Mario Kart 8 DLC

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

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]

Originally Posted by Donatello19

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. pretty much like every other Nintendo game.

[XERO]

Where's Kirk Lazarus when you need him?

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Donatello19

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]

Originally Posted by Peanut

No, she isn't. At all.

Yes, she IS.

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Dude, that money is happenin'.

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

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome

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 )

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.