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Mario Kart: Arcade Gran Prix DX announced (Nintendo/Bandai Namco), due this summer
- Thread starter Hobby
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Hell yeah, Japanese James Franco is in this game.
Emperor Bohe
Member
didn't someone hack the other Mario Kart arcade game to work on Wii?
edit: yep:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473976
edit: yep:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473976
Mr. Pointy
Member
I've played the original Arcade GP. It was fun, but the kart handling is not very fast and responsive.
I can't really tell if the graphics are better than the original games, which were on Gamecube-based hardware.
I can't really tell if the graphics are better than the original games, which were on Gamecube-based hardware.
Oh that's a very good point! Yeah, that's good news!!
I've been curious about that too, and I'd hate to lose gliding. (underwater is more lame, but I'm sure it can be improved).
Lose the raccoon tail, but keep the gliding/water.
Why doesn't Nintendo just toss that on the eShop? Afraid of spreading the franchise too thin? I'd be interested in playing it.
Nintendo is missing a huge opportunity by not releasing this games in their consoles. I tried both Arcade ones on Dolphin and, while they aren't as featured as Mario Kart Wii, they still would have made an awesome addition. Not to mention, they had new powerups and characters.
WTH Nintendo?
WTH Nintendo?
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Add me to the list of people wishing for a Wii U or 3DS release.
This is the first Nintendo related arcade game since Pokemon Battrio in 2008, IIRC. Although I doubt this means more incoming, since this is based on a Namco board rather than a Nintendo specific one, and the Triforce board is too old, likely the reason this isn't using it.
I do wonder how the game will turn out, but I doubt it would be anything noteworthy, since the last two were pretty bad.
I do wonder how the game will turn out, but I doubt it would be anything noteworthy, since the last two were pretty bad.
For the game itself, at first glance, tracks are in the same style as the first one, more racing than kart, and given it was not particularly fast, you have the quality of neither, so nothing really to expect.
But, if the mk7 additions seen here are a clue to them being in mk8, that's all good.
But, if the mk7 additions seen here are a clue to them being in mk8, that's all good.
Just throwing more items at Mario Kart isn't going to do anyone any favours. See: MKWii. Glad they toned it down in 7.Nintendo is missing a huge opportunity by not releasing this games in their consoles. I tried both Arcade ones on Dolphin and, while they aren't as featured as Mario Kart Wii, they still would have made an awesome addition. Not to mention, they had new powerups and characters.
WTH Nintendo?
It's not just items, but how many racers are on the track using items.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Heh, we still have Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 in our arcades.
Pac-Man for Smash? But Bamco seems to be keen in promoting Taiko lately so maybe him too.
Considering how Assault's multiplayer was the best of the series, Star Fox Armada (iirc) would have probably been Assault's multiplayer.
Pac-Man for Smash? But Bamco seems to be keen in promoting Taiko lately so maybe him too.
Considering how Assault's multiplayer was the best of the series, Star Fox Armada (iirc) would have probably been Assault's multiplayer.
Alcoholikaust
Member
insta buy....
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"Riiiiiiiiiiiidge raaaaaaaaaaaacer!!ITS A ME, MARIO!"
Baleoce
Member
New HD Mario Kart screenshots revealed
Apparently EG went for a more linkbait approach to the headline.
Apparently EG went for a more linkbait approach to the headline.
Hahaha at that title.
Doesn't appear they have HD screenshots though, those look like the ones in the OP here.
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Appears they mentioned NeoGAF in the article so that's fine.
Azure Dream
Member
There were two Mario Kart Arcade GPs, not just the first one in 2005. It did seem like the series was abandoned, so it's surprising to see a third one.
And from what I've played of the arcade ones, I really didn't find them that fun. I'm sure they're "better with lots of friends" games (I only had one playing against me the last time), but the tracks are nothing like the Mario Kart designs, the limited item system basically means you can get stuck with awful items the entire match... and that announcer...
And from what I've played of the arcade ones, I really didn't find them that fun. I'm sure they're "better with lots of friends" games (I only had one playing against me the last time), but the tracks are nothing like the Mario Kart designs, the limited item system basically means you can get stuck with awful items the entire match... and that announcer...
Funny thing is, if you look at the pictures in the PDF, they look really soft. I'm skeptical if it's even running in HD.
Probably didn't want to taint the brand by releasing those boring stinkers where people could actually play them.
Wii U, NOW!!!
I thought they gave up the series, wow, HD Mario Kart before E3? *falls*.
And what arcade hardware is this even on?!
First thought
Portugeezer
Member
They need to flesh out the under water sections.
GameCenterXDS
Member
Interesting they got the hang gliders and underwater sections in the game. Could these be staying as a permanent addition to the franchise or maybe Namco is just giving the ideas one more go for fun? I personally wouldn't mind them staying but I'm not sure.
bumpkin
Member
This is my guess. And if my guess is correct, I'm okay with that. I always thought it was a shame that the first Mario Kart GP didn't come out for home consoles. We got Double Dash instead which was arguably the least enjoyable of the recent Mario Kart games, at least for me.
Diddy Kong
Banned
I would definitely buy the Mario Kart Arcade's on the eShop!
redmetal86
Member
lets go mametchi!
blizzardjesus
Banned
Id be willing to bet that the Ridge Racer team works on these games.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
The graphics on these games are always slick and they look good but the level design and gameplay isn't Mario Kart console standards.
Like many said, I doubt it has anything to do with what will we see at E3 but it's still kind of cool.
Like many said, I doubt it has anything to do with what will we see at E3 but it's still kind of cool.
"NOW ON TO THE FINAL - Mametchi!"
ProtoCents
Banned
Nintendo is missing a huge opportunity by not releasing this games in their consoles. I tried both Arcade ones on Dolphin and, while they aren't as featured as Mario Kart Wii, they still would have made an awesome addition. Not to mention, they had new powerups and characters.
WTH Nintendo?
How's this possible? Dolphin is a GC/Wii emulator only, correct?
Saint Gregory
Member
The track design looks pretty terrible based on the maps in those screens. No thanks.
TalesOfWin
Banned
dolphin can also emulate triforce or whatever it is called.
All the Mario Kart Arcade games look dreadful and nothing like their console counterparts. This shambles gives no indication as to what can be expected from MKU.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I'm more surprised people haven't heard of the arcade games.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
One of the Arcade games had a Diamond City level, so that's cool.
They need to bring in WarioWare characters to the Mario Kart/Sports Universe, imo. That'd be neater than relying on the random mooks/babies they've been using.
They need to bring in WarioWare characters to the Mario Kart/Sports Universe, imo. That'd be neater than relying on the random mooks/babies they've been using.