Mario Kart 8

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That's understandable. I don't have much experience with the tracks other than the ones from 64, Super Circuit, and Wii so I have no idea what would be good and what wouldn't, but like I've mentioned I'd like to see some more Super Circuit love. If they do it in the fashion that they did Mario Circuit then the GBA tracks have lots of potential.

Something else that I noticed about 8 that I like a lot is the new point spread. It's more "rewarding" for a mid-pack finish than previous games, but the winner also gets a nice little bit of padding, but not so much that would put things out of reach quickly for the others.
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I think they are favouring Mario Kart 64 to much. I like the tracks they put in this installment but they need to give it a break.

Hopefully next game, N64 only has 1 track (which will likely be Wario Stadium due to it being the only track that isn't remade). While GBA and SNES get a push.

This is what, I would like to see:

1 from N64
1 from DS (they are already using to much from DS tracks (there is now only 5 left)
2 from GCN
2 from Wii
2 from Wii U
2 from 3DS
3 from SNES
3 from GBA (with 1 being GBA Rainbow Road)
 
TrentDog1
I get a new Mario Kart once every few releases, kinda like Madden, so I guess it's a year where I get it.
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By that logic you haven't missed any games then! :lol: Mario Kart 7 came out 3 years ago. 👍 Unless you mean the WIi version, which was 2008.

RESHIRAM5
I think they are favouring Mario Kart 64 to much. I like the tracks they put in this installment but they need to give it a break.

Hopefully next game, N64 only has 1 track (which will likely be Wario Stadium due to it being the only track that isn't remade). While GBA and SNES get a push.

This is what, I would like to see:

1 from N64
1 from DS (they are already using to much from DS tracks (there is now only 5 left)
2 from GCN
2 from Wii
2 from Wii U
2 from 3DS
3 from SNES
3 from GBA (with 1 being GBA Rainbow Road)
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I would actually love to see all the old tracks getting punted for 9 if I'm honest. Think it's about time we got 32 completely new tracks.
 
Until, I get remake of Vanilla Lake 2, GBA to DS Rainbow Road, Mushroom City and GBA Bowser Castle 4. I'll slightly agree, I love how they a bringing back old favourites and as of this installment. It looks they making them look brand new. Also 32 New tracks wouldn't feel write. Half of the tracks will likely just have the same theme just in a different difficulty and I don't think they would even be able to make 32 NEW tracks that would be "fantastic" (heck I stopped my hand drawn Mario Kart game at 24 tracks because they were starting to feel the same). Returning tracks makes it easier for the developers and allows the 16 other tracks to be very creative as well as add some nice tweaks to old ones as well as bring us some nostalgia.
 
Suppose so, but still, you could have an entire cup dedicated to Mario Galaxy and that would be 4 tracks right off the bat.
 
I don't think they would have a cup with a certain theme, and personally, it would be a bit dull that 4 of the tracks in a cup have the same theme of being in space.

:indiff: The Rainbow Roads space theme in Wii and 7 despite being great and remarkable) made me a little sick of Mario Galaxy theme tracks or anything to do with a typical space track. I was actually quite happy to see MK8 Rainbow Road, while keeping space. Has an arena track feel instead of a space feel (though it is kinda short).
 
I think that Galaxy would avoid the dullness because of how varied the levels were in the game, you could have a mine track with flipped gravity that would be insane!
 
At the same time though, you are still driving in the same type of coarse but with a different coat of paint and visuals. Sure it was varied in Galaxy but that was a platformer and they could do more with it than a racing game.
 
RESHIRAM5
At the same time though, you are still driving in the same type of coarse but with a different coat of paint and visuals.
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Every themed racing game ever? :lol:

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Justin TImberlake. :lol: :lol:
 
Haha! I imagine his course will have "Suit and Tie" as the soundtrack. :lol: I love the way the last GIF looks though, the lighting and shadows are amazing!

Something I thought I'd bring up, I've been hearing that the ads that are showing on TV are also appearing in theaters, particularly in ones showing Godzilla and The Amazing Spider-man 2. The people that have seen it in the have also been saying that the whole theater went absolutely wild when they saw it. That's very good news, as it may help turn the Wii U's fortunes around and the added bonus of having more people racing online.
 
Wow, seriously? :O Tempted to see if the ads are showing in UK cinemas too. :O

Might take a little trip with the girlfriend on sunday to see Spiderman. :sly:
 
Awesome! I'd hope they are, I've never seen a game ad before a movie so to me that means Nintendo is giving this one all they've got for a change. Speaking of ads, the new one they released today about the lightning item is hilarious! It's been a while since I've had a good laugh from a commercial.

 
Wolfe
All the "Nintendoom" talk is meaningless until after this and Super Smash Bros. U are out. Or maybe the new Zelda game.
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It sure is. I think Zelda is going to see a huge boost this generation since everyone is getting excited to see how its like in HD. I hope we get to see something about it at E3. I'm thinking Mario Kart is going to sell loads next week, hopefully.
 
I think Mario Kart 8 won't help the Wii U that much. I wished it did but I don't think it will (even though I got a Wii U just for MK8).
 
Why is that? Its been a while since I've seen Ninty push a game this hard. If they can get the ball rolling with Mario Kart and keep it going up to Smash Bros. and hopefully soon after that the new Zelda will release then this could possibly be just the beginning. Also games like Bayonetta 2 and X will be thrown in the mix as well. As for the previous titles like Wind Waker HD and 3D World, people that wanted those but didn't want to spend $300 on one game will now have multiple reasons to pick one up. I'm probably being overly optimistic but I really want the Wii U to succeed and compete with the PS4 and XBOne, as it has so much potential.
 
I want the Wii U to succeed to, even more than the PS4. However, I just don't see MK8, despite being awesome, being a system seller.
 
7 days to go, I might just freeze myself Cartman style because this wait is unbearable.
 
Same here! This week is going to be one of the longest weeks of my life. The only week that takes longer than this is the one before I go to the beach. :lol: Take a look at this Nationwide Series racecar Matt Kenseth is going to race this weekend in Charlotte. I love how Nintendo is trying to get ads everywhere, at least here in the States, they need to do it in other countries as well. I need to get a model of this car, soon.

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Classic
Love it. :lol:

Still nothing really in the UK, which kind of sucks.
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I don't understand that at all. You'd think whoever is in charge on marketing would see the success their American counterparts are having and replicate it. Heck, they could even just do the exact same stuff if they wanted. These stats show that its working. 56,387 pre-ordered in one week alone is impressive considering the install base numbers. http://www.vgchartz.com/preorders/
 
That is awesome, 4th is not bad at all.

To make the wait even more unbearable, I just beat Champion Road on 3D World so now I have nothing to play at all.
 
I haven't gotten that far in 3D World yet, as I haven't collected all of the stamps. I guess I've got something to do til then. I also need to get all of the figurines in WindWaker HD.
 
I have completed:
  • Super Mario 3D World
  • Super Mario Bros. U
  • Super Luigi U
  • The Wonderful 101
  • Sonic and Allstars Racing Transformed
  • F1 Race Stars
I've also played as much Monster Hunter as I wish so I am totally stumped for the upcoming week. :(
 
Of those, I only have SMBU and 3D World and I've completed SMBU. Hm. Have any PS3 games you haven't finished, and do you race GT6 online?
 
I have completed all my PS3 games too. :( Might go back to playing some WipEout HD though...bought EDGE for 1.79 off the eStore. Seems like a fun puzzler. I do not race GT6 online, no, I don't like public lobbies that much and race series don't usually fit with my time schedules. Matchmaking is more my jam y'see.



This guy isn't too annoying, and he shows some good footage.
 
Oh, got ya. I only race with certain people online on GT6. I like Ali-A, I watched all of his Mario Kart Wii videos and found them quite entertaining so I can't wait to see more 8 videos from him.
 
Hyped beyond belief.
Will be the best birthday present ever (at least, not this sunday, next sunday 👍)
Don't even care about the stutter crap, I JUST WANT TO PLAY IT SO MUCH
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I fought MK8 was 1080p or is that for online?

My favourite Kart combo looks to be the Circuit Special with Azure Roller tyres and equipped with a Super Glider.

I am disappointed with the Glider selection, I would like some of them if they had a more appealing colour (Parafoil and Parachute) and I don't like character based gliders. I'll likely be just sticking with the Super Glider
 

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