The news about Mario Kart having 16 player online battles and upgraded tracks from the DS version? Speculation! You’d think the news was “official” because it came from the Official Nintendo Magazine, but not so, according to an online statement the magazine made today.

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.

We are sorry if we have mislead anyone. We do not set out to mislead our readers. ONM apologises profusely for any misunderstandings that this has caused.

Sounds more like… we leaked information early, and now are covering it up. At least I hope so, 16 players online sounds great.

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