Many Nintendo Fans are probably still stuck on the long waited Brawl, but as more and more now anticipate Mario Kart Wii, more and more news seems to leak.

As many of you know, the continued franchise of the Mario Kart series is going to be a extraordinary breakthrough for all gamers, with up to 12 players per race, new characters, and even extreme motorbikes. But just recently, Nintendo has announced battle mode is back, and better than ever.

The offline battle mode, is nothing short of the same thing we players are used to, but when the Wifi is cut on, and all things are aside, Mario Kart Wii's battle mode is something to keep you glued. With new battle stages, options, and now introducing team mode, players will see a new way to battle. Team battle is a way for gamers to enjoy the already great experience of battle mode, but in this way, you and friends can take on other online players with tactical plans, or just all out mayhem! Players will also be introduced to the level of difficulty they would like the computer players to be, and for some without the advantage of having Wifi, this is and awesome addition!

Unfortunately, the offline battle mode will not allow a 12 player battle (Duh), but will still have the addition of team battle also.
The idea is simply a brilliant one, and I cannot wait to see what else Nintendo has in store from now until April 27th!

IGN: Mario Kart Wii Preview