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[The Boat]

I'll be reading that

Good man/woman.

"crab" and "nine" have the same amount of letters!!!

NDAs don't allow me to say if you've cracked the code or not.

 

[MannyToons]

Rosalina is Nintendo's Lightening confirmed.

Still waiting for artwork of all the other racers... >.>

 

[SoraanTribal]

Well, if you want to be less technical about it, Iggy and Ludwig share the same vehicle size class as Yoshi, just not the same weight stat. So it can still work out for you.

haha, well that sounds good. Those were the two I was interested in anyways. xD

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Rosalina is Nintendo's Lightening confirmed.

This is awesome lol

 

[The Boat]

Trivia time: Martinet was probably kicked in the nuts before recording, his voices sound a bit higher than usual.

 

[AdanVC]

8:01 UTC, but it's in Portuguese, so unless you can read that...

I can't

Nah, I'll be checking it out anyways!

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Trivia time: Martinet was probably kicked in the nuts before recording, his voices sound a bit higher than usual.

As long as Daisy still sounds like white trash, I'm ok with this.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

who changed her hair pink?

also who is making the Review Thread? I want to see them 10s!

 

[Smiles and Cries]

8:01 UTC, but it's in Portuguese, so unless you can read that...

I can't but worthy to post here I'll be clicking

 

[DecoReturns]

I haven't been this excited for a Mario Kart title since Double Dash.

I even created an account after months of just lurking around haha.

I do have a question tho, do we need a wii motion plus controller or can we use a regular wiimote? I never played Mario kart wii.

 

[BowieZ]

who changed her hair pink?

also who is making the Review Thread? I want to see them 10s!

Don't jinx it!!

 

[Roo]

Trivia time: Martinet was probably kicked in the nuts before recording, his voices sound a bit higher than usual.

It's funny you mention this because Luigi has a deeper voice in this game compared to MKW/7
Wonder what they were doing to him when he was recording his Luigi lines.... (...) Ohh...!

also who is making the Review Thread? I want to see them 10s!

I don't know but I'll link it to the OT and quote the reviews so everyone can read them without going back and forth between both threads.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I was thinking of characters I want to see and 3D World Cat versions as a DLC pack each Cat version has extra speed in the stats

 

[Teriaaaaa!]

It's funny. I have every Mario kart game since double dash but I have never been excited for one until now. I'll probably switch between Yoshi, Waluigi, Rosalina and Lemmy although I am tempted to use Pink Gold Peach just because of the fan backlash against her.

 

[Currygan]

I haven't been this excited for a Mario Kart title since Double Dash.

I even created an account after months of just lurking around haha.

I do have a question tho, do we need a wii motion plus controller or can we use a regular wiimote? I never played Mario kart wii.

wiimote will work just fine, and welcome to GAF

 

[Mr. Bamboo]

Sooooooo, when is it? (Brisbane time)

5pm for us (hopefully, not 100% sure though)

Now we wait...

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Don't jinx it!!

- not enough particle effects, we should have had a snow storm in the mountains to race through

- pink gold peach is not pink enough

- that crab is cute but not big enough

7.9

 

[DecoReturns]

wiimote will work just fine, and welcome to GAF

Thanks I never bought any motion wiimote.

I was also surprise I got an account so fast, I remember reading somewhere that it takes a while

 

[Proven]

http://www.mariokartwii.com/threads/136694-My-hands-on-impressions-with-Mario-Kart-8

There is testing to be done. But was speed really king in MK7? In most of the series, some amount of acceleration was always paramount, if not the most important stat.

Here's some more Mario Circuit gameplay if it helps

Ok, seriously. You link to a tweet, which links to an article, which then contains the video.

Here's the actual video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrX1yRlLbOE

 

[beanman25]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjjzR7KCkA / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Star Cup - Award Ceremony - 150cc

 

[Mr. Bamboo]

I finally finished writing the review! Here, have a crab:

Is he/she decorative or a hazard? Crabs were my nemesis in Mario Kart Wii >_>.

 

[Berordn]

Is he/she decorative or a hazard? Crabs were my nemesis in Mario Kart Wii >_>.

That one's a hazard.

 

[javac]

Rosalina is Nintendo's Lightening confirmed.

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Just look at that goddess. Man if I could just beam myself into the digital world I'd go Digimon on her.

 

[Tripon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjjzR7KCkA / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Star Cup - Award Ceremony - 150cc

They really need to give Miis more personality.

 

[Roo]

There is testing to be done. But was speed really king in MK7? In most of the series, some amount of acceleration was always paramount, if not the most important stat.

I find his impressions really interesting.
And I'm glad that at least it seems it'll be hard to find "the perfect combo" in this game.
Like Yabuki said, some vehicles are better than others stat wise but now, tracks play a big role as well. What works the best for X track, it would play against you in Y track.
Name it.. long straight lines, sharp corners, wide turns, hazards, etc.
If what he said about the type of terrains (sand, snow, etc) is correct, then that's another thing to consider when selecting your combo.

 

[Bronetta]

I finally finished writing the review! Here, have a crab:

The crab has 5 teeth and 2 eyes.
5 - 2 = 3

The crab has 2 claws and seems to have 6 legs.
6 / 2 = 3

6 legs + 2 claws + 2 eyes = 10
Nintendo's E3 Direct is on June 10.

Half Life 3 will be revealed at the Nintendo Direct as a Wii U exclusive.

 

[Mr. Bamboo]

That one's a hazard.

Curses!

I look forward to our reunion in a few days, dear Crab

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[Prophezz]

I'm really stoked for this game! Comes out the same week as Watch Dogs... :/

 

[Scoops]

Wait is the embargo lifting soon?

 

[Aaronrules380]

I saw something on gamesradar saying they'll have their review out at 12:01 am PT, but I'm not sure whether or not some places might be able to have it out earlier, given that it's almost midnight on the east coast right now

 

[RagnarokX]

I finally finished writing the review! Here, have a crab:

Sidestepper*

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Wait is the embargo lifting soon?

3 hrs

 

[Tripon]

Odd that the embargo is PST time.

 

[Kureransu]

Odd that the embargo is PST time.

NOA is in WA, which is Pacific time.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

NOA is in WA, which is Pacific time.

interesting because this is a worldwide embargo affecting EU and other areas

I wonder if Nintendo uses NOA as the main PR for this. It could be becuse NA is the larger market

 

[Moondrop]

I think this image just forced me to main Rosalina in Smash4. How can they pull off pink hair so well?

EDIT: Now my desktop. Thanks.

 

[Mango The Magician]

Edit: lol nevermind.

Can't wait till the 30th.

 

[revolverjgw]

Wish it looked more vibrant. Aside from the weird washed out bloomy Instagram-look to the color scheme, this game looks amazing.

 

[Fusilli Craig]

Yeah.
I mean, Nintendo definitely should have produced more gamepad exclusive games(Like gamepad centric equivalents to the "Wii Series" or something.) but they don't always need to use the damn thing in every one of their traditional franchises. Especially when it would serve no real purpose.

There aren't many compelling things to do with it outside of showing stats or making it a rear view mirror. I really don't want to look down while I'm racing. :/

Personally I feel this would've been the perfect opportunity to use the gamepad to bring back the Double Dash mechanic. The driver uses a wiimote while the gunner uses the pad as a moving reticule for firing whatever weapon is in stock. Wouldve given the entry a new spin and furthered Nintendo's argument for couch co-op.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

I haven't been this excited for a Mario Kart title since Double Dash.

I even created an account after months of just lurking around haha.

I do have a question tho, do we need a wii motion plus controller or can we use a regular wiimote? I never played Mario kart wii.

I'm going to pick up a Wii U Pro controller for this myself.

 

[th3sicknness]

I'm going to pick up a Wii U Pro controller for this myself.

You can use non motion controls with the Wii remote and nunchuck. I like this control scheme cause you aren't confined to a controller, can be lazy and loose.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

You can use non motion controls with the Wii remote and nunchuck. I like this control scheme cause you aren't confined to a controller, can be lazy and loose.

I did play MKWii that way. The thing is, though, that I've heard a lot of good feedback on the Pro Controller, and would love to try it out myself.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Sidestepper*

for some reason I can't seem to quote a quote within a quote like you guys do

tried to quote that crab image but just ended up like this

/OT:

any guess on who will score MK8 a 5 or 6 ?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

any guess on who will score MK8 a 5 or 6 ?

Chad Warden.

 

[StreetsAhead]

/OT:

any guess on who will score MK8 a 5 or 6 ?

More importantly, will GameSpot continue their streak of 8's?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Chad Warden.

did not know he owned a Wii U

More importantly, will GameSpot continue their streak of 8's?

they can get away with it, I would find one more 8 a little amusing to be honest

 

[DecoReturns]

I'm going to pick up a Wii U Pro controller for this myself.

I bought one already, but I have a couple wiimotes that I want to use for Multiplayer.

The Pro controller is great by the way

 

[Hip Hop]

Is the IGN review going up tonight?

 

[ffdgh]

Rosalina is Nintendo's Lightening confirmed.

The irony...Also bleh lol.

 

[Zalman]

At least two reviewers will mention the state of the Wii U and how this game isn't going to save it.