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Mario Kart 8 DLC Leaked? (Link/Villager/Isabelle, F-Zero course; 16 courses/6 chars)
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megabytecr
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Yep DLC done right, like you don´t feel raped.
I think one of those is a Zelda track, crazy, amazing, cannot wait. This makes sure the game stays alive, not like it needed it, but the more the better, and wow, what a nice surprise!!
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Yeah, I was wondering about that one, I'm going out on a limb(ahahahahahahaha) and saying it's a Zelda themed track.
Orbis Tabula
Member
Fuck yeah! Insta-buy! Don't make me wait, Nintendo!
BolognaSoup
Member
Please release battle mode arenas!!!
Nice! I'll definitely buy these two DLC packs. Mario Kart 8 is such a pleasant game not only to play, but especially to look at, I don't know if it's the lighting or what but these HD Nintendo games give off a well-crafted appearance (like, 3D World looks like it's built from actual parts such as wood, metal, and stone, even though it's actually just 3D models). I hope some of these guest appearances such as Link and tracks themed to other Nintendo IP can raise awareness of those other Nintendo series among Mario Kart 8 players. Also I hope that they get acclimated to making digital purchases. I personally warmed up to digital purchases by getting Virtual Console games, but this DLC is for a game that very many WiiU owners have, and if it's desirable enough, could coax some of the user base to try out more substantial digital purchases.
megabytecr
Member
Not crazy about it but it would give the game at least two different ways to play.
Me too, I hope the DLC can help keep the community alive.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I find this really strange.
It's Mario Kart and I play the game from time to time for an infinite amount of time.
People losing interest in such a replayable game boggles the mind.
Especially so soon after it was released.
Because adult Link is more popular.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
This is awesome news, so how many F-Zero cock teases is that now Nintendo?
Regardless, I'm happy I have a Wii U.
Regardless, I'm happy I have a Wii U.
If you need a qualifier in front of Link, then it's not the real Link.
And yes, I realize the flaw in my logic.
Captain Europe
Member
I think it's either a Zelda track or Luigi's Mansion.
SoraanTribal
Member
I'm very excited for the DLC, but to truly make this perfect, they should add some battle arenas!
But would work in a game with baby Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy and Rosalina
Or Metal Mario
Or Pink Gold Peach
Captain Europe
Member
The Link they have now is fine, he's cartoony enough.
Link looks better to girls.
Diddy Kong
Banned
Oh my god this looks absolutely amazing!! I can't wait 
! Makes me wonder if the rumored Nintendo remake for next year is F-Zero GX..
! Makes me wonder if the rumored Nintendo remake for next year is F-Zero GX..
PreyingShark
Member
I hope the DLC courses have staff ghosts. Difficult staff ghosts in particular would be preferred.
Also, I hope we get light blue Yoshi as one of the colored Yoshi. He's my favorite!
Also, I hope we get light blue Yoshi as one of the colored Yoshi. He's my favorite!
It's likely a Zelda track(lost woods?) but I can see it being part of the animal crossing track.
I'm surprised excite bike guy isn't a playable character. You'd think he would be considering there's a excite track and most likely a bike.
They need a dark blue boshi with sunglasses mixed in there.
And yeah the lack of unlockable challenge ghosts after beating the defaults was kind of disappointing. I'm not sure if they will bother with ghosts unless they wipe online records and patch out fire hopping.
For a game like Smash where you rarely see characters from the front(not to mention the camera is zoomed out), it's not really an issue
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
May 2015?!
Can't wait that long damnit!
16 courses is pretty cool! That's four more cups! And I hope there's more new ones than retro ones!
Can't wait that long damnit!
16 courses is pretty cool! That's four more cups! And I hope there's more new ones than retro ones!
freakzilla3000
Junior Member
Excellent!!!!!
Lets see...
Green(duh)
red
pink
blue
sky blue
yellow
black
white
Also has anyone considered that tree stage could be the DK nitro course we never got?
Hero Prinny
Member
if they did this I'd actually play battle mode. I tried battle mode once in MK8 and didn't even finish the match. that shit is straight up dumb. If they didn't want to put that much work into they could've at the very least just ported over the Wii battle stages.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Skyward Sword Link is legit more expressive than Wind Waker Link.
Captain Europe
Member
I think it'll be 4 new ones and 4 retro ones per expansion pack.
Haha, limb. Nice. Yeah, it could be Lost Woods-themed!
Oh, good call. Either would be a. Mazing.
Pretty cool. I've always kind of wondered why Nintendo didn't bring the smash bros formula over to Mario Kart. I mean, obviously I get Mario Kart was its own franchise. But once Smh was just a huge success back in the 90s, I always wondered why they didn't bring those characters over into Mario Kart. Same with Mario Party. Seems like an obvious thing to do (to kind of have that party platform with all their franchises).
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Kart DLC is the deciding factor in you selling your Wii U??
Some of you are really unstable people.
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two new downloadable content packs will take the world of Mario Kart 8 in directions the franchise has never seen before, while significantly expanding game-play options. The packs, which launch this fall and in spring of 2015, and are available for advance purchase starting Aug. 27 at $7.99 each (or $11.99 for both), deliver a ton of new content, including first-time crossover characters like Link from The Legend of Zelda franchise and both Isabelle and the Villager from the Animal Crossing series.
In addition to these two new downloadable content packs, a previously announced game update goes live Aug. 27 that adds a variety of new features, including three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s. Go to http://ninten.do/6181WR6B to view a video of the in-game karts in action.
More than 1 million Wii U owners in the United States alone are already enjoying the fun of Mario Kart 8, said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of Americas executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. Mario Kart 8 already includes the largest number of characters, karts and options of any Mario Kart game to date, and these amazing expansion packs give players even more choices.
Each pack will contain two new cups, each with four courses, which, in total, increases the number of currently available courses by 50 percent. The DLC packs include classic courses like Warios Gold Mine from Mario Kart Wii, as well as new courses, some taking place in the worlds of The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. New vehicles will also arrive with each pack, including the Blue Falcon kart representing the F-Zero franchise in the first DLC pack.
Mario Kart 8 owners who purchase both packs starting Aug. 27 will get access to eight new colors of Yoshi and eight new colors of Shy Guy to race with immediately. To purchase the packs in advance, users with a broadband Internet connection can click the new Shop icon in the game or visit the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
The DLC packs are scheduled to include the following:
Pack 1: The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) - $7.99
3 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link
4 Vehicles
8 Courses
Pack 2: Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) - $7.99
3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser
4 Vehicles
8 Courses
Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle - $11.99
6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle and Dry Bowser
8 Vehicles
16 Courses
As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately.
For more information about Mario Kart 8, visit http://mariokart8.nintendo.com. Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.
In addition to these two new downloadable content packs, a previously announced game update goes live Aug. 27 that adds a variety of new features, including three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s. Go to http://ninten.do/6181WR6B to view a video of the in-game karts in action.
More than 1 million Wii U owners in the United States alone are already enjoying the fun of Mario Kart 8, said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of Americas executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. Mario Kart 8 already includes the largest number of characters, karts and options of any Mario Kart game to date, and these amazing expansion packs give players even more choices.
Each pack will contain two new cups, each with four courses, which, in total, increases the number of currently available courses by 50 percent. The DLC packs include classic courses like Warios Gold Mine from Mario Kart Wii, as well as new courses, some taking place in the worlds of The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. New vehicles will also arrive with each pack, including the Blue Falcon kart representing the F-Zero franchise in the first DLC pack.
Mario Kart 8 owners who purchase both packs starting Aug. 27 will get access to eight new colors of Yoshi and eight new colors of Shy Guy to race with immediately. To purchase the packs in advance, users with a broadband Internet connection can click the new Shop icon in the game or visit the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
The DLC packs are scheduled to include the following:
Pack 1: The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) - $7.99
3 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link
4 Vehicles
8 Courses
Pack 2: Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) - $7.99
3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser
4 Vehicles
8 Courses
Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle - $11.99
6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle and Dry Bowser
8 Vehicles
16 Courses
As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately.
For more information about Mario Kart 8, visit http://mariokart8.nintendo.com. Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.
I've felt this way for a while even if WW stylings will always be a big thing in my mind.
WOW @ the prices. WOW.
nckillthegrimace
Member
$12 for both is about half as much as thought this would cost. That's amazing.
Wow. Def copping both. Amazing deal
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