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[BM8]

What miiverse needs now is to boot faster. I hope the June OS update will take care of it.

Any idea when the smartphone app is launched?

I believe it was said the app will launch shortly after the release of MK8.

So, whatever that means. Maybe a month at most?

Id also like them to fix the activity feed, where it loads all the new posts, on the first click..instead of sometimes two.

Also, they should fix watching youtube videos on miiverse, in HD, 'cause it'll load twice, if HD is on default.

 

[Steve McQueen]

I will never understand how the human eye can notice the difference between 59/60
is this really scientifically possible. I should ask the skeptic's guide to the universe

because I am calling this bullshit

if they said it dropped to 43 from 60 maybe I would believe you can notice the difference but from 60 to 59 makes you a damn mutant lol

I don't even walk this steady sober

Maybe you should play the game yourself. I also thought DF was full of it, but the fact is I also notice it. When more people get their hands on the game, I guess I'm not the only one. I dunno what it is...seems like a frame is skipped or a kind of stutter.




After playing the game, I really must say the DF did a great job to describe this:

"During gameplay we experienced the regular appearance of duplicate frames manifesting as a constant but subtle stuttering effect. Upon analysis we determined that the game suffers from extended clusters in which a duplicate frame is displayed every 64 frames. What this ultimately means is that, during normal gameplay, Mario Kart 8 continually drops down to 59fps. This may not seem like a big deal - most will probably not notice it at all, and it has zero affect on playability - but it has a noticeable impact on image fluidity that mars what would otherwise be a perfectly consistent frame-rate. And for us at least, once it is seen, it can't really be unseen."

Edit: beaten to it. Seems that I'm no mutant after all

 

[Lyonaz]

This game is sooooooooo much FUN and the music is just amazing.
Shy Guy Falls is absolutely fantastic and Cloudtop Cruise is just <3!!

Also the feels when you go online and people are way better than you. >.<
Online is smooth, 12 player races are fun. Gonna try tournament tomorrow.

-Edit- Larry is best Koopaling, my main from now on.

 

[AdanVC]

I just wish we were able to use slow-mo for the actual uploads :/

Wait. So you can only use the slow motion feature while watching a replay and nothing else? I tought you can use it on MKTV as well and upload your videos to Youtube with that effect... Oh well.

 

[Kinsei]

The auto body shop my dad works for is having a Mario Kart race this weekend. They're going to the local go kart track and competing as the characters from the series. My dad is Dry Bones.

 

[The_Intruder]

First try with mario kart tv (daisy, Rainbow road, mirror)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlnlBfCh_2c

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Maybe you should play the game yourself. I also thought DF was full of it, but the fact is I also notice it. When more people get their hands on the game, I guess I'm not the only one. I dunno what it is...seems like a frame is skipped or a kind of stutter.




After playing the game, I really must say the DF did a great job to describe this:

"During gameplay we experienced the regular appearance of duplicate frames manifesting as a constant but subtle stuttering effect. Upon analysis we determined that the game suffers from extended clusters in which a duplicate frame is displayed every 64 frames. What this ultimately means is that, during normal gameplay, Mario Kart 8 continually drops down to 59fps. This may not seem like a big deal - most will probably not notice it at all, and it has zero affect on playability - but it has a noticeable impact on image fluidity that mars what would otherwise be a perfectly consistent frame-rate. And for us at least, once it is seen, it can't really be unseen."

Edit: beaten to it. Seems that I'm no mutant after all

yup you are perfectly normal

 

[Jucksalbe]

Bouncing into each other on anti-gravity sections feels great. It's such a small thing, but it really adds to the fun.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Ivy just called me for a date on Friday; I think it's getting serious.

 

[KHlover]

Bouncing into each other on anti-gravity sections feels great. It's such a small thing, but it really adds to the fun.

Especially great when it happens between two spinning poles and you just boost through the entire Anti-Grav section. Sense of speed in this game is amazing

 

[Shahadan]

Bouncing into each other on anti-gravity sections feels great. It's such a small thing, but it really adds to the fun.

And it gives a boost too! Worst/best thing is having 5 characters very close to each others on anti grav sections of Rainbow Road. Everyone falls, hilarity ensues.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Ivy just called me for a date on Friday; I think it's getting serious.

tell Ivy you have plans, never hurt to keep em waiting

 

[blu]

The auto body shop my dad works for is having a Mario Kart race this weekend. They're going to the local go kart track and competing as the characters from the series. My dad is Dry Bones.

Cheers to your dad!

 

[Nezumi]

Been playing for the last eight hours straight. What a wonderful and beautiful game. There are so many little details that just put a constant smile on my face.
I have a question regarding unlocking characters though.

Spoiler

Do characters really unlock via Grand Prix and randomly or are there characters that are unlocked via different means.

 

[RiggyRob]

tell Ivy you have plans, never hurt to keep em waiting

No, he should invite her to play Mario Kart with him. That way she knows he's a keeper.

 

[Saint Gregory]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KgefN7hDpI

Another great way to win a race: Be pushed into the goal line by a Blue Shell

Am I seeing this right? Are Peach's tires picking up dirt from the road and then it's getting washed off in the water or is that just YouTube compression making it look that way?

That's some crazy detail if true 8)

 

[LoveCake]

I have my copy on expedited the next business day one from Amazon & i still haven't had a dispatch email or anything

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

The wario snowpeak race is one of the most amazing, diverse and fun circuits I have ever played in a Mario Kart.
Thats shit is crazy and I love it.

 

[B00TE]

The wario snowpeak race is one of the most amazing, diverse and fun circuits I have ever played in a Mario Kart.
Thats shit is crazy and I love it.

Probably my favorite course so far from what I've seen. Sunshine Airport is second.

 

[OricWindstar]

Just got my copy! Anyone interested in testing out tournaments later tonight? Maybe, like, 8 PST? That way we make sure we have a handle on it by launch day.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Spoiler

I am starting to hate you guys

 

[daydream]

Just got my copy! Anyone interested in testing out tournaments later tonight? Maybe, like, 8 PST? That way we make sure we have a handle on it by launch day.

If I can reliably join games by then, count me in. I took my 3DS out of DMZ and assigned my WiiU to it instead and I managed to join one with several players. We'll see how this goes.

Edit: Finished it and got first. Woo!

 

[ipukespiders]

Spoiler

I am starting to hate you guys

30 hours

Spoiler

+ howeverthefucklongittakestodownload

 

[PadWarrior]

Called my local sears and they don't have it.

 

[Saint Gregory]

30 hours

Spoiler

+ howeverthefucklongittakestodownload

Well Japan got it added to the store two hours early. Maybe we'll be that lucky in the US.

 

[Tabasco]

Is Target known for breaking street dates?

I'm inclined in calling a couple stores just to check.

 

[KHlover]

Am I seeing this right? Are Peach's tires picking up dirt from the road and then it's getting washed off in the water or is that just YouTube compression making it look that way?

That's some crazy detail if true 8)

You picked that up correctly. Tires indeed get covered in sand/dirt/snow, which washes off in the water.

The small details in this game are amazing

 

[Kinsei]

30 hours

Spoiler

+ howeverthefucklongittakestodownload

40 hours + however long it takes me to get home. I'm starting to regret going physical on this one.

 

[MisterGrey3000]

Spoiler

I am starting to hate you guys

Hahahaha
Yeah, I'm feeling the same way.

 

[MicH]

In exactly 24 hours I will be downloading this game! 24 hours! Still so long...

 

[OricWindstar]

If I can reliably join games by then, count me in. I took my 3DS out of DMZ and assigned my WiiU to it instead and I managed to join one with several players. We'll see how this goes.

Edit: Finished it and got first. Woo!

Cool! I'll keep a tally of who asks, so anyone interested just let me know.

 

[B00TE]

Well Japan got it added to the store two hours early. Maybe we'll be that lucky in the US.

That's what I'm hoping. Going to cancel my preorder tomorrow and get eShop cards, so I can at least have it at midnight. Midnight release

Spoiler

online

party!

 

[ffdgh]

Well Japan got it added to the store two hours early. Maybe we'll be that lucky in the US.

Greg plz...NoA hates us.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Does the Game uk download code allow you to download before official release?

 

[MicH]

Does the Game uk download code allow you to download before official release?

Nope

 

[Saint Gregory]

Greg plz...NoA hates us.

Just means more time for the MK7 marathon. It won't end until the game finishes downloading for me.

So what will break first? My 3DS, Nintendo's servers or my will to live?

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Nope

 

[Jucksalbe]

Spoiler

I am starting to hate you guys

If only you knew how good this game is, you wouldn't be so calm.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

30 hours

Spoiler

+ howeverthefucklongittakestodownload

Well Japan got it added to the store two hours early. Maybe we'll be that lucky in the US.

that download time is going to suck'


you know they should just calculate how long a game is going to take to download and allow you the time before midnight

I would say on my slow connection it takes 40 hours you hear me NOA you owe me my download page hours ago

 

[lewisgone]

that download time is going to suck'


you know they should just calculate how long a game is going to take to download and allow you the time before midnight

I would say on my slow connection it takes 40 hours you hear me NOA you owe me my download page hours ago

I could imagine people throttling their internet temporarily just to get a horrendous predicted download speed, then bumping it up the second their estimated time is calculated. Which would be pretty funny.

 

[Rogue_Ledr]

Is Gamestop doing Midnight launches for this?

I doubt it, given that this is a Wii U title.

 

[ffdgh]

Just means more time for the MK7 marathon. It won't end until the game finishes downloading for me.

So what will break first? My 3DS, Nintendo's servers or my will to live?

Probably your sanity lol. Tomorrow is going to be a very long day...

 

[Saint Gregory]

that download time is going to suck'


you know they should just calculate how long a game is going to take to download and allow you the time before midnight

I would say on my slow connection it takes 40 hours you hear me NOA you owe me my download page hours ago

I'm just praying that Nintendo has beefed up their servers since the great Pokemon X/Y catastrophe.

So many bitter tears that night :'(

Probably your sanity lol. Tomorrow is going to be a very long day...

That's been gone for some time now. Tomorrow will only determine the length of my stay in the closest "rest home".

 

[Exile20]

Amazon Japan - Yoshi, Peach Wiimotes sold out

Good sign?

Famitsu Mario Kart 8 cover

 

[daydream]

The French are getting their MK on. Playing with ten of them at the moment, lol.

 

[chadboban]

Am I seeing this right? Are Peach's tires picking up dirt from the road and then it's getting washed off in the water or is that just YouTube compression making it look that way?

That's some crazy detail if true 8)

It's not your imagination.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Dang, Bowser's got an entire free hand to punch Mario with.
Double Dash punch confirmed.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I could imagine people throttling their internet temporarily just to get a horrendous predicted download speed, then bumping it up the second their estimated time is calculated. Which would be pretty funny.

I would not know how to do this but would love them to have this as a feature

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Just finished all the courses in 50CC. This game has probably the best soundtrack of any Mario Kart by a long mile.
The end credits is pure jazz sex, the final part gives me goosebumps.

Going to play some online now, if anyone wants to add me my wiiU user name is SPRidley.

Good sign?

That famitsu mario kart cover is amazing. I need a clean version!

 

[suavelicious]

Played through all the 50cc cups and man I love this game already.
It's so fast paced, I'm really looking forward to 150cc. Driving Bikes feels great. Online works really well. And damn does it look good!