Thursday, September 26, 2013 2:05โ€ฏPM

Grab that Game: Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo Wii)

King Boo all the way.


Is now a good time to express my disdain for Toad?

So what's it about?

Mario Kart Wii picks up where its many predecessors left off and offers powered-up car racing for up to four people.  You can choose from a number characters from the Mario universe, but don't talk to me if you pick anyone other than King Boo or Yoshi.  Also don't talk to me if you don't like Rainbow Road.  That's just sacrilege.

How's it play?

Mario Kart Wii is a Mario Kart game.

I almost ended my description there, but I'll add a little more.  The game pulls in tracks from previous installments of the series.  Some are welcome (DK's Jungle Parkway), but Bowser Castle 3 can go to hell.

There are new power-ups, a slew of unlockable tracks and drivers, and even online play.

If you're having a rough race, pray that you get the bullet...it's a loser's best friend.


Why should I play it?

Mario Kart Wii is plain, simple fun.  It's even more fun when played with a friend (or three). Honestly, the series is still just as competitive as it was the first time you played it, and thanks to the power-ups, every race is down to the wire.

How much is it?

Mario Kart Wii can be purchased on eBay for as low as $22.

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I'm Erik. I'm a senior at the University of Rhode Island majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
I have a long history with video games, which is important when trying to maintain a blog about them. I was introduced to video games through a family friend at a young age. He had a Nintendo 64, and I immediately became a junkie for Goldeneye 007 and Mario Kart. The years progressed and gaming stayed right there with me. My tastes have changed- I love Grand Theft Auto, Forza, and Ratchet and Clank, but Iโ€™ll be damned if I still donโ€™t enjoy a good game of Mario Kart Wii.
With age comes greater responsibilities, and it's become more difficult to find the time to play games, let alone afford them. To accommodate, Iโ€™ve found myself looking for older, cheaper games I can play around with in my spare time. And hey, this blog was born around that exact concept.


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