Mario Kart 8 DLC

[TheBlueTurtle1]

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2 packs, first out in November. Link guys! LINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cure]

No Ridley? Disgusting.

[raph27]

Cool! I don't have MK8 cause I don't have a Wii U but my friend does and he's a HUGE Zelda fan so he'll be excited for Link.

[CyberCubed]

16 brand new tracks in DLC, that's basically the same as a new Mario Kart sans retro tracks.

Man, to think Nintendo could have saved those tracks for Mario Kart 9 and are instead making them now is amazing.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

holeee shiiit

16 whole new tracks. SIXTEEN! And I get to play as Link.

Awesome.

[TigerClaw]

I wonder if the the new tracks are themed on Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing.

[Peanut]

Oh my god gonna be so goooood!

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[CyberCubed]

Still no playable Diddy Kong. WTF.

[Ninjinister]

Oh my god gonna be so goooood!

http://giant.gfycat.com/DismalDeafeningBlackcrappie.gif

Best possible reaction gif ever.

[Prowler]

If they're gonna plan on adding non-Mario/DK characters in future games then might as well rename the series to Super Racing Bros. or something like that.

But hey, I'm not complaining. I'm certainly not against the addition of Link to the game.

[CyberCubed]

"Mario Kart" is a brand name, they're not going to change the name. Link was probably a poor choice, either Kirby or even Captain Falcon (since there's an F-zero track and kart now) would have been better.

Although I still can't wrap my head around both Bowser Jr. and Diddy Kong being absent. They go through the trouble of adding 7 Koopalings but no Bowser Jr?

[Prowler]

Captain Falcon in Mario Kart would be funny yet weird. :lol:

[Peanut]

"mario kart" is a brand name, they're not going to change the name. Link was probably a poor choice, either kirby or even captain falcon (since there's an f-zero track and kart now) would have been better.

Although i still can't wrap my head around both bowser jr. And diddy kong being absent. They go through the trouble of adding 7 koopalings but no bowser jr?

STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT EVERYTHING! How do you function on a daily basis!?

[sdp]

I was worried for DLC in MK but the price is fair and the content is great; Can't even complain about Cat Mario and Peach.. I still remember the Smash Bros. Kirby trailer that showed him in Rainbow Road, at first I thought they had ruined MK by adding Kirby but after the Direct I quickly realized how much more awesome MK would be with other Nintendo franchises, like Sega All-star Racing.

Hope we get more DLC with Kirby/Samus/Fox headlining the other packs. It doesn't have to go too crazy with the Nintendo world like Smash, just the big 4 Nintendo franchises being represented is good enough for me. Really hope that the next Mario Kart is more of a "Mario Kart and the Nintendo All-Stars", it makes sense to move the franchise that direction.

No Ridley? Disgusting.
He's too big for MK but he might be in the background.

[CyberCubed]

Nintendo just confirmed a bundle of all 16 tracks for only $11.99. That's absolutely insane, Nintendo could have charged $30 for all new tracks since that's half the game (sans retro tracks).

I cannot believe Nintendo is making 16 all-new tracks for only $11.99. So cheap.

[Peanut]

The pricing is absolutely insane. Holy sh*t.

The sad thing is I've already seen people complaining about the distance between the packs. I don't see how this is any different than a season pass for most games, which generally cost twice as much, give you half as much content and take six months to a year to release.

Edit: hahaha! Dude updated that gif
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[CyberCubed]

The distance between tracks is also because Nintendo hasn't finished making them yet. Releasing two cups at a time makes sense, they're probably finishing work on the first 8 tracks and then the second 8 tracks, rather than waiting till May 2015 for all 16 tracks. Splitting them up is smart.

Nintendo is essentially making a brand new Mario Kart in just a year, sans retro tracks. Other than the odd omission of any battle mode tracks, I'm surprised they're doing this for so cheap.

[Davetello]

I was gonna say the same as Prowler - makes no sense to add franchises from outside Mario and still call it "Mario Kart". In saying that, Link is an awesome character.

I can't justify buying a Wii U when I have such a backlog already, but I love Mario Kart and it's a pick up and play game which I find far easier to play these days than 'quest' games. I may actually get a Wii U in future. Sixteen new tracks is ridiculously good. Props to Ninty.

[Netkeeper]

Okay, NOW I'm excited for this game. I usually pass Mario Kart games up but I'll have to grab this one.

[CyberCubed]

Okay, NOW I'm excited for this game. I usually pass Mario Kart games up but I'll have to grab this one.

You pass up Mario Kart games? They're usually the best games on every Nintendo console/handheld they come out for.

[Davetello]

Unless I'm mistaken (and I might be) each pack costs £7 here in the UK. Still fantastic pricing, but another example of the EU being screwed given both packs cost $12 total in the States (as said above).

[Netkeeper]

You pass up Mario Kart games? They're usually the best games on every Nintendo console/handheld they come out for.
Yeah, because I don't have any friends to play them with. There's little sense in buying a Mario Kart game to play it by myself. As it is, I only have one friend that has a Wii U right now.

I have had chances to play most of them, usually at some party or something, and that's usually good enough for me. I tend to buy Nintendo for Pokémon first and foremost.

[Davetello]

. There's little sense in buying a Mario Kart game to play it by myself. As it is, I only have one friend that has a Wii U right now.

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I disagree. I love the Grand Prix and Time Trial modes in Mario Kart games.

By the way, the F Zero games are arguably even better than Mario Kart, especially GX. A new F Zero game is way overdue.

[Netkeeper]

I don't enjoy the one-player modes in Mario Kart very much.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

I hope and pray, that we get a 3rd and 4th pack, and Bowser Jr and Diddy Kng are added.

[CyberCubed]

Yeah, because I don't have any friends to play them with. There's little sense in buying a Mario Kart game to play it by myself.

You do realize Mario Kart has had online since the DS game back in 2005, right?

[XERO]

I'm so late. I still haven't played it yet. Pretty awesome, though.

[Netkeeper]

You do realize Mario Kart has had online since the DS game back in 2005, right?
Of course I realise that, you dolt.

It doesn't change the fact that almost none of my friends had any of the games.

[XERO]

Don't mind him. He has a habit of being a walking contradiction.

[CyberCubed]

It doesn't change the fact that almost none of my friends had any of the games.

What does playing online have anything to do with having real-life friends? You play online versus anyone across the globe. You don't need friend codes to play Mario Kart.

[Ninjinister]

I was on the fence about Mario Kart because while I like it, other than the free GBA version I got on my 3DS I don't own any of the games. I think now, with this DLC I just may pick it up.

[XERO]

The GBA version is the only one I haven't played yet, besides this one.

[Netkeeper]

What does playing online have anything to do with having real-life friends? You play online versus anyone across the globe. You don't need friend codes to play Mario Kart.
I didn't say offline friends. I said friends -- both on and off the internet.

I don't get any enjoyment out of playing with randoms online. I play with friends.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately

Link and the other characters are on the select screen as well, but the are blacked out. Gonna go buy this now, So i can pick that awesome pale blue Yoshi I always loved!

One thing that bothers me a little, and thats Skrull Bowser, we have all Those awesome Koopa Kids, and the main Bowser, but no Bowser Jr, and thats who we need to finish them off.

I guess he was added to balance out the weight class, but if that was the case DK jr, or Funky Kong would have been a much better choice.

[CyberCubed]

One thing that bothers me a little, and thats Skrull Bowser, we have all Those awesome Koopa Kids, and the main Bowser, but no Bowser Jr, and thats who we need to finish them off.
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Its especially odd because Bowser Jr. is in Smash, along with all 7 Koopalings as his alternate costumes.

Really, Diddy and Bowser Jr. not being in this game is the biggest oddity.

[The Stryker]

Every. Single. Goddamn. Thread.

[Peanut]

There's no way he's not autistic. To be so laser focused and narrow minded on such a specific thing? For sure. I feel bad for him at this point.

[CyberCubed]

There's no way he's not autistic. To be so laser focused and narrow minded on such a specific thing? For sure. I feel bad for him at this point.

LOL, I'm probably one of the few people on this forum who has never been diagnosed with autism/asperger's syndrome. Usually autistic people get angry when things don't go their way, I'm merely pointing it out.

[Peanut]

I notice this is one of the only things you ever acknowledge/reply to. Odd, isn't it?

Confirmed. Feel bad for him, guys.

[snake]

Oh my god gonna be so goooood!

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That gif, every time. :lol:

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Its especially odd because Bowser Jr. is in Smash, along with all 7 Koopalings as his alternate costumes.

Really, Diddy and Bowser Jr. not being in this game is the biggest oddity.

It is odd, they are stables really. Donkey Kong is all alone, he needs a fellow Ape, or at least Stanley the Bugman and Pauline.

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or this guy,

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me and my bro used to call him "bras" way back in the snes days lol, because from behind he looked like he was wearing one.

[Prowler]

Yea shame on having no Bowser Jr. It's not like there's already 7 mini-Bowsers in the game or anything. :roll:

[Peanut]

I bought this DLC and it's TAUNTING THE SH*T out of me! The characters and cups are just sitting locked on the select screens with check marks on them. Waiting for Nintendo stuff that I want more than anything feels like it's become a hobby in the last few weeks.

[Wingnut]

Waiting for Nintendo stuff that I want more than anything feels like it's become a hobby in the last few weeks.

The first step is admitting you have a problem.

I am in no position to give advice, they got me too :lol:

[Cure]

I bought this DLC and it's TAUNTING THE SH*T out of me! The characters and cups are just sitting locked on the select screens with check marks on them. Waiting for Nintendo stuff that I want more than anything feels like it's become a hobby in the last few weeks.

At least you got all those different colored Yoshis and Shy Guys.

But you know, that's an interesting way of doing what basically amounts to a season pass. Like, you either have companies who announce they're having season passes but you have no idea what you're getting OR they tell you everything upfront but the wait is that much more unbearable, haha.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

9 months till we get the second DLC, so much will happen in that time lol, Halloween, Fire work night, Thanks giving, X-mas, New year, Easter........:cry:

[Ninjinister]

It is odd, they are stables really. Donkey Kong is all alone, he needs a fellow Ape, or at least Stanley the Bugman and Pauline.


I don't see why Mario Kart "needs" more Donkey Kong characters. His series has already had two racing games of its own.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

I don't see why Mario Kart "needs" more Donkey Kong characters. His series has already had two racing games of its own.

Because DK is Nintendos 4th biggest franchise and the Kong characters are awsome and popular. They will sell DLC packs.

[The Stryker]

Because DK is Nintendos 4th biggest franchise and the Kong characters are awsome and popular. They will sell DLC packs.

Donkey Kong and maybe Diddy are popular. I stress maybe on that one since we're not in the 90s anymore.

Outside of that, those characters ain't selling anything to anyone.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Donkey Kong and maybe Diddy are popular. I stress maybe on that one since we're not in the 90s anymore.

Outside of that, those characters ain't selling anything to anyone.

ummm go look at the sale figues of Donkey Kong returns on the Wii, I think you might want to re think your reply.

So to correct you, It's selling a large amount to a lot of people.

Total Units

North America: 3.07m 49.6%
+ Europe: 1.65m 26.7%
+ Japan: 1.03m 16.6%
+ Rest of the World: 0.44m 7.1%
= Global 6.19m

For example, that's FAR more than the entire 13 game Fire Emblem series' combined sales. And better than either Zelda game that the Wii had.

And the 3DS port of DKCR sold approx 1.5m on the 3DS.

Looks like those Apes arn't looking to shabby now.

[Peanut]

I think the main issue is that outside if DK himself, Diddy and Cranky, DK characters are lame.

[The Stryker]

ummm go look at the sale figues of Donkey Kong returns on the Wii, I think you might want to re think your reply.

So to correct you, It's selling a large amount to a lot of people.

Total Units

North America: 3.07m 49.6%
+ Europe: 1.65m 26.7%
+ Japan: 1.03m 16.6%
+ Rest of the World: 0.44m 7.1%
= Global 6.19m

For example, that's FAR more than the entire 13 game Fire Emblem series' combined sales. And better than either Zelda game that the Wii had.

And the 3DS port of DKCR sold approx 1.5m on the 3DS.

Looks like those Apes arn't looking to shabby now.

Which fits into what I said.

Who's the star of that game? It ain't Chunky Kong!

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Which fits into what I said.

Who's the star of that game? It ain't Chunky Kong!

Your entire logic is faulty. Mario is always the star of his games, does that mean that Rosalina, Bowser Jr etc are not popular or important? Of course not. They're in these games too.

Just because DK is the most popular character from his franchise, it doesn't mean the rest of the characters aren't. The fact is that the series is still popular, and has been actively selling extremely well over the past few years is proof enough of that.

It's also worth noting that K. Rool and Dixie are both among the most requested Smash Bros characters, and have been since before Brawl was released.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

The fact is that the series is still popular, and has been actively selling extremely well over the past few years is proof enough of that.

Donkey Kong Country games have been selling well recently because it has Donkey Kong on the front. It's been too long since the extremely successful SNES DKC games for Retro Studios to take a risk by making a game with Dixie or Funky or Candy or anyone but Donkey as the star.

Maybe one day Retro will make a Donkey Kong Country game without DK, like Dixie's Double Trouble or Diddy's Kong-Quest. But right now I don't think other Kong characters are popular enough to warrant their own game.

[Netkeeper]

I think the main issue is that outside if DK himself, Diddy and Cranky, DK characters are lame.
Whoa whoa whoa there!

You're forgetting Funky, dude!

[Davetello]

You all need to stop this apeing around.

[Turo602]

You all need to stop this apeing around.

This thread is already bananas...

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Donkey Kong Country games have been selling well recently because it has Donkey Kong on the front. It's been too long since the extremely successful SNES DKC games for Retro Studios to take a risk by making a game with Dixie or Funky or Candy or anyone but Donkey as the star.

Maybe one day Retro will make a Donkey Kong Country game without DK, like Dixie's Double Trouble or Diddy's Kong-Quest. But right now I don't think other Kong characters are popular enough to warrant their own game.

There has been 2 DKC games made since those games. And one of the criticisms back then was that DK wasn't in them. Because he's the main guy. Just like people bitched about Luigi's Mansion because it wasn't Mario.

The fact remains that the franchise, and its various characters are still popular (hell, Funky was basically the most universally beloved Mario Kart Wii character).

[Davetello]

This thread is already bananas...




Nice one :):)

[Ninjinister]

Gorillas with sunglasses are so nineties. I should know
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My point is Diddy Kong Racing kicked a lot of ass. That DK bongo racing game (forgot the name) apparently wasn't well received, but anyway, if anything instead of wanting more DK characters in Mario Kart, a new DKR should be more along the lines of both feasibility and excitement.

[CyberCubed]

Dixie Kong is just as popular as Diddy. She debuted in the best game in the SNES trilogy and then starred in the third game.

[Peanut]

No, she isn't. At all.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Dixie Kong is just as popular as Diddy. She debuted in the best game in the SNES trilogy and then starred in the third game.

In terms of video games, that was a looong time ago. Rare might have been confident enough in the DKC series to give her her own game back in 1996, but Retro probably is afraid that people won't be interested in a game with Dixie as the star, or maybe even Diddy. She's just not as recognizable.

[Ninjinister]

When we say popular, we mean the regular game playing populous, guys. Not those who have 10,000 edits on MarioWiki and have a life-size standee of Candy Kong in their bedroom.

[CyberCubed]

In terms of video games, that was a looong time ago. Rare might have been confident enough in the DKC series to give her her own game back in 1996, but Retro probably is afraid that people won't be interested in a game with Dixie as the star, or maybe even Diddy. She's just not as recognizable.

Nintendo ported the DKC trilogy to GBA from 2003-2005. They also were on the Wii virtual console back in 2007.

Plenty of younger fans who never had a SNES could have experienced those games on either GBA or through the Wii virtual console.

[Donatello19]

You people are never satisfied, are ya? We should be happy that Nintendo even decided to do DLC for this game.

[raph27]

You people are never satisfied, are ya? We should be happy that Nintendo even decided to do DLC for this game.
"You people"? Everyone's excited (I think) except Cubed. :lol: pretty much like every other Nintendo game.

[XERO]

Where's Kirk Lazarus when you need him?

[Peanut]

You people are never satisfied, are ya? We should be happy that Nintendo even decided to do DLC for this game.

There is a single person who is never satisfied.

[CyberCubed]

Out of curiosity, how do you people feel about Link being playable? It feels like a really odd choice to me, the Animal Crossing characters fit in far more than Link does. I also assumed Kirby would have been playable due to the tease in the Smash trailer that revealed Rosalina as cross-promotion.

I dislike the idea of it becoming, "Nintendo Kart," so I hope we don't see too much of this in future sequels.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

No, she isn't. At all.

Yes, she IS.

Out of curiosity, how do you people feel about Link being playable? It feels like a really odd choice to me, the Animal Crossing characters fit in far more than Link does. I also assumed Kirby would have been playable due to the tease in the Smash trailer that revealed Rosalina as cross-promotion.

I dislike the idea of it becoming, "Nintendo Kart," so I hope we don't see too much of this in future sequels.


I think the Skyward Sword Link fits really well tbh.

[Powder]

I love Dixie as much as the next guy but to insist she's more popular just because you like her better is silly. Google it, it's not even close.

[Netkeeper]

Gorillas with sunglasses are so nineties. I should know
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My point is Diddy Kong Racing kicked a lot of ass. That DK bongo racing game (forgot the name) apparently wasn't well received, but anyway, if anything instead of wanting more DK characters in Mario Kart, a new DKR should be more along the lines of both feasibility and excitement.
Dude, that money is happenin'.

I wish another Diddy Kong Racing was possible, but that was by Rare. :(

[Ninjinister]

Dude, that money is happenin'.

I wish another Diddy Kong Racing was possible, but that was by Rare. :(

Nintendo own the rights to the names and characters though. That's why we got additional Donkey Kong Countries after Rare split.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

I love Dixie as much as the next guy but to insist she's more popular just because you like her better is silly. Google it, it's not even close.

I never said she was MORE popular, but she is popular enough to warrent a spot. I always try and avoid these topics, about who's in/out as they end up being so disagreeable. I do respect peoples opinions even if I disagree.

Anyway, I always thought the Diddy Kong Characters, Bumber Timber, Wizpig etc, would make really interesting additions, rather than just being left on the bench forever. I am sure most people would rather have them, than all these silly clones/baby clones etc.

[raph27]

Out of curiosity, how do you people feel about Link being playable? It feels like a really odd choice to me, the Animal Crossing characters fit in far more than Link does. I also assumed Kirby would have been playable due to the tease in the Smash trailer that revealed Rosalina as cross-promotion.

I dislike the idea of it becoming, "Nintendo Kart," so I hope we don't see too much of this in future sequels.
I actually kinda like the Nintendo Kart idea. Although with a way better name. So yeah, I think it's pretty sweet that you can play as Link.

[Ninjinister]

I actually kinda like the Nintendo Kart idea. Although with a way better name. So yeah, I think it's pretty sweet that you can play as Link.

I've been kind of weary about a full "Super Smash Kart" kind of deal, because while it would undoubtedly be epic and rake in a lot of dough... I feel like it would make Smash Bros. feel less special when it rolls around.

[Freeman]

I'm personally super exited about Link being in MK8

Skyward Sword bring a lot of great memories for me and after the IMO too dark Twilight Princess it broung color, joy and freedom to the saga (OK, I may have gone too far poetic there, but I love SS :P )

The wait is killing me mainly for the courses, but Link as a playable char is a blessing

[Memphis]

I love more tracks and karts, but the characters, aside from Link and Dry Bowser are annoying. Do we really need another Mario and Peach when they've already got three variations each in the main game??

[sdp]

Oh Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach are definitely BS additions, they should be only alternate costumes instead of a "faster" Mario or whatever they decide because he's wearing the Tanooki suit. It's almost as bad as Pink Gold Peach, Jesus what the **** where they thinking. I mean Dry Bowser could be considered a different character so he gets a pass and if you want variations of other characters to give another "character" without the trouble of actually doing it then Nintendo could definitely dig a little deeper, I mean Cosmic Mario IS a different character and its just as imple skin swap. I'd be OK with a Cosmic Peach or whatever but not the same character.

You don't see anyone complaining about Cat Peach/Tanooki Mario because we're basically getting half of another game for only 12 bucks, so yeah, They're BS additions but its like saying the free complementary drink you got wasn't the flavor you preferred. I hope we get two more DLC packs after this ones if they're successful so we get a "full" second game" of MK this generation. If I could choose one of the two Nintendo characters to come I'd choose Kirby since I wanted him since the Smash trailer with the Mario Kart stage.

[Memphis]

I'm surprised Link got in but Kirby didn't after the Rosalina trailer. On the topic of a Nintendo Kart, I'd love it. They don't even have to change the name. Just keep it Mario Kart since it's already an established franchise. Just throw in a few non-mario characters. I don't mean anything crazy like Smash Bros with Ganondorf or niche franchises like Earthbound, just a bunch of recognizable Nintendo characters.

I never really cared about other characters appearing in Mario Kart, but after 7 and its roster of characters like Wiggler, Lakitu and Bee from ONE single star mission in Mario Galaxy, I'd much rather have a selection of Nintendo characters instead of a selection of filler Mario characters using a certain flavor of the month. MKW had the Kongs and 8 has the koopalings and the babies.