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[Atram]

Sorry if off-topic, but I see comments in this thread so I'm asking the question.

If there were a full-blown non-Mario roster in Mario Kart, what would be the more appropriate name - Nintendo Kart or Smash Kart?

I tend to favor Nintendo Kart, as Smash is referring to a specific brawler beat em up game.

Since Mario Kart is a Big Brand Name

Mario Kart 9: with Friends

 

[DrFaustPhD]

Wow, this is a better deal than I was expecting. Between this and NSMBU, Nintendo has really been handling DLC right. Now can we get something more substantial for Pikmin?

 

[Ragus]

Aaaaand bought. Blue Shy Guy is the man.

Now waiting for the first pack.

 

[sabertoothzombie]

So Mario Kart became Smash Kart?

Smash Kart sounds amazing, and imagine all the different tracks you can do with the different Nintendo IPs

 

[BowieZ]

So I'm a bit unclear, how many are new and how many are retro tracks?

And what do we have revealed so far?

Skyward Sword
F-Zero
Animal Crossing
ExciteBike

Wario's Goldmine (Wii)
some foresty/wooden track...?

EDIT: WHY AM I ALWAYS A THREAD KILLER???

 

[backlot]

Aww man, that sucks.



Wait, so does it work? I mean, how? I mean, not that I have a card like that.

After the patch is installed it adds a shop option to the main menu.

 

[Arttemis]

I honestly wish they had charged more. That is shockingly cheap.

This statement is absolutely ridiculous.

Smash Kart sounds amazing, and imagine all the different tracks you can do with the different Nintendo IPs

Why would they call it "Smash Cart"? They have decades of brand recognition in Mario Kart, and adding other IPs into the roster does nothing to detract from anything. Keeping the name Mario Kart and adding other characters is a no-brainer.

 

[Floex]

This statement is absolutely ridiculous.

Isn't it just.

 

[Coolbgdog12]

I honestly wish they had charged more. That is shockingly cheap.

I agree, Nintendo is shooting themselves in the foot.

 

[shiftplusone]

I honestly wish they had charged more. That is shockingly cheap.

what the fuck?


anyway, i'm gonna go ahead and get this when I get home. I dont think I'll even give a shit about mario kart next may (I barely cared enough to get it when it came out) but more shy guys for when I DO play seems alright

 

[PotionBleue]

EDIT: WHY AM I ALWAYS A THREAD KILLER???

lmfao

We do not know precisely, people expect that the upper 2 cups will have new tracks and the bottom 2 cups have retro tracks to be consistent with the already-existing cups, but there's nothing on the website that can confirm it. We don't even know if they may start re-using retro tracks that have already been retro'ed since MKDS, or they'll stick to tracks never used before.

 

[Floex]

I agree, Nintendo is shooting themselves in the foot.

 

[Lgndryhr]

So why hasn't Nintendo done a Nintendo Racing game yet? These are cool and if I ever get a Wii U I'd definitely pickup MK 8 now just for these, but with the success of Smash Bros I am shocked we haven't seen a Nintendo Racing game yet.

 

[ozfunghi]

I agree, Nintendo is shooting themselves in the foot.

I don't know. This price, it really makes it a no-brainer. They may just sell double the amount than if they charged double for it. And with Mario Kart being a system seller, after the free game deal came to an end, this might push the game's momentum.

 

[Beelzebufo]

So I'm a bit unclear, how many are new and how many are retro tracks?

And what do we have revealed so far?

Skyward Sword
F-Zero
Animal Crossing
ExciteBike

Wario's Goldmine (Wii)
some foresty/wooden track...?

EDIT: WHY AM I ALWAYS A THREAD KILLER???

Are there animal crossing and skyward sword levels? And I think it's 4 new 4 retro each.

So I'd guess most (if not all) of the brand new tracks are from other series then?

 

[vinnygambini]

Well I already pre-ordered (bought) the DLC as I am sure many of you have, this deal is too good to pass. Plus I got my Pink Yoshi in a Mercedes-Benz as an extra.

We rolling in style bitches.

 

[Scooter155]

DDDR

(DLC-DONE-DEFINITELY-RIGHT)

Yeah, and they made damn sure everyone has a copy of MK8 with that free game giveaway. They're moving in the right direction.

 

[daycru]

Great deal, but it is beyond cruel to have locked characters and cups chilling on the select screen until MAY.

 

[Arclaid]

Are there animal crossing and skyward sword levels? And I think it's 4 new 4 retro each.

So I'd guess most (if not all) of the brand new tracks are from other series then?

There's a shot of the Animal Crossing track in the second DLC pack.

Can't see anything resembling something SS-themed, but you'd expect there to be a Zelda-themed track of sorts.

 

[Beelzebufo]

There's a shot of the Animal Crossing track in the second DLC pack.

Can't see anything resembling something SS-themed, but you'd expect there to be a Zelda-themed track of sorts.

Thanks! Is that the Zelda track in the bottom right? Seems like a weird place to put it.

 

[Javier]

Triforce Cup:
- Zelda track
- F-Zero track
- Excitebike track
- ??? (Can't be Animal Crossing since that's for Pack 2)

What could it beeeee?! Metroid? Fire Emblem? Pokémon?

 

[big_erk]

I could definitely see a "GOTY Edition" re-release to coincide with a Wii U price drop next mid to late next year.

That is genius. You know they will do it. Mario Kart 8 GOTY as a free pack-in with Wii-U plus a price drop to $249.99 or $229.99. I think $199 would under cut profits too much, but who knows.

 

[Mermandala]

For Mario Kart - should'a been Toon Link.

 

[Axass]

There's a shot of the Animal Crossing track in the second DLC pack.



Can't see anything resembling something SS-themed, but you'd expect there to be a Zelda-themed track of sorts.

The woods could be Faron Woods.

 

[Zeeman]

Triforce Cup:
- Zelda track
- F-Zero track
- Excitebike track
- ??? (Can't be Animal Crossing since that's for Pack 2)

What could it beeeee?! Metroid? Fire Emblem? Pokémon?

Ice Climbers

 

[WrenchNinja]

For Mario Kart - should'a been Toon Link.

Would have made more sense, yeah. He fits the aesthetic better and Wind Waker is on the Wii U.

 

[Beelzebufo]

Triforce Cup:
- Zelda track
- F-Zero track
- Excitebike track
- ??? (Can't be Animal Crossing since that's for Pack 2)

What could it beeeee?! Metroid? Fire Emblem? Pokémon?

Pokemon would be too smart, that'd be amazing. Uh maybe Star Fox? Metroid seems too heavy for Mario Kart.

Also, does one of the retro tracks being Wario themed already deconfirm Wario Colosseum?

 

[MrBigBoy]

Since Mario Kart is a Big Brand Name

Mario Kart 9: with Friends

More like New Super Mario Kart Bros.

 

[Chaotic-Strike]

The next DLC needs Waluigi pinball and Diddy Kong

 

[ozfunghi]

So, let's hope the Animal Crossing and F-Zero content is paving the way for actual AC and F-Zero games.

 

[llehuty]

I wonder if they are not calling the pack 1 + pack 2 season pack because there are more dlcs incoming. They could release yearly dlcs as far as I'm concerned.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Sorry if off-topic, but I see comments in this thread so I'm asking the question.

If there were a full-blown non-Mario roster in Mario Kart, what would be the more appropriate name - Nintendo Kart or Smash Kart?

I tend to favor Nintendo Kart, as Smash is referring to a specific brawler beat em up game.

Mario Kart presents
Nintendo 64 Invitational

64 characters
64 tracks
64 music tracks
64 battle arenas
64 items
64 blue shells total...once they're gone...they're gone

 

[Brazil]

So, let's hope the Animal Crossing and F-Zero content is paving the way for actual AC and F-Zero games.

I'd much rather have Animal Crossing: Newer Leaf on 3DS than a Wii U version.

 

[TrueBlue]

Peopel are actually upset that something costs too cheap?

Cripes.

 

[DeaviL]

Meanwhile at Capcom...

Spoiler

Based Nintendo

 

[Roo]

Sorry if off-topic, but I see comments in this thread so I'm asking the question.

If there were a full-blown non-Mario roster in Mario Kart, what would be the more appropriate name - Nintendo Kart or Smash Kart?

I tend to favor Nintendo Kart, as Smash is referring to a specific brawler beat em up game.

Probably something like
"Mario Kart: All Stars"

 

[Mermandala]

Would have made more sense, yeah. He fits the aesthetic better and Wind Waker is on the Wii U.

If there is an Epona motorcycle all is forgiven. Although, Toon Link in a King of Red Lions kart would have been the bee's kneecaps.

 

[Arclaid]

Triforce Cup:
- Zelda track
- F-Zero track
- Excitebike track
- ??? (Can't be Animal Crossing since that's for Pack 2)

What could it beeeee?! Metroid? Fire Emblem? Pokémon?

Hopefully one of the packs has a Kirby-themed track.

If there is an Epona motorcycle all is forgiven. Although, Toon Link in a King of Red Lions kart would have been the bee's kneecaps.

Even without Toon Link, the King of Red Lions kart needs to happen. lol

 

[Touch]

I feel like Nintendo did this DLC right. I'm not one to always buy DLC or even a "fan" of DLC in general but, damn, this seems like a pretty decent package(s).

 

[WrenchNinja]

Meanwhile at Capcom...

Spoiler

Based Nintendo

I know this is a jab at Capcom, and normally I'd be all for giving them shit, but it's not like Nintendo was any better with Fire Emblem

 

[ozfunghi]

I'd much rather have Animal Crossing: Newer Leaf on 3DS than a Wii U version.

Not me. AC in 1080p would be bliss. I really like the look of the AC WiiU app.

 

[test_account]

I wonder why they announce the 2nd DLC pack this early.

By the way, are those racing cup icons the same that someone found on the original Mario Kart 8 disc? Or something like that, i remember seeing a thread where someone had found some icons.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

I don't know. This price, it really makes it a no-brainer. They may just sell double the amount than if they charged double for it. And with Mario Kart being a system seller, after the free game deal came to an end, this might push the game's momentum.

I highly doubt this DLC is going to turn Mario Kart 8 into a system seller that makes Wii U's fly off the shelves. I'm excited for the new content, but that's not a realistic outlook in my opinion.

 

[BeatResetsTheWorld]

I know this is a jab at Capcom, and normally I'd be all for giving them shit, but it's not like Nintendo was any better with Fire Emblem

Well, they definitely have considering just looking at that list, all that is in addition to 2 fucking re-releases of the same title, which is embarrassing (imagine if the Pokemon games had a 4th version)

 

[AdanVC]

Triforce Cup:
- Zelda track
- F-Zero track
- Excitebike track
- ??? (Can't be Animal Crossing since that's for Pack 2)

What could it beeeee?! Metroid? Fire Emblem? Pokémon?

It definitely will be of a racing related IP from Nintendo... or IDK since there's already a Zelda track wich has nothing to do with racing, hah. But omfg, each of those tracks is going to be glorious!

 

[jonezer4]

I don't think I'm being hyperbolic in saying this is some of the best DLC ever as far as content/pricing.

We're essentially getting another half a Mario Kart game for 12 bucks.

I wonder why they announce the 2nd DLC pack this early.

Probably because of the discount for buying both.

 

[ozfunghi]

I highly doubt this DLC is going to turn Mario Kart 8 into a system seller that makes Wii U's fly off the shelves. I'm excited for the new content, but that's not a realistic outlook in my opinion.

That's not what i said. I said that MK is a system seller, and that this cheaply priced DLC might have more chance to carry on the momentum.

 

[DeaviL]

I know this is a jab at Capcom, and normally I'd be all for giving them shit, but it's not like Nintendo was any better with Fire Emblem

Actual missions and new characters vs skins.
You've kinda lost me there.

 

[Arclaid]

By the way, are those racing cup icons the same that someone found on the original Mario Kart 8 disc? Or something like that, i remember seeing a thread where someone had found some icons.

Nope, not the same. Well... there's an egg cup, but the icon is different. Those icons might've just been placeholders.

 

[sntstbn]

The Animal Crossing cup makes it more likely that the Wii U will have an Animal Crossing game, doesn't it?