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#mariokart Mario's debut on the 3DS was, appropriately, called Super Mario 3D Land. And never in the series 19-year history has the game had a numbered sequel (well, technically there's Mario Kart 64, but it was not the 64th game in the series.) So why is the franchise's 3DS version, due out in North America next week, called Mario Kart 7 and not, say, Mario Kart 3D? More »

Did you know that being in first place actually changes up the soundtrack? You'll get an extra layer to the music that lets you enjoy the tune in a different way. Now you have a bit more incentive to stay in first as long as possible!

The official website for Mario Kart 7 has updated with new content. You can check out more screens, art and footage at the link below. If the videos are ripped, I'll be sure to add them to this post.

Not the full list of unlockables, but a running tally. This list will be updated as the day goes on.

Mirror Mode
Finish Every Cup on 150cc - Mirror Mode

Characters
Finish Lightning cup 50cc to Race as your Mii
Finish Mushroom Cup 150 cc for Daisy
Finish Flower on 150cc for Wario
Finish Star Cup on 150cc Rosalina
Finish special Cup on 150cc to unlock Metal Mario
Finish Shell Cup 150cc - Shy Guy
Finish Banana Cup - Queen Bee
Finish Leaf Cup - Wiggler
Finish Lightning Cup - Lakitu

Vehicle Parts

50 Coins - Red Monster Wheels
100 Coins - Barrel Train Body
150 Coins - Zucchini Body
200 Coins - Koopa Clown Body
250 Coins - Swooper Glider
300 Coins - Pipe Frame Body
400 Coins - Tiny Tug Body
500 Coins = B Dasher Body
600 Coins - Cloud 9 Body
700 Coins - Bumble V Body

We're just about two weeks away from the release of Mario Kart 7 now, and as the game has raced closer and closer to store shelves Nintendo's been regularly spilling the details on its content. (In fact, we have it in the IGN offices and are working away on our review!) During September's 3DS pre...

N64 Luigi Raceway

- The hot air balloon with the item box attached is now much easier to get to, as it bops just above the race-track instead of floating way up then down. However, the item box is now a regular one and no longer is guaranteed to yield a Blue Shell.

- During the long turn, you can now drive-up onto the bordering walls to access some speed boosts.

Itching to know more about Mario Kart 7? We've actually revealed every track in the game through a series of posts, but now you can get that info in one handy article. On top of that, you can get a quick rundown of what the tracks offer. Who's up for some spoilers?!

Normally, Mario's Kart is just a bit of virtual video game magic, confined to a world where turtle shells fly and banana peels litter racetracks. But Nintendo has joined forces with auto shop West Coast Customs to produce two real life Mario Karts, currently on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Both Mario's main ride, above, and Luigi's Bumble V kart were made, and both are equipped with front-wheel drive, 18-inch wheels in the back, and a propeller addon for traveling through water.

Unfortunately, that propeller doesn't really work underwater (so says the press release after the break), but the karts really do move. And their construction will be spotlighted in an upcoming episode of West Coast Customs' reality TV show. You can see more shots of the karts over on the company's site (including one of Reggie Fils-Aime himself driving), and the machines themselves are on display this week in Los Angeles.

- online communities let you create custom communities with specific play parameters
- you can share these communities with others
- start with a list of the different items, characters and kart parts to choose what you want
- example: you can have a green shell only race or a Luigi only race or a standard kart frame race
- cannot specify more than one at a time
- Balloon Battles has you trying to pop as many of your opponents' balloons as possible within a time limit
- coin battles are timed as well
- six levels to choose from in battle mode
- Battle Course 1 from Mario Kart Super Circuit, Big Donut from Mario Kart 64 and Palm Shore from Mario Kart DS return
- Honeybee Hive, Sherbet Rink and WuHu Town are the new maps
- Mirror Flip races

Mario Kart has always been one of Nintendo's most multiplayer-focused franchises. While having a system with multiple controller slots was enough to facilitate this back in the day, today things have shifted heavily toward online. Luckily, the series that pioneered the kart racing genre isn't one to be left in the dust, as Mario Kart 7 comes packed with tons of multiplayer options to give you plenty of ways to challenge friends and strangers...

Star Cup

Piranha Plant Slide
Wario Shipyard
Neo Bowser City
Maka Wuhu

Special Cup

DK Jungle
Rosalina's Ice World
Bowser's Castle
Rainbow Road

Leaf Cup

N64 Kalimari Desert
DS DK Pass
GCN Daisy Cruiser
Wii Maple Treeway

Lightning Cup

Wii Koopa Cape
GCN Dino Dino Jungle
DS Airship Fortress
SNES Rainbow Road

Battle Stages

GBA Battle Course 1
N64 Big Doughnut
DS Palm Shore
Honeybee Hive
Sherbet Rink
Wuhu Town

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Source: NintendoEverything