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Mario Kart 8 : new trailer
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RealDeadOne
Member
Which begs the question... Who the hell is he and where does he come from? Is like Mario's Metal Sonic or something?
Couldn't resist.
Holy crap that's amazing lol. No dodging that shell, no siree, Bob!
I love how when they're driving on sand it builds up on the tires and then when they switch to a dirt part it switches to a dirt build up
time stamp
The ocean water also cleans the tires off. It's really quite something.
The contrast between the nightime exterior and flame lit interior makes for some nice lighting in this track. Water seems a little out of place inside the mansion but what the heck, it's mario kart haha.
MannyToons
Member
I've always liked his design.
That's... pretty cool.
Will still most likely never use Metal Mario, as I've never been a huge fan of Mario himself, lol.
shouamabane
Member
<3 Metal Mario
SoapyLemons
Neo Member
I truly love Metal Mario; he was my main in MK7. However, he's not the best character for online play.
Oh shit. Nice!
RealDeadOne
Member
He actually hasn't been confirmed, so maybe he's a secret character like Rosalina in the Wii version?
At least I hope so because it would suck if they were phasing him out in favor of the Koopalings.
The perfect Dark
Banned
MannyToons
Member
Excuuuuse me? I think you're getting him mixed up with Larry Koopa.
I like to imagine he's some sort of alternate reality Mario that got into the Kart tournaments after Mario messed with the timeline to bring Baby Mario into the Kart races.
Mario Kart lore.
Jaded Alyx
Member
What the hell is this?
dammit the blue shell is back
Worst item ever. I hope there is a smash type amount of item customizability (turn specific items on/off) or even sonic racing turn all items on off.
No need to hope, they confirmed that you can turn it off.
This right here is an example of Nintendo magic, it's those little detail that you may miss but when you discover it becomes awesome.
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
Yeah. Chances are the only reason they add him to games now is because of how ridiculously easy it is to implement him, or so I imagine. Isn't he simply the same model with single texture applied to his whole body, a voice filter to change his voice, and a move to a higher weight class? They even get to recycle his animations.
Would people prefer Cosmic Clone because he's been in 3 mainline Mario games and is a separate character from Mario? Metal Mario became his own character in Smash Bros.
I don't mind Metal Mario because in my mind he essentially exists to give players that prefer heavy characters an option to play as Mario. Cosmic Clone could be heavy, as well, though.
MannyToons
Member
Actually, his animations seem pretty fresh and unique this time around. When waving after finishing the race, he waves his arm in a very heavy and stiff motion. Some of his tricks also show that off. It actually makes me kinda like him as an individual character.
Smashman45
Member
He also says Mario's old death phrase in reverse. "Mia Mamma!" Pretty neat touch.
Close. This is the best thing about Mario Kart Wii
seriously
I wonder if motion plus will add precision.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Goombas? Highly doubt it.
I do love the motion controls for MKWii, pulling tricks with it is the most satisfying thing ever. Probably would be a tie between this and tricks in MKWii.Close. This is the best thing about Mario Kart Wii
seriously
I didn't want to use motion controls for MK7, but since tricks are in that, I would say tricks are the best thing.
And then motion controls may be a bit disorienting with the anti-gravity stuff with the Wii Wheel.
The contrast between the nightime exterior and flame lit interior makes for some nice lighting in this track. Water seems a little out of place inside the mansion but what the heck, it's mario kart haha.
Hehe, I was making the exact same GIF. I really liked that.
The contrast between the nightime exterior and flame lit interior makes for some nice lighting in this track. Water seems a little out of place inside the mansion but what the heck, it's mario kart haha.
It's a flooded basement. Makes perfect sense.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
There's no harm, but they could have a more varied roster if 7 of them weren't tied up being Koopalings. It'll be a disappointment if Dry Bones and King Boo are cut so they could put in Koopalings.
E-Cat
Banned
I've always liked his design.
That's an awesome render. Mario should go back to that austere, industrial design aesthetic of Mario 64. Though I guess that was "incidental" and due to the technological limitations.
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
It reminds me of the renders for the original DKC, which I loved
RealDeadOne
Member
Goombas don't have arms, man. Maybe when we get luges in the next game?
Smashman45
Member
New artwork showing off the Piranha Plant and Boomerang.
DK looks like an asshole. XD
DK looks like an asshole. XD
themagicalkitsune
Member
I can't help but think of City Escape each time I see this.
Graphics Horse
Member
Why is it in the shape of a U-bend?
This does not exist...
MannyToons
Member
New artwork showing off the Piranha Plant and Boomerang.
DK looks like an asshole. XD
I'm in love... PLEASE tell me more character pairing artwork is on the way.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I've always liked his design.
Is that fan art or actual concept art? He almost looks like he is in a God of War hallway about to slay some mythical beasts!
And both of you have funny ways of spelling "Roy". *kappa.gif*
I'm willing to bet he still is. But even if he did miss out this time? It's not as if Junior's not in practically everything else. The last Party, the last Tennis, the upcoming Golf...
E-Cat
Banned
Just look at those cargo lift lattices and you will know in your heart it to be true.
Aw bollocks, didn't think of that lol
MannyToons
Member
Someone PM me a link to the super-high-res version of this if it's ever found. :-ONew artwork showing off the Piranha Plant and Boomerang.
DK looks like an asshole. XD
It's official concept art.