Well, there a Dry Bowser ad in Twisted Mansion.. not sure if that counts
The desert track features Dry Bowser cameos though, so maybe it's just advertising the track.
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Mario Kart 8 Info Thread
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The desert track features Dry Bowser cameos though, so maybe it's just advertising the track.
Just for numbers speculation. Mario Kart Wii characters not yet announced (out of 24 total excluding Mii):
Birdo
Diddy Kong
Funky Kong
Bowser Jr.
Dry Bones
Dry Bowser
King Boo
Mario Kart 8 already has 27 so far: 17 found in MKWii, 3 from MK7, 7 all new.
36 is a solid number but doesn't leave much room for new characters especially if they're not doing cuts and bring back Wiggler/Honey Queen/Paratroopa/Petey Piranha. I'd go for 40 so that way, we'd pretty much get almost every single playable character from Mario Kart's history (I don't know how to count Donkey Kong Jr.) plus maybe Kamek, Dixie Kong, and Green Sprixie.
Fawfulthegreat64
Neo Member
My character and track predictions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBj73NVfTjo
I messed up on the cup for Cloudtop Cruise, it should be in Special. But yeah, I decided to use the unconfirmed track slots to insert some nods to Super Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team.
About the two M&L characters I included, here is why:
The Mario & Luigi series has been at large for quite a while this past year or so. First, the fourth game in the series came out. Then, the series celebrated its 10th anniversary. Then, the first game was released on the Virtual Console. I think that's enough for the series to get a rep from the first and fourth games, because of their recent releases and the anniversary.
So that clears up any confusion as to why I included "impossible" character choices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBj73NVfTjo
I messed up on the cup for Cloudtop Cruise, it should be in Special. But yeah, I decided to use the unconfirmed track slots to insert some nods to Super Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team.
About the two M&L characters I included, here is why:
The Mario & Luigi series has been at large for quite a while this past year or so. First, the fourth game in the series came out. Then, the series celebrated its 10th anniversary. Then, the first game was released on the Virtual Console. I think that's enough for the series to get a rep from the first and fourth games, because of their recent releases and the anniversary.
So that clears up any confusion as to why I included "impossible" character choices.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Anti-Gravity = No F-Zero anytime soon
Strange logic.
Well GameXplain said that the Pirahna Plant item has a timer and with each boost eats up some of the time.
PadWarrior
Member
Man May 30th needs to get here like now.
Freezie KO
Banned
I have a question about the mechanics of MK7. I've played it for hours and hours, and I still don't know the answer. Does being underwater actually slow you down? Or does it just seem that way because the physics change?
I know that different karts have different land/air/sea speed stats, but on a base level, is underwater slower?
I know that different karts have different land/air/sea speed stats, but on a base level, is underwater slower?
personally i havent noticed anything like that. i know turning does change with the way you drift but other than that i dont think it affects speed in any way
Freezie KO
Banned
Thanks. That's what I always thought, but recently playing some underwater stages and drifting made me second guess myself.
PreyingShark
Member
Each kart part has a land speed, a sky speed, and an underwater speed. So a combo with top-tier land speed but shitty underwater speed would indeed be slower underwater.
Has there ever been a new track that was dedicated to a specific character in a game in which that character was not featured as a racer? I guess Koopa Troopa Beach, but you could argue that it wasn't for a specific character and was just koopa troopas in general. Dry Bowser doesn't have that kind of wiggle room.
PadWarrior
Member
4 players can play GP mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxLhwKTufcI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxLhwKTufcI&feature=youtu.be
Will this work if you have a pre-order
Net_Wrecker
Member
Will you be able to go online in splitscreen? Was this a thing in MK Wii?
Yes. like MK Wii.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Noice. Thanks.
Fuck yes.
Not caring about Super Circuit tracks is just wrong. Nintendo just happens to always pick the worst ones. Cheese Land, Ribbon Road, Rainbow Road, and Lakeside Park all kicked ass, but they just always seem to pick some crappy Bowser's Castle for some reason.
PotionBleue
Member
On GF someone says the game info appeared on the eShop and shows Wii Classic Controller in the compatible controllers. Is this true?
Not sure if it makes a difference but It said wii remote + classic controller pro.
Dusk Soldier
Member
It depends on the kart you're driving, and the wheels equiped.
Normally water slows you down, and makes it harder to steer, but some karts actually get a speed boost and/or improved handling during underwater sections.
PadWarrior
Member
If you go to the Eshop, Mario Kart 8 is listed and shows the following being compatible:
Wii U Gamepad
Wii U Pro Controller
Wii Remote Plus
Wii Remote
Wii Remote plus + Nunchuk
Wii Remote + Classic Controller Pro
Also confirms leaderboards
Wii U Gamepad
Wii U Pro Controller
Wii Remote Plus
Wii Remote
Wii Remote plus + Nunchuk
Wii Remote + Classic Controller Pro
Also confirms leaderboards
Not75Drops
Member
I think only 2 was confirmed but I'm not certain.
A bit off-topic but I've barely been able to get into any Worldwide online races in MK7 for months now. Well not really months. I can actually connect to NN but it says communication error after ages trying to find a race. During the Christmas period right after launch it was almost impossible to get a match but it was going nicely until up until around a year ago. I haven't been able to get on since then when I try from time to time except for today where I tried communities which worked and I got into 1 worldwide lobby before it started acting up again. Also, the other games I have still work online as well as the all the services eg. eShop, Miiverse etc.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
plank
Member
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
No gifs, webms are the future.
PotionBleue
Member
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
You seemed to enjoy the slow-motion mode more than anything else. LOL
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
How does it work, the MKTV interface is on the Gamepad?
haha, lol, yeah, but of course
, for racing was truly exciting 
Just thought people would be curious about that new feature, and it actually has many more options we couldn't show.
But, of course, Waluigi rocks so much and Toadette is soooo cute, I think anybody would've spent around the same slow-mo time enjoying their stunts
not!
Just thought people would be curious about that new feature, and it actually has many more options we couldn't show.
But, of course, Waluigi rocks so much and Toadette is soooo cute, I think anybody would've spent around the same slow-mo time enjoying their stunts
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
Awesome, thanks.
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
DAMNNNNNNN!!!! That shit looks fucking awesome.
Whenever I'm a bad mood (like right now) I just think about this game, watch the trailers, screenshots, etc. and I literally get happy and excited to live again. MK8 can't come soon enough.
Edit:
Not in a bad mood anymore because of this! Slow motion reels at 60 fps!? This is super awesome! That's why the animations on each character are so impressive. Sharing this over Miiverse and social networks would be THE BEST!
Edit:
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
Not in a bad mood anymore because of this! Slow motion reels at 60 fps!? This is super awesome! That's why the animations on each character are so impressive. Sharing this over Miiverse and social networks would be THE BEST!
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
It's gonna be so entertaining to screw around with mario kart tv.
Scooter155
Member
Oooh! Mario Kart TV? I haven't heard of this, but from what y'all are saying it sounds like it's basically filmable replays that you can export videos and stills from? Is that right??
PadWarrior
Member
Man this game is gorgeous, thanks for the new shots and vid!
Jaded Alyx
Member
You'll be able to share video clips through Miiverse.
Safe to assume that the MK8 trailers were made with help from MKTV?
We just posted a new mixed-gameplay clip.
It's similar to those we posted along the preview, but those were 4 complete races and this is snippets (laps) from Shy Guy Falls, 3DS DK Jungle, Twisted Mansion, SNES Donut Plains 3 and N64 Toad's Turnpike (2 players split-screen), racing with Waluigi, Toadette, Metal Mario and Ludwing von Koopa.
It shows some new MKTV Highlights Reel action, as well.
Lots of laughs with Waluigi and his poses. Would probable make a gif out of that boomerang triple-hit
The slow motion looks like a great feature to mess around with!
So the Pipe Frame is back and in its Super Mario Kart version?
FUCKKK YEAHHH!!!!
Nostalgia overload.
Imagine Worldwide races with nothing but Pipe frames...all the memories.
I feel old now
PotionBleue
Member
So the Pipe Frame is back and in its Super Mario Kart version?
FUCKKK YEAHHH!!!!
Nostalgia overload.
Imagine Worldwide races with nothing but Pipe frames...all the memories.
I feel old now
Well wasn't it already back in Mario Kart 7 where you could also do worldwide races??
Holy crap are those reflections on the coins?? Sry if it's already been mentioned