Although Mario Kart Wii offers a great deal in the single-player mode, it really comes alive when you're playing with others. Like previous Mario Kart titles, there's support for four-player split-screen, but thanks to the beauty of the internet, your friends don't actually have to be in the same room as you anymore.
Mario Kart Wii offers online multiplayer for up to 12 people, with two players able to play split-screen on the same console during the same online match. GameSpot got hold of a finished version of the UK game, and headed online to see how the multiplayer experience is looking.
