Mario Kart Arcade GP to hit U.S.
The Mario Kart arcade version, a Namco and Nintendo creation, is set to ship to the U.S. in October.
Article By:
Luigi
Published:
27 Sep 2005
The previously, though long ago, mentioned Mario Kart arcade title is finally ready for action! In a recently press release, it's been confirmed that the units will ship to the U.S. and possibly Japan this October. The joint effort between Namco and Nintendo, titled Mario Kart Arcade GP, will be quite different from other console versions in the series.
A cabinet will feature 2 seats for two plays, providing the optional ability to connect with another cabinet for a 4-player race. The game will supposedly contain 11 selectable characters, 2 of which are Pac-man and his ghostly pal, Blinky.
A completely new feature, the Namcam, will take a snapshot of the player in the seat, and somehow morph it to resemble the in-game character they chose to race with. Weird, huh? We think so, too.
Enough with our blabbering. Here's the official press release:
MARIO AND PEACH MEET PAC-MAN AND BLINKY
There's A Party In The Mushroom Kingdom And You're Invited
SAN JOSE, CA - September 26, 2005 Namco and Nintendo have teamed up again, offering for the first time, a proven consumer franchise for the arcade!
Word about this acclaimed title has been on the streets for over 8 months. Namco is happy to announce that MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ will be shipping in October. Due to limited production, this soon to be chart-topping game is available in limited quantities so act fast.
MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ offers classic Mario Kart action with 11 characters. Familiar Mario Kart ® characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach and Wario tear up the track with characters available only in the arcade model…. Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky. Each character has unique driving abilities so you'll have to try them all. The Player Continuation feature makes that possible!
MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ is a 2-player dedicated game. It's an impressive attraction piece when two cabinets are linked for 4-player thrills and spills. Six worlds offer a variety of racecourses, 24 in all, to challenge both hard-core Mario Kart® fans and casual players alike. Add in the variations of time and environment and you get 68 diverse courses! Plus, there are hilarious challenge stages available to those who wins the Grand Prix Mode tracks.
This dedicated model features a NamCam 2 to add to the excitement of the game play. You insert your face in the character image of your choice and BAM….an image of your marvelous mug appears on screen where your rivals can see you as you leave them in the dust.
The game play is fast, furious and FUN! You race around the course and collect crazy items to toss at your adversaries. There are 57 objects available, over 40 developed just for the arcade model! Some items can be thrown forward at the competitors racing in front of you on the course and others can be used to disrupt those who are hot on your tail. There are items that lock on your target and some that provide you with shields to reflect the rival's attack, there's even one that allows you to become invisible! While you're trying to whip around the track and stump your friends you've got to dodge the stuff your buddies are tossing your way! The sophisticated feedback steering will have you wishing you never got hit by that blasted Needle Bomb, Thunder Cloud or Tornado. Gathering coins along the way increases your speed and helps you win the race. Advanced players will be thrilled when they discover the hidden moves and use them to their advantage.
MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ is suitable for players of all ages. For pricing and delivery information contact your local distributor or the Namco America Inc. Sales Office at 877 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 238-2248, fax (630) 238-9333. For additional product information visit our website at www.namcoarcade.com.
When this arcade game was first mentioned quite some time ago, it was only set to be released in Japan. It's fairly exciting that us in the U.S.A. will possibly get a chance to play in one of these arcade cabinets. However, it's most likely it will be in places like the Nintendo World Store, or NOA HQ, etc.
Keep your eye on Ninformer.com for more info on Mario Kart Arcade GP!
A cabinet will feature 2 seats for two plays, providing the optional ability to connect with another cabinet for a 4-player race. The game will supposedly contain 11 selectable characters, 2 of which are Pac-man and his ghostly pal, Blinky.
A completely new feature, the Namcam, will take a snapshot of the player in the seat, and somehow morph it to resemble the in-game character they chose to race with. Weird, huh? We think so, too.
Enough with our blabbering. Here's the official press release:
MARIO AND PEACH MEET PAC-MAN AND BLINKY
There's A Party In The Mushroom Kingdom And You're Invited
SAN JOSE, CA - September 26, 2005 Namco and Nintendo have teamed up again, offering for the first time, a proven consumer franchise for the arcade!
Word about this acclaimed title has been on the streets for over 8 months. Namco is happy to announce that MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ will be shipping in October. Due to limited production, this soon to be chart-topping game is available in limited quantities so act fast.
MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ offers classic Mario Kart action with 11 characters. Familiar Mario Kart ® characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach and Wario tear up the track with characters available only in the arcade model…. Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky. Each character has unique driving abilities so you'll have to try them all. The Player Continuation feature makes that possible!
MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ is a 2-player dedicated game. It's an impressive attraction piece when two cabinets are linked for 4-player thrills and spills. Six worlds offer a variety of racecourses, 24 in all, to challenge both hard-core Mario Kart® fans and casual players alike. Add in the variations of time and environment and you get 68 diverse courses! Plus, there are hilarious challenge stages available to those who wins the Grand Prix Mode tracks.
This dedicated model features a NamCam 2 to add to the excitement of the game play. You insert your face in the character image of your choice and BAM….an image of your marvelous mug appears on screen where your rivals can see you as you leave them in the dust.
The game play is fast, furious and FUN! You race around the course and collect crazy items to toss at your adversaries. There are 57 objects available, over 40 developed just for the arcade model! Some items can be thrown forward at the competitors racing in front of you on the course and others can be used to disrupt those who are hot on your tail. There are items that lock on your target and some that provide you with shields to reflect the rival's attack, there's even one that allows you to become invisible! While you're trying to whip around the track and stump your friends you've got to dodge the stuff your buddies are tossing your way! The sophisticated feedback steering will have you wishing you never got hit by that blasted Needle Bomb, Thunder Cloud or Tornado. Gathering coins along the way increases your speed and helps you win the race. Advanced players will be thrilled when they discover the hidden moves and use them to their advantage.
MARIO KART® ARCADE GP™ is suitable for players of all ages. For pricing and delivery information contact your local distributor or the Namco America Inc. Sales Office at 877 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 238-2248, fax (630) 238-9333. For additional product information visit our website at www.namcoarcade.com.
When this arcade game was first mentioned quite some time ago, it was only set to be released in Japan. It's fairly exciting that us in the U.S.A. will possibly get a chance to play in one of these arcade cabinets. However, it's most likely it will be in places like the Nintendo World Store, or NOA HQ, etc.
Keep your eye on Ninformer.com for more info on Mario Kart Arcade GP!
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