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Mario Kart 8 : new trailer
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foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Run, run as fast as you can.
For me this is the natural evolution of video games. Like, when I was playing Mario Kart 64 in the 90s this is what I envisioned we'll have in the future. Still game of the gen candidate, and yes I struggle to think of a video game I would say has better graphics than Mario Kart 8.
Nocturnowl
Member
Damn these last two trailers have taken me from pretty uninterested in yet another Mario Kart to being ready to splash out money on yet another Mario Kart.
To think that they might have salvaged to N64 Rainbow Road is nothing short of a miracle to me, changes to retro tracks appear to have given some a new lease of life (Toad's Turnpike looks a lot more interesting as well now) and i'm happy to see Royal Raceway and Moo Moo Meadows make the jump.
The roster is packed, so happy that they didn't drop Shyguy after MK7, i'm a bit spoilt for character choice right now and here's hoping that they've left some unexpected character choices aside as I think this has been a bit of a running tradition since Double Dash first brought in unlockable characters.
With Mario Kart 7 I wanted to say it was possibly the best MK game at a base level yet it seemed a bit rushed out stepping back in some content and options that held it back from having my top spot. Here with 8 it's looking like they've put in the extra time to deliver where MK7 fell a bit short.
To think that they might have salvaged to N64 Rainbow Road is nothing short of a miracle to me, changes to retro tracks appear to have given some a new lease of life (Toad's Turnpike looks a lot more interesting as well now) and i'm happy to see Royal Raceway and Moo Moo Meadows make the jump.
The roster is packed, so happy that they didn't drop Shyguy after MK7, i'm a bit spoilt for character choice right now and here's hoping that they've left some unexpected character choices aside as I think this has been a bit of a running tradition since Double Dash first brought in unlockable characters.
With Mario Kart 7 I wanted to say it was possibly the best MK game at a base level yet it seemed a bit rushed out stepping back in some content and options that held it back from having my top spot. Here with 8 it's looking like they've put in the extra time to deliver where MK7 fell a bit short.
I really hope they're working on another Mario game with that engine... 3D World was aleady awesome, but this is even more fabulous.
Nintendo may have struggled switching to HD development, but man, was it worth the wait.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Your right lol
Dagobert Duck
Member
Played it last year at Gamescom and loved it...is it just me or is it looking even better?? This game is gorgous. I will get a Wii U because of this (and because the game library for the WiiU is getting filled with must-play titles) 
I'd like to know whether the boomerang can take out multiple racers when you throw it, in the same way it takes out any enemies in its trajectory when you use it in the 3D Mario games. It'd be fantastic to line up two or three racers at once and knock them all out, or get yourself behind a rival to send the boomerang through him (or her) on its way back. Would certainly help differentiate it from just being a short-range red shell.
Gianni Merryman
Member
LOL at in-game advertisement!
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plank
Member
That poster forgot about that E3 Best Buy event.
Dragon1893
Member
Damn, the game looks awesome.
Dagobert Duck
Member
PotionBleue
Member
Game seems to be filled with fake ads
That's always been the case.
List of advertisements in the Mario Kart series
Gianni Merryman
Member
This ramp-truck is something I've never seen before in any racing games.
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Can Crusher
Banned
It certainly looks better than what I would've expected it to look.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
They really nailed the lighting! Looks like its 720p but thats the reality of the box, but it still looks grand altogether.
Retro courses are a fine nod indeed too.
Retro courses are a fine nod indeed too.
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
I think this is the first time ever that the tracks look so good it makes me want to get out of the kart and just walk around...
PotionBleue
Member
Thanks.
Is it true that the Boomerang can steal other players' items? I've seen someone mentioning it, but I couldn't see it in any video.
If your DK is burning, you should probably see a doctor.
CyanideFuse
Member
I just watched Eurogamer's videos; the game looks so, so good.
I am getting closer and closer to buying a Wii U because there are quite a few games I really want to play.
I am getting closer and closer to buying a Wii U because there are quite a few games I really want to play.
Dong Engulfed. Burning Dong. I'm sure you can think of more.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
I don't think the generation's over just yet.
JordanN
Banned
Besides resolution, I find it odd Nintendo also comments on the FPS. They usually try to deflect all tech talk with "ask someone else" or "it's Mario in HD".
It looks exactly the same in terms of art style. Exactly the same.