Editing Mario Kart 7

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|image=[[File:Mario-Kart-7-Box-Art-EU.jpg|250px]]<br>'''European box cover'''

|developer=[[Nintendo]], [[Retro Studios]]<ref name=roundtable>[http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=160092 Nintendo Developer's Roundtable]</ref>

|publisher=Nintendo

|released={{releasedate|Japan|December 1, 2011<ref>[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/09/13/nintendo_new_dates/ Nintendo Shares Upcoming Release Schedule]</ref>|Europe|December 2, 2011<ref name=yamihoshi.nl>[http://www.yamihoshi.nl/tech/?p=3918 Metallic Red 3DS, Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land release dates for Europe, and more]</ref>|USA|December 4, 2011<ref name=gamerlive>[http://www.gamerlive.tv/article/mario-kart-7-super-mario-land-3d-get-official-release-dates Mario Kart 7, Super Mario Land 3D Get Official Release Dates]</ref>|Australia|December 2011}}

|genre=Racing

|modes=Single-player, multi-player (up to 8 players)<ref name=nintendonetwork>[http://e3.nintendo.com/games/detail/#/3ds/mariokart Nintendo Network @ E3 2011 - Games]</ref> Wi-Fi connection

|ratings={{ratings|cero=a|pegi=3|esrb=e}}

|media=Nintendo 3DS card

|input={{input|3ds=1}}

'''''Mario Kart 7'''''<ref name=nintendopress>[http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=30048 Nintendo 3DS price drops to $169.99, as great value and new 3D games come together]</ref> is an upcoming racing game in development for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It is the ninth installment of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] overall, the seventh in the main series (hence the game's title), and the third on a handheld console. The game's release date is scheduled for December 2011 (1st for Japan, 2nd for Europe, and 4th for the United States). In the game, [[player]]s will be able to exchange Ghost Data and play online in multiplayer mode.<ref name="Mario Kart 3DS: What we know so far">[http://www.gamexplain.com/article-206-1277505938-mario-kart-3ds-uncovered-heres-what-we-know.html Mario Kart 3DS: What we know so far]</ref> Nintendo has confirmed that this game will bring "a bunch of new elements" to the ''Mario Kart'' series.<ref name="Mario Kart 3DS will bring a bunch of new elements into the game">[http://nintendo3dsblog.com/mario-kart-3d-will-bring-a-bunch-of-new-elements-into-the-game-more-info-at-e3 Mario Kart 3DS will bring a bunch of new elements into the game]</ref>

In this new installment of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], [[Coin]]s will make a prominent return. Coins have not been featured in this way in the last ''Mario Kart'' games since ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. The option to select classic ''Mario Kart'' tracks is also available again in this game. ''Mario Kart 7'' also has some new features. Players can now use air gliders, which can be useful for navigating through the air and also use propellers to drive underwater. In addition, players may now assemble their own karts, rather than select pre-set karts as in older ''Mario Kart'' games. It is possible to select the body of the kart, the wheels, and other additional accessories such as the glider, although some parts need to be unlocked before they can be used. When the player is selecting a character and changing things to their kart the selection theme is played.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_ecesGCI3U Gamescom 2011 - Mario Kart 7 - Over 7 Minutes exclusive footage マリオカート - YouTube]</ref> ''Mario Kart 7'' marks the return of the traditional 8 characters per race, as opposed to the total of 12 as seen in [[Mario Kart Wii|the previous installment]]. It will also be compatible with both SpotPass and StreetPass.<ref>[http://E32011:nintendo@press.nintendo.com/E32011/Nintendo3DS/MarioKart/FACT_MarioKart_3DS_SW_E311.pdf Press release]</ref>

Among other gameplay's innovations is the vehicle's behavior in the courses. Each element to assemble the vehicle will have a function that will grant advantage on certain courses: for example, the type of wheel selected may work well in concrete road, soil or rough terrain that a course may have. Gliders also provide speed and duration for the vehicle when airborne and can be controlled using only the {{button|3ds|Stick}}. Additionally, driving underwater, the kart's handling, speed and drifting can considerably change compared to when driving on land. ''Mario Kart 7'' also introduces the option to race in first-person view, where the player will watch the race from the character's seat, instead of the usual overview of the track from his/her back in the other six installments. In this view, the player can also see the vehicle's steering wheel in front of the character.  

Motorbikes, which made their first appearance in ''Mario Kart Wii'', will likely not return in the game, as they have not yet been shown in any trailer or screenshot. However, [[Trick]]s, which were also introduced in ''Mario Kart Wii'', will come back to be part of ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s gameplay and can be used with Gliders for more speed.

==Confirmed Characters==

*[[Mario]]<ref name="Nintendo E3 Network">[http://e3.nintendo.com/3ds/ Nintendo E3 Network - Nintendo 3DS]</ref>

*[[Princess Peach]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Princess Daisy]]<ref name="IGN MK7 TGS">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf3CVVQkejk Mario Kart 7 - TGS Footage - YouTube]</ref>

*[[Toad]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Yoshi]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Koopa Troopa]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Bowser]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Donkey Kong]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Wario]]<ref name="IGN MK7 TGS"/>

*[[Shy Guy]]

*[[Rosalina]]<ref name="IGN MK7 TGS"/>

*[[Mii]]<ref name=nintendonetwork/>

*[[Lakitu]] (red shell)<ref name="New Details for Mario Kart 7">[http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1193997p1.html TGS: New Characters, Details for Mario Kart 7]</ref>''(New)''

*[[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]]<ref name="New Details for Mario Kart 7"/> ''(New)''

It is confirmed that there will be four new drivers in all. <ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/amkj/character/index.html</ref>

===Other===

*[[Grand Goomba]]s

*[[Swooper]]s<ref name="Mario Kart 3DS: What we know so far">[http://www.gamexplain.com/article-206-1277505938-mario-kart-3ds-uncovered-heres-what-we-know.html Mario Kart 3DS: What we know so far]</ref>

*[[Tiki Goon]]s

*[[Screaming Pillar]]s<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHdhC1ibaWc Mario Kart 3D Nintendo 3DS gameplay video]</ref>

*[[Cheep-Cheep]]s{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Clampy|Clampies]]{{footnote|main|&#91;video 1&#93;}}

*[[Banzai Bill]]s

*[[Lakitu]] (green shell)

*[[Penguin]]s{{footnote|main|&#91;video 2&#93;}}

==[[Nintendo 3DS#Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] Descriptions==

''The newest installment of the fan-favorite Mario Kart™ franchise brings Mushroom Kingdom racing fun into glorious 3D. For the first time, drivers explore new competitive kart possibilities such as soaring through the skies or plunging into the depths of the sea. New courses, strategic new abilities and customizable karts bring the racing excitement to new heights''

==Confirmed Items==

''Mario Kart 7'' has three new items: the [[Fire Flower]], the [[Super Leaf]] and the [[Lucky 7]]<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/amkj/item/index.html]</ref>. Many classic items also make a return in ''Mario Kart 7''. The items introduced in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' seem to be absent from the game. Players may receive items by driving trough an [[Item Box]], which can be found all over the track. When the player got an Item Box, the Item Roulette will decide which item the player will get. In ''Mario Kart 7'', [[Coin]]s can be found on the track. Players can collect the coins by driving through them. Every coin the player picks up makes his/her car faster. If the player collected 10 coins, his/her car is at maximum speed. The player loses coins if he/she gets hit by an item.

File:Itembox_MK7.png|<center>[[Item Box]]

File:Coin.jpg|<center>[[Coin]]

File:NSMBBulletbill.jpg|<center>[[Bullet Bill]]<ref name="Mario Kart 3DS on the Showfloor">[http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=160147] </ref>

File:7-MK7.jpg|<center>[[Lucky 7]] (<i>New Item</i>)

==Confirmed Tracks==

Mario Kart 7 will feature 16 New Courses and 16 Retro Courses making a total of 32 courses.

===New Courses===

[[File:ToadMK7New.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Toad in the Shy Guy Carnival course.]]

====Mushroom Cup====

*[[Toad Circuit]]<ref name="MK7 JPN Site">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/amkj/course/index.html]</ref>

*[[Daisy Hills]]<ref name="MK7 JPN Site"></ref>

*[[Cheep-Cheep Lagoon]]<ref name="MK7 JPN Site"></ref>

*[[Shy Guy Carnival]]<ref name="MK7 JPN Site"></ref>

====Flower Cup====

*[[Wuhu Loop]]

*[[Mario Circuit]]

*[[Music Park]]

*[[Rock Rock Mountain]]

====Other====

*Unnamed tarmac race course. [[Princess Peach's Castle|Peach's Castle]] appears here. Cherry blossom trees, and mushroom [[trampoline]]s from [[Mushroom Gorge]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' also appear in it.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/videos/#/Nintendo_3DS_Game_Line-Up Nintendo 3DS Game Line-Up]</ref>Also appearing on this course are large pipes, similar to [[Mario Raceway]], and [[Grand Goomba]]s.

*Demo Track 3, An Unnamed jungle course with DK's House and [[Tiki Goon]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. The [[Golden Temple]] also appears and players can drive inside it. The music is a remixed version of the title theme from said game.<ref name="Track3"></ref>

*Unnamed snow course. The [[Comet Observatory]] also appears here.{{footnote|main|&#91;video 2&#93;}}

*A [[Bowser]] course that resembles a factory or a futuristic course, where it's raining outside.

*[[Bowser's Castle (course)|Bowser's Castle]].

*A course with giant musical instruments and based on a giant orchestra-like theme course