESRB Everyone
LinksOfficial websiteMario Kart Wii ChannelSearchSearch

Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii console. It is the sixth installment in the home console series and the second to use Nintendo's free online service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The game was released on April 10, 2008 in Japan and April 11 in Europe, with Australian and American releases on April 24 and April 27, and a Korean release on April 30, 2009, respectively. Every copy of the game was packaged with the Wii Wheel accessory, which is designed to house the Wii Remote to allow more intuitive and conventional steering.

Like the other games in the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart Wii involves various characters from various Mario games racing each other in go-karts on tracks themed from locations in the Mario series. Less realistic physics and the use of various weapons and items to achieve victory differentiate kart racing games like Mario Kart Wii from more realistic racing games.

This game also includes bikes to further mix into the 'kart' racing world. Unlike karts, you'll be doing wheelies and drifting one short of the karts' power drifts. Other features include competing with 12 opponents, online mode and, if you can complete the requirements of the race, Miis will become playable.

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