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Mario Kart 8 |OT| 8 oW
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ExFalsoQuodlibet
Member
Added myself to the spreadsheet, can't wait to play 
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Summer rain
Neo Member
Only 4 days left! Im really looking forward to this, the only issue I have is that it seams that I won´t be able to chat with my friends during the matches and only in the lobby. Anyone who knows if this is true?
And its a shame Nintendo won´t have a function so the player 1 can play on his Gamepad and player 2 can have the Tv screen for his own.
And its a shame Nintendo won´t have a function so the player 1 can play on his Gamepad and player 2 can have the Tv screen for his own.
It's true. No voice chat during races even with friends.
I like to believe they didn't implement that because they don't want the gamepad player to have an advantage since they can obviously see what's happening on the TV screen as well. That's the only way I can try to explain why that function is not in the game. It really does seems like a complete oversight :/
Summer rain
Neo Member
MisterGrey3000
Member
Well, you could always use Skype. It's practically the same thing.Thats sad. Hope they will fix it, because we all know this game will be great
I would like a voice chat option though.
It's absence is not going to hinder my experience, but it would be nice to have.
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
AusGAF: Pre-ordered at EB Games (as Big-W wouldn't let me) as who knows how many Big-W will get in; said they will match Big-W's $58AU on the day.
Summer rain
Neo Member
Well, you could always use Skype. It's practically the same thing.
I would like a voice chat option though.
It's absence is not going to hinder my experience, but it would be nice to have.
Yeah I know
Thats what I´ll have to do. But it´s just so...sad. I was talking with friends in Pandora tomorrow for Xbox. 10 years ago! Wolfgang Jr
Banned
Same here!
Third world (ice?) is my favorite I think. But yeah the first two worlds are pretty pedestrian. I was regretting my purchase at that point. Later, not so much.
SM3DW is awesome; just don't judge till after the first 3 worlds
MisterGrey3000
Member
Sweet, I hope you enjoy the console and it's games!
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Playing Mario Kart 7 during the wait...
there's a midnight launch in melbourne at the nintendo store and i kind of wanted to go, but they won't pricematch stores that aren't currently open, so i'll have to skip the midnight launch as I'm cheap
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
ArcaneFreeze
Member
Hmm so if you by the game at Target next week it comes with a free Mario Themed WiiU Wheel. Guess i'm gonna have every controller option available for this game after Friday
Edit: Meh was hoping it was the Red Mario Wheel but this one isn't that bad.
Edit: Meh was hoping it was the Red Mario Wheel but this one isn't that bad.
MisterGrey3000
Member
So I picked up a Wii U Pro Controller with Tropical Freeze earlier this year since I knew I'd be using it for Mario Kart and Smash as well.
My question regarding the Wii U Pro Controller is this: can acceleration and braking/drifting be accomplished with the trigger buttons?
I've gotten so accustomed to playing racing games like this, it's gonna be hard to go back to holding "A" or whatever.
It's not game breaking or anything to me, just personal preference. Sorry if this has already been addressed earlier in the thread.
My question regarding the Wii U Pro Controller is this: can acceleration and braking/drifting be accomplished with the trigger buttons?
I've gotten so accustomed to playing racing games like this, it's gonna be hard to go back to holding "A" or whatever.
It's not game breaking or anything to me, just personal preference. Sorry if this has already been addressed earlier in the thread.
MisterGrey3000
Member
Screw Galaxy 3, give us Captain Toad in Spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace!
I really loved those puzzle levels in 3D World, they were very creative. I'd totally buy a full game based on the Captain Toad levels.
Dagobert Duck
Member
Hmm so if you by the game at Target next week it comes with a free Mario Themed WiiU Wheel. Guess i'm gonna have every controller option available for this game after Friday
Edit: Meh was hoping it was the Red Mario Wheel but this one isn't that bad.
I still rock the golden Zelda Wii Mote plus a golden Wii Wheel ;-) Total showoff
Screw Galaxy 3, give us Captain Toad in Spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace!
I really loved those puzzle levels in 3D World, they were very creative. I'd totally buy a full game based on the Captain Toad levels.
Time for adventure!
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Don't worry, booting the game will cure any sickness you have at the time.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Just pre-ordered it.
Mailenstein
Member
Does anybody know if 7/11 convenience stores in Japan carry Wii U codes by now? The ones near my home and work don't have any.
I have like 6000 points on my Nanaco card, so I could basically get the game for free. I could still get prepaid cards for ¥6.000 if the don't offer Mario Kart 8's game code...
I have like 6000 points on my Nanaco card, so I could basically get the game for free. I could still get prepaid cards for ¥6.000 if the don't offer Mario Kart 8's game code...
DICKS AHOY
Banned
Pre-ordered a couple days ago and threw my name onto the GAF list, but does the Wii U have a limit to how many friends you can have? That spreadsheet is already getting close to 300 entries...
Dagobert Duck
Member
I think its 100, but if there will be GAF torneys it shouldnt be a problem I guess
Eduardboon
Member
Smooth Operator
Member
Available in my town as well (France). But i broke my feet so i can't move from my house. Can i cry with you guys ?
dark_prinny
Banned
Vive La France!
Let's see if we copy our fellow neighbors. Vamos España!
Let's see if we copy our fellow neighbors. Vamos España!
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Deleted member 125677
Unconfirmed Member
Street Dates are being broken already? Well fuck. This really makes me reconsider going digital
Also having a feast day at thursday? Here's hoping amazon will ship early for that reason, they sometimes did in the past
dark_prinny
Banned
Also having a feast day at thursday? Here's hoping amazon will ship early for that reason, they sometimes did in the past
Sadly, no. Is a working day here in Spain.
Skyfireblaze
Member
It's raining like mad here... do I take my chances and walk through the rain to ask my local shop if they already have it while being soaking wet and risk a cold? Decisions decisions...
dark_prinny
Banned
It's raining like mad here... do I take my chances and walk through the rain to ask my local shop if they already have it while being soaking wet and risk a cold? Decisions decisions...
Call them?
It's raining like mad here... do I take my chances and walk through the rain to ask my local shop if they already have it while being soaking wet and risk a cold? Decisions decisions...
Get game, actually get cold. Call in sick. Your time to play MK8 has just drastically increased
Don't do that
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
I remember when Toys R Us let me get my N64 and copy of Mario 64 3 days before the street date.
I'm pretty sure I had like 26 people in my room that day.
checkeredknight
Member
I doubt any UK stores will break street dates. Perhaps smaller, independents. Nintendo are quick to pull the trigger on those selling early. There is a chance they'll come down on those French stores selling early like a tonne of bricks. Still, it doesn't affect the buyer, so get it early if you can!
If you shop online though, it's likely people will get their copy on Thursday. Various online retailers have the game in-stock and are prepping for delivery. They will be shipped on Wednesday - usually this means it turns up Thursday, but it depends on the post.
I'm actually hoping I don't get the free shirt with mine so it fits through the letterbox. I'll be at work all day and I have to leave it 48 hours if the post gets missed. I did not specify which shirt size I wanted - hopefully it'll mean I wont get one and I wont have to wait for the game. None of the sizes on offer would fit me, anyhoo.
