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Mario Kart 8 : new trailer
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foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Why would you want some of the koopalings, thats just wrong, its all or nothing
HUELEN10
Member
Guys, I just had a thought...
What if they re-made Sunset Wilds as a retro course? Was thinking of obscure tracks that were unique, and I think this one is up there. We only know of half of the final tracks, so it's still possible right?
I mean, Moo Moo Meadows looks amazing; imagine how Sunset Wilds would look...
What if they re-made Sunset Wilds as a retro course? Was thinking of obscure tracks that were unique, and I think this one is up there. We only know of half of the final tracks, so it's still possible right?
I mean, Moo Moo Meadows looks amazing; imagine how Sunset Wilds would look...
MannyToons
Member
Exactly. You can't pick and choose from them, they're a group. And I'm elated they're going to be playable for the first time.
Nah, actually when the blue shell's belly faces the camera, is the right moment to use a mushroom. Exactly the same way it worked in MK7
Astral Dog
Member
Maybe for some hardcore gamers, but the vast majority of gamers still play on consoles,( and smartphones)
Seriously, I thought it was my internet connection, as usually they have gorgeous trailers, but it just looks ugly.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
I don't get the hate for the blue shell. I mean, it's annoying, but if you're good at the game it's likely you'll still be at the top. It was a bit more annoying in MKWii, but it's a necessary item, specially when people have very large lead. I know I love getting it if I'm lagging.
If it wasn't for the blue shell it would sometimes be nearly impossible to catch up. Red Shells only get so far.
If it wasn't for the blue shell it would sometimes be nearly impossible to catch up. Red Shells only get so far.
Honestly I wish that Smash trailer was real and that Kirby was a playable character in Mario Kart 8.
I'd love for Kirby's Animal Friends to make appearances as drivers and have maybe a Popstar themed kart and track.
That and Captain Falcon/F-Zero track/kart representation. I don't have a doubt that Blue Falcon is returning but it'd love to have some collab as DLC
What I wasn't most of all really is Kirby and his Animal Friends since the animal friends keep getting shafted to minor cameo roles :[
I'd love for Kirby's Animal Friends to make appearances as drivers and have maybe a Popstar themed kart and track.
That and Captain Falcon/F-Zero track/kart representation. I don't have a doubt that Blue Falcon is returning but it'd love to have some collab as DLC
What I wasn't most of all really is Kirby and his Animal Friends since the animal friends keep getting shafted to minor cameo roles :[
Done and done.
Jesus. Nintendo may not have the most up-to-date tech, but man are they good at utilizing what they have, using contrast and exceptional art to elevate how their games look.
It would have caused massive arguments if you left any out. Everyone has their own favourites. Not only that, but they have been a lot of people's (like me) most requested characters all the way since Super Mario Kart came out. Them and Kamek. In fact, I would have been seriously pissed had there been one or more koopalings but Larry, Lemmy, Roy or Ludvig had been left out. Morton, Roy and Iggy I can do without, but other people might have the exact opposite opinion.
It's an all or nothing deal, I think. It does no harm to have them all in there.
ErrorMacro
Member
One thing I've been liking a lot from Mario Kart 8 is the kart design. Most of the parts (and specially the body parts) I've seen so far look pretty good. One thing I deeply dislike about Mario Kart 7 is the part design, all of them were so ugly it was hard to make a decent looking kart with good stats.
Another thing that seems much improved from 7 is the music. IMO, since double dash, mario kart doesn't have memorable songs (excluding the rainbow road themes) and it's nice to see they're trying to improve this with some live recorded music.
I'm also wondering how many (if any) secret characters the game will have. We had so many characters revealed so far that it's interesting to think what kind of secret characters they might pull.
Another thing that seems much improved from 7 is the music. IMO, since double dash, mario kart doesn't have memorable songs (excluding the rainbow road themes) and it's nice to see they're trying to improve this with some live recorded music.
I'm also wondering how many (if any) secret characters the game will have. We had so many characters revealed so far that it's interesting to think what kind of secret characters they might pull.
Not even remotely accurate.
Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule
Member
Done and done.
LA PUTA QUE ME PARIÓ!
RealDeadOne
Member
Metal Mario is the kind of character who seems like an awful waste of a slot until you realize he probably takes a tenth of the development effort of any other character.
I mean he's basically just a texture hack, if his addition doesn't affect anyone else's then why not.
I mean he's basically just a texture hack, if his addition doesn't affect anyone else's then why not.
Graphics Horse
Member
Same reason you shouldn't have a copy of Mario in Nazi uniform with a hitler moustache.
Metal Mario is that bad.
I guess after seeing all this footage people can't say the WiiU isn't powerful enough to run that E3 Zelda Tech Demo...
Mario Kart surpasses that Tech Demo so much that now i'm more excited to see Zelda U this year
Diprosalic
Banned
when you do the "perfect jump" after going over a ledge you can hold your stick forwards backwards or to the side and he will do a frontflip/backflip or a turn respectively while jumping. was this in MK7 too? can't remember.
the amount of people playing League of Legend is probably bigger than the entire next gen install base.
the amount of people playing League of Legend is probably bigger than the entire next gen install base.
TheSpaceBetween
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Just when you think GAF hyperbole can't get any more extreme.
On topic... It seems that full laps of anything beyond Flower Cup are embargoed... It would explain why we haven't seen any of Cloud Top Cruise, Electrodome, Sunshine Airport, etc.
Ipsoclipso
Member
Was he even originated in a mario game? Or was his first appearance in Smash Bros?
Graphics Horse
Member
Hmm, I don't think it was.
Tabasco
Member
It seems to me like you recover pretty damn fast from a blue shell now.Kinda long but I wanted to include that Blue shell at the end lol
Mysterious
Banned
Super Mario 64 powerup.
Diprosalic
Banned
i figured. neat little touch, don't think it has any gameplay impact.
Yeah I love that they included him, best of both worlds..probably not much time/resources to get him done and of course he looks really cool. I plan using him a lot, I usually just pick Yoshi.
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
Which is why it's do dumb; he didn't even start as his own character. It'd be like having a Fire Mario character
MannyToons
Member
Your recovery time from practically everything has been halved, it seems. The primary punishment now being losing your coins/top speed.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Ice Luigi is a character in one of the arcade games.
Ipsoclipso
Member
Aha. Well I'm not against him, I bet he'll be the most used character for japanese people on online mode.
..its just another option, you can think of it as a color swap if it makes you feel better. Theres no way his inclusion took any significant dev time away from any other characters being in or not.
Well at least Metal Mario has different attributes compared to Mario.
So is Fire Mario lol.
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
Dion Blaster
Member
Why do people hate Metal Mario? That was like the best part of Mario 64. Is he really overpowered or something?
It's interesting to note that shortly after his first appearance in SM64, Metal Mario was playable in Mario Golf and Dr.Mario 64 (final unlockable character in both), and he appeared as a mini-boss in Smash Bros.
Now's he playable in Mario Tennis Open and MK7&8. Guess Nintendo likes portraying Metal Mario as his own separate character.
Now's he playable in Mario Tennis Open and MK7&8. Guess Nintendo likes portraying Metal Mario as his own separate character.
HUELEN10
Member
Some people feel that he's the reason that Waluigi got the shaft in 7, but I blame Honey Queen.
This game looks SOOO good and seems to run so damn smooth. God, I can't wait!
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
It's a seemingly lazy reskin that should be a power-up if anything. Doesn't bother me that much, but in an otherwise perfect-looking game, this cheap addition does stand-out
Dion Blaster
Member
shrug, Metal Mario is probably my favorite looking character in the Mario universe. really don't see the harm
nckillthegrimace
Member
The bee and wiggler are worse.
decoyplatypus
Member
It was an exciting graphical effect in Mario 64, but that was almost 20 years ago, and I would rather race as (or against) a half-dozen missing characters from the Mario universe.
Couldn't resist.
At least the blue shell seems less punishing now not to mention more rare and there's got to be ways to dodge it. I wonder if how exactly item toggles/customization features will work online. So for instance I want to search for non-blue shell lobbies or something, but I'm thinking that'll be more of a private match option (if there is one seeing as MKWii didn't have it AFAIR).
Dion Blaster
Member
I get that something metal mario or dark link would be a waste in something like smash bros where they design entire movesets and such, but for mario kart every character is basically just a skin with some different attributes.
I'm all for every Koopaling making it btw
I'm all for every Koopaling making it btw
C.Olimar788
Member
While Metal Mario was silly and pointless in 7, in 8 he actually seems justified. After all, he can be shiny and reflective and show off the Wii U's graphical capacity.
To be honest I hope we get every Mario Kart veteran in this one alongside a few more newcomers. No excuses!
To be honest I hope we get every Mario Kart veteran in this one alongside a few more newcomers. No excuses!
And he is associated with glitches in Mario Kart 7
HUELEN10
Member
1. Metal Mario
2. R.O.B.
3. Mii
4. Funky Kong
5. Baby Daisy
6. Honey Queen
7. Dry Bowser
8. Petey
9. King Boo
10. Paratroopa
11. Wiggler
12. Birdo
Race Cup of misfits.