I can't believe it either. They could have just used the course assets to build the arenas, but the little video on the UK homepage makes it seem like they will be the tracks and almost unaltered at that.
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Mario Kart 8 Direct now online
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I can't believe it either. They could have just used the course assets to build the arenas, but the little video on the UK homepage makes it seem like they will be the tracks and almost unaltered at that.
EmCeeGramr
Member
please make this the only screenshot in the MK8 OT, tia
Yep
I'm hoping for some DLC with actual stages, but it upsets me that it's not a day one thing. I guess MK64 will still be played until they can get some decent battle stages.
Hopefully. If the option for normal Battle Mode courses were there, then this option wouldn't be bad at all, but it seems there is no option.
That makes it worse lol.
Hoping that there are unlockable characters. I really don't see why they don't want to keep any surprises regarding the courses and characters.
Now secret courses is a stretch, but secret characters are hopefully a thing.
ReturnToPlanetX
Banned
The music is so amazing...
Picture perfect princessette trio!
please make this the only screenshot in the MK8 OT, tia
Needs Pink Gold Baby Peach.
please make this the only screenshot in the MK8 OT, tia
need one with metal mario and pink gold peach pls
thecouncil
Banned
I thought that battle mode was going to be a race with balloons so you could potentially get rid of a player altogether if you hit them 3 times, but its just old battle mode on tracks. That's kinda weird.
where? All I want to watch is the battlemode stuff. I dont see battleode mentioned on the site, or see it in the video playing.
soulassssns
Banned
Question: do you get this code when you purchase the eShop digital version of MK8?
Looks like I'll be getting Pikmin 3
: )
Looks like I'll be getting Pikmin 3
: )
The link to it is in the "Courses" section.
It's under courses.
vagabondarts
Member
This game is a beast. Looks absolutely gorgeous and so polished.
PadWarrior
Member
Someone needs to rip that battlemode music. I love it!
I was curious about this! From the video, did they change how battle mode works now? It seems like you're on a full course now instead of a custom designed battle mode course. I know that it doesn't appear you race as you see people going in the opposite direction but I'm curious as to how this will work...
Yep.
Was disappointed to see its just a race track. Apparently they are modified, so thats something. I wont knock it til i try it, but it just seems odd.
Luckly, everything else looks and sounds fantastic.
Id say go for Sonic lost world or Wario.
Doesn't seem to be the full course
But a looped section from each of them.
Just curious if any elevated ground or just circles
Exactly like that as far as I can see. Battle tracks are essentially race tracks with slight modifications (like changed the location of obstacles, enemies or item boxes).
kunonabi
Member
Will this do?
I love how her eyes follow the shell.
Goldenmoney
Member
Wow awesome direct. Ninty definitely trying to maintain the hype. Also surprised to see voice chat confirmed, but is it just for pre-game lobby and not in-game? I want to hear people rage during the game. I guess I'm also a little disappointed with the roster, but I think DLC characters are highly likely for this game.
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
Yeah, I'd say everything is incredible except the roster and battle mode courses. So fucking excited for this game.
coffeehofi
Member
Can't wait to play this every weekend with family and friends!
The Direct was awesome!
The Direct was awesome!
45 minutes of Mario Kart 8 footage
Sorry if old
Sorry if old
please make this the only screenshot in the MK8 OT, tia
Aren't they cute~
condompickle
Banned
I can't even watch the whole thing. Too amazing. Can't wait to race fellow gaffers!
dark_prinny
Banned
I just watched it. This is...
HOLY SHIT!
HYYYYYYPEEEEEEE!
HOLY SHIT!
HYYYYYYPEEEEEEE!
PadWarrior
Member
C.Olimar788
Member
Interesting little presentation. All I can say is I sincerely hope that those 30 characters aren't the full roster, because it's a pretty bad one if so!
Best case scenario those 30 characters are the starters and the unlockables pile up on top of that...
Best case scenario those 30 characters are the starters and the unlockables pile up on top of that...
ErrorMacro
Member
I'm really surprised they went all out with the soundtrack, considering Mario Kart music hasn't been great since MK64! I'm loving the soundtrack so far.
Teletraan1
Banned
I haven't liked a Mario Kart since 64. This was pretty exciting though. The format of this direct was a little cheesy but it did hype me up for the game when I had absolutely none before.
Thank goodness.
Interesting.
Smashman45
Member
The roster doesn't matter to me too much, but that's good to hear, because Pink Gold Peach is fuckin' hilarious. Not sure what was going through their heads when making that. XD
superpickleman
Member
I'd like to go back in time and show this game to my younger self to see the reaction. Also to give myself vital information about the future that would alter the course of my life and the world as we know it.
DR2K
Banned
please make this the only screenshot in the MK8 OT, tia
Hey baby, going to get you in my kart.