Mario Universe Mario Kart General Discussion - 200CC Announced | Second DLC Pack Coming in May!

[Gatlin]

New pictures released:

Mario Circuit

Thwomp Ruins

Sweet Sweet Canyon

 

[Airgemini]

Very eye appealing.

 

[Z'zgashi]

Thwomp Ruins looks beautiful.

 

[Mysteltainn]

That Thwomp Ruins... Just, wow. The other two are beautiful as well, but that one really stuck out for me.

 

[Gatlin]

More pictures, though not as big as the previous ones, sorry~

Twisted Mansion

Toad Harbour

 

[PadWarrior]

http://playeressence.com/japan-mario-kart-8-in-store-adverts-begin/

Also, are we gonna have a separate thread for Nintendo IDs so we can all play each other?

Cloudtop Cruise

 

[Gatlin]

http://playeressence.com/japan-mario-kart-8-in-store-adverts-begin/

Also, are we gonna have a separate thread for Nintendo IDs so we can all play each other?

Yeah, that would be the Mario Kart Events thread. We've always used that thread for adding/playing each other.

 

[PadWarrior]

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._mario_kart_8_limited_edition_software_bundle

 

[LF2K]

Wonder how the Retro courses are going to laid out this time? SNES and N64 tracks probably won't have that many, so here's hoping N64 Rainbow Road returns.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

Toad's Turnpike, Wario Stadium, and Royal Raceway come to mind too.

 

[GreenKirby]

http://www.gonintendo.com/s/223644-is-this-a-sneak-peek-at-new-items-in-mario-kart-8

DK Barrel? 1 Up Mushroom?

The Boo Item and Yoshi Egg could be back???

 

[Airgemini]

Don't know if I believe this or not.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

I'll be happy as long as the Thunder Clouds don't return.

 

[PadWarrior]

 

[Gatlin]

Nice! Hopefully that means Dry Bowser and Bones are coming back.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

Hoping both Dry Bowser and Dry Bones return. Awesome looking track too.

I want to see King Boo return more than any other character....

 

[Z'zgashi]

I wish they showed more of Bone Dry Dunes lol. All we see is a turn and some cliffs. Albeit theyre awesome cliffs, but still lol.

 

[Super Fawful]

I hope that Fawful is a newcomer in this Mario Kart 8. It's about time the Mario RPGs get represented somehow. Either Fawful, Popple, Dreambert or Antasma should really be in. Or Dimentio, but Sticker Star proved Nintendo hates original Paper Mario characters. Also I hope that Rainbow Road N64 returns, I'd love to see that course in HD with new character faces in the sky.

 

[Gatlin]

Btw, Shock, Blue Shell, and Bullet Bill are making a return.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25792657@N00/sets/72157640945739104/page4/

Blue Shells are also going to be like MK7 Blues, and slide on the ground.

 

[Shök]

Dry Bowser hype.

Also, hi, Gatlin.

 

[Gatlin]

Dry Bowser hype.

Also, hi, Gatlin.

Yes! Shokzorz, hello!

I am hyped to play wars in MK8, wondering what kind of effect the item spy and coins are going to have on the scene.

 

[Z'zgashi]

Item spy is confirmed?! Noooooooooooooo...

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

Item spy is confirmed?! Noooooooooooooo...

Notice: If you're not playing with the Game Pad, prepare for some Spiny Shell surprise attacks.

Obviously, the Game Pad will likely give players an unfair advantage, so they'll have to adapt to using it if it means avoiding any Spiny Shell attacks.

 

[PadWarrior]

 

[Airgemini]

I hope you can still use the game pad to see items even if you aren't using it. If not it's pretty unfair.
Just really hope item spy is removed.

 

[Shök]

Yes! Shokzorz, hello!

I am hyped to play wars in MK8, wondering what kind of effect the item spy and coins are going to have on the scene.

How are things?

I hope you can still use the game pad to see items even if you aren't using it. If not it's pretty unfair.
Just really hope item spy is removed.

That's how I thought it was going to work. Looking at the game pad while using the Pro Controller, for example.

 

[praline]

I seriously hope all the characters are unlocked from the get go.

 

[Gatlin]

How are things?

Goood! Kinda same old with work and such haha. Get money get paid though, imo

How have things been for you?

I seriously hope all the characters are unlocked from the get go.

That would be nice seeing as I absolutely despised playing through 1-player mode on MKW; but chances aren't very high based off previous installments. Also based on the speculation that the MK8 roster is probably going to be pretty decently sized.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

I seriously hope all the characters are unlocked from the get go.

I find that to be highly doubtful, as that would actually destroy the purpose of even playing the Grand Prix mode. Yes I know that Mario Kart 64 had everyone available from the start, but that's partly due to the N64's limitations.

 

[praline]

I find that to be highly doubtful, as that would actually destroy the purpose of even playing the Grand Prix mode. Yes I know that Mario Kart 64 had everyone available from the start, but that's partly due to the N64's limitations.

:| Well then it looks like I won't be unlocking everyone for the 5th consecutive game.

 

[PadWarrior]

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...pad_skins_and_mario_and_luigi_wheels_to_japan

 

[kylexv]

I have an idea on what the roster is:

After the Koopaling Trailer, it made me think that there would be even heroes and villains in the game.

In the list below, the names in green are confirmed. In red are my predictions.

Spoiler

Heroes
1. Mario (Medium)
2. Luigi (Medium)
3. Peach (Medium)
4. Toad (Light)
5. Yoshi (Medium)
6. Donkey Kong (Heavy)
7. Daisy (Medium)
8. Baby Mario (Light)
9. Baby Luigi (Light)
10. Toadette (Light)
11. Baby Peach (Light)
12. Baby Daisy (Light)
13. Rosalina (Heavy)
14. Baby Rosalina (Light)
15. Mii (Varies)
16. Birdo (Medium)
17. Diddy Kong (Medium)
18. Plessie (Heavy)

Villains
1. Bowser (Heavy)
2. Koopa Troopa (Light)
3. Wario (Heavy)
4. Waluigi (Heavy)
5. Shy Guy (Light)
6. Metal Mario (Heavy)
7. Lakitu (Light)
8. Larry Koopa (Light)
9. Morton Koopa Jr. (Heavy)
10. Wendy O. Koopa (Light)
11. Iggy Koopa (Medium)
12. Roy Koopa (Heavy)
13. Lemmy Koopa (Light)
14. Ludwig von Koopa (Medium)
15. Pink Gold Peach (Heavy)
16. Bowser Jr. (Medium)
17. King Boo (Heavy)
18. Dry Bowser (Heavy)

EDIT 4/5/14: Changed to new predictions after the newest trailer from 30 to 36 characters not including Mii.
Also took a guess on weight classes.
Have my doubts on Funky and Dixie
If only 32 characters make it, cut Funky Kong, Dixie Kong, Dry Bones, and E. Gadd.

EDIT 4/30/14: Updated with Baby Rosalina and PGP. Mii is now included in the character count.
Also edited weight classes of half of the Koopalings (Larry and Wendy from Medium to Light, Iggy from Light to Medium, Ludwig from Heavy to Medium.)
If only 32 characters make it, cut Birdo, Plessie, King Boo, and Dry Bowser.
If only 30 characters make it, we already have the final roster.

 

[praline]

I kinda hope that's not all. I'd love for more Kongs and E. Gadd.

I'd like some Wario Ware characters but that probably ain't ever happening.

 

[Z'zgashi]

Falco for Mario Kart 8.

 

[GreenKirby]

Jeez, Air can you make the pictures a little bigger? I don't think my browser crapped out on me enough yet. D:

 

[PadWarrior]

New Mario Kart 8 info incoming!!!

https://twitter.com/GameXplain/status/448602939108491264
http://nintendoeverything.com/mario...due-tomorrow-mario-kart-8-coverage-next-week/

 

[PadWarrior]

From a Belgian blogger who apparently got his hands on the “new demo”:
• 32 tracks in the game (16 new, 16 retro) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...78564100653056
• The new demo only gives access to 16 of these tracks, but it has all items, characters, and includes Mario Kart TV mode https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...20293230764032
• There are 2 brand new items in Mario Kart 8 https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...31887050403840
• The game runs at 60fps with 1/2 players, 30fps with 3/4 players (no info about 5 players so maybe it's not even available at all) https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/...93106780229632
• More information will be officially revealed at some time next week, possibly Thrusday

 

[LF2K]

Hell yeah! Now that it's almost April, it's time to get the engines fired up. Wonder what the two new items could possibly be?

 

[LF2K]

Say, by the way, if the community feature returns in Mario Kart 8... how's a Smashboards Community sound? We can race as a community and trash talk.

And the guy would talked about the demo mentions that Toad's Turnpike is returning. He also says there's at least two N64 courses. https://twitter.com/PlaneteNintendo/status/450309854570098688

 

[Gatlin]

Say, by the way, if the community feature returns in Mario Kart 8... how's a Smashboards Community sound? We can race as a community and trash talk.

We had one for MK7 that we used typically for tournaments and such which were hosted in the Events thread, shouldn't be a problem to have another one created for MK8 should it return.

Also can you guys edit your posts rather than double posting, please