Mario Kart 8 DLC

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 08-26-2014, 05:06 PM

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

*Cure* · 08-26-2014, 05:15 PM

No Ridley? Disgusting.

*raph27* · 08-26-2014, 05:18 PM

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* · 08-26-2014, 05:35 PM

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* · 08-26-2014, 06:52 PM

holeee shiiit

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

Awesome.

*TigerClaw* · 08-26-2014, 06:55 PM

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

Peanut · 08-26-2014, 07:17 PM

Oh my god gonna be so goooood!

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 07:25 PM

Still no playable Diddy Kong. WTF.

*Ninjinister* · 08-26-2014, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

Oh my god gonna be so goooood!

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

Best possible reaction gif ever.

*Prowler* · 08-26-2014, 07:31 PM

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* · 08-26-2014, 07:40 PM

"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* · 08-26-2014, 07:43 PM

Captain Falcon in Mario Kart would be funny yet weird.

Peanut · 08-26-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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

*sdp* · 08-26-2014, 10:06 PM

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.

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Originally Posted by Cure

No Ridley? Disgusting.

He's too big for MK but he might be in the background.

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 10:16 PM

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 · 08-26-2014, 10:23 PM

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

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 10:25 PM

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~~ · 08-26-2014, 10:51 PM

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* · 08-26-2014, 10:53 PM

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

*CyberCubed* · 08-26-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

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.

08-26-2014, 05:06 PM	#1
TheBlueTurtle1 Foot Elite Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,892	Mario Kart 8 DLC 2 packs, first out in November. Link guys! LINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ http://jandmdev.deviantart.com/ (My Brother and I have a dev page, I am J, brother is M)

08-26-2014, 05:15 PM	#2
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	No Ridley? Disgusting. __________________

08-26-2014, 06:55 PM	#6
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	I wonder if the the new tracks are themed on Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

08-26-2014, 10:23 PM	#16
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	The pricing is absolutely insane. Holy sht. 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 Last edited by Peanut; 08-26-2014 at 10:29 PM.*

08-26-2014, 10:53 PM	#19
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Okay, NOW I'm excited for this game. I usually pass Mario Kart games up but I'll have to grab this one. __________________

08-26-2014, 05:18 PM	#3
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	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.

08-26-2014, 05:35 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	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.

08-26-2014, 07:17 PM	#7
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Oh my god gonna be so goooood!

08-26-2014, 07:25 PM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	Still no playable Diddy Kong. WTF.

08-26-2014, 07:31 PM	#10
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	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.

08-26-2014, 07:40 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	"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?

08-26-2014, 07:43 PM	#12
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Captain Falcon in Mario Kart would be funny yet weird.

08-26-2014, 10:16 PM	#15
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	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.

08-26-2014, 10:25 PM	#17
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	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.

08-26-2014, 10:51 PM	#18
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	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.