Nintendo has been delighted to see many fans creating their own online communities with Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS. Fans around Australia and New Zealand are all racing against each other, no matter where they are located. Nintendo has decided to make an official community and invite everyone to join - Nintendo AUS/NZ Community.

Meet up online and race other Mario Kart 7 fans from all around Australia and New Zealand, plus special guest challengers! The first challenge will be racing the staff at Nintendo Australia, Monday 27th February 2012, 6:30pm – 7:30pm (EST).

Keep checking: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/mario-kart-7-community/ to find out about new challenges and join in the fun!*

· To join the Nintendo AUS/NZ Community all you have to do is have a copy of Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS
·  When in Mario Kart 7, choose the ‘Mario Kart Channel’ option from the Main Menu to set up your online save file
· Choose ‘Online Multiplayer’ from the Main Menu
·  Choose ‘Communities’
· Choose ‘Recommendations’ and select ‘Nintendo AUS/NZ’
· Or alternatively choose ‘Enter Code’ and enter the community code 39-7327-4613-9024

3, 2, 1….Race!

If you'd like to use Twitter to join in the discussion, the official hashtag is: #MK7AUNZ

If you don't know how to get your Nintendo 3DS online, click here for instructions:  http://www.nintendo.com.au/support/index.php?action=help&helpcatID=203

*Broadband Internet required to join in the fun!