plank
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Damn.
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Mario Kart 8 Direct now online
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Damn.
Not sure if these images were posted sooo....
Jesus Christ, the DOF in this game looks so damn good *_*
Scalpel Knight
Member
This game looks amazing. It's great that the horn can nullify blue shells now also.
DeuceGamer
Member
Game continues to impress me and each time I see it I get a little more excited. Really can't wait to get my hands on it.
plank
Member
There is so much going on. The level of detail is off the charts. Could use a little more AA but at 60fps it really doesn't matter.
The new Bowser's Castle is glorious, but the new Rainbow Road is surprisingly underwhelming. I do appreciate the unique space-station setting, and I dig the Blooper starship in the background, but the rainbow colors of the track are so mild, and the presentation in general (lighting, particle effects, etc) is weak next to some of the other tracks. Ah well.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Yeah, I have the same feeling but maybe it'll shine when you actually race on it.
It's not bad, it's just weaker and not as dramatic as many of the other tracks.
The galaxy tinges in Mario Kart Wii Rainbow Road and the pan flutes in Mushroom Gorge were awesome.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
That's a Wiki page, so it can be edited by anybody. The wording in the press release makes it sound like 30 is the final number, which is beyond disappointing.
That's the wiki. I wouldn't be surprised if it always said "Nintendo has said more characters are to come" and they just updated the number.
They can put a big sticker in the box!!! FREE GAME. LIMITED TIME ONLY !
Plus they need tv commercials of course.
I could see some really nice commercials if they do it Tropical Freeze style. A quick live action thing with a awesome quick scene montage at the end while the announcer makes some snips about the game. Throw in the theme music in the background.
I had a similar reaction. I had imagined space backgrounds to look like something out of the galaxy series. Ill wait to see how fun it is.
Also..ign mentioned there was another gamepad feature to be revealed, has this been mentioned yet?
Mango The Magician
Banned
That Giant Rock/Lava Bowser in Bowser's Castle needs to be a boss in a mainline Mario already!
NeonZ
Member
They've actually cut many characters coming from the Wii version to this one. Drybones, DryBowser, Birdo, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, King Buu and even Bowser Jr.
please make this the only screenshot in the MK8 OT, tia
Mario Kart 8 |OT| Who says Nintendo is for Babies?
Captain Europe
Member
Best looking game ever! Listened to the soundtrack and it's absolutely amazing, they really went all out with this MK, I can't wait to get my hands on it.
thanks, I eneded up just searching on youtube and found gameexplains vid on it. ill see if this is any different.
ratcliffja
Member
I like it.
GregLombardi
Member
Alright. ALRIGHT Nintendo. I will buy this game. First Mario Kart I've bought since Mario Kart 64.
ErrorMacro
Member
Yep, but I felt they were the exception rather than the rule. Mario Kart 7's soundtrack, IMO, was completely underwhelming. In Mario Kart 8, every music track seems pretty damn great!
Are you just looking for a general recommendation? Because I don't think Game and Wario is one of the free games. At least, not in my region, I guess YMMV.
paradox121
Member
Haven't read every post in the thread, but I feel I'm probably echoing most opinions when I say: Damn this looks gorgeous.
It's not just the tracks, but the variety and detail of the karts is amazing. I mean, I shouldn't be getting this excited and interested in the 8th iteration of a kart racing game.
Also, glad to see Nintendo's leaning in to the whole 'super weird and offbeat' side they seem to have developed recently. I guess they're just doubling down on being somewhat 'niche' in the current market.
It's not just the tracks, but the variety and detail of the karts is amazing. I mean, I shouldn't be getting this excited and interested in the 8th iteration of a kart racing game.
Also, glad to see Nintendo's leaning in to the whole 'super weird and offbeat' side they seem to have developed recently. I guess they're just doubling down on being somewhat 'niche' in the current market.
ActStriker
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I just saw a boston.com article about this Direct.
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itshappening.gif?
Graphics Horse
Member
Not sure if these images were posted sooo....
Wait a screen showing a replay of earlier in the course?
I'll believe that when I see it. Mount Wario looks fantastic.
That's the wiki, which can be updated by anybody.
Do you mean edit the page? Cause i couldnt, after i signed in.
Part of the reason I'm kinda disappointed with the new RR is that when Nintendo hyped it up as something special, I had all sorts of crazy ideas for what they could do.
This seems kinda plain, and short.
Will this do?
Sweet gif, though I meant webm, this'll do pig, this'll do.
And love the little details they put in despite most players won't even notice em.
Yeah Mario Kart 8 has blown all that away.
EDIT: Man I hope SNES Mario circuit is in as a retro stage. That music is just so catchy.
The gamepad has a built in microphone right? Or would this finally be the day when I get to use that turtle beach headset again? Havent used it since Monster Hunter 3 U.
Shadowlink
Member
Interesting style for a Direct. That free game deal is insane!
This is so unfair to MKWii's soundtrack. Man, Asuka Ota gets such a bad wrap!
There are some brilliant, funky, creative, memorable, well varied and well suited tunes:
- Moo Moo Meadows
- Mushroom Gorge
- Toad's Factory
- DK Summit
- Wario's Gold Mine
- Daisy Circuit
- Koopa Cape
- Maple Treeway
- Moonview Highway
- Bowser's Castle
- Rainbow Road
to name only the cream of the crop.
Yes, and it works surprisingly well. Voice comes through loud and clear, and you dont need to have the gamepad up to your face. I used it in MH.