Mr. Hatty 1,808 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 I grew tired of spamming the RPF with Mario Kart things, so here's a thread to post Mario Kart TV and such. First bits of news to get the discussion started: Mario Kart 8 has managed to sell 1.2mil+ units within its first weekend on the market UK Wii U sales were boosted by 666% within the three days the game has been out In the UK, Mario Kart is #2 on the All Platforms chart, not counting digital sales (Only beaten out by the massively hyped and successful Watch_Dogs) So Pretty much this: (From NeoGAF user -Horizon-, in case anyone is wondering) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morg 1,517 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Couldn't show the full race because MK8 loves me This is basically me beating Nin*Chris at Mario Kart Stadium, just barely winning by a second. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBizkj29hzU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 1,206 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I literally just set up my Wii-U yesterday. I think I'm in love. Best console I've ever owned (I'm actually using it to browse the forums right now). It came with Mario Kart 8, but I think I'm going to hold off playing that until I get back home so I can use my monitor to play it instead of the gamepad. Until then, my free copy of Sonic Lost World should keep me busy. It's no surprise that Mario Kart 8 has managed to shift Wii-U units in the UK, either. The advertisement campaign for the game over here has been pretty great. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memor 270 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 666%? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 1,218 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I'm loving my MK8 bundle as well. I'm having way more fun with this than I was with the PS4 launch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeltedCow 229 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I love Mario Kart, even though I've only played 3 of the MK games. But now that I'm moving away from Nintendo and going to the dark side (literally, have seen how dark-colored the PS4 is?), I no longer really like it. Is it just me, or should all consoles, not including PC, have a decent family friendly racing game? From what I know, not many racing series compete with Mario Kart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minecraft 54 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Luigi's Death Stare is a thing 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daikonboy101 406 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Got a Wii U pretty much just in time for this to come out and this game is... Just wonderful. My favourite Mario Kart. 10/10. Byowdiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hatty 1,808 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I love Mario Kart, even though I've only played 3 of the MK games. But now that I'm moving away from Nintendo and going to the dark side (literally, have seen how dark-colored the PS4 is?), I no longer really like it. Is it just me, or should all consoles, not including PC, have a decent family friendly racing game? From what I know, not many racing series compete with Mario Kart. Why is it that you're moving away from Nintendo anyway? I'd really appreciate an honest answer. And if you REALLY want a Mario Kart alternative, then might I recommend Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, which is, in my opinion, right up there with the better Mario Kart games and is available on nearly all platforms and handhelds (360/PS3/Wii/3DS/Vita/WiiU/PC/iOS/Android), though funnily enough if you're counting out the PC, then the Wii U version is still superior (Really guys, it's Mario Kart, just buy a Wii U) On that note though, I'm super excited at how many people got the Wii U for this game 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeltedCow 229 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I love Mario Kart, even though I've only played 3 of the MK games. But now that I'm moving away from Nintendo and going to the dark side (literally, have seen how dark-colored the PS4 is?), I no longer really like it. Is it just me, or should all consoles, not including PC, have a decent family friendly racing game? From what I know, not many racing series compete with Mario Kart. Why is it that you're moving away from Nintendo anyway? I'd really appreciate an honest answer. And if you REALLY want a Mario Kart alternative, then might I recommend Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, which is, in my opinion, right up there with the better Mario Kart games and is available on nearly all platforms and handhelds (360/PS3/Wii/3DS/Vita/WiiU/PC/iOS/Android), though funnily enough if you're counting out the PC, then the Wii U version is still superior (Really guys, it's Mario Kart, just buy a Wii U) On that note though, I'm super excited at how many people got the Wii U for this game Meh, guess I'm just... I don't know, really. I suppose I want something newer? Maybe because I have a PS4? And on sonic, no. I can't like much things Sonic-related. I have my reasons. Perhaps I should have been a little more specific, sorry. Now if there was a ModNation Racers PS4 game, then I suppose my thirts will be quenched. And all that racing-for-every-console thing will be erased. I've rethought that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dropped Your Pocket 1,472 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 As a Gamestop employee, I can affirm to this being one of the best selling games this year so far. Only beaten so far by Watch_Dogs in store sales, this game is selling like hot cakes. We had 80+ copies available on launch day, 60 or so were preorders. Today, literally a few days later, I sold our last copy, and had like four people ask if we had any in stock. I might also add that we are considered a smaller store and lower volume than an average Gamestop location. I truly believe this game is going to really help out the Wii U as a console, and I'm extremely happy to say that. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pickles4nickles 272 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I'm still holding out on buying a Wii U, but Mario Kart 8 almost sold me. Almost. I mean, I really wanna play it 'cause it looks gorgeous and because Luigi Death Stare, but I don't know what other games I'd get besides Mario Kart. I know there's Smash Bros down the line, but... eh. I hardly even play console stuff anymore 'cause I'm always fighting with my mom for the TV, but you can play games on the gamepad so.... HM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hatty 1,808 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I'm still holding out on buying a Wii U, but Mario Kart 8 almost sold me. Almost. I mean, I really wanna play it 'cause it looks gorgeous and because Luigi Death Stare, but I don't know what other games I'd get besides Mario Kart. I know there's Smash Bros down the line, but... eh. I hardly even play console stuff anymore 'cause I'm always fighting with my mom for the TV, but you can play games on the gamepad so.... HM. I can attest to Off-TV play being a 100% viable option, there are so many games that support it. -Pikmin 3 -Mario Kart 8 -Rayman Legends -New Super Mario Bros. U -New Super Luigi U -Super Mario 3D World -Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -Call of Duty: Black Ops II -Call of Duty: Ghosts -The Wonderful 101 -All Wii games -Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate -Resident Evil: Revelations -Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed -Parts of Nintendo Land and Game & Wario -The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD All of those work in Off-TV play, among others I'm actually too far away from my router for my Wii U to have WiFi, so I plug it into the wall in another room, put my GamePad on a stand in my room, and play the game using my Wii Remote/Steering Wheel from the GamePad screen when I want to play with GoldenGhost and Dropped Your Pocket. As far as other games coming out, we have -Monolith's X -Bayonetta 2 -Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric -Pokken Fighters (Rumored) -Hyrule Warriors -Watch_Dogs -The Legend of Zelda U -Untitled Natsume Wii U Title -Untitled Mario Game -Super Smash Bros. For Wii U -Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem -Yarn Yoshi -Project CARS -Sonic The Hedgehog 2015 just to name a few I love Mario Kart, even though I've only played 3 of the MK games. But now that I'm moving away from Nintendo and going to the dark side (literally, have seen how dark-colored the PS4 is?), I no longer really like it. Is it just me, or should all consoles, not including PC, have a decent family friendly racing game? From what I know, not many racing series compete with Mario Kart. Why is it that you're moving away from Nintendo anyway? I'd really appreciate an honest answer. And if you REALLY want a Mario Kart alternative, then might I recommend Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, which is, in my opinion, right up there with the better Mario Kart games and is available on nearly all platforms and handhelds (360/PS3/Wii/3DS/Vita/WiiU/PC/iOS/Android), though funnily enough if you're counting out the PC, then the Wii U version is still superior (Really guys, it's Mario Kart, just buy a Wii U) On that note though, I'm super excited at how many people got the Wii U for this game Meh, guess I'm just... I don't know, really. I suppose I want something newer? Maybe because I have a PS4? And on sonic, no. I can't like much things Sonic-related. I have my reasons. Perhaps I should have been a little more specific, sorry. Now if there was a ModNation Racers PS4 game, then I suppose my thirts will be quenched. And all that racing-for-every-console thing will be erased. I've rethought that. Eh, suit yourself, but new doesn't automatically mean better, and I'm sure you'll end up perfectly content with your Playstation 4 just as I am with my Xbox One, but there is a real difference in quality when it comes to the love put into a 1st party Nintendo game, it just has the charm that is unmatched by any other company, and if you're really into the kart genre, I'm sorry to say you will find nothing that can surpass Mario Kart 8 in terms of sheer polish and quality (On that note though, I don't see how you can't play SART just because Sonic is in it, he's one of many characters in the game, and the gameplay itself, the part that really matters, is phenomenal and not even like the traditional series, so I'm having a hard time figuring out what the problem is). Why want something newer when you can instead want something better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 1,206 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I hardly even play console stuff anymore 'cause I'm always fighting with my mom for the TV, but you can play games on the gamepad so.... HM. Gamepad play is pretty great. The past few days I've played Sonic Lost World on the gamepad exclusively and Im still really pleased with the system. I can even get a fair distance away from the console and not have any connection issues, too. And I guarantee the gamepad's TV remote function would be more than useful in your fight for the TV. I was pleasantly surprised the first time I was able to turn off the living room TV using it...my family weren't too happy though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pickles4nickles 272 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Oh yeah, I've been meaning to play Rayman Legends for a while. I still haven't finished Origins, either. I've also heard nothing but good things about Super Mario Mario 3D World. I almost forgot about that Pokemon game that's supposed to be on the Wii U, too. And there'll probably be some good stuff at E3. I'll probably pick up one eventually, just waiting for the right time when I can make the most out of the purchase, I guess. Like a bundle or something. Finding time to play is also hard for me and I'm a little stingy with my money... BUT... we shall seeee. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeltedCow 229 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 I'm still holding out on buying a Wii U, but Mario Kart 8 almost sold me. Almost. I mean, I really wanna play it 'cause it looks gorgeous and because Luigi Death Stare, but I don't know what other games I'd get besides Mario Kart. I know there's Smash Bros down the line, but... eh. I hardly even play console stuff anymore 'cause I'm always fighting with my mom for the TV, but you can play games on the gamepad so.... HM. I can attest to Off-TV play being a 100% viable option, there are so many games that support it. -Pikmin 3 -Mario Kart 8 -Rayman Legends -New Super Mario Bros. U -New Super Luigi U -Super Mario 3D World -Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -Call of Duty: Black Ops II -Call of Duty: Ghosts -The Wonderful 101 -All Wii games -Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate -Resident Evil: Revelations -Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed -Parts of Nintendo Land and Game & Wario -The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD All of those work in Off-TV play, among others I'm actually too far away from my router for my Wii U to have WiFi, so I plug it into the wall in another room, put my GamePad on a stand in my room, and play the game using my Wii Remote/Steering Wheel from the GamePad screen when I want to play with GoldenGhost and Dropped Your Pocket. As far as other games coming out, we have -Monolith's X -Bayonetta 2 -Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric -Pokken Fighters (Rumored) -Hyrule Warriors -Watch_Dogs -The Legend of Zelda U -Untitled Natsume Wii U Title -Untitled Mario Game -Super Smash Bros. For Wii U -Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem -Yarn Yoshi -Project CARS -Sonic The Hedgehog 2015 just to name a few > I love Mario Kart, even though I've only played 3 of the MK games. But now that I'm moving away from Nintendo and going to the dark side (literally, have seen how dark-colored the PS4 is?), I no longer really like it. Is it just me, or should all consoles, not including PC, have a decent family friendly racing game? From what I know, not many racing series compete with Mario Kart. Why is it that you're moving away from Nintendo anyway? I'd really appreciate an honest answer. And if you REALLY want a Mario Kart alternative, then might I recommend Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, which is, in my opinion, right up there with the better Mario Kart games and is available on nearly all platforms and handhelds (360/PS3/Wii/3DS/Vita/WiiU/PC/iOS/Android), though funnily enough if you're counting out the PC, then the Wii U version is still superior (Really guys, it's Mario Kart, just buy a Wii U) On that note though, I'm super excited at how many people got the Wii U for this game Meh, guess I'm just... I don't know, really. I suppose I want something newer? Maybe because I have a PS4? And on sonic, no. I can't like much things Sonic-related. I have my reasons. Perhaps I should have been a little more specific, sorry. Now if there was a ModNation Racers PS4 game, then I suppose my thirts will be quenched. And all that racing-for-every-console thing will be erased. I've rethought that. Eh, suit yourself, but new doesn't automatically mean better, and I'm sure you'll end up perfectly content with your Playstation 4 just as I am with my Xbox One, but there is a real difference in quality when it comes to the love put into a 1st party Nintendo game, it just has the charm that is unmatched by any other company, and if you're really into the kart genre, I'm sorry to say you will find nothing that can surpass Mario Kart 8 in terms of sheer polish and quality (On that note though, I don't see how you can't play SART just because Sonic is in it, he's one of many characters in the game, and the gameplay itself, the part that really matters, is phenomenal and not even like the traditional series, so I'm having a hard time figuring out what the problem is). Why want something newer when you can instead want something better? Good point. Oh, and by Sonic I meant, well, the whole kazooie, if that makes any sense. Yeah, newer isn't always better, you're right about that. And I used to play Sonic games and Smash Bros and Mario Kart and stuff, but it just never caught on. Oh well. At least I'm getting two free games a month now for PS4. Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate and Trine 2: Complete were free and they are gorgeous, especially Trine. ... Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenGhost 2,058 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Just stopping by to say that Mario Kart 8 is incredible and soared above my high expectations, absolutely a must-have Wii U title. Also gimme those Nintendo IDs, I wanna race y'all Edited June 5, 2014 by GoldenGhost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hatty 1,808 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 1,206 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Finally got around to playing MK8. Seriously, everything in this game is beautiful, the soundtrack included. It's brilliant. It's amazing. If you have a Wii-U it literally is a must-own. Speaking of owning, I'm going to need people's Nintendo IDs too. I wanna' raaaace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenGhost 2,058 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 (My Nintendo ID is 8bitSymphony) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daikonboy101 406 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) (My Nintendo ID is 8bitSymphony)So!? Who cares?Anyway, back from this loser. Mines is Daikatana64. Edited June 5, 2014 by daikonboy101 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 1,218 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I think mine was TurkeyScrub. I haven't set anything up yet though, so it probably'll say I'm only on 3DS. I'll fix all that stuff once I get back from vacation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hatty 1,808 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 My NNID is SnuggleBubbler yeah boy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 1,206 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Alright, I've added everyone who posted above. If anybody else wants to add me, my NNID is ChrisTheNinjer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morg 1,517 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 NNID is MorgLikesGames. Adding y'all later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
