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I got my copy of this today. I've played through the four new cups in 50cc, but not tried the retro cups yet. New tracks are all pretty good, though I can't say there are any true classics yet. It's too early to say, I suppose, but nothing's really jumped out at me, except maybe the musical instrument track. The two Wuhu Island courses are both great too, as is Rainbow Road - all three have just one long lap, which is a refreshing change.

 

Of the new items, I've only been able to try out the leaf, which I got fairly regularly in first place. A good addition, IMO. Blue shells are as annoying as ever, unfortunately. :( None of them cost me first place, but I can see it happening in higher cc races and online.

 

Speaking of online, I tried to get on, and although the servers are up, I couldn't find anyone to play against. Annoyingly, there didn't seem to be a way of stopping searching for opponents, apart from pressing the Home button and leaving the game entirely - shouldn't be a problem by the time it's out though.

 

Graphics are wonderful, music not so much, though the Rainbow Road theme is as brilliant as ever. Hang glider is also a great addition. Haven't tried first person or battle modes yet.

 

Right, better go to bed, as I'm getting up in four hours...

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Hey guys just to let ye know I've set up an official Online thread for this in the Handhel Online boards for if/when people want to oganise races and GPs etc.

http://www.n-europeforums.com/showthread.php?t=33076

 

Also for a bit of light reading here's something to get ye in League mode for the 2012 N-E Mario Kart League

http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=16609

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Cancelled Amazon order, bought from ShopTo a few minutes ago, it's been dispatched.

Good man.

 

I love ShopTo now...regret not going with them earlier.

 

Am really psyched for this game, the online features seem amazing. I did just read one thing, which is very minor for me but may annoy others. Apparently, it doesn't have local multiplayer, only online...

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Good man.

 

I love ShopTo now...regret not going with them earlier.

 

Am really psyched for this game, the online features seem amazing. I did just read one thing, which is very minor for me but may annoy others. Apparently, it doesn't have local multiplayer, only online...

 

You read wrong. COMPLETELY WRONG!!!

 

Though where did you read this?

 

http://mariokart7.nintendo.com/multiplayer/

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Ah, heavenly karts, al lined up on storeshelves...

 

It is me, or are Nintendo-games prone to broken street dates? Most games are available, one or two days before official release, but first Zelda OoT a full 4 to five days early, then SM3DL, Skyward Sword and now MK7?

 

Not that I'm complaining! I'm off now, doing you know what. ;)

 

...

 

That's playing MK7, you filthy, dirty mind.

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Cancelled Amazon order, bought from ShopTo a few minutes ago, it's been dispatched.

 

Literally just did the same. Hopefully they keep to their orders placed before 17.20 promise, I'd fucking love to receive it tomorrow rather than Friday.

 

EDIT: Holy shit balls that was quick

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