They'll Have to Kart Me Away

So, I've been waiting about 1.5 to 2 years for Super Smash Bros Brawl (which kicks ass, BTW) to be in my hot little hands.  After a 4 day orgy for the eyes and thumbs, I find out that Mario Kart Wii will be out in less than 2 months. 

I'm hoping that this edition is better than the Gamecube version.  Mario Kart Double Dash was a decent rendition but I honestly thought the two driver thing didn't do much to make the game better.  Also the (only) 4 maps for battle mode were weak.  (The Gamecube map was a square...a SQUARE!) I've got a good feeling about this one though...