The 10 Trials - Session 10
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After a very disappointing run, I'm immediately back at it. But how much better will I do in this edition of The 10 Trials?Eurogamer's review of Mario Kart 7
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Eurogamer breaks down Mario Kart 7, good and bad. They gave the game an 8 out of 10, so straight up they see it as a positive. But they do say there are some drawbacks, including the coins.
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There are, however, a number of tweaks and additions to the core, some welcome, others contentious. Now you are able to custom-build your kart before each championship, choosing the body, the wheels and, finally, a set of 'wings' used to glide back to the ground from special propulsion ramps. Each option offers different benefits and drawbacks, asking you to sacrifice top speed for acceleration, for example, or trade handling for heft. The flexibility is an improvement over previous games' rather straight options, allowing for a far greater number of permutations of vehicle, and it's one area where Nintendo has expanded scope in a meaningful way.
The coin-collecting concern of the original game also makes an unusual return. Mario's loose change litters the tracks and can be collected in order to unlock new kart bodies and add-ons. Simplicity is the watchword for Nintendo EAD, however, and there's no shop to speak of. Rather, you unlock a new, pre-set item every time you collect 50 coins.
It's a suitable if basic system that adds a secondary objective to each race beyond simply winning - although the decision to cap the number of coins that can be collected to just 10 per stage in order to artificially control the rate at which you unlock new items is an uncharacteristically weak one.
Times-Picayune says who Mario Kart 7 is good for
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune says Mario Kart 7 is a great game for children, and it's not because of the graphics or how the game is not tournament structured. Plain and simple, children can relate to it better than adults.
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It’s for kids, because “Mario Kart 7” is so unfair and illogical that I think only youth can relate without bitterness. Here’s why.
I’ve been in first place in a race, a mere one second away from the finish line, when some jerk blows up my car, and then I come in eighth place — thereby wasting the last 10 minutes of my gaming life. That is so unfair!
We adults choose our careers and friends. Hopefully that framework gives us some shot at fairness.
But kids are constantly dealing with the unjust — popularity contests, bullies, adults making them eat vegetables, older kids who seem cooler, and scabs.
So if you’re quite young, “Mario Kart 7” must seem like a breeze of only slightly unwarranted deceit and irrationality, relative to all that real-life drama.
The Mario Kart vote from Gamester81
Gamester81 has posted the ultimate Mario Kart vote. Which game is best?
I'm surprised that Mario Kart 64 is the lead, but whenever the game is brought up, people reference that one. Mario Kart Double Dash, my favorite game in the series, is second.
Mario Kart 7 is in sixth place.
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The 10 Trials - Session 9
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After a couple of weeks of not being able to play online, I'm back with another session of The 10 Trials. But how badly would this session go?
Nintendo offering Super Mario Kart at a discount
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From IGN, Nintendo is debuting a new feature in its Club Nintendo service and offering downloadable games at a discount.
"Coins" can be collected by doing various tasks such as registering games or filling out surveys. Games are available at a discount for a limited time. Coins can still be traded in for posters and online swag.
Super Mario Kart is available for 100 coins. The game is normally 800 Wii points, which translates to $8. The game is available until Jan. 10.
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There are several ways to earn coins including buying Nintendo hardware or games (of both the physical and digital variety) for its systems, or filling out surveys regarding the games you have registered and played. Registering a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, for instance, provides 60 coins at the moment, as games registered within four weeks of launch receive an extra 10 coins. Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land buyers also benefit from the bonus, with both titles currently sitting at 40 coins each.
Mario Kart 7 up for Best of 2011 Award
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IGN has posted its nominees for the Best of 2011 Awards. Of course, I wouldn't mention it if Mario Kart 7 wasn't on the list.
Mario Kart 7 is going up against Ridge Racer 3D in the racing category.
Go here to see the full list of nominees in the 3DS category.
50 words from Forbes about Mario Kart 7
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Forbes Magazine has jumped in on the Mario Kart 7 review train. The difference is, you get straight to the point in 50 words.
They give the game an A-minus.
Hit the link for their review.
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