E311 | Nintendo Aiming for 8 Player Online on Mario Kart 3DS

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E311 | Nintendo Aiming for 8 Player Online on Mario Kart 3DS on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Mario Kart 3DS has already brought along some new surprises, such as the underwater propeller and gliding sections. Hideki Konno has now commented on some more features and aims for the game, including the subject of online gameplay.

Speaking to Joystiq, Konno revealed the game will feature 8 player local wireless play. Furthermore, when asked if the game would have an online mode he replied "Of course!". He explained that the online component hasn't been quite set yet, but his team at Nintendo are aiming to get the same amount of players in the game's online mode.

Their main goal at the moment is to make sure the game can handle a smooth 60fps, with eight players in both online and offline, 2D and 3D.

Box art for Mario Kart 7
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Nintendo

Publisher

Nintendo

Genre

Driving

Players

8

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Rated $score out of 10  7/10

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I forget, wasn't it 8 players online in MKDS too?

I hope they fix the battle mode this time. Absolutely ruined it in the Wii version by forcing you into teams.

I know it's still an early build, but I hope they up the detail/environments as it does look a little bland at the moment. If they can get smooth online with decent features that'd be great! Plus similar monthly competitions to the Wii edition. Also - fix the blooming time trials! URGH.

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What's up with time trials?

Azuardo said:
I forget, wasn't it 8 players online in MKDS too?

I'm pretty sure it was only 4, in random (not friend) matches anyway. It was definitely 8 in local multiplayer. Either way, it was an impressive online service for it's time, then Nintendo just got complacent.

I was playing it again with friends recently and I still think it's the best in the series, so I have high hopes for this one even if the kite and underwater sections look gimmicky.

Azuardo said:
What's up with time trials?

Wii edition has ~0:01 times for most of the courses due to cheaters. Not sure if it's still like that, but was recently.

I could have sworn the online play in the DS one was more than 4, but ya, it's 4 Smilie

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