IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
I just finished with gathering all characters for Mario Kart 7, so I'm going to keep myself busy with Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart Wii and Sonic All Stars until Mario Kart 8 coming out next month.
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Mario Kart 8 Info Thread
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The character selection screen posted a couple of pages ago is obviously for 4p mode. Single player is nicer and has more info. And you can see/compare stats of the different parts by pressing +
Oh, and my bet for one of the yet to be unveiled characters is
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Besides, don't know if it has been mentioned already, but as you can see on our latest gameplay mix, you can switch trick's pose based on joystick position when jumping
Oh, and my bet for one of the yet to be unveiled characters is
Nabbit
Besides, don't know if it has been mentioned already, but as you can see on our latest gameplay mix, you can switch trick's pose based on joystick position when jumping
anon_mastermind
Member
Is it known whether or not Mario Kart 8 will run at 60 fps with 2 players playing online? That was one of my biggest disappointments with Mario Kart Wii, I can understand 30 fps in 4p local, but 2p online should really be able to stick to 60 fps.
Can't remember if anything was said about online but it is 60 fps for 2 player offline so online would be a likely yes.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Currently we know 27 characters and 3 unknown ones which would put the roster at 30 for now.
This isnt the complete roster either.
I wonder if we are getting secret characters this time?
Currently we know 27 characters and 3 unknown ones which would put the roster at 30 for now.
This isnt the complete roster either.
There's also Diddy in that Magazine scan.
I imagine Dry Bowser or Dry bones is probably in there too.
The roster looks great. I imagine there will be another row below the Koopalings. There's no way they'd exclude being able to play as your Mii in this game.
Magazine scan?
Magazine scan?
PadWarrior
Member
Kind of related for those who use the Wii Wheel or Remote
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...a_charming_new_princess_peach_wii_remote_plus
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...a_charming_new_princess_peach_wii_remote_plus
I'm not sure in the case with that specific magazine and for some reason I thought I was in the other thread.
PadWarrior
Member
Yeah I've been playing a to of MK7. Customizing your kart is such a great feature. Reminds, I need to get online and play some MK Wii before it goes down.
Right?? He's one of the better Nintendo support cast for sure.
That magazine obviously mixed up DK and Diddy..
anon_mastermind
Member
MK Wii was 60fps local and 30fps online with 2 players. I'm hoping that's not the case here.
Tabasco
Member
A Nintendo rep claimed it's incorrect, so Diddy still isn't confirmed.
http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/04/15/8-reasons-were-excited-for-mario-kart-8
It's almost like Nintendo paid for that, but it's a cool video.
It's almost like Nintendo paid for that, but it's a cool video.
Most likely yes
IGN and Nintendo are working together pretty well. There has been a lot of unusual pro Nintendo coverage in the last couple of month on their side. Gaming "jounalism" my ass!
Anyway, I'm always happy to see more footage of MK8. The game looks phenomenal!
Sigismundo
Member
This might be a silly question but does MK8 feature the same ABXY controls or is it possible to use the left & right triggers to brake/accelerate?
I ask this because the ABXY buttons are in a bit of a strange spot compared to the thumbsticks on the Pro controller and I think a control scheme using the sticks, L/R and triggers would be more comfortable.
I ask this because the ABXY buttons are in a bit of a strange spot compared to the thumbsticks on the Pro controller and I think a control scheme using the sticks, L/R and triggers would be more comfortable.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
Most likely both.
Currently we know 27 characters and 3 unknown ones which would put the roster at 30 for now.
This isnt the complete roster either.
Maybe I'm wrong, but if as I remeber the characters in MKWii were 26 and in MK7 were 17, 30 characters would be not bad at all.
Isn't that guy at around 1:40 confirming that there are secret characters?
Currently we know 27 characters and 3 unknown ones which would put the roster at 30 for now.
This isnt the complete roster either.
I hope the gamepad has it's own selection screen ....
*hopes for 5 players*
PadWarrior
Member
It's already been confirmed for no 5 player action.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! =O
I'd agree with this. Especially since a "DD" mode might be the only means we can store up items, now.
MannyToons
Member
Though this is likely not the final roster, so I'm sure Dry Bones will be brought back with there being a track based around his and Dry Bowser's concept.
He got better.
Baleoce
Member
I'm pinning my hopes on Baby Wario and Waluigi xD As for another Mario character.
But, in terms of something original, I think they should have Kamek (leader of the magikoopas) as an unlockable character.
You could bring back the Magikruiser from MKWii during normal track sections. But I think even more brilliantly, during anti-grav, instead of converting to anti grav wheels, he conjures his broom to use, and then conjures his kart back when anti-grav finishes.
But, in terms of something original, I think they should have Kamek (leader of the magikoopas) as an unlockable character.
You could bring back the Magikruiser from MKWii during normal track sections. But I think even more brilliantly, during anti-grav, instead of converting to anti grav wheels, he conjures his broom to use, and then conjures his kart back when anti-grav finishes.
I'm pinning my hopes on Baby Wario and Waluigi xD As for another Mario character.
But, in terms of something original, I think they should have Kamek (leader of the magikoopas) as an unlockable character.
You could bring back the Magikruiser from MKWii during normal track sections. But I think even more brilliantly, during anti-grav, instead of converting to anti grav wheels, he conjures his broom to use, and then conjures his kart back when anti-grav finishes.
This! And that American football dude from SMW would be perfect.
I'm pinning my hopes on Baby Wario and Waluigi xD As for another Mario character.
But, in terms of something original, I think they should have Kamek (leader of the magikoopas) as an unlockable character.
You could bring back the Magikruiser from MKWii during normal track sections. But I think even more brilliantly, during anti-grav, instead of converting to anti grav wheels, he conjures his broom to use, and then conjures his kart back when anti-grav finishes.
He was recently announced for the new Mario Golf, so there's actually a chance.
It was out in 7 too. Guess they put the fib to rest.
Linkstrikesback
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Jaded Alyx
Member
Did that ever catch ANYBODY? Always seemed a waste to me. Can't even use it for defence.
Yeah, it know it was out in MK7 but I swear I saw a FIB render for MK8 when the other items were revealed, could be wrong tho.
Depends on where you place it.
I don't know, creating traps with the idea in mind that later on in the race you could plant a banana peel or another fake item box next to a fake item box was pretty useful... I know I got some people by doing that.
But I don't miss it I guess.