Smiles and Cries
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can you stop your Kart in the level sections and not fall off the track??
I have not seen anyone just stop at those areas
I have not seen anyone just stop at those areas
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Mario Kart 8 |OT| 8 oW
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Walmart (and Sam's Club) has a really strict PoS system that doesn't let them sell anything ahead of street date. They might put items on shelves but they won't be allowed to ring them up.
Yup. Tried to get ALBW 3DS Xl early (it was on shelves) and they refused to sell it to me once it rung up that it was street dated on the PoS. I even tried to argue saying that since it was on shelves they should sell it to me, but alas, it was in vain.
Smiles and Cries
Member
oh I forgot about that shit
Robin64
Member
Out of interest anyone in the UK who pre-ordered from Tesco had a dispatch confirmation yet?
Nothing here, I was hoping to see something today.
Got a Premium Wii U Kart bundle on the way from them, but nothing yet to say it's been sent. Really not expecting that before Saturday, though.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Oh my god...MooMoo Meadows...
Guys....
MOO MOO MEADOWS
Guys....
MOO MOO MEADOWS
Aaronrules380
Member
You're a sadist, aren't you? D:
spyroflame0487
Member
There was but I dont know if its still up there any more. I would say not, because they had MK8 and Tomodachi Life up there, and I know I submitted ones for both and currently the only one still up is the Digital Version of TD.
No that would be me
You're evil.
Alright since everyone is looking for a good spot where street dates are broken.....I shall share with you the ultimate location....
You never hear anything about shoppers drug mart breaking street dates.....but trust me....I can go to any location and get whatever game I want a week early. All you need to do is make sure you cash out at the electronics desk with a high schooler behind it......which is essentially 99% of the time. They usually won't know about any of the games they have behind the counter, and if you ask for Mario Kart 8 they will just open the cabinet and look for it without knowing about the dates.
The thing I've found about shoppers is that they are very good about getting new games into their system the second they arrive. So as long as they can ring the game through for you without an issue, they will sell it
Now run gaffers! Run to shoppers as fast as you can!
You never hear anything about shoppers drug mart breaking street dates.....but trust me....I can go to any location and get whatever game I want a week early. All you need to do is make sure you cash out at the electronics desk with a high schooler behind it......which is essentially 99% of the time. They usually won't know about any of the games they have behind the counter, and if you ask for Mario Kart 8 they will just open the cabinet and look for it without knowing about the dates.
The thing I've found about shoppers is that they are very good about getting new games into their system the second they arrive. So as long as they can ring the game through for you without an issue, they will sell it
Now run gaffers! Run to shoppers as fast as you can!
Mine is displayed as still to be dispatched. I'm not sure how long they take to deliver but I'm assuming it's a standard 3-5 days. So I was hoping for dispatch confirmation today.
I want ma Wii U!!!!
robotzombie
Member
Just so I know what to look forward to on friday, I haven't been paying much attention to the info on the game, but how do you unlock stuff? If I want to do a tourney with my friends as soon as we get it, will I have to first unlock all the tracks and characters?
https://twitter.com/NintenDaan/status/471296022023794689
Apparently Media Markt in Holland (Hengelo store) is selling it as well. If someone from Dutch GAF is in the area, maybe they can try and buy a copy or Wii U bundle
Apparently Media Markt in Holland (Hengelo store) is selling it as well. If someone from Dutch GAF is in the area, maybe they can try and buy a copy or Wii U bundle
This could even avoid the midnight release traffic, which would be great
Nice ad! And mention the free game offer
You unlock a character randomly after each GP so if you really wanna speed thing along, go for 150cc first then mirror to unlock the 14 unlockables.
Fabthegnome
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robotzombie
Member
No go from what I've heard so far, possibly tomorrow
bigwinnerx
Member
Sad I missed the Groupon deal yesterday, still went with the refurb from Nintendo. Ended up around $225 w/ 2 day shipping + tax. I'm a sucker for Mario Kart and to get Wind Waker HD as well w/ the code, I think that's justification.
I'm gonna be buying it from Target but I don't even use the Wii Wheel lol. Just going to Target because it's closer to me.
Fermbiz
Gold Member
Thanks for the heads up.
JeffGames-24
Member
I am hosting a party on release day and will have a bunch of people over. For controllers, I have the gamepad, the "pro" controller, four wii motion plus controllers, and two nunchucks. I was thinking of just using all four wiimotes, so as to reduce confusion being that so many people are rotating through, but my concern is with the quality of control with the wiimotes instead of the joysticks. does anyone know if you can use the D-pad, if it's any good, or would you recomend just buying two more nunchucks?
Tabasco
Member
When I was reading your post, I thought you were inviting gafers over to your house.
beanman25
Member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JsF_QTQyEg / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Leaf Cup Time Trial - Wario Stadium - Mii
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySVW8RF6lXI / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Leaf Cup Time Trial - Sherbet Land - Ludwig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxFiFIuNw6o / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Leaf Cup Time Trial - Yoshi Valley - Wario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySVW8RF6lXI / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Leaf Cup Time Trial - Sherbet Land - Ludwig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxFiFIuNw6o / Mario Kart 8 Gameplay - Leaf Cup Time Trial - Yoshi Valley - Wario
El Pescado
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Totally not jealus of those of you getting it
early
early
Valkerionseven
Member
http://www.justin.tv/rx_888 streaming some online play from Japan. Looks smooth even while streaming.
Totally not jealus of those of you getting it
early
If only you knew how AWESOME it is.
Nintendo Life Interview with Kosuke Yabuki, Director of Mario Kart 8.
Very interesting read. He mentions about 60fps being his main priority overall while mantaining the best looking graphics as possible. He also talks about the lack of split Gamepad/TV local multiplayer.
I was thinking of making a new thread about this because looks like this is probably the closest thing to an Iwata Asks as we're going to get
Very interesting read. He mentions about 60fps being his main priority overall while mantaining the best looking graphics as possible. He also talks about the lack of split Gamepad/TV local multiplayer.
I was thinking of making a new thread about this because looks like this is probably the closest thing to an Iwata Asks as we're going to get
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Monpiece is today; I will be okay. I will be okay. I will be okay.
Kor of Memory
Member
Does anyone know about multiplayer customization options in this game?
Like, a year ago I had a gathering at the house for a round of Beerio kart. It went okay, could have gone better. Trying to drink an entire beer in the time it takes to finish Yoshi Falls was pretty stupid though.
Looking back there was a couple of things I could have done, and the most important one was to use the customization menu that unlocks the types of items, the CCs, and the number of laps needed to finish a race.
Any signs of those options yet?
Like, a year ago I had a gathering at the house for a round of Beerio kart. It went okay, could have gone better. Trying to drink an entire beer in the time it takes to finish Yoshi Falls was pretty stupid though.
Looking back there was a couple of things I could have done, and the most important one was to use the customization menu that unlocks the types of items, the CCs, and the number of laps needed to finish a race.
Any signs of those options yet?
The perfect Dark
Banned
This game puts every other next-gen title to shame. Maybe not technically but visually. It's impressive.
Tabasco
Member
Well that sure doesn't help the people like me that live in the US.Alright since everyone is looking for a good spot where street dates are broken.....I shall share with you the ultimate location....
You never hear anything about shoppers drug mart breaking street dates.....but trust me....I can go to any location and get whatever game I want a week early. All you need to do is make sure you cash out at the electronics desk with a high schooler behind it......which is essentially 99% of the time. They usually won't know about any of the games they have behind the counter, and if you ask for Mario Kart 8 they will just open the cabinet and look for it without knowing about the dates.
The thing I've found about shoppers is that they are very good about getting new games into their system the second they arrive. So as long as they can ring the game through for you without an issue, they will sell it
Now run gaffers! Run to shoppers as fast as you can!
Not75Drops
Member
I like that.
What.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
No luck in getting an early copy in my local MediaMarkt
I'll try again tomorrow, otherwise I'll have to wait till friday like the rest I'm afraid. I don't want to think about that possibility.
I'll try again tomorrow, otherwise I'll have to wait till friday like the rest I'm afraid. I don't want to think about that possibility.
1up
Member
The guy there said that he had trouble putting the on the shelves but they were selling them. You get 10 dollars in points too apparently.
Dawn of the first day?
I hated bikes in Mario Kart Wii and from what I see they've been hugely improved in MK8.
God I love this gif