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[BM8]

Everyone here is a game developer.

We have no idea what they did. Nintendo is stretched VERY thin trying to get games out for the U since they are practically the only ones still left making games for it. They need help to get things done. Namco could have done anything, who the hell knows. Could have some some track modeling, or character modeling, or animation stuff, or programming stuff, or lighting stuff, or texturing stuff.... or online stuff.

We know nothing.

Agreed.

No one claimed to know, though. Just a guess based off Namcos involvement with helping Nintendo with online in the past. Mario Kart 8's online infrastructure has grown, plus MKTV. No one has to be a game developer to make that guess.

Just like if Retro was in the credits, we'd guess that they helped with developing tracks. Doesnt mean that'd be true, though.

 

[DrWong]

I'm going digital, and an eventual disk for the collector's itch down the road.

I always get digital copies for WiiU retail games I'll be launching frequently.

Same for me.

 

[KHlover]

Attention GermanGAF:

The sexy Mario Kart 8 Steelbook Edition which was 70€ since its announcement currently sits at 59,99€. I just pre-ordered, but who knows if Amazon keeps the price low. So if you were going to buy MK8 physical anyways - go get it!

Edit: Seems like the price already dropped 3 days ago, so chances are good that it might stay like that until release.

 

[blu]

Attention GermanGAF:

The sexy Mario Kart 8 Steelbook Edition which was 70€ since its announcement currently sits at 59,99€. I just pre-ordered, but who knows if Amazon keeps the price low. So if you were going to buy MK8 physical anyways - go get it!

Edit: Seems like the price already dropped 3 days ago, so chances are good that it might stay like that until release.

Is that an actual tin-box edition, or just a metal-like finish on a plastic box?

 

[fredrancour]

Is that an actual tin-box edition, or just a metal-like finish on a plastic box?

If it is the name-brand "steelbook" that they used for metroid prime trilogy, it is an actual metal box, not finished plastic.

 

[ciD_Vain]

Oh snap. I've been a digital activist for this game since the beginning but if that metal case comes to US I'll have to buy physical. I'm a sucker for those!

 

[KHlover]

Is that an actual tin-box edition, or just a metal-like finish on a plastic box?

Going by some comments in the discussion board Amazon-exclusive Steelbooks are actually metal boxes, so no worries there.

 

[FyreWulff]

Maybe not buy out since I notice Japan tends to honor and respect other companies unless they're in dire trouble. Even then I only see mergers.

But I'd love to see Link in a Soul calibur game again!

You know what I'd love to see? A Zelda Souls or a Tales game set in Hyrule!

Actually, Nintendo would own Namco today if it weren't for the Japanese government blocking them the last time they tried to buy them.

 

[Revven]

I like how the tires get different types of dirt depending on the pavement. It's these types of detail that really grab me.

Yeah, they also get washed off when the kart goes into the water and stuff. It's really awesome attention to detail.

 

[Grizzo]

Been playing some MK7 during this wait. Man the game is much more duller than I remember!

I really hope MK8 is really good.

I would disagree, MK7 is one of the best in the entire series imo. Mario Kart 8 looks like an upgrade of that game. I'm sure it's gonna be at least just as good.

 

[AdanVC]

It could have also been nothing specifically for MK8, but some borrowed assets or engine work from GP DX.

Until we get an Iwata Asks, it's all conjecture.

I'm REALLY looking forward to read an Iwata Asks about MK8. I'm still so dissapointed we didn't get one for DKC: Tropical Freeze.

 

[plank]

Why the hell are <TB HDD's $80 or more? I can't for the life of me find anything on Amazon. Can some kind Gaffer help me out a bit, please. ;(

 

[Tabasco]

Why the hell are <TB HDD's $80 or more? I can't for the life of me find anything on Amazon. Can some kind Gaffer help me out a bit, please. ;(

If you can use external hard drives on Wii U (I'm assuming that's the only way to add more storage) I was able to find one quite easily by doing a search.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E83X9P8/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It's the first result under "external hard drives".

Edit: Cheaper 1TB alternative

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R7FC74/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[ffdgh]

So who is going digital for this? if you can give explain why would be great.

I am. Digital at midnight is way more convient for me instead of waiting for stores to open/impatient. Added bonus of getting points for nintendo's deluxe digital promotion.

 

[Ragnorok64]

Man I was hardly able to put any time into Mario Kart 7 due to not being able to play for long sessions without my hands hurting. I even bought a 3DS XL but that only slightly improved things. I hope I can actually manage to invest some time into this one.

 

[Aaronrules380]

I am. Digital at midnight is way more convient for me instead of waiting for stores to open/impatient. Added bonus of getting points for nintendo's deluxe digital promotion.

Same here

 

[Beer Monkey]

I might do digital but I'm waiting to see if anybody has a hot deal that week. I won't do the Dell thing because I want the game on release day.

 

[KingSnake]

I'll go for digital at midnight too. It's my only chance to play the game before leaving for holiday next morning.

 

[SoraanTribal]

Man I was hardly able to put any time into Mario Kart 7 due to not being able to play for long sessions without my hands hurting. I even bought a 3DS XL but that only slightly improved things. I hope I can actually manage to invest some time into this one.

This was what initially turned me off Mario Kart 7 (although the lack of modes was another factor). It didn't take long at all for my fingers to start hurting while playing the game for some reason. Someone on GAF suggested I use Y to accelerate instead of A which helped things a ton. I was able to play it for far longer before my hands started to cramp/thumb started to hurt. I think I would have enjoyed the game even more if I could have used a controller, lol.

 

[StayDead]

I'm going digital because I have a Japanese Wii U and I'm in the UK. So I should be able to get it 3PM on the 29th >:3

 

[Outtrigger888]

I'll go for digital at midnight too. It's my only chance to play the game before leaving for holiday next morning.

Go to walmart at midnight and get a physical copy.

 

[KHlover]

Thank god Germany is small enough for amazon to be able to guarantee you a free release date delivery if you pre-order a game. All I have to do that Friday is check my mailbox after waking up. Bonus points for not having any classes on Friday

 

[SoraanTribal]

For some reason, Amazon sent me an email saying they upgraded my shipping for MK8 to "release-day delivery" (before, it was 2-day shipping). They've never done that before.

 

[plank]

If you can use external hard drives on Wii U (I'm assuming that's the only way to add more storage) I was able to find one quite easily by doing a search.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E83X9P8/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It's the first result under "external hard drives".

Edit: Cheaper 1TB alternative

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R7FC74/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Sorry when I say <TB I meant less than 1TB. Also is your hdd self powered, does it come with a y-cable, or does is it working fine just as it is? The reason I'm asking this is because I'm hearing the WiiU is finicky when it comes to hard drives with just a lone usb cord.

 

[KingSnake]

Go to walmart at midnight and get a physical copy.

I'm in Austria. There's no shop opened after dark.

 

[Brainfreeze]

Actually, Nintendo would own Namco today if it weren't for the Japanese government blocking them the last time they tried to buy them.

When did this happen? And why was it blocked?

I never knew they tried to do that.

 

[Brainfreeze]

Sorry when I say <TB I meant less than 1TB. Also is your hdd self powered, does it come with a y-cable, or does is it working fine just as it is? The reason I'm asking this is because I'm hearing the WiiU is finicky when it comes to hard drives with just a lone usb cord.

Mine has a Y-cable and works fine, I picked up the cable for a few dollars on Amazon when I got the HDD. It's 500 gb and I picked it up for probably around $50. I could try to find the link if it's still available and you're interested.

 

[Tabasco]

Sorry when I say <TB I meant less than 1TB. Also is your hdd self powered, does it come with a y-cable, or does is it working fine just as it is? The reason I'm asking this is because I'm hearing the WiiU is finicky when it comes to hard drives with just a lone usb cord.

This is a nice 500GB option:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J7YCHG/?tag=neogaf0e-20

As for your question, I don't quite understand it. The external hard drive that I have came with a dock where you seat the hard drive onto it and it connects it to the hardware via USB. It also came with just a standard USB cable to hook it up.

It really depends on what hard drive you buy. I'd assume most hard drives don't have a docking option.

 

[MisterGrey3000]

So who is going digital for this? if you can give explain why would be great.

I'm going digital because I'm extremely lazy when it comes to video games. I'll walk miles to get quality art supplies, but don't even bother me about going to gamestop.

It's just so much more convenient than waiting five days for a package to arrive or driving to a retail store.

Btw is there any thread where we can exchange Nintendo IDs? I wanna play MK with you guys!

 

[phanphare]

I like how the tires get different types of dirt depending on the pavement. It's these types of detail that really grab me.

I posted this earlier in the thread


but the karts are also front wheel drive

link

 

[Exile20]

Walmart - Mario Kart 8 with Exclusive Bonus Mario Wheel

 

[BM8]

Walmarts preorder bonus...

Walmart is offering a pair of items with Mario Kart 8 pre-orders. If you reserve Nintendo’s racer at the retailer, you’ll be given a “PowerA Wii Mario Kart 8 Racing Wheel” as well as $4.99 in VUDU movie credits. The latter bonus will be sent out via email.

Link

 

[PadWarrior]

Got four wii u pro controllers ready for this game.

 

[Mine01]

Got four wii u pro controllers ready for this game.

Here in mexico, buying 4 pro controllers is more expensive tan buying a wii u.

Same for wiimotes.

 

[plank]

This is a nice 500GB option:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J7YCHG/?tag=neogaf0e-20

As for your question, I don't quite understand it. The external hard drive that I have came with a dock where you seat the hard drive onto it and it connects it to the hardware via USB. It also came with just a standard USB cable to hook it up.

It really depends on what hard drive you buy. I'd assume most hard drives don't have a docking option.

Nintendo recommends a hdd with a y-cabe to provide more power to the hdd or a self powered hdd (power cord). A singular usb cable usually wont cut it. this is what I'm hearing, I'm just trying to be cautious. Plus I'm not paying $80 for hard drive at GS. thanks for the tip sorry to take it off-topic.

 

[Roo]

Here in mexico, buying 4 pro controllers is more expensive tan buying a wii u.

Same for wiimotes.

Really? where do you buy them?

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Sorry when I say <TB I meant less than 1TB. Also is your hdd self powered, does it come with a y-cable, or does is it working fine just as it is? The reason I'm asking this is because I'm hearing the WiiU is finicky when it comes to hard drives with just a lone usb cord.

This is what I have. It's $50.

I use this Y-Cable with it.

 

[Tabasco]

Nintendo recommends a hdd with a y-cabe to provide more power to the hdd or a self powered hdd (power cord). A singular usb cable usually wont cut it. this is what I'm hearing, I'm just trying to be cautious. Plus I'm not paying $80 for hard drive at GS. thanks for the tip sorry to take it off-topic.

Never heard of Y-Cables before which is why I got confused, lol.

At least now I know if I ever want to go digital that I should keep this in mind.

 

[BM8]

So do former Sega employees work at EAD?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4CSAqKxKqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI837_fZPKc

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

^

Serious Sonic vibes, holy shit.

 

[MisterGrey3000]

^

Serious Sonic vibes, holy shit.

Yeah, those sound like the better tracks from Sonic Adventure.(You know...the ones without vocals.)

This reminds me.
As weird as it sounds, I've always thought sonic should control like a go kart in a 3D space.

 

[Mine01]

Really? where do you buy them?

Anywhere, their price range (new) is about 900 at random stores and 1000 at "gaming" stores.

I bought my wii u zelda edition for 4500$ mexican pesos.330 Dollars~. and 4 pro controllers would be around 3600-400$, so yea gaming is pretty expensive down here, seriusly thinking to just make a friend bring me games from usa (i live in monterrey, close to the usa border).

sorry about the off-topic guys!

 

[plank]

This is what I have. It's $50.

I use this Y-Cable with it.

That y-cable looks weird. Does it come with and adapter for the hard drive end?

Edit: nvm it see how it goes.

 

[ffdgh]

So do former Sega employees work at EAD?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4CSAqKxKqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI837_fZPKc

Toad harbor is emerald coast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU1XKe4-qp8

Bowser's castle is...Idk but there's something sonic related in there lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FBhHCL6cZc

 

[RK128]

So do former Sega employees work at EAD?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4CSAqKxKqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI837_fZPKc

Well, one of the people main behind Sonic (key level designer) works at one of Nintendo's teams...

The music in MK8 is really great though ! Honestly surprised, as Mario Kart never really had tunes that clicked with me before (outside of the more iconic ones like Rainbow Road).

 

[RK128]

Toad harbor is emerald coast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU1XKe4-qp8

Bowser's castle is...Idk but there's something sonic related in there lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FBhHCL6cZc

Bowers Castle give me Red Mountain/Final Egg vibes .

 

[ffdgh]

Bowers Castle give me Red Mountain/Final Egg vibes .

Bingo. Exactly the 2 courses I thought of.

 

[RK128]

Bingo. Exactly the 2 courses I thought of.

Its almost like Nintendo has the guys who worked on the Adventure 1/2 soundtrack on this Mario Kart ! Man, now those games had killer soundtracks .

 

[BM8]

My Sonic knowledge for MK8 only reached as far as what i posted.

Now that you mention it, Toad Harbor does have Sonic vibes.

 

[Tabasco]

I wish someone could post a video of the character selection music (and any other music from the menu).