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ssh83 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:20:53 MDT

Hope they can focus on gameplay over gimmicks like the fricking steering wheel. lmao. How are you going to do the turble slide for the bonus boost with a wheel? Realism is conflicting with imaginary gameplay mechanic.

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Salagir — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:19:49 MDT

Crappit. They keeped the bluw flying shell :(

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user_name — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:33:40 MDT

@ Jamaces: Mario Kart has always had different stats for the different racers/karts, dating back to the orignal Super Mario Kart.

How is this not classic Mario Kart anyway? "Oh waaaaah theres extra modes! Oh waaaaahhh I can do more stuff in the game. Waaaaaah, Im not forced to do any of it, but Im givin the OPTION if I so desire!"

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Shin-san — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:10:29 MDT

Not the first time Luigi has been pushed aside by the Princess

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Jawajoey — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:51:34 MDT

That looks...unexciting. I'm apparently one of the few people who loved Double Dash, and this version doesn't look as good.

Bikes, I'm not interested in, tricks, even less. Flying through the air doing stupid spin moves seems a lot like the opposite of what I want to be doing in a fast paced cart racer.

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KM91 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:42:09 MDT

Stop whining!! Geez, it was bad enough for Brawl. "Why isn't Geno, Megaman, and Simon Belmont not in Brawl?", "Why is there no voice chat?", "Why is the online so laggy?" Geez, I thought that with Mario Kart people wouldn't mind a solid first-party title in a storied franchise.

The draw of Mario Kart isn't the karts themselves, it's the racing. With that in mind, I don't care about motorcycles as long as they don't conpletely take the fun out of racing (As snaking has done). I've enjoyed almost every game in the series(I didn't like Super Mario Kart, because I was four and had a small attention span). I even liked Double Dash an the tag team element it brought to the series

And for all of those people who are scoffing at the game already, wait unbtil you play it. The guy who tried the wheel actually liked it. So think twice before being so dismissive.

KM91

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humongous_mouse — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:04:44 MDT

@Fatass of Kickassness:No need to be so defensive. The phrase "Speaking my mind" is apparently too much for your ego to handle.

Though I never cease to find how hilarious you lot really are when someone voices their criticism and concerns on a beloved franchise.

Listen up people: Someone will always complain if something doesn't reach their expectations. DEAL WITH IT.

humongous_mouse

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MikeTheSpike — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:35:04 MDT

Just give us the option to totally turn off the blue shell, and to decrease the chances of getting a lightning bolt from... 5 times per race to, say, once a month (like in the olden days, damn it).

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The Fatass of Kickassness — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:15:20 MDT

@Fatass of Kickassness: Wait. Just reread what ya said, and those options in fact haven't been implemented (a couple sounded quite similar to ones that had). meh.

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The Fatass of Kickassness — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:08:23 MDT

@Debaser: Um... a good amount of those options have been in the series since Double Dash. Do your research next time?

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MisterFeeny — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:30:43 MDT

@kidnicky:
"That means it will be a hit in 2/3 categories,the 3rd being games my pimpy friends and I play whilst listening to Linkin Park and wishing we had girls"

rawful!

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zdude255 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:28:44 MDT

The tricks look awesome and unexpectedly caught my interest. Looks like this could be more than just "another Mario Kart."

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Debaser — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:41:09 MDT

My problem with recent Kart entries, as well as most Nintendo games in general, is that you are usually only allowed to play the way NINTENDO wants you to - Smash Bros Brawl being the one exception.

SSBB allows you to change your controls, change the match length and time, change the frequency and types of items, etc.

Just add those options to Kart and you'll silence a lot of complaints. Snaking on/off, item switch, item handicap on/off, tricks on/off. Every complaint I've seen above could be addressed by this.

But Nintendo won't do it for two reasons: it'll confuse the casuals, and it is an unnecessary development expense because the game will sell millions regardless.

Debaser

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walkman1022 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:32:56 MDT

I'm fine with everything but the tricks, and that damn wii wheel they keep throwing everywhere. Its already ruined the box art, then I actually have to waste my time throwing it into the incinerator, but then when i finally pop in the game its still right there fucking up the intro.

As for the tricks, if I wanted SSX I'd go play that, but keep that shit out of my Mario Kart.

walkman1022

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GordieHoweHatTrick — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:24:56 MDT

@MisterFeeny:

I agree, I'm really looking forward to this. I've loved every Kart game, and I'm sure I'll love this one as well.

If only you were my neighbour Mr. Feeny.

GordieHoweHatTrick

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Josh* — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:14:27 MDT

@BassForever: It was Super Mario Kart 2.

Josh*

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Lijik — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:51:50 MDT

@Josh*:

Heck yes. That was my favorite GBA game until I lost it.

Lijik

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excel_excel — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:37:17 MDT

@Fatass of Kickassness: Well said. and People would still complain if it was too similar to Mario Kart 64 as well saying nintendo don't release anything new

excel_excel

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kidnicky — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:35:15 MDT

Humongous apparently doesn't want the game to stray from the previous ones,but doesn't want it to play like the previous one. That's amazing.

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Aethyr — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:34:55 MDT

Can't really tell what's going on due to the HELLA brightness.

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Onizuka-GTO — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:33:23 MDT

@kidnicky: you're obviously correct, but like retired fishermen hanging out at the pub with other fishermens, we can't help but whine about the decline of REAL FISHERMEN, when we didn't have robotic programmed catch-em-all nets, sonar, life-preserving suits and GPS.

but secretly envy the (perceived) easy lifestyle that they have.

"not real men!" and "No son of mine!" we will cry, (sometime sob) in our pint glasses.

yet at the end of the day go home, where we greet the the daughter-in-law to mutter reassuring boast about how a little weather won't hurt him and that he's a tough bastard and get a raise for sure this season! then head off to play with the grandkids.

let us dribble on the site, its the only thing we got left.

*sobs into his pint glass*

Dammn casual games! GIMME A REAL FPS!

Onizuka-GTO

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Gospel X — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:18:48 MDT

So, when did we stop being gamers who actually play games and start focusing more on our predictions than on our experiences with games? When did Kotaku merge with GameFAQs, or is this just the first step?

I'm just waiting until the game actually comes out. I've had good experiences with almost all of the Kart games, including DD LAN events in the college dorms. I hope that this one keeps up the good work.

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lasttimeyouaskedme — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:50:10 MDT

it's too bad the game itself is so distant from the cg footage =(

lasttimeyouaskedme

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damon53 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:22:45 MDT

The music sounds like N64 level MIDI. Looks ok.

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The Fatass of Kickassness — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:19:59 MDT

@humongous_mouse: What is there that is radically different from the 'tried and tested formula'? New drift mechanic. Whoa. Omg, bikes and karts have different kinds of drifting ! Too much to handle! HOLY CRAP karts don't look like karts anymore, I'm sworn off the series forever.

I don't see what the hell the big deal is. If anything, this entry into the series looks just as addictive, if not moreso, than the last few. What with there being twice as many tracks as the other 3D entries (save for DS), online battles and such, I have to know why the hell so many of you elitests are whining. It's not the Mario Kart of old, sure, but you need to wake the fuck up and realize that sometimes evolution is necessary. Don't get me wrong, Mario Kart 64 is one of my favorite games to this day, cuz of all the good times I used to have with it.

Now? I can play a few matches of it, but it just feels archaic to someone who's put in hours and hours of gameplay into say, Mario Kart DS, and the much less stellar but fun still MKDD. Considering almost every review and hands on with the game says it controls more along the vein of what MKDS would control like if the DS had an analog stick (aka precise, considering the game was precise with a D-pad), that part is looking good.

The karts? Who cares? It doesn't really matter whether the karts look different from what they used to because its so small of a gameplay facet that you 'hardcore' guys are likely not to notice. Again, it's been said that the differences from kart to kart have been toned down drastically from MKDS/MKDD, and even then, if you don't like the other karts... JUST PICK THE KART LOOKING KART. Every. Single. Racer. Has. One.

And about the bikes? Again, who gives? Sure, its a deviation from the older formula, but when you get right down to it, it's a kart that has to take harder turns. So. What.

I see so many people who want this game to be an upgraded version of Mario Kart 64, when they don't realize that according to what people who have actually PLAYED the game say, it's pretty much just that, with some tweaks here and there. If you proclaim yourselves fans of the series, why not give the damn game a shot and actually see if you can get over tweaks that would seem trivial to anyone who's about having fun rather than preserving a decade-old, slightly archaic at this point formula?

The Fatass of Kickassness

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lazyartist — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:58:45 MDT

Isn't this just like the case with SSBB where all the people that were "meh"-ing it were replied to with "you haven't even played it yet".

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humongous_mouse — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:36:07 MDT

@Torgen thinks AAA means "Costs $60":The same people who complain everyday Metroid needs multi-player, Mario needs guns, and Zelda's Link should talk? Almost as bad as those halfwits who thought Celda's sailing was a good thing. Hopefully they're a minority in today's gaming world, and besides Nintendo already gave into all their wet-fanboy-dreams in the form of "Smash Bros. Brawl!"

That said, Mario KART (I emphasis the word Kart, not "Races" people) seriously needs to stop straying from the core dynamics of its tried & tested gameplay formula, reinvention isn't always a good thing after all. To summarize: if Wii version plays and handles exactly like MK:DD then I'll be somewhat 'dismayed'.

humongous_mouse

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emuc64 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:34:26 MDT

Luigi is always getting crapped on. That's why I usually pick him in Mario Party, because he rocks in MP (at least #4,5,6, & 7). Not so much in #8 and I never played the N64 ones.

Come to think of it, he's partnered up with Daisy. Who's this Daisy anyhow? Is she a princess or not? I've heard conflicting reports. He deserves better, like the goddess in Mario Galaxy. Go Luigi!!

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BassForever — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:09:33 MDT

@Josh*: Exactly what about the GBA version was perfect? I found it to be the worst in the franchise cause of its wierd controls.

This game looks awesome, I think people need to stop whining about everything and play the game first.

BassForever

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kidnicky — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:04:32 MDT

Everyone on Kotaku has been making fun of this,yet it will be rated between 9-10 in every review,and probably be one of the biggest selling games of the year,since it has a new steering wheel (even though fun is bad to you guys) and it's on the most popular game system.
Just like Brawl,it will be a hit critically AND commercially. That means it will be a hit in 2/3 categories,the 3rd being "games my pimply friends and I play whilst listening to Linkin Park and wishing we had girls".

I guess what I'm getting at is that the common knowledge here and on other t3h hArdK0reZ sites is that Nintendo is out of touch with what gamers want,but I think you guys are out of touch. Don't give me that shit about "soccer moms" either,I doubt they bought Galaxy or Brawl. Same with your "teh kiddy" comments,I don't know too many 10 year olds who give a shit about the ice climbers,or want to unlock soundtrack selections for Clu Clu Land.

kidnicky

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hegemonyhog — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:47:02 MDT

@Thrillhaus:

Toads before bros, son.

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Thrillhaus — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:11:14 MDT

Dammit mario, what part of "bros before hoes" dont you understand?!

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Ricemaniac — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:44:58 MDT

Luigi's on drugs near the end of the video. sad.

Ricemaniac

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Zyzex_Remix — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:43:07 MDT

Wow, they even put that stupid fucking Wii-Wheel into the intro? Fuck. That. Thing.

Zyzex_Remix

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excel_excel — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:28:17 MDT

Woah! Very flirty action between Mario and Peach there! jesus they might as well have teabagged Luigi considering what they did, it would also help to signify that the games got online play!

excel_excel

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Sasuntsi|Davit — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:01:43 MDT

you know it's possible to dodge the blue shell right?

Sasuntsi|Davit

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Ryumeka — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:18:49 MDT

What was up with those extra boosts after a trick?

They get rid of snaking but add boosts everywhere else?

Ryumeka

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Onizuka-GTO — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:54:54 MDT

sold.

certain will buy this.

not so sure about the baby wheel, might give that to the dog.

Onizuka-GTO

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Josh* — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:47:55 MDT

SMK
MKSC
MK64
MKDS
MKDD

Wonder where I'll rank the Wii version.... hopefully above the 64 version

And did anyone here actually PLAY Super Circuit? That was damn near perfect!

Josh*

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Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:33:28 MDT

@humongous_mouse: For every person who complains about taking it too far from classic installments, there's a person who complains about not taking it far enough from classic installments.

Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc

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xbulletholes — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:23:15 MDT

"but what's with the invisible karts"

the wii can only render so much at one time!
arf arf....

... i'll get my coat.

xbulletholes

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aevanko — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:39:01 MDT

Unfortunately "enchanced versions" are the only thing the Wii seems to be capable of... When do we get to see something mind-blowingly fresh ideas?

aevanko

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tme2nsb — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:31:09 MDT

Man, bitch bitch bitch. That's all you people do about upcoming games from Nintendo. Wah wah wah. Personally, aside form the bikes, it just looks like an enhanced version of MK:DS, and I'm down with that.

tme2nsb

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El-Suave — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:59:51 MDT

I hate the intro. For intros I don't want gameplay footage. Give me awesome CG character and vehicle introductions!

El-Suave

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aevanko — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:54:12 MDT

@humongous_mouse:
"the hilariously addictive 64 version"
Oh, how dead on the money you are with that comment ^^
I have to agree with you, I want them to stick to the Karts... It is "Mario Kart" afterall and not "Mario Racing"...

aevanko

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humongous_mouse — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:17:22 MDT

Oh Mario Kart, how far have you fallen?

Maybe the problem here isn't the franchise but perhaps Nintendo's just not trying anymore. Every installment on the spin-off series takes a step further and further away from classic games such as the original SNES Mario Kart and the hilariously addictive 64 version.

The biggest gripe I've got with this intro is well, the zaniness. These titles are supposed to be fun, however everything including the tracks felt like a lazy rehash of Double Dash (aka MK:Double Drat considering it handles more like 'Wacky Races') But don't get me wrong. Double Dash isn't a terrible game, it just doesn't play like Mario "KART".

Can't we all just stick to KARTS for once guys? Before it gets really ridiculous and the next incarnation sees us driving Limousines or shopping trolleys...

humongous_mouse

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DLNO-001 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:06:01 MDT

for every snaker lost, they get 5 new 5-year-old player, so complaining is irrelevant. Besides, I really cannot believe anyone who says "I will not buy a nintendo game".

In the end, we'll all play it, and get mad when a unfair blue shell hits us right in front of the goal, and be cool. Who cares? when playing with kids, let them win. When playing with friends, just ban the blue shell. When playing online... well, why would you play online?

DLNO-001

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ila — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:49:34 MDT

@AntiZERO: the blue shell begs to differ. the point I'm trying to make is: the game punished you for being in 1st place. I don't mean "just made it harder" either, I mean flat out punished.
I wouldn't mind a return of item tiers if say, the system just improved the chances of getting a certain item based on place. EX: higher change for Blue shells while in 10th, but it was still at least POSSIBLE to get a Starman while in 1st.

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aelfin — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:28:51 MDT

Aaaaaand I'm back to not being interested in it :/. I ru so hot and cold on this game it's not funny.

aelfin

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BPMν — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:12:25 MDT

@brieeyeball:
No! We need more bloom! MORE AND MORE AND MORE!!!

BPMν

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brieeyeball — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:31:37 MDT

Oh man, I was about to freak out when I saw how much bloom there was in the beginning of the intro. Thank god it looks like it was at least toned down a little bit in all of the gameplay clips. I know, I know, Nintendo just has to show off the improved lighting capabilities of the Wii over the gamecube ... but I just can't take that much bloom!

brieeyeball

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MisterFeeny — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:19:11 MDT

For those of us that aren't stuck in 1997, this game looks like a blast.

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Marlor — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:15:17 MDT

@Demonbird:

Eurogamer's review said the Wii wheel was actually pretty nice.

And this intro is pretty nice too.

Marlor

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metaly — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:04:04 MDT

@Krytha: Hey, I like racing as Koopa and Dry Bones and all of those guys. I'm actually disappointed that they don't use more of the old enemy characters, like goombas and boos. Instead they throw in filler like the babies and Waluigi. I mean, Waluigi... come on.

metaly

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burningranger01 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:31:13 MDT

looks ok..they should let Sega handle there intro(not the game) but the intro!

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Interstella — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:31:03 MDT

Rubbish...

Interstella

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Maldron — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:25:45 MDT

@Krytha: Every time he gets attention he squanders it and we end up feeling dirty.

Maldron

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RomeoDude — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:39 MDT

I think I'm gonna have to wait on picking up Mario Kart. It's a little too close to the release of a certain other game. What I'm saying is that I'd rather be stealing cars than driving them....

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Luke Plunkett — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:48:04 MDT

@Dreamwriter: Because this is taken from a major new update of the game's Japanese site. Which technically makes it a "trailer". But it is the game's intro.

Luke Plunkett

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Taco Bell™ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:40:43 MDT

Ok, I've done my best to not get bitchy up until now, but I have to say that I don't know if I really care about this game at all. The motorcycles seemed to push it for me, but the damn stunt-boost system is making me feel that the now missing snaking (thank God for that one awesome decision) is just being replaced with a "do a barrel roll!" mid-race challenge. I want to race insane tracks in circles all day while throwing/dropping shit at my opponents, not focusing on when to wheelie and where the next sweet stunt spot is. Nintendo, can I have Super Mario Kart back? No snaking, sweet items, tracks that killed... Please?

Taco Bell™

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PirateThom — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:35:06 MDT

Mario "Kart".... why does it have those crappy Motorcycles?

PirateThom

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winterfruits — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:33:44 MDT

This is gonna get raw, like sushi. So Mario Kart haters to the left.

winterfruits

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TheEngineer — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:31:50 MDT

@TitillatedOcelot:
Yeah sorry about that man. I was talking to DemonBird. Funny comment though. I didn't see it until now.

TheEngineer

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KPrecise — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:24:36 MDT

It's about time they added stunts to mario kart.

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Krytha — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:20:28 MDT

Why is Luigi always playing second fiddle? Damn, that guy needs some more attention.

Also: I never understood why bit characters like Koopa Troopers get entire character slots when there are way more options to choose from. I mean, does anyone really get in a snit if they can't be generic turtle soldier 417-B? Boggles the mind.

Krytha

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TitillatedOcelot — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:15:24 MDT

@TheEngineer: Kirbytheslayer is awesome.: I think you meant to reply to someone other than me. My comment was all about Mario and the Princess' completely boink-less relationship.

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ZenGaijin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:12:35 MDT

So bored of this francise. MKDS was the peak for the series and now I just need a break from it.

So I won't be picking it up I'll get it on the next console cycle.

ZenGaijin

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TheEngineer — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:12:24 MDT

@TitillatedOcelot:
With double dash, that may make sense, but not with DS. In a lot of people's opinion, including mine, DS was just hands down better. To me, it was faster, handled better, looked better, and had cooler modes and better tracks. Sure, a lot of people complained about snaking, but now they're fixing that. Mario Kart Wii looks like it has a lot of good ideas. I am skeptical about the bikes, but the new drift mechanic seems like a good idea. And how do you know it won't handle better than 64?

TheEngineer

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Ichidou — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:11:35 MDT

Despite the hate, I loved Double Dash. Hell, I've loved EVERY mario kart game and I doubt I'll like this any less.

What's gotten my eyebrow raised is how very little coverage this game has gotten for a first-party nintendo title that's supposed to come out in a month...

I dont want to jinx it, but I can feel a delay in the air.

Ichidou

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patsfan07 — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:08:59 MDT

huh... i didn't see the suggestiveness in it

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TheEngineer — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:08:14 MDT

@BradOFarrell:
Forward B, you mean ;P

And yeah, it's a chopper.

TheEngineer

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DaiMacculate — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:08:00 MDT

Looks pretty cool. I've never been hugely into Mario Kart, but this looks like a game I'll want to at least try if nothing else.

The trailer is a wee bit suggestive though, agreed ;)

DaiMacculate

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TitillatedOcelot — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:07:51 MDT

I like the suggestive little nudge that the Princess gives to Mario. That's as close as they're ever going to come to actually shtooping. He's going to have that "banana peel" in his wallet forever!

TitillatedOcelot

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Demonbird — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:07:18 MDT

@NESv1:
Actually it's more like Mario Kart 64 did things right and we are puzzled why they are trying to fix something that isn't broken. A better example would be that everyone was fine with their pepperoni pizza but now they just keep throwing anchovies and other weird toppings on it.

Demonbird

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BradOFarrell — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:06:38 MDT

Haha, check out the Smash Bros reference, Wario's car does something that looks like Wario's up B.

BradOFarrell

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Chaoticevl — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:06:00 MDT

I'm going to enjoy this game no matter what people think of it, And that truly horrible treatment of Luigi, come on Nintendo if you going to have them bash some one repeatedly at least use Bowser.

Chaoticevl

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NESv1 — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:59:51 MDT

Wow. So everyone's argument is that this game will suck because it isn't Mario Kart 64 or Mario Kart DS... right.

That's like not liking ice cream because it isn't pizza. If you want pizza so bad, go get a damn slice! O_O

*plays Brawl while waiting for Mario Kart to come out*

NESv1

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TheEngineer — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:55:09 MDT

@Jamaces:
The DS version didn't go batshit crazy with items, and you could choose any cart with any racer, so I think it did OK. The mechanics of the DS version were really tight too, I think better than 64, but definatly better than any of the others.

TheEngineer

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TheEngineer — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:52:32 MDT

I want to see a realistic Mario Kart. At least once. I want to see a turtle shell take out Luigi's back axel, his kart flip over, and his limp body go flying over the guard rail, into dozens of innocent bystanders. I want to see a blue shell scatter Bowser and Peach all across a hairpin turn in Mario Circuit, causing other drivers to have to swerve to avoid the chunks of bone and flesh. Yeah, it's freaking weird, but I just want to see it done once, maybe in a flash animation or something.

TheEngineer

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incazteca — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:52:07 MDT

I'm afraid this looks like it won't top MKDS. Let's wait and see what happens though.

incazteca

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Sandbox_Emperor — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:50:24 MDT

that was...sort of meh. It'll be a fun game no doubt, but I think they could have done something much more spectacular and exciting than invisible karts in a white void

Sandbox_Emperor

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Jamaces — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:49:20 MDT

this is gonna blow

Jamaces

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Cchrist — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:49:06 MDT

@Cchrist: Dammit....

@AntiZERO: It gave me a headache!

Cchrist

Mario Kart's Intro

Jamaces — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:48:08 MDT

this is the first screen i have seen of mario kart.
I want to know what have they done to mario kart?
Seriously it use to be so much better when everyone pretty much had the same karts there was no kart better than the other, there was no motorcycles and lets do tricks to rack up the points, only 5 or 6 items.

The 64 version kills all.

I just want classic mario kart, none of what nintendo is trying to sell.

Jamaces

Mario Kart's Intro

AntiZERØ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:46:53 MDT

This is the first insistence where I don't envy the Japanese :S

AntiZERØ

Mario Kart's Intro

Dreamwriter — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:46:23 MDT

This is the game's intro, and not a commercial? Then what's with that Wii logo at the beginning? I've played Japanese Wii games (well, game...Brawl) and they don't have that. The commercials do, though.

Dreamwriter

Mario Kart's Intro

AntiZERØ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:45:21 MDT

@Cchrist: At least never sell a DS, that's just poor short/long term judgement

AntiZERØ

Mario Kart's Intro

ceilingFANBOY — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:44:16 MDT

@Demonbird: Anything to keep their Greenpeace score below 1.

ceilingFANBOY

Mario Kart's Intro

AntiZERØ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:43:53 MDT

@ila: I found the Item System in MK: DS was fair, at least it was fun to occasionally get a triple Red Shell barrage in third place. Plus it's not like the AI was that hard to shake...

AntiZERØ

Mario Kart's Intro

Demonbird — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:43:31 MDT

First the Zapper and now the Wii Wheel. Nintendo sure can hock terrible peripherals with the best of them.

Demonbird

Mario Kart's Intro

Cchrist — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:41:11 MDT

Lalalalanotwatchingjustsoldmywiilalala.

Cchrist

Mario Kart's Intro

AntiZERØ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:40:16 MDT

Poor Luigi, He deserves better :(

I never got how Stunt Racing in a Mario Kart game could ever work, this... hasn't caused an epiphany, seriously. I just want to Kart Race with the occasionally Balloon Battle bout.

AntiZERØ

Mario Kart's Intro

BadSector — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:40:06 MDT

Damn that blue shell.. =/

BadSector

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Siegeman — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:38:50 MDT

Poor Luigi...

Siegeman

Mario Kart's Intro

Kaemon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:35:28 MDT

I'm kind of looking forward to this.

I didn't care much for double dash, but I loved MKDS... if this is more like that then I'm all for this.

Kaemon

Mario Kart's Intro

ila — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:35:20 MDT

I really hope the damn item iter system is taken away, or at least not as cemented into the game like it was in MK:DS.

ila

Mario Kart's Intro

ceilingFANBOY — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:32:57 MDT

Mustache rides for everyone!

ceilingFANBOY