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Mario Kart 8
Surprised this doesn't have a thread of it's own.
How many posters have the game? I have created a tournament on the offchance a few of us have it. TPWW Championship. Every Sunday Sunday SUNDAY at 7pm UK time, which is 11am on the westcoast of the US and 2pm on the eastcoast. It runs for 3 hours each week but is accessible anytime for unranked TPWW only races. Also has its own private Miiverse forum. Code: 0668-7470-5005 |
Had a bash at it, was stolen away for a birthday gift though. I would rather be humbled by people I know than random Japanese kids though so might join your tournament.
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What's your Nintendo Network name? I only have Kalyx and Hasney from TPWW in my friend list. I'm unsure how many people even have a Wii U here.
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I have no idea, I've had it on a dozen times since last Christmas.
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If you go to your friend list and select yourself, it should be listed there.
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I'll try to make the tourny, though I usually game that early.
This game is liquid fun. Had a 4plyr seesion last night. |
My only concern is numbers. I think there are just 4 of us. Me, you, Hasney and Whitey.
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First ones started.I'll hang around for a few minutes and go if no one shows up.
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I played the shit outta some MK64 this weekend and schooled some bitches as my main dino Yoshi. #powerslides
Do not own a Wii U but felt like sharing. |
More people should probably buy one.
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Come Zelda and Smash it will get around.
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I've spoken to a few people about it. Some didn't know it existed, others didn't know it was a whole new thing and some just couldn't get past the name and were put off.
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Light gamers, eh.
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I have it, I love it so much. I'm down for some online play - been wanting to check that out and see what's up.
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You can send me a friend request. My Wii U name is the same as my TPWW name. The more, the merrier.
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Huzzah! I shall do such tonight!
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I was sent a friend request by someone a few days ago. I'm unsure if it's you or not.
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Played for the first time this weekend. Very impressed. Seems an odd decision to have ALL the Koopalings; not a complaint just didn't realize there was that kind of demand for them or whatever.
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It's cool they're in but I'm sure it's roster padding so characters like Birdo, Diddy etc can be sold later as either DLC or Amiibo figures.
I'd rather have the Koopalings as padding over the baby and metal characters as padding. |
I really hope that Diddy Kong DLC happens.
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Once I get the adapter I need in I'm in
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For those in Europe/UK, the free Mercedes DLC car pack arrives on August 27th. A patch is also expected to arrive soon for all regions.
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The free DLC pack arrives in North America on the same date as well. http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/mari...aug/2300-9300/ |
Nice.
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Ok I'm ready to race whenever
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A bunch of potential DLC stuff was supposedly discovered by hackers recently. Only images were found but could give an idea of what Nintendo could be planning for future DLC for the game.
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Brave new world, and I'm down.
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I really hope they make some new tracks. Would make a great game even better.
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Also really wish they would make a new Diddy Kong Racing, as well. I miss that game and it's hub-world layout.
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The Shine Sprite makes me think it'll be retro tracks DLC.
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I've played this a few times recently, but I don't yet own it. It seems pretty fun, but definitely bewildering at first. I've barely played Mario Kart games since the N64 version, so there's a lot of new stuff.
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This game is fun dried up and powered and snorted thru a McDonalds straw.
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DLC!
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Oh... Yeah...
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It's going to be weird playing as Link in a car or on a bike.
I wonder if Zelda and AC themed weapons would be too much. Pitfalls from AC to hide on the track and the hookshot from Zelda to drag you towards whoever you catch with it or reel them back to you to close the gap. |
Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach?
As if three variations of Mario and Peach weren't already enough. |
I am assuming though that the different coloured Yoshi's and Shy Guy's won't be like the various Mario's and Peach's, but will basically be just a case of selecting either Yoshi or Shy Guy and then selecting a colour.
Also, I will add that Dry Bowser looks pretty cool. I get the feeling that this could be the beginning of them slowly introducing characters to the franchise that are outside of the Mario Universe. Maybe we'll see this franchise be pretty much like Smash Bros. but on wheels, in the future. |
Super SMASH KART |
Just noticed one of the tracks appears to be from F-Zero.
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The Zelda and AC track is actually a Zelda cup and an AC cup. So 4 tracks from each game.
I predict, Hyrule Feild Hyrule Castle Kakoriko Village Death Mountain. |
They have/are going to add a shop option to the main menu where you can pre-buy the DLC in advance. You save Ł2 buying the bundle.
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Just bought the pack. You can use the other colours for Yoshi and Shyguy right away but you can't use the other characters, tracks etc until the announced release dates.
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One of the DLC tracks appears to be based on Excite Bike. I can't access it yet but all the characters and cups are there, though the trcks for the cups are covered in "???"
The Mercedez car I tried so far seems ok. Average. Not too good or too bad. |
Press select for an onscreen map.
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This is just all awesome.
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It's pretty unnecessary to have Link etc on the character select screen but I can't access them. :(
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It's the tease factor.
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Mario Kart 8 is great, but as fun as it is, I can't help but have a slight "been there, done this" feeling. This DLC is great news, and I'm hoping they take it to the next level with 9, and just make Nintendo Kart or something, and have all new power ups, tracks, and characters from all their franchises. Doing the dance of joy right now, with the chances of all this happening looking better. |
It's probably testing the water. If these crossover packs do well and any futures ones (Metroid, Kirby, Pokémon etc) do well, 9 will probably be Smash Kart.
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I'm not a huge Pokémon fan but I'd like to see Pikachu driving a go kart.
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Or the driving goggles from Smash Bros.
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That'd probably make more sense. I was just trying to find the most appropriate costume from cosplay Pikachu.
This one would also be amusing: http://www.serebii.net/omegarubyalph...aypikachu5.jpg |
Pikachu dressed as Mario.
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Huh. That would be some interesting DLC for Pokemon ORAS.
Has there ever been DLC for a Pokemon game? I mean, paid-for DLC, not stuff you get from events and such. |
I don't think so.
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Nice.
Hoping this is an indication that future games will be based on all Nintendo properties instead of just Mario. |
Unlike certain games, won't be allowed to race in matches involving DLC stuff if you didn't purchase or download it. Nintendo also tweaking some online options to lessen those potential problems.
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This is a compatibility issue, and the industry could do much better about that sort of thing.
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That DLC looks awesome. And yeah, like Fignuts said it would be sweet if Nintendo expanded all its typically "Mario universe" games to include all their franchises (a la Smash).. obvious core games notwithstanding
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There's no going back from this. Mario Kart 9 will basically be Nintendo Kart.
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I think that's a good thing though, personally. Could see how some wouldn't like it though
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Update to the DLC racing issues as Nintendo clarifies only DLC tracks will be unplayable for those who don't download the DLC packs. Can still be in the same races with people who have DLC characters.
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I'll buy the game soon
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200cc speed is coming and it's glorious. A free update.
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