That “peddling add-ons” thing may work for most of your stuff, Microsoft, but when it comes to paying US$90/AU$150 for a wi-fi adapter, the argument gets a little shaky.
Sorry. Really. OK, I’m not sorry, Official Nintendo Magazine are, for all the confusion. Seems the news that Mario Kart Wii would feature 16-player online play wasn’t news at all. It was speculation on their part: The details printed in Official Nintendo Magazine 21 regarding Mario Kart Wii were healthy speculation on our part and are in no way an official announcement from Nintendo.
The latest Official Nintendo Magazine from the UK reveals some tantalising new details on Nintendo’s plans for Mario Kart Wii. In addition to featuring Battle Mode online and a host of favourite tracks from Mario Kart DS making appearances, support for up to 16 players for online races is in the works. We don’t look forward to that Friend Code input-athon.
The other teased feature that ONM promises will keep the Mario Kart formula fresh is a mysterious stunt mechanic, allowing players to pull off special moves while in mid-air. Awesome! We simply cannot wait for the associated lifestyle photography!
News: Mario Kart Wii Info [N-Europe - thanks, Iain!]