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[Tabasco]

Even MK DS had online.

lol yea.

If there was a Mario Kart installment that did not have online I probably wouldn't buy it.

 

[ffdgh]

lol yea.

If there was a Mario Kart installment that did not have online I probably wouldn't buy it.

Hmm...

 

[Effect]

Advertising doesn't really have anything to do with Nintendo Direct.

I can easily see Nintendo assuming a Nintendo Direct would work so well that they wouldn't need to do anymore cause everyone already knows about Mario Kart. Deciding they don't have to advertise. Don't have to put in the marketing work to make this release an event and make people at large believe they should be playing this game or missing out on something specially. They've not done that at all with any game for the Wii U. They never did that for the system. That's my fear here. If not having a Nintendo Direct helps push them in the direction of mainstream, prime time, multiple channels and demographic TV advertising I'd rather take that.

 

[PadWarrior]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

 

[Nori Chan]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

Wasn't it obvious that there was 32 tracks? Like in every game

Also hope that not all characters have been revealed. Would love some more at least.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I was listening to Rebel FM this week and Mitch Dyer let slip that he played Mario Kart at GDC. So probably expect some coverage soon.

 

[Jazzem]

If that's true, it's a shame it's only 30fps in 3/4 player but I guess it's understandable, weirdly though it does make Double Dash the only console iteration that's always 60fps.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

*makes extremely vague predictions that are likely true and then takes credit*

 

[Deku Tree]

*makes extremely vague predictions that are likely true and then takes credit*

Welcome to the internet.

 

[Roo]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

lol ok...

 

[Haines]

I'm excited for the rumored media coverage. Maybe they are being told to release same day as direct. Maybe direct next week?

 

[PadWarrior]

I'm excited for the rumored media coverage. Maybe they are being told to release same day as direct. Maybe direct next week?

We should get a Direct in April. But I think they are usually shown in the middle of a month.

 

[Oersted]

Wouldn't it make mor sense to decrease the amount of details? I doubt I could catch everything in 4 splitscreen.

 

[PotionBleue]

Wouldn't it make mor sense to decrease the amount of details? I doubt I could catch everything in 4 splitscreen.

That's what Mario Kart Wii did (lesser quality textures in splitscreen and removed effects, such as the big TVs on DK's Snowboard Cross/GCN Waluigi Stadium that are disabled) but it still ran at 30fps. For some reason however Double Dash is the only console Mario Kart that ran at 60fps even with 4 players.

 

[ffdgh]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

Links are dead already lol.

 

[Tabasco]

That's what Mario Kart Wii did (lesser quality textures in splitscreen and removed effects, such as the big TVs on DK's Snowboard Cross/GCN Waluigi Stadium that are disabled) but it still ran at 30fps. For some reason however Double Dash is the only console Mario Kart that ran at 60fps even with 4 players.

I don't remember Mario Kart Wii running very well at all in splitscreen.

It would seem to dip below 30fps at times.

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Even MK DS had online.

Well, not for long now :/

 

[PadWarrior]

Links are dead already lol.

Weird they were working when I clicked on them at mariokartwii.

They work here: http://www.mariokartwii.com/f105/new-mk8-coverage-next-week-new-demo-134964-8.html#post6009492

 

[PotionBleue]

Links are dead already lol.

He probably failed the copy-paste, the tweets are still there on the account
https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/449831887050403840
https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/449893106780229632

I don't remember Mario Kart Wii running very well at all in splitscreen.

It would seem to dip below 30fps at times.

I believe it was 25fps if you had PAL 50HZ selected in the video settings, but otherwise it was definitely 30fps with the setting called “480P EDTV HDTV” (only accessible when using component cables).

 

[ffdgh]

He probably failed the copy-paste, the tweets are still there on the account
https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/449831887050403840
https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/449893106780229632

Thanks.

 

[theprodigy]

huh, when did the other Mario Karts dip below 60 fps

 

[Lihwem]

huh, when did the other Mario Karts dip below 60 fps

Mario Kart Wii, local multiplayer

At 4 players, it's a totally different game than playing solo (not really "totally different" but... you can really feel the game slowing down)

 

[PhoenixDawn]

I'm still holding out hope for the dream of a track editor for MK8 on the GamePad despite knowing keep in my heart Nintendo would probably never do it. They'd use the excuse that they wouldn't want their online flooded with custom tracks that "don't meet the high Nintendo standard of quality" or something along those lines. Although I guess Brawl did have a "stage editor" of sorts, albeit a pretty barebones/poor one.

 

[fredrancour]

was probably answered within this thread but is there online multiplayer in mario kart 8 or only local?

mario kart seems to be headed up by the one man in nintendo who values online play. They've had online for 4 games now, counting this one.


Holy crap that means that half of all mario kart games ever have now had online. Time flies.

 

[Graphics Horse]

huh, when did the other Mario Karts dip below 60 fps

MK7 dips with a lot of explosions near the screen. The bottom screen runs at about 5fps but I guess that's forgiveable.

 

[PotionBleue]

huh, when did the other Mario Karts dip below 60 fps

Mario Kart 64 splitscreen is 30fps with notable dips

 

[udivision]

mario kart seems to be headed up by the one man in nintendo who values online play.

lol, so true.

 

[Berordn]

huh, when did the other Mario Karts dip below 60 fps

Double Dash and MKWii cut the framerate in half for split screen with three or more players.

Double Dash disabled a lot of the visual frills on the tracks too.

 

[Kouriozan]

He probably failed the copy-paste, the tweets are still there on the account
https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/449831887050403840
https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/449893106780229632

So he say that Nintendo might reveal the new courses/items before Thursday (when he can reveal those himself)
Hopefully that means a Nintendo Direct

 

[theprodigy]

Double Dash and MKWii cut the framerate in half for split screen with three or more players.

Double Dash disabled a lot of the visual frills on the tracks too.

2 people above said Double Dash was the only one to run at 60 fps all the time
which is it guys >_>

 

[Draconian]

They just need a big Mario Kart 8 Nintendo Direct talking about new features/items/tracks and stuff. It's getting to be about that time.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Crazy speculation, but I still think we're gonna see Monita as a secret character and a Nintendo-Land themed circuit.

 

[Berordn]

2 people above said Double Dash was the only one to run at 60 fps all the time
which is it guys >_>

Its been a while since I've done double dash split screen with more than just my sister, so they're probably right.

Didn't actually see their posts when I replied.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I'm still hoping on a confirmation on 5-player. I don't know, maybe I'm dreaming to think that someone using the Gamepad as the fifth screen is possible and/or practical.

 

[llehuty]

Mario Kart 8 should have its own version of Trident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLtimq-5vPw

Hnnnnnng if Rainbow Road is based on something like Trident.

 

[Outtrigger888]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

Wasn't it obvious that there was 32 tracks? Like in every game

Also hope that not all characters have been revealed. Would love some more at least.

Well, the info doesnt imply that all characters have been revealed, rather, all the characters are in this new demo. I guess you could argue, since it says all items, then mentions theres also two new ones, that it should mention new characters, after saying all characters are in the demo. They still could be wating to reveal more, to the press/everyone else, since this is still a demo, and doesn't include everything.

If true, that new info is coming Thursday, I wonder if it will be revealed only by the press, or also via a ND.

The GBA VC launches this Thursday, as well as that f2p baseball game, for the 3ds.

Aren't Directs usually on a Thursday? We could be getting a smaller direct, to remind people to buy their stuff, and some new info on MK, ect..

 

[Mr Swine]

I wish Nintendo could Putin 64 levels instead of the measly 32, we are getting to a point where the each old installment of Mario Kart only has 1-2 levels in retro part :/

 

[Jazzem]

I wish Nintendo could Putin 64 levels instead of the measly 32, we are getting to a point where the each old installment of Mario Kart only has 1-2 levels in retro part :/

It is a shame that they tend to put the least priority on the SNES/GBA tracks too...I can understand given that they are flat, but they tend to be among my favourites due to their tight design.

 

[Graphics Horse]

I'm still hoping on a confirmation on 5-player. I don't know, maybe I'm dreaming to think that someone using the Gamepad as the fifth screen is possible and/or practical.

Didn't Sonic transformed do it? Strange that they haven't announced it but at this point I'd brace for disappointment.

 

[-TK-]

It still amazes me how Double Dash looks so much better than Mario Kart Wii. No bloom, better colors, faster, and 60fps even in 4 player multi. Also has that awesome lan-mode which I still play with my friends.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I wish Nintendo could Putin

 

[Gleethor]

Bizarre to think that Mario Kart has been online for nearly a decade now.

 

[EulaCapra]

4 players and not 5 players possibly confirmed???

But... But Sonic Racing Transformed managed 5! I'd prefer a solid 6 with friends but I'll what I can get. 4 players would just seem such a downgrade especially after many 5-player Wii U games.

 

[titusandronicus]

4 players and not 5 players possibly confirmed???

But... But Sonic Racing Transformed managed 5! I'd prefer a solid 6 with friends but I'll what I can get. 4 players would just seem such a downgrade especially after many 5-player Wii U games.

Sonic's frame rate is bad even with 1 person. Never mind 5.

 

[Mumups]

Have they said anything about being able to play online mode with a guest (like you can in MKWii) yet?
That's the best thing about MKWii

 

[Tabasco]

Have they said anything about being able to play online mode with a guest (like you can in MKWii) yet?
That's the best thing about MKWii

I would assume that's in, because why would they take it out?

 

[DaBoss]

It is a shame that they tend to put the least priority on the SNES/GBA tracks too...I can understand given that they are flat, but they tend to be among my favourites due to their tight design.

Well yea, it makes sense like that. I do love them a lot due to the tight turns making it drift heaven.

 

[PotionBleue]

I would assume that's in, because why would they take it out?

Yeah, that would be as stupid as a Mario Kart 7 without solo VS mode or Waluigi, wouldn't it be?

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Will we ever see a mission mode again?

 

[Tabasco]

Will we ever see a mission mode again?

I probably wouldn't count on it, but we'll see.