Game development company Neko Entertainment has tied up with publisher Conspiracy Entertainment to bring an alternative to Nintendo's upcoming Mario Kart Wii. The two have pencilled in the release of CCocoto Kart Racer for the Wii during the second quarter of 2008.

Cocoto Kart Racer is based on the arcade and Nintendo DS offering of the same title which features wacky go-kart action and zany characters that should entertain the young and the young at heart. Neko announced the following main features for the offering:

• The new Cocoto's adventure! Drive your kart on circuits full of surprises
• Five different worlds - Abyss, Volcano, Atlantis, Jungle and Paradise, all taken from the magical universe of Cocoto.
• 12 characters to choose from four good ones and eight evils
• 12 different karts, each having its unique features
• 6 game modes
  

There you have it. We'll keep you posted for more on this light-hearted speedster as more news comes out.