Mario Kart 8 DLC - Page 3

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 08-27-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

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.

or this guy,

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* · 08-27-2014, 06:54 PM

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

Peanut · 08-27-2014, 11:25 PM

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 · 08-27-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

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

*Cure* · 08-27-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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* · 08-28-2014, 01:39 AM

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........

*Ninjinister* · 08-28-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueTurtle1

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* · 08-28-2014, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

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* · 08-28-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueTurtle1

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* · 08-28-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

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 · 08-28-2014, 09:59 AM

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

*The Stryker* · 08-28-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueTurtle1

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* · 08-28-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

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* · 08-28-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueTurtle1

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* · 08-28-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

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~~ · 08-28-2014, 01:32 PM

You all need to stop this apeing around.

*Turo602* · 08-28-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Davetello

You all need to stop this apeing around.

This thread is already bananas...

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 08-28-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

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~~ · 08-28-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Turo602

This thread is already bananas...

Nice one

*Ninjinister* · 08-28-2014, 04:59 PM

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.

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Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Gorillas with sunglasses are so nineties. I should know <---- 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. __________________

08-27-2014, 06:54 PM	#42
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Yea shame on having no Bowser Jr. It's not like there's already 7 mini-Bowsers in the game or anything.

08-27-2014, 11:25 PM	#43
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	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.

08-28-2014, 09:59 AM	#51
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I think the main issue is that outside if DK himself, Diddy and Cranky, DK characters are lame.

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~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	You all need to stop this apeing around.