Metaternal
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I got hit by 5 Blue Shells in a lap once. Good times...
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Mario Kart 8 Direct now online
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I got hit by 5 Blue Shells in a lap once. Good times...
LordOcidax
Member
TThe soundtrack of this games is GORGEOUS. Waw. Amazing
Seriosly, the music has been the most pleasant surprise of the whole game. Dolphin Shoals in particular is just wonderful.
LordOcidax
Member
The music alone in this game is a masterpiece.
We know every track, every character and every mechanic.
StrikerObi
Member
This game just looks amazing, like it could be the definitive entry in the Mario Kart series to date. I am a little worried about the lack of purpose-built battle stages, but I'll reserve judgement on those until I actually play them.
Also, Donut Plains 3 making it in as a retro track has me so hyped. I loved that track as a kid.
Also, Donut Plains 3 making it in as a retro track has me so hyped. I loved that track as a kid.
Oh no...?
RoadHazard
Gold Member
That free game offer sure is great for all those who live in countries without a Club Nintendo.
And thanks to this video, we know more about some of the track layouts we couldn't see much of on the official site and have some idea of the starting roster.
LordOcidax
Member
Oh boy. Amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusWIq4uGYE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusWIq4uGYE
Rawr Its Ry
Member
holy crap its really hard for me to listen to the NA direct...the voice over and dialogue is so fucking cringeworthy
The European Direct goes in, though.
ioriyagami
Member
Me neither, but that's usually not enough confirmation. However, we now have confirmation thanks to VideoGamer. That "Online-Two Player" option can only be that
Nintendo is not going to make up characters for a Mario Kart game.
Characters get introduced for the first time in the 2D or 3D platoformers usually, and then put in.
They made up Toadette for Mario Kart Double Dash, technically.
http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=pd_dp_ts_vg_1
Just noticed MK8 shot up to the number 1 game on amazon. As far as I recall it's been hovering in the 30's and 40's before this direct. Lot's of speculation on this board about the effectiveness of directs, I think this is proof they can work.
Just noticed MK8 shot up to the number 1 game on amazon. As far as I recall it's been hovering in the 30's and 40's before this direct. Lot's of speculation on this board about the effectiveness of directs, I think this is proof they can work.
Me too, cmon Gifgaf.
It'd have numbers 1 to 10 if the Direct had been a live conference, to be honest
Buckethead
Banned
I disagree with the guy saying anti grav is just there so the devs can mess around with the courses. Advance players will be improvising technique to get the most out of the speed boost that comes from bumping into other racers. As well as teams purposely bumping into to each other to get a boost. It also allows players to catch up to the leader, since the leader cant get a boost in anti grav, from another player, because theyre in first. There still is objects you can bump into, but 1st cant get the extra player bump boost.
Oh wow, TTYD came out in 2004, and Double Dash came out in 2003. So you're right. Thanks for the correction.
I guess they're okay with making a "variation" character, so they could've made a female koopa troopa or a female lakitu if they needed more girls.
Birdo ='(
Waluigi was literally made for spinoff games...first appearance was Mario Tennis.
I meant the recent karts.
Other titles have had made up people all the time. Like Plum and Sonny from Mario Golf.
I jumped in started reading the quote before I saw "parody". I almost flipped out.
Hope?
People do bring up Waluigi in mk7, as an example that Birdo still might not be in it....but maybe.
Graphics Horse
Member
No there is a much bigger gameplan for Waluigi, he is only in spinoffs at the moment because the audience need a few decades to prepare themselves before his starring role.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I understand being disappointed at having Pink Gold Peach in instead of another favorite but I honestly think she's just there to give players the option of playing as Peach in any weight class: Baby Peach = Light, Peach = Medium, Pink Gold Peach = Heavy. Plus they probably wanted to have another heavy female racer and... well... who could they have picked for that? Honey Queen again? Bowletta?
Queen Hisstocrat?
I wounder how they'd make that work...
She wouldn't be a heavy considering Wendy isn't, but I'm surprised they didn't included Pom Pom. She does rock the boomerang in 3D Land.
Queen Hisstocrat?
I wounder how they'd make that work...
She wouldn't be a heavy considering Wendy isn't, but I'm surprised they didn't included Pom Pom. She does rock the boomerang in 3D Land.
Recent Direct / videos YouTube stats, from NA Nintendo Profile
As of 07:50 GMT
Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.14 - 1,167,155 - 26,975 likes / 240 dislikes
Tomodachi life Direct 4.10.14 - 546,072 - 12,119 likes / 244 dislikes
Introducing Tomodachi Life 4.10.14 - 1,076,782 - 1,839 likes / 97 dislikes
Tomodachi Life: Weird Dreams featuring Shaq 4.25.14 - 125,594 views - 1,021 likes / 164 dislikes
Play Nintendo - Announcing Nintendo @ E32014 4.29.14 - 585,136 views - 19,113 likes / 359 dislikes
Mario Kart 8 Direct 4.30.14 - 328,458 views - 11,064 likes / 137 dislikes
As of 07:50 GMT
Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.14 - 1,167,155 - 26,975 likes / 240 dislikes
Tomodachi life Direct 4.10.14 - 546,072 - 12,119 likes / 244 dislikes
Introducing Tomodachi Life 4.10.14 - 1,076,782 - 1,839 likes / 97 dislikes
Tomodachi Life: Weird Dreams featuring Shaq 4.25.14 - 125,594 views - 1,021 likes / 164 dislikes
Play Nintendo - Announcing Nintendo @ E32014 4.29.14 - 585,136 views - 19,113 likes / 359 dislikes
Mario Kart 8 Direct 4.30.14 - 328,458 views - 11,064 likes / 137 dislikes
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
Iiii'm the best!
You're totally right. I think they took the "Toad" name too literally with his new voice.
You guys think that the music is god sent? Beside the N64 Rainbow Road remix (which is still inferior to the original track), the soundtrack is just elevator music to me.
And, if you love elevator music and think that I just complimented the soundtrack, you are wrong. Let me rephrase: the soundtrack is boring.
That means... I'm gonna play with my headphones on; playing actual good music from my playlist in Foobar2000.
And, if you love elevator music and think that I just complimented the soundtrack, you are wrong. Let me rephrase: the soundtrack is boring.
That means... I'm gonna play with my headphones on; playing actual good music from my playlist in Foobar2000.
The_Intruder
Member
Good to know (...)
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I agree. It sounds like they put a tad more effort into the music with the orchestration and whatnot, but overall is unremarkable. I do like the new Bowser's Castle theme though.
The new soundtrack does indeed sound pretty unremarkable, even if the orchestration is a nice touch. Then again, that's only so much you can do with a racer. I don't remember a racing game with an impressive soundtrack which I wanted to listen to outside of playing the game. Yet while playing, the soundtrack in Mario Kart was always fitting.
She wouldn't be a heavy considering Wendy isn't, but I'm surprised they didn't included Pom Pom. She does rock the boomerang in 3D Land.
Oh yeah, this person. If Nintendo needed females, they could've used her.
Ok, impressions and thoughts in quick succession:
- LOVED the (UK) Direct itself, especially the history parts and haiku and the overall silly tone;
- MK8 itself looks and sounds great, especially the animations;
- Love what I've seen of the new tracks as well as the retro ones;
- Online functionality seems to look solid.
But:
- Why oh why no battle arenas? They really can't try to recreate (or *gasp* top) the ones from MK64, even after their many failed attempts in the other games (resulting in very boring and far too open arenas imo)? Why not even try to build a few interesting, maze-like arenas with places to hide, climb, i.e. arenas that allow for gliding and underwater action as well? You would almost think that they are planning to release a full game based on Mario Chase from Nintendo Land and therefore don't want to make Mario Kart battle mode too similar or something...
- Why again such a large focus on kart customisation and vehicle options (never liked it, I just want the basic karts and a larger focus on cool characters and tracks)?
- Why still the same formula of 16 new and 16 retro tracks? Are we stuck on this forever now? I'd like more new tracks (like DD's 20 over 5 cups) and no/less retro ones (since those retro tracks to me never fully fit with the new ones and therefore ruin the world this game builds a bit for me), or more tracks in general (DLC?);
- Why such a weak roster? Why so many babies and why the golden Peach? They really pulled a (Capcom) Decapre on us with that one, ugh.
Also, if there wil be DLC, I don't want more kart parts or babies, just tracks or arenas. Preferably new ones, but I'd be happy with more reworked retro ones as well in this case since they do seem very fresh and different.
Also, does anyone know if the game supports some kind of all-cup tour like DD had? Odd they never used that again from the moment they started using retro cups, as I always preferred playing all (new) tracks back to back with my girlfriend against AI.
Sorry to sound so down on the game and to repeat complaints of others, but I couldn't help myself. I do still look forward to the game, don't get me wrong. Though when it comes to innovation in the MK series, Nintendo really seems to focus on the wrong things or be stuck to weird traditions imo. That said, the release day can't come soon enough.
- LOVED the (UK) Direct itself, especially the history parts and haiku and the overall silly tone;
- MK8 itself looks and sounds great, especially the animations;
- Love what I've seen of the new tracks as well as the retro ones;
- Online functionality seems to look solid.
But:
- Why oh why no battle arenas? They really can't try to recreate (or *gasp* top) the ones from MK64, even after their many failed attempts in the other games (resulting in very boring and far too open arenas imo)? Why not even try to build a few interesting, maze-like arenas with places to hide, climb, i.e. arenas that allow for gliding and underwater action as well? You would almost think that they are planning to release a full game based on Mario Chase from Nintendo Land and therefore don't want to make Mario Kart battle mode too similar or something...
- Why again such a large focus on kart customisation and vehicle options (never liked it, I just want the basic karts and a larger focus on cool characters and tracks)?
- Why still the same formula of 16 new and 16 retro tracks? Are we stuck on this forever now? I'd like more new tracks (like DD's 20 over 5 cups) and no/less retro ones (since those retro tracks to me never fully fit with the new ones and therefore ruin the world this game builds a bit for me), or more tracks in general (DLC?);
- Why such a weak roster? Why so many babies and why the golden Peach? They really pulled a (Capcom) Decapre on us with that one, ugh.
Also, if there wil be DLC, I don't want more kart parts or babies, just tracks or arenas. Preferably new ones, but I'd be happy with more reworked retro ones as well in this case since they do seem very fresh and different.
Also, does anyone know if the game supports some kind of all-cup tour like DD had? Odd they never used that again from the moment they started using retro cups, as I always preferred playing all (new) tracks back to back with my girlfriend against AI.
Sorry to sound so down on the game and to repeat complaints of others, but I couldn't help myself. I do still look forward to the game, don't get me wrong. Though when it comes to innovation in the MK series, Nintendo really seems to focus on the wrong things or be stuck to weird traditions imo. That said, the release day can't come soon enough.
HUELEN10
Member
Fuck, I just thought of something...
Can you have 4 players at once in this game with no one using the Gamepad? This is my biggest complaint with 3D world, and it would suck if you couldn't have all 4 Wii Wheels or Nunchuck Combos (the only way to play as far as my friends and I are concerned).
Can you have 4 players at once in this game with no one using the Gamepad? This is my biggest complaint with 3D world, and it would suck if you couldn't have all 4 Wii Wheels or Nunchuck Combos (the only way to play as far as my friends and I are concerned).
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
The music is freaking ridiculous...remove yourself.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
Yeah, I'm an idiot. I owned that game too.
Double Dash only had 16 tracks, not 20 (as did MK64). The only Mario Karts with 20 tracks were Super Mario Kart and Super Circuit (which also included all 20 of Super Mario Kart's tracks for a total of 40). DS onward have the 16/16 combo.
Totally serious.
The problem for me is that... I simply don't like Big Band/Jazz music. Most video games will have a classical score or other smooth or soft music. I usually classify those as elevator music. There are exceptions (exemple: Guilty Gears), of course, but I find those exceptions to be few and far between.
Here is some exemple of music I listen to: Song 1, song 2, song 3, song 4 and song 5.
I know that this kind of music is totally unrealistic in video games, except rhythm and music related games.
My only exception to all of the above: David Wise.
I knew that my point of view would spark that kind of comments. So, I gladly won't remove myself.
HolyBaikal
Banned
That would have been amazing. I would have loved that.She wouldn't be a heavy considering Wendy isn't, but I'm surprised they didn't included Pom Pom. She does rock the boomerang in 3D Land.
You might want to actually look at what they've done with the retro tracks this time.