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[Oidisco]

I kinda hoped instead of metal characters, we'd have just gotten a metal power-up. Not sure what it'd do exactly, but that way everyone would be metal!

 

[MannyToons]

Metal DLC: Everyone gets metal skin and all tracks get turned into metal.

Day 0.

 

[Blues1990]

I would love it if Dixie Kong & Cranky Kong became playable drivers in a future Mario Kart installment, along with any characters from the Paper Mario/Mario & Luigi series.

 

[Exile20]

this makes me feel so bad about buying Digital
my purchases never count

It counts to Nintendo, it counts......

 

[SoapyLemons]

Reminder that we could have had Kamek in MK64 and later installments.

 

[MannyToons]

I would love it if Dixie Kong & Cranky Kong became playable drivers in a future Mario Kart installment, along with any characters from the Paper Mario/Mario & Luigi series.

To think now would've been the perfect time to introduce them. As well as Kamek with New Super Mario Bros./Super Luigi U. There. Better. Be. Character DLC. I actually don't care for any other potential DLC. ...Well, maybe tracks, but we'll see down the road.

 

[Caladrius]

If that included the soundtracks, then that might not be such a bad deal.

I'll buy 12.

 

[Kinsei]

Reminder that we could have had Kamek in MK64 and later installments.

Man if only we did get the beta characters. Playable Kamek, E.Gadd (MKDS), and Hammer Bro (MKWii) would have been awesome.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

It counts to Nintendo, it counts......

nah if it did I would be playing right now since the digital code is at the eShop already they are just waiting for some stupid retail date that matters a whole lot more to them'

seriously I could be playing MK8 right now if my digital purchase mattered

 

[Lexxism]

This probably answered a lot of times. I remember reading from Eurogamer that MK8 is 1080p? Is that true or they made a mistake? Any explanation on this one?

 

[Kinsei]

This probably answered a lot of times. I remember reading from Eurogamer that MK8 is 1080p? Is that true or they made a mistake? Any explanation on this one?

It's 720p.

 

[HUELEN10]

It's 720p.

Source? Because Eurogamer is definitely saying otherwise.

 

[Kinsei]

Source? Because Eurogamer is definitely saying otherwise.

The GameXplain reviewer says it's 720p at 1:35 in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BNSMaOzPSM

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Source? Because Eurogamer is definitely saying otherwise.

Is? Or was?

 

[Ysiadmihi]

The Wii U pushing those graphics at 1080p 60fps? I don't think so...

Remember when everyone thought Tropical Freeze was 1080p too?

 

[AdanVC]

Saw this on Tumblr today. Damn cool and nostalgic. Those "who are you" ads were the best! Hope some MK8 ad can last this long hanging in a mall.

 

[Roo]

Saw this on Tumblr today. Damn cool and nostalgic. Those "who are you" ads were the best! Hope some MK8 ad can last this long hanging in a mall.

*Promotes a gamecube game... uses N64 renders*

 

[69wpm]

Was it ever confirmed for 1080p? I just this link

http://www.gamnesia.com/news/mario-...n-during-two-player-split-screen#.U2fN9_ldUjU

i don't know if it's reliable of course though, just thought I'd share

Talk about journalism. Some site stumbled upon a month old article from Eurogamer and posted it as "news" - everyone follows without checking out the source..

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Someone tell me Balloon Battle isn't as bad as I hear it is.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Someone tell me Balloon Battle isn't as bad as I hear it is.

Do you want to be lied to?

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Maybe, if it's that bad. T_T

Just give it to me straight.

 

[Berordn]

Maybe, if it's that bad. T_T

Just give it to me straight.

It takes place on standard tracks instead of specific arenas, still has a forced timer, still based on points - but you're again eliminated after three hits.

On the plus side, it'll probably be better than MKWii's.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I thought I saw there were 8 BB-only tracks?

 

[Tripon]

Just Dell.

Hmm, I'll keep my Newegg pre-order then. Would rather get $10 off the top than be locked into buying stuff from Dell.

 

[Berordn]

I thought I saw there were 8 BB-only tracks?

There's eight balloon battle tracks, but they're all courses that appear in the standard GP mode.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Uggggghh whyyyyy

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Reminder that we could have had Kamek in MK64 and later installments.

At least he got into Mario Party 9 and Mario Golf: World Tour.

 

[NateDrake]

Made note of the requests people made. Will capture the footage tomorrow. Was too busy tonight to get to it. Sorry.

 

[Sioen]

I'm actually hoping for dlc for this game.. First time ever for a game.

 

[GRW810]

Saw this on Tumblr today. Damn cool and nostalgic. Those "who are you" ads were the best! Hope some MK8 ad can last this long hanging in a mall.

This is cool, but how has it survived that long?!

 

[checkeredknight]

I think you are only allowed up to 60 seconds on YouTube/it can't be the full race. Had a quick look for a source and can't find one so I must be remembering from the GameXplain Q&A video.

That's disappointing.

 

[MicH]

Just preordered the limited blue shell edition of this game. HYPE

 

[fredrancour]

This is cool, but how has it survived that long?!

There are some severely neglected and depressing shopping malls in the world.

 

[BM8]

Spoiler

Gaf should have a celebrity Mii tournament, just for laughs

 

[Mpl90]

Recent Direct / videos YouTube stats, from NA Nintendo Profile + Mega64 for the E3 video

As of 12:16 GMT

Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.14 - 1,206,104 - 27,336 likes / 243 dislikes

Tomodachi life Direct 4.10.14 - 563,592 - 12,276 likes / 252 dislikes

Introducing Tomodachi Life 4.10.14 - 1,293,811 - 1,884 likes / 99 dislikes

Tomodachi Life: Weird Dreams featuring Shaq 4.25.14 - 155,905 views - 1,063 likes / 170 dislikes

Play Nintendo - Announcing Nintendo @ E32014 4.29.14 - 672,383 views - 20,605 likes / 392 dislikes
Mega64 infiltrated Nintendo (from Mega64 profile) 4.29.14 - 62,954 views - 4,214 likes / 76 dislikes
Total - 735,337 views - 24,819 likes / 468 dislikes

Mario Kart 8 Direct 4.30.14 - 435,618 views - 12,446 likes / 175 dislikes

 

[psychotron]

Recent Direct / videos YouTube stats, from NA Nintendo Profile + Mega64 for the E3 video

As of 12:16 GMT

Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.14 - 1,206,104 - 27,336 likes / 243 dislikes

Tomodachi life Direct 4.10.14 - 563,592 - 12,276 likes / 252 dislikes

Introducing Tomodachi Life 4.10.14 - 1,293,811 - 1,884 likes / 99 dislikes

Tomodachi Life: Weird Dreams featuring Shaq 4.25.14 - 155,905 views - 1,063 likes / 170 dislikes

Play Nintendo - Announcing Nintendo @ E32014 4.29.14 - 672,383 views - 20,605 likes / 392 dislikes
Mega64 infiltrated Nintendo (from Mega64 profile) 4.29.14 - 62,954 views - 4,214 likes / 76 dislikes
Total - 735,337 views - 24,819 likes / 468 dislikes

Mario Kart 8 Direct 4.30.14 - 435,618 views - 12,446 likes / 175 dislikes

Mario Kart bringing the views.

 

[Exile20]

Recent Direct / videos YouTube stats, from NA Nintendo Profile + Mega64 for the E3 video

As of 12:16 GMT

Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.14 - 1,206,104 - 27,336 likes / 243 dislikes

Tomodachi life Direct 4.10.14 - 563,592 - 12,276 likes / 252 dislikes

Introducing Tomodachi Life 4.10.14 - 1,293,811 - 1,884 likes / 99 dislikes

Tomodachi Life: Weird Dreams featuring Shaq 4.25.14 - 155,905 views - 1,063 likes / 170 dislikes

Play Nintendo - Announcing Nintendo @ E32014 4.29.14 - 672,383 views - 20,605 likes / 392 dislikes
Mega64 infiltrated Nintendo (from Mega64 profile) 4.29.14 - 62,954 views - 4,214 likes / 76 dislikes
Total - 735,337 views - 24,819 likes / 468 dislikes

Mario Kart 8 Direct 4.30.14 - 435,618 views - 12,446 likes / 175 dislikes

Smash seems to be more popular than MK8

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Smash seems to be more popular than MK8

Smash Direct was actually advertised beforehand and livestreamed.

Plus it aired like a month ago.

 

[Albo]

Smash seems to be more popular than MK8

Online yes, but I don't think those numbers represent overall popularity for these reasons

-Smash direct has been out for longer
-Covered 3DS version too
-Hardcore online fanbase primary viewers
-Was arguably a better, more concise direct

-MK8 sells a lot to casuals outside the internet who don't watch wacky 40 min directs
-MK usually has long legs as views and sales increase over long periods
-MK8 direct came out of nowhere without notice

 

[Beelzebufo]

Online yes, but I don't think those numbers represent overall popularity for these reasons

-Smash direct has been out for longer
-Covered 3DS version too
-Hardcore online fanbase primary viewers
-Was arguably a better, more concise direct

-MK8 sells a lot to casuals outside the internet who don't watch wacky 40 min directs
-MK usually has long legs as views and sales increase over long periods
-MK8 direct came out of nowhere without notice

Man, the MK8 direct was aimed towards casuals. That's why the made jokes instead of talking about frame rates, inward drift, and battle mode.

Basically it's just because it was a surprise direct that hasn't been around for as long.

 

[Jethro]

I can confirm the 90% for Mario Kart 8 in german gamepro. (got the magazine today)

 

[KHlover]

Is there any reason all footage of MK8 seems to only show Lap 1 or Lap 2? Do the tracks change in the last lap (or does anything else happen that Nintendo wants to keep secret)?

 

[Sioen]

Is there any reason all footage of MK8 seems to only show Lap 1 or Lap 2? Do the tracks change in the last lap (or does anything else happen that Nintendo wants to keep secret)?

I don't think tracks change, it didn't in previous mk right?

 

[SoapyLemons]

Is there any reason all footage of MK8 seems to only show Lap 1 or Lap 2? Do the tracks change in the last lap (or does anything else happen that Nintendo wants to keep secret)?

I think it's a time constraint issued by Nintendo. I suppose they don't want companies like GameXplain showing too much of the game. The one exception I have seen is a full video of Mount Wario.

 

[Roo]

Is there any reason all footage of MK8 seems to only show Lap 1 or Lap 2? Do the tracks change in the last lap (or does anything else happen that Nintendo wants to keep secret)?

The press/reviewers have a time limit of content to share. Afaik, they only have 20 minutes. So, instead of recording three laps of a single course, they only record 1 lap and cover more courses.
At least that's what Andre said. Even our very NateDrake said he was reaching his time limit so yeah, that's why.

 

[MannyToons]

The press/reviewers have a time limit of content to share. Afaik, they only have 20 minutes. So, instead of recording three laps of a single course, they only record 1 lap and cover more courses.
At least that's what Andre said. Even our very NateDrake said he was reaching his time limit so yeah, that's why.

Oh shit. Well, if you still haven't gotten around to it, scrap the Iggy video if you want, Nate. I've seen a good amount of him anyways.

 

[KHlover]

I don't think tracks change, it didn't in previous mk right?

I think it's a time constraint issued by Nintendo. I suppose they don't want companies like GameXplain showing too much of the game. The one exception I have seen is a full video of Mount Wario.

The press/reviewers have a time limit of content to share. Afaik, they only have 20 minutes. So, instead of recording three laps of a single course, they only record 1 lap and cover more courses.
At least that's what Andre said. Even our very NateDrake said he was reaching his time limit so yeah, that's why.

Ah, that explains it. Thank you, guys

 

[Javier]

I don't think tracks change, it didn't in previous mk right?

Off the top of my head I know Grumble Volcano changed, with the ground getting more and more destroyed every lap.

 

[vladdamad]

Off the top of my head I know Grumble Volcano changed, with the ground getting more and more destroyed every lap.

If I'm not mistaken that feature was in the Wii version as well

 

[Davey Cakes]

I can confirm the 90% for Mario Kart 8 in german gamepro. (got the magazine today)

Good score. I still think it's a bit early though; I hope they gave the game enough time. Didn't they skip the online mode or something?