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[udivision]

Release some DLC that lets me actually have Sound Options, pls.

I want to hear the music.

Biggest issue with the game, IMHO.

 

[Darklord]

https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150200

$200 deluxe version. not sure how much cheaper you'd want it.

It's $429 here. I'm not in America.

 

[GuessMyUserName]

Yeah the Metroid file doesn't necessarily mean it's related to the DLC, could just be a resource on the webpage for something else.


But god we better get Samus eventually. I don't care if I have to wait for Mario Kart 9

 

[Kouriozan]

Biggest issue with the game, IMHO.

Oh yeah, it really need one now.

 

[VanWinkle]

Again, I'll repeat the lucrative precedent this could set:

20XX - MK9 is released. 32 tracks, all set in the Mario universe. Costs $60.

A half-year later: A DLC pack comes out with two new cups, four new karts and several new characters from other Nintendo IP, all for $15.

Months later, another pack does the same, also for $15.

For every four DLC packs sold (a $60 value), Nintendo effectively sold another copy of Mario Kart. More than that, actually, since they make much more money off digital content.

All of this, while maintaining interest and getting more bang for their advertising buck.

I don't like that idea. I'd rather they explore IPs outside of Mario in their main game, too, and I think $15 is too expensive per pack.

 

[shouamabane]

Is this a Excitebike track? :O

It looks like this ramp.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Mario must be a real shit plumber with all these leaks.

 

[AniHawk]

man this is a let down of a thread

i was hoping for more "NINTENDO HAS BEEN CORRUPTED BY EVIL MAINSTREAM PRACTICES" posts like the mario golf season pass thread

people have been generally accepting of nintendo's dlc because it's extra game content. if you want to see backlash, check out the hyrule warriors threads where that dlc is about costume sets.

 

[DryvBy]

Any GAF people want to exchange friend codes? I need friends!

<--- DryvBy

 

[friskykillface]

Oh lol, November then May, I can rebuy later

Nintendo pls , release it each month, 4 tracks each

 

[Galang]

Nintendo is killing it with this Mario kart! I'm buying everything! Too damn hype !!

 

[BodiesWithoutOrgans]

Why can't Metroid drive?!

ooo man that why cant metroid never gets old

 

[SummitAve]

I hope those new courses include a proper battle arena.

 

[Megapsycho]

I'm definitely preordering this mofo. Pretty excited! Hopefully we can finally get more Nintendo characters into MK. Samus and Kirby, anyone?

 

[James Scott]

Nintendo, you're too good to me.
With tomorrows update/free Mercedes DLC, upcoming amiibo support and these two expansion packs, MK8 is going to have some serious legs.

 

[Volotaire]

Why can't Metroid drive?!

Brilliant.

 

[Mr Swine]

WOW! I really hope this is true!

 

[Mistle]

What the hell! Awesome, haha

 

[Joqu]

This is actually the rumor I heard a year ago.

The person who told me said specifically that Diddy was being removed from Mario Kart for a Diddy Kong Racing and they didn't want to create confusion.

He could have been lying, misinformed, or things might have changed, but I didn't think anything of it until MK8's roster was revealed.

You aren't talking about this rumor are you? Because if you've got a different source that could actually make it a whole bit more believable.

 

[Mlatador]

GEEEEEET!!

HYYYYYYPPEE!!!!

 

[Outtrigger888]

As cool as this is I was hoping for some battle only maps. Maybe they'll put it in another pack.

My guess is Nintendo was able to see the data of users who played BM vs Races for MK7, and that BM was in a small minority, so they put their efforts into racing.

I know when i borrowed mk7, and played around 15hrs, that i didnt once play BM, for what thats worth.

 

[NotLiquid]

MK8 came with the standard number of tracks though. Starved for months? The game came out on May 30th. It hasn't even been three months.

While it was standard it lacked a lot of things like a dedicated battle mode and cut out a lot of characters. The Koopalings, while neat, feel like interchangables left there to fill the void.

MK8 felt rushed and there wasn't a lot of incentives to keep playing. The online was great but it needed more meat to it.

Which reminds me it's kind of disappointing that the DLC doesn't include a better Battle Mode.

 

[Jashobeam]

Dang, I wasn't expecting this at all, I'm really digging those non-mario themed tracks. I would love to see a Hyrule course, Samus and a Metroid themed course please!

 

[Regiruler]

So I expect the F-Zero track's music to sound a bit like this.

Try again

 

[Rebel Leader]

WOW! I really hope this is true!

Oh its ture.

IT'S DAMN TRUE

 

[zruben]

Any GAF people want to exchange friend codes? I need friends!

<--- DryvBy

zruben here. Feel free to add me.

 

[Mysterious]

Is this being patched in tonight ? I play with a pro controller and always have to prop my gamepad up below my TV to see the on screen map, definitely a pain in the ass.

Yup!

 

[Star Falcon]

Dry Bowser was also a fave from MK Wii, good to see him return.

 

[puffyshirt]

Is it bad that what I'm excited for most is a MK8-style remix of F-Zero music? If it's the Mute city theme...be still my beating heart.

 

[Kurtofan]

Link looks like a smug ass dipshit...and I'm ok with that

 

[brandonh83]

The Zelda cycle.

 

[Frillen]

Damnit Nintendo, I might have to buy it now.

 

[ffdgh]

......ASADSDRTFFGDAAWGSS!!!!!!

Hurry up november!

 

[KingSnake]

WHY IS ANIMAL CROSSING, FZERO AND ZELDA IN MY MARIO KART???

Let's not forget what's important here, how will this translate into sales?

 

[Peléo]

It looks like this ramp.

If you look to much to this picture you can see excitebiker jumping on some kind of alley form a roof to the other.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT!!!!

If only for the Fzero course this will be the best mario kart ever.

This is how you make dlc!

 

[Rebel Leader]

The Zelda cycle.

HA

 

[PotionBleue]

Which reminds me it's kind of disappointing that the DLC doesn't include a better Battle Mode.

They're only saying “courses” on the page. Not race courses.

 

[Jashobeam]

It looks like this ramp.

Track Builder, and online sharing confirmed?

 

[Cody_D165]

THIS TOOK ME A WHILE TO MAKE BUT I THINK IT ACCURATELY EXPRESSES MY EXCITEMENT

 

[Mistle]

Link looks aweaome. I'd love a game with him looking similar to that, with MK8 graphics and art style.

 

[dhonk]

Im so fucking ready for this.

 

[mrhej]

Nintendo is ruining the magic.

Be careful Nintendo.

 

[Sawneeks]

if this is how nintendo will do DLC i will happily accept our new DLC overlords.

 

[Lettuce]

Nice addition of tracks but those character (bar Link) are disappointing, wheres Diddy and Dixie Kong????

 

[TGMIII]

Looks great, the supposed dates seem strange though.

 

[Star Falcon]

Is it bad that what I'm excited for most is a MK8-style remix of F-Zero music? If it's the Mute city theme...be still my beating heart.

We might even get TWO F-Zero tracks..... Big Blue anyone?!

 

[Volotaire]

Is it bad that what I'm excited for most is a MK8-style remix of F-Zero music? If it's the Mute city theme...be still my beating heart.

Nope. I can't wait for the Zelda music as well. They butchered the Smash Brawl and GX rendition of Mute City.

THIS TOOK ME A WHILE TO MAKE BUT I THINK IT ACCURATELY EXPRESSES MY EXCITEMENT

 

[SoldnerKei]

next DLC is ZSS in her Gunship, because that would sell!

Spoiler

aka I would buy

 

[Mockingbird]

So... for about € 20 I get 6 new characters, 8 new vehicles and 16 new courses? (Which include four new cups)

I'd say that's a pretty good deal right?

and 8 different colored Yoshis + 8 different colored shy guys if you buy both!