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Mario Hoops Info

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I don't think any of us expected famed RPG developer Square-Enix to develop are Mario basketball game for the DS. Just think about that for a second. Weird. Anyhow, here's some info, eight screens, a piece of art and a Quicktime video of the guys strutting their stuff.

It's a whole new ball game as Mario rocks the rim on the Nintendo DS. Get that magic touch. There are plenty of basketball games out there, but none with the hands-on control of Mario Hoops 3-on-3. Players use the touch screen to get their game on as they execute tricky dribbles, special passes and sweet shots - all with strokes and taps of the stylus.

Players choose their teams of three characters from the Mario universe and hit the parquet. Power-ups like Red Shells and Bob-ombs can turn the tide as they chase down coins - they will affect the score, so players collect as many as they can as they drive to the hoop. Whether playing against friends on a local wireless connection, jamming through a tournament or just playing mini-games, there's a mode for everyone. Oh yeah, and the DS rumble pack is supported so you can feel the rim wobbling as you slam in that shot. Sweet.

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