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Mario Kart 8 Info Thread
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Only 17 days....17 days....
The official title is Funky Bike Wii. On the bright side, Metal Mario Kart 7 was a bit more balanced, so hopefully they continue to work on that in this game.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
OricWindstar
Member
Not sure if these have been posted, but here's another batch of NA commercials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RgwB8efn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibzbuXsAM-c
I like Nintendo acknowledging what a relief it is to have a defense against the blue shell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RgwB8efn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibzbuXsAM-c
I like Nintendo acknowledging what a relief it is to have a defense against the blue shell.
Only Retro Studios can program monkey fur.
Alt smash costume fo DK: Bad CGI donkey kong
PadWarrior
Member
MannyToons
Member
Not sure if these have been posted but:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssFWJC6E-LU Banana Cup (Waluigi + Cat Cruiser)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPirPA1wALs&list=UUHojDFrdRbkm2I73Bxceq5Q Mushroom Cup (DK + Standard ATV)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssFWJC6E-LU Banana Cup (Waluigi + Cat Cruiser)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPirPA1wALs&list=UUHojDFrdRbkm2I73Bxceq5Q Mushroom Cup (DK + Standard ATV)
Smiles and Cries
Member
man now all the best racers will be from the UK
good thing the UK has not sold that many WiiUs
I still got a chance to win without the guide
th3sicknness
Member
Does anyone know if you can do 4 player split screen without the gamepad as a control option? For example 4 pro controllers or 4 wiimote + nunchucks?
Does someone have to be the gamepad or can it just sit on the charger with the map on it?
Does someone have to be the gamepad or can it just sit on the charger with the map on it?
DK's model actually looks pretty good when you're not focusing on his face.
You're on your own!
PadWarrior
Member
Better stock up they aren't manufacturing those anymore. I have a CC pro and Wii U Pro and prefer the Wii U Pro. Especially with that insane battery life it has.
Coward!
I think its the layout I like better on the CC pro. I agree with you on the Wii U pro, but I was playing mkwii earlier with the CC pro and it just felt so right.
Smiles and Cries
Member
gamepad is fine but I do have the superior Wii U pro so might use that
CC pro is so 00's
I'm broke so it's Gamepad, 2 Wii U Pro Controllers, and a Wheel/CC Pro for 4 player splitscreen.
Loser gets the shittier worse controls.
If I can get a Famicom controller to work, I'd use that. D-pad steering is way better.
I was thinking about buying SNES Mario kart just to play it with a dpad again.
Davey Cakes
Member
I think he looks fine. There's a goofiness to him that I kind of appreciate.
DK is always the butt of the joke in multiplayer games for me and my friends so that tradition will continue in MK8.
man now all the best racers will be from the UK
good thing the UK has not sold that many WiiUs
I still got a chance to win without the guide
me and my trusty wheel are waiting man. i shall remind you I once cracked the worldwide top time for Luigi Circuit in MKWII, just sayin
lasted like a weekend, but still!
Tabasco
Member
Are there sources that the game runs at 720p?
I found an article here saying otherwise:
From Eurogamer
Can anyone explain this?
I found an article here saying otherwise:
From Eurogamer
Can anyone explain this?
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Still playing through MK7. The retro track selection is much better than MK8's retro tracks. I wish they'd use Double Dash's DK track instead of the boring 3DS one.
this is very old, and yes, there's some controversy, but I think that the evidence about it being 720p far outweights EG's claims. Still noone is sure at this point
They already reused it in MKWii.
I also disagree about track selection, they picked a lot more thematically varied tracks in 8, and generally have a lot more changes to bring them up to spec.
Hell, all the MK64 tracks in 7 were just boring Mushroom Cup loops. Yoshi Valley almost completely one-ups the entire selection from 7.
That's the only source that says it's 1080p, and it's wrong. First, logically speaking, it's nigh impossible that a game using the same engine as Nintendoland and SM3DW (and looking even better than them) are going to run at a way higher resolution than those two. But beyond that, all you have to do is look at the direct feed screenshots and you can tell it's 720p.
Smiles and Cries
Member
that is pretty damn good.
I am in awe of that mario kart direct video where the developer showed that he could keep the same line every time to show which was better kart vs bike
I don't have those skills I wish I did, but this game will make it a joy to try and get better
I'm with you bro. Sort of. My WiiU controller preference order is:
Wiimote (for d-pad controlled games needing only 2 buttons)
Classic Controller (for d-pad controlled games with more than 2 buttons)
Classic Controller Pro (for analogue controlled games)
Pro Controller
Gamepad (only if none of the above are supported)
I've been playing a ton of Super Mario Kart recently, using the Classic Controller. I think I might just stick with digital steering and use that for MK8 as well. Such a lovely controller that fits my hands perfectly.
tim_pkmn89
Member
Can 4 players play without any of them using a Gamepad?
Other games let you do multiplayer without the gamepad, I'm pretty sure MK8 will let you play multiplayer without it.
tim_pkmn89
Member
I remember a few games have had issues with it.
I was planning to preorder online as well but during a trip in some random mall there was a Gameplanet store so I decided to just go there and make the preorder, but don't worry, doing it online works just the same. They have to send the game with all the preorder gifts included!
Damn
. Nah, don't worry I'm sure those t-shirts are not Nintendo licensed or something special anyways haha. You still can get the poster, the driving license and some kind of keychain if I remember correctly.Saludos a ambos! Qué buena onda encontrar a Paisanos por aquí! 
Anything's possible, but with the lower priced SKU and E3 just around the corner it seems unlikely.
Mario Kart (or at least DS, Wii and 7) tends to be a marathon for them, not a sprint.
Smiles and Cries
Member
I was thinking so but now with the price dro, nope
Damn
Saludos a ambos! Qué buena onda encontrar a Paisanos por aquí!
It was a Blue Shell t-shirt, it couldn't get better than that ;__;
¡Saludos! Veo que sí hay mexicanos por aquí 
Smiles and Cries
Member
Flippin' Fun should be added to the upside down thing
when should we expect the OT?
when should we expect the OT?
MannyToons
Member
So a friend's letting me borrow their Mario Kart 7 copy, and I've gotta say... it's pretty great. It's really nice to play since I'll have a better understanding of how Mario Kart 8 will work, with it borrowing more elements from Mario Kart 7 than Wii. Gliding, underwater sections, outdrift mechanics, and whatnot.
BRocknRolla
Member
I agree with other posters that this isn't true, but between this and Watch Dogs, it certainly does beg the question, "What the hell is going on with all this false/questionable tech information?"
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I've logged an absurd amount of hours into that game and I still play it daily.
I thought 8 would make it obsolete but I'll probably still play 7 for the second screen seeing-what-your-opponents-have and where-they-are tactics.
But yeah, 8 seems to be closest to 7 except refined and possibly even more balanced.
th3sicknness
Member
It would be cool if you could just have the map showing on the gamepad while it sits on the charger while 4 others use alternative control methods.
Mr. Bamboo
Member
So any more reviews, other than the Edge one, or is that it for now? I think I remember seeing something about ONM giving it 90, but it just might be my foggy memory.
tim_pkmn89
Member
I'm thinking they're using all the power they can on the TV. They'd be pushing things too far to render a separate second screen, especially at 4P.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Yeah, one was posted in this thread:
Originally Posted by KHlover
Don't know if it's already been posted elsewhere, but another German MK8 review is out.
ComputerBild Spiele: Sehr Gut - 1,43 (~9.1/10)
Summary (liberal translation) at the end of the review:
Difficulty of getting started - 10/10
"No matter if young or old, Amateur or Pro Driver - anyone will easily understand the game"
Graphics/Sound Quality - 9/10
"Animations for even the smallest details, immense profits from the jump to HD. Excellent music."
Controls - 9/10
"Motion Controls are fun, Menu presets are sadly missing (no idea what they mean with this)"
Single Player - 8/10
"Starts relatively easy, the new tracks are awesome. Not as much fun long-time."
Multiplayer - 10/10
"No matter if with two or up to four players - clearly the highlight of Mario Kart 8"
How well does the game run?
"No forced installation, short loading times"
Score: 1,43 (9.1/10)
Mr. Bamboo
Member
So two 9+ reviews. Off to a good start
!
Though Mario Kart is one of those series that doesn't need reviews to guarantee a purchase, at least for me.
Also, I really wish Nintendo announced Mario themed Wii U Pro Controllers to accompany the Wiimote ones. I have too many Wiimotes, what I need is another Pro controller.
Though Mario Kart is one of those series that doesn't need reviews to guarantee a purchase, at least for me.
Also, I really wish Nintendo announced Mario themed Wii U Pro Controllers to accompany the Wiimote ones. I have too many Wiimotes, what I need is another Pro controller.
I loveeee the slow-mo, you get to see all the little details like the moving parts on each kart. So damn sexy.
Dagobert Duck
Member
So two 9+ reviews. Off to a good start!
Though Mario Kart is one of those series that doesn't need reviews to guarantee a purchase, at least for me.
Also, I really wish Nintendo announced Mario themed Wii U Pro Controllers to accompany the Wiimote ones. I have too many Wiimotes, what I need is another Pro controller.
Most reviews will be between 80-100 % (just my guess)