Don't mind me, the Mario Kart 8 startup screen, for all I'm going to do is taunt you for months and months and continue to show you what you cannot yet have.
>>260200458
I kinda think its stupid too, but it's nice knowing il be getting it with no problems as long as I see it. I'm more mad about the fact that the 2nd pack comes out fucking almost half way through next year, that's the real bitch
How much are these going to cost?
>>260200458
I just feel bad for those people who won't be getting the DLC and will have these icons there anyway
>>260201246
8 per pack, 12 if you buy them together.
>>260201246
Pretty sure it's $8 separately, and $12 in a bundle
>>260201535
I feel that this is a good deal.
I keep seeing people say its a good value
How.exactky?
I hope the computers will select different color Yoshi.
>>260201782
16 tracks for 12 dollar.
>>260200458
Oh fucking wow. Shit like this makes even EA blush.
>>260201782
16 fucking tracks for $12. Not bad at all man.
>>260201782
Base game = 32 tracks (which is the "new standard" for a Mario Kart game)
DLC = 16 tracks
So for $12 you get an extra half of the game, which brings the total number of tracks to the highest amount ever in a Mario Kart.
>>260201782
Most people aren't seeing the additional 16 tracks and are just focusing on the new characters
My big question is does the preorder count as part of the DDP?
So, I'm still wondering how this map thing is going to work.
They're clearly behind a paywall, at least on local play, but what about online? How would tournaments like /v/eekend even function?
>>260201782
16 tracks for 12 bucks
Also 6 characters and 8 car parts but who cares about that shit?
![[screams externally].gif](https://i.imgur.com/euXDTse.gif "[screams externally].gif")
>May 2015
>no captain falcon
>>260202261
Probably, new super luigi U andwii sports clubdid.
>>260200458
how come the ac leaf and triforce cups are on different rows? it's bugging me
>>260202453
We're getting Link in November
>>260202297
Probably the same way mario golf handles it. Tourney hosters with it can choose to have it and people who don't can occasionally play them in official tourneys every once in a while.
Anyone know how to enable the map on the TV with today's update? Can't find anyone saying how/where to enable it.
>>260202297
We might end up creating a DLC only tourney for those who buy it
>>260202824
Press the - button.
>still no funky kong
>still no birdo
>still no rattle-me-bones koopa
this is bullshiti'll still buy it though
>>260201782
same amount of tracks as double dash had for 12 bucks
I don't understand why they don't just release it now if it's already been made. There is no point for them to hold onto it, much less do that and wave it in our faces.
>>260202898
I feel like I'm being stupid here, but press that where? In the middle of the race? That's not doing shit for me while playing online.
>>260202824
press the (-) button it may not work with the pro controller cause i had to switch to the gamepad to turn it on
>>260203153
You have to press it on the gamepad
>>260203109
just because they post screenshots and it looks complete doesn't mean it's actually complete
>>260202562
it should look like this imo
>>260203109
Take note that we haven't seen any gameplay footage yet.
>tfw waiting for the Excitebike track
We better get an excitebike as one of the vehicles in that pack, preferably one that clones the NES sprite
>>260200458
More Mario clones
More peach clones
No birdo, funky kong etc
>>260203109
They're releasing it in 6-month intervals in order to extend the game's life as much as possible.
>>260203019
>birdo
Let's be fucking legit here
Does anyone actually give a shit about Birdo or are you grasping at straws because he got kicked out of Mario Kart after only appearing in one game.
>Jazzy Mute City remix
I can't wait.
Anyone else wish R.O.B. would come back as DLC? He was fuckin awesome in MKDS.
>>260203451
I do
>>260203451
only faggot trannies care about birdo
>>260201306
While this sort of obtrusive placement irks me (even though I bought the stuff), it actually shows Nintendo knows exactly what they're doing.
Absolutely no child playing on a Wii U would resist having this shit taunting him for more than a week. They would immediately be pestering Mom and Dad for the money to buy it, and at the price they're offering for the two packs together... that's a fucking guaranteed sale.
Like, I wasn't even aware Nintendo was capable of being this devious.
>>260203621
no. I didn't want him Brawl and I didn't want him in MKDS either.
>>260203621
Rob + egg cart. A fun clack clack snake all day long.
>>260200458
Why the fuck are they already putting Isabelle and Villager on there when they don't come out until next May? Holy crap.
>>260203746
They invented pokemon, a franchise of cute cuddly animals in the triple digits that can only communicate by saying their own names.
>>260203621
Yeah, but only after Diddy and Dry Bones.
>>260203782
fuck you
>>260203782
>>260203875
It's like finding out you got pregnate today and now you have to wait for the baby
>>260203782
>Not liking Rob
Underage detected
>>260203451
I like birdo, if not only to piss off people who hate birdo
>>260200458
I'm absolutely okay with Nintendo releasing DLC, and charging for it. The packs they're doing are large enough to actually fit what people shitpost
>IT'S OKAY WHEN NINTENDO DO IT
It is okay, because they're doing good DLC.
What isn't okay in any fucking way is how it comes up to taunt you like this.
It's as bad as fucking EA with the Sims 3 being pasted in estore items and clothes.
The store page on the bottom of the main menu was enough, characters and cups you don't own shouldn't show up until you own them.
>>260204147
Exactly. It's depressing that most people have no idea who R.O.B. is.
>>260203451
>he
>>260203451
Birdo is irrelevant as fuck, but it's still wierd not seeing him/her/dinosaur in double dash and wii
Just feels empty for some reason
Just give me an Epona bike and it'll be perfect.
>>260204038
>>260204101
>>260204147
>>260204364
you angers are delicious. I know him I just don't care about him as much as you guys do.
>>260200458
At least the better pack comes first.
>>260200458
but
I do have it
I have the first mario kart
you know
the one that's actually enjoyable and not a shallow, fucking stupid rehash of the same shit we've had for 15 years
will these tracks be playable in online mode or
Who Rainbow Brigade here?
>>260204602
I never liked the first Mario Kart or the GBA one. They just feel weird and flat. Not saying they're bad, just weird.
>>260202532
>Blue Falcon
>F-Zero track
>No Falcon
>>260204602
>super mario kart
>good
>>260202226
>which is the "new standard" for a Mario Kart game
This is the true tragedy. Especially since half of them are rehashes. Once Nintendo realized they could add "retro" tracks and get away with making less new ones, I knew that'd be the end of it.
I don't mind the DLC itself but them dangling it in front of you like that is plain fucked up.
>>260202226
>>260202226
You've clearly forgotten about Super Circuit.
So which yoshi/shy guy are you guys playing now?
>>260202532
>>260204839Same reason there's no Diddynew Diddy Kong Racing and new F-Zero in the works
>>260205000
except 64 and DD had only 16 new tracks
>>260205000
oh please no one complained about how Super Circuit's 20/50 tracks were rehashed.
HOW DO I TURN ON THE FUCKING MINI-MAP ON-SCREEN? I'M PUSHING BUTTONS AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING WOOWW
>>260205183
Anti Guy here. I don't give a shit if people think I'm some edgelord for picking black.
>>260205337
Press -
>>260205337
Minus button on the gamepad.
>>260205337
THIS IS FUCKING STUPID
IT'S BUGGED
>>260205428
mynigga
>>260200458
That's fine, we get Hyrule Warriors soon.
Fuck this of all things revitilized the Wii U for me. I hadn't played in weeks and wasn't all that looking forward to the games anymore because lack of hype and momentum but that's over with now. I'm back on the train and even just the GLA DLC is surprisingly enjoyable to the point I'm going for another 50+ hours. Colors and cars will hold me for 3 months. Maybe I'll stop again but the DLC will bring me back for a much longer time.
God, Nintendo is doing so right with this shit. DLC every six months for Kart is perfect.
>>260203109
Because they're probably still making it. We've seen no gameplay footage of anything yet and Nintendo (so they say) doesn't chop up games before release for DLC. They also probably want to keep the game relevant through next year, and new DLC does that.
>>260205183
The colors are already available right? They were included in the patch?
I'm thinking white yoshi and green shy guy whenever I pick up the dlc
>>260205691
did youpress - button on the Wii U gamepad and not the Pro Controller?
It literally states in the patch notes
>>260200458
My question is, where will DLC packs 3 and 4 be? How will those cups fit?
>>260205690
What was the reasoning for not adding it to the Pro Controller?
>>260201306
Actually, these placeholders have to be downloaded on their own. The update doesn't automatically put them there.
>>260206019
Yeah, colors are available now if you buy both packs. Those mercedes benz cars are also available now for free.
It's a good deal
The content is good.
It's how paid DLC should be done if it has to be paid.
Except for the god damn way it shoves it in your face on every menu, whether you own it or not. Fuck that's tacky.
>>260204797
Light blue shy guy erry day
>>260201782
Its literally 3 quarters per track and six characters on top of that. If you broke the actual disc down in terms of tracks, its almost $2 per track.
how is that not a good deal?
mini map is ok I guess.
>>260203109
maybe to playtest the new tracks and make those who haven't downloaded the new stuff have compatibility with those who did
idk how this shit works
>>260206278
>Remember that DLC that isn't coming out for almost a year?
>Oh well just in case you did ;)
>>260206371
it's pretty good. It tells you if some asshole threw a blue shell and using autodrive the item
>>260200458
HOLY FUCK
ZELDA TRACKS ON THE BOTTOM ROW
NO RETRO TRACKS
ALL NEW TRACKS
>>260206371
It's way too small imo
>>260202228
that's silly
they are just light, medium and heavy weights and their clones.
>>260203746
at the dollar store, there's kitkats for 85c, but you can get 2 for $1.60
Devious
>>260206278
They gotta let you know it's there cause their marketing is terrible
>>260206278
they're going to stare at your soul for the next 3 months
>>260206664
Wario's Gold Mine was confirmed already. Don't expect all new stuff
>>260206664
>No retro tracks
>the site clearly states that we will be getting wario's goldmine in the first pack
Stop being uninformed
>>260203109
Not done yet fruit
>>260206349
actually it's 75 cents per track
>>260205000
The Retro tracks are completely remade for each game though, even the music is redone. The only thing that stays the same is the overall design of the track.
Post yfwZelda track based on the Temble stage form Melee
>my credit card won't fucking work on the eshop
I will never be able to get all this shit because nintendo is retarded and doesn't want my money
>>260206371
Is there any way to have just my screen (not split) show up on the gamepad when I play locally? That's all I want.
>>260203874
>not drums
I still wish for ROB and mission mode and custom emblems again.
>>260204135
Or there is like. A delicious cake. But you gotta wait a year for the box to open.
>>260206782
I wonder when they'll finally wise up and throw their current marketing department into a spike pit, they could do so much better in everything if they weren't crap at the marketing.
>>260203451
i think it's because it's a different character and not metal #3, mario #7, baby #9 and koopa #12
>>260206993
>Its literally 3 quarters per track
>>260206371
Can you get the minimap on the bottom screen when playing off-TV? Have only played off-TV today so not sure if the minimap is TV-screen only.
>>260206131
WHUUUUUH? HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT?
WHAT A BUNCH OF DUMB STUPID NONSENSE. AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH
>>260206371
Did they fix the minimap so that it shows up when doing multiplayer? holy fuck you have no idea how annoying it is to not have anything on the screen ever when my friends play.
And battle mode becomes even shittier than normal because you can't find anyone without the map once the players have thinned out
>>260206813
Isabelle will be staring for 9 months
>>260207083
Should call your card company or just buy a prepaid card
>>260206664
>>260206874
>>260206875
At the very least it WON'T be 1 Retro Cup, and one new cup. I expect one Retro track per cup. Making it 6 new and 2 retro.
>>260206145
Where are you pulling these numbers from. And they could just make the cup screen scroll.
>>260207224
Oh, the post confused me. Thought it was a unit of measurement
>>260207272
yes, the map appears in both the Gamepad and the TV screen, just tried today. Thank god it does.
>>260207416
>implying they won't announce additional Kirby and Pokemon packs to go with the release of Kirby and later Pokken on Wii U
>>260206775
Don't think about it as comparing the Kitkats to the Kitkats, but rather Kitkats to a Snickers bar or something.
The Snickers bar is the competitors pricing structure. Most DLC content these days is 15 dollars, minimum, for the amounts we're seeing here. For as much or sometimes even less content, we're looking at 20 dollars. This is the price range parents are accustomed to shelling out when their kids come begging for the new digital thing on the xbox.
So along comes Nintendo and Mario Kart 8, and blows that price out of the water, while making damn sure kids know about it.
>>260205000
Look at most of the retro tracks and then look at their original version.
You can't tell me time wasn't put into half of the retroTick Tock Clock being the largest revamp
>>260206278
i'm not even going to use those character.
well maybe link.
>>260207083
Buy an eshop card and pay it with your card
>>260205183
None, I'm not buying anything until the first DLC comes out.
>>260206371
is it there in multiplayer?
>>260200458
Eww. That's pretty gross.
>>260207083
why don't you just buy an eshop card?
>>260207692
>Lucario in a mercedes racing against isabelle mario and link
Holy fuck want but would rather have machamp
>>260208110
>lucario
please no. Pikachu only and two others like ROB and some other shit.
Kirby and Dedede for the Kirby one.
What Pokemon kart could there be?
when did we get the mercedes videos? how long will it take for us get a video of the dlc?
>>260208295
Gogoat
>>260208295
I was only saying because I think lucario is the best candidate for car drive.
And I seriously don't think pikachu will be in a fighting game other than a background character
>>260208295
That three-wheeled vehicle from Pokemon Snap
>>260208295
Klinklang kart.
>>260208295
>Dedede in Mayro Krat
I want this so bad.
>>260208295
Dude, the Animal Crossing cup comes out in like a year.
Verily doubt we'll be getting any more.
>>260207083
>doesn't want my money
>credit card
>my money
>>260206371
Can we see the course ranking on the TV screen yet?
>>260208903
>Mario Kart 8 - May 2014
>Legend of Zelda DLC - November 2014
>Animal Crossing DLC - May 2015
>??? - November 2015
>??? - May 2016
I can see it happening
>>260208574
Pikachu will likely be a joke character but that's besides the point. pokemon is just pokemon. Pikachu will rep it just for the sake of it being Pokemon.
I really don't see how Samus could fit into Mario Kart but I would like a Nintendoland Mecha Ridley Kart and a Metroid ATV. Olimar could be a fun fit
>>260209007
Well, he gotta pay it back at some point.
>>260207941
Yes.
>>260209112
I wish they didn't announce these so soon. Time goes quicker when I'm really looking forward to something.
>>260208703
Second.
>>260209130
I'm just saying Lucario would be easy to pose and if I remember correctly it is literally more popular than pikachu now.
>>260209268
There's a metric fuckton of other WiiU shit on the way. You'll be fine
>>260208585
YESSS
>>260204602
Pilotwings and F-Zero are the only good Mode 7 games.
>>260208295
a Pikachumobile
>>260200458
>Racing game
>No cap falcon
>BUT LETS PUT ON CARACTERS THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RACING LIKE LINK, VILLAGER, SLUT AND MORE FUCKING MARIO
DROPED
>>260209313
very funny mate.
Pikachu IS Pokemon.
>>260209743
You would be surprised.
>>260208295
>What Pokemon kart could there be?
The truck.
>>260209734
I hope we get Pico as a fuck you instead
>>260209734
Space Pack with Samus, Captain Fakcon and Fox
>>260209734
>slut
Fuck you, Link is more of a slut than Dry Bowser
>>260209881
Oh god. I never knew how much I wanted this until you mentioned it just no.w
>>260200458
>Dry Bowser
>STILL NO DRY BONES
Fuck you to Nintendo...fuck you to....I'm excited about Pink Pussy Peach though
>>260209734
>Slut
Fuck you asshole. Dry Bowser is fucking pure.
>>260210429
He'll probably be in the Fzero dlc.
Because it'sDead
I wanted cups based on various games (i.e Sunshine, Galaxy, etc etc) but I'm cool with this. As long as they pick good Zelda locations for a track. Calling it now, its Lost Woods
>Lurking on /v/
>WiiU gamepad turns on randomly and advertises MK8 DLC
This is NOT OKAY Nintendo
How can I stop this?
>>260211904
somewhere in the system options menu
>>260211904
By going back in time and not pressing 'AGREE' when it asked you if you wanted to have notifications pop up on the gamepad when the console is off.
Or go into the options menu and turn it off now.
>>260211904
You opted into it, bud, they only appear if you clicked yes when they asked you.
>bundle costs 11 britbucks
bloody hell m8
>>260201782
16 Tracks
8 Cars
6 Characters
Shy Guy and Yoshi skins to use right away
All for $12
Compare that to yourCoDDLC where $15 gets you 4 maps and guns.
>>260211998
Found it, thanks
Bill Trinen
>>260200458
>Live in NZ
>have to pay $20 NZD for the bundle
>>260211904
>gamepad turns on right now
what the fuck, I thought it just makes a light blink?
>>260212359
It's optional.
I'm so happy my waifu is in the game!
>>260212359
The gamepad just turns on and advertises you shit
I found out and turned it off but still
I'll get the DLC Nintendo, you just wait for my jew bux
>>260212780
You have to opt in for that anon. Don't be a faggot.
>>260212502
yes I fucking know how to toggle it I'm not a retard, I meant why did it turn on when it normally just blinks
>>260207764
Tick Tock Clock isn't too dissimilar. Yoshi's Valley and Sherbet Land had much more change.
>Minimap shows blue shells
That's neat, I guess
They can't leave him out of Mario Kart, right?
I can't help but feel like the inclusion of other characters is going to start something.
Soon it'll be the norm. You'll be playing the new Starfox and all of a sudden Tom Nook will be a playable character. Next you'll be battlling your friend on Pokemon and all of a sudden he sends out Kirby.
And then we will have all of the Amiibos... and then there will be a Nintendo MOBA Cashcow.
What do you say, /v/?
where would I even go to buy the DLC?
>wario's goldmine is DLC
So what retro course do you want to comeback in the DLC? I'm hoping for Ribbon Road or Cheese Land.
Mostly Cheese Land so it gets a Jazzy remix
>>260213351
But it shows it already
>>260213543
Sunset Wilds.
>>260213543
I just wanted Wario Stadium/Coliseum. Probably wont be seeing either one any time soon now
I'll take anything else they're willing to throw though, I already got all my favorites in past games
>>260201782
>16 tracks
>6 new karts
>6 new characters
> something like 18 recolours for Yoshi and Shyguy
$12.
It's double the games content for $12 dollars.
If the DLC tracks aren't playable online, I'm dropping this DLC so fucking hard.
>>260213438
Shop button on the main menu, or eshop.
>>260212719
Drybones confirmed for Nintendo's Lightning
GUYS
can one turn off the wii u pad's screen while playing? I use mote+nunchuck mostly.
>>260201782
For this amount on the PS4 or Xbone you'd get like 3 multiplayer maps
>>260213870
Of course they'll be playable online mate.
>>260213870
Mercedes joshis and shy guys work online.
Tracks probably will work like merrio golf
>>260204364
Oh bullshit.
Nintendo was pushing ROB to hell and back around 2004-2008. People complain about Rosalina now, but ROB was far, far worse. The only difference is that ROB isn't replacing their waifu-for-hipsters.
The only way kids wouldn't know who ROB is is if they weren't playing games around that time period (a la my qt3.14 little sister). Even my younger brother knows who ROB is, and he never got to play with the piece of shit.
>>260207365
why would you expect this
if anything it might be 4 non-mario stages and 4 retro picks per pack
>>260213870
Why the fuck do people keep saying this? Mario Golf's DLC can be played online, why the fuck would they block Mario Kart DLC when it's the system seller
Even though I'm unbelievably excited for the DLC (the last time I've been this hyped for DLC was with Broken Steel), seeing my main menu corrupted like this is... off-putting, to say the least.
But hey, at least it is a fantastic value, and if you pre-order the pack you get that sweet, sweet pallet choice of Yoshi.
(So please, Nintendo, don't break this already thin ice.)
how does the Mario Golf DLC work online for those who keep bringing it up?
>>260200458
>still no Boo
Shit DLC
>>260206371
Does it show shells?
>>260214650
If someone you play with owns the DLC and they host, you can play the DLC maps without paying a penny out of pocket. It does require you to download the DLC in an update even if you can't use it (you don't have to pay for it) so that in case you do play with someone online who owns the DLC you won't get kicked since the 3DS wouldn't have any map data for the DLC otherwise.
>>260214650
Don't own the DLC: Can enter tournaments featuring the DLC course. Can see other players using the DLC characters you don't own in non-DLC tournament courses.
Free DLC trial tournaments go up for non-DLC owners to try the courses before buying
Do own the DLC: You got everything. Good Goyim, now enjoy some nice golf.
>>260215049
>>260215174
neat thanks for the info.
>>260213982
Can I buy it NOW?
I'm from the UK
>>260213543
Rosalina's Ice World + anti-gravity would turn that track from shit-tier to god-tier with a little creativity.
>>260215679
yes. Once you install the patch you buy it in game or eshop
Does the mini-map show incoming shells/hazards?
I don't wanna use the gamepad anymore but it's too big of a benefit to not have
>>260210989
m-my sides;_;
>>260215871
Thank you.
Are the new tracks fun?
>everyone talking about characters and courses
>not the stats list
Post your stats.
next mario kart may aswell be called Nintendo Kart.
not like im complaining, pretty hyped for isabelle.
>>260201782
because it's BLUE FALCON
Where can i buy this stuff online? The internet on my WiiU isn't working properly
>>260216496
I don't think you can?
>>260216070
>>260216187
>taking a picture of your TV
>not using the screenshot function
>>260216773
>implying that doesn't take ages
thanks but no thanks.
>>260216773
I don't have a computer to store those screenshots.
>>260217362
Post them from the wii u. Thing has a browser in it.
>>260217362
Dude use a cloud drive or something.
>>260216029
they're not out yet, the first one is avaiable in november, the second one in May 2015
>>260205202
>new DKR that isn't total shit like the DS one
>brand new island with new locales, new bosses, and new battle arenas
>even crazier space levels or something else equally as amazing like deep sea
I would be so excited.
>have to wait til the middle of fucking MAY to play as my waifu
FUCK YOU NINTENDO
RELEASE THEM BOTH NOW
>>260203308
Actually, I feel like the Egg and the Bell cups are gonna be the Retro cups of the Pack with the Triforce and Leaf cups being the proper cups.
They haven't exactly announced any new Mario themed tracks yet. Just F-Zero, Animal Crossing and Zelda tracks.
>>260213543
The DS one that was like 7 laps
Is the villager confirmed to just be the same style as the one in the icon?
>>260213543
Sunset Wilds
Delfino Square
WALUIGI PINBALL
One of the GBA Bowser's Castles
i hope they're not keeping their policy of not using retro tracks if they have been a retro track before
>>260219419
Hasn't Moo Moo Meadows been a retro track twice now? Or was it not in 7
>>260212719
you're a funny guy anon, A REAL FUNNY GUY
>>260204797
Can't wait for all the leejuntards to dogpile on black shy guy with shitty Guy Fawkes miis.
Sky Blue Shy for me.
I am curious though: Will the DLC courses be aviable to sue online? Cause if they are not then they pretty much ruin half the fun in using them.
>>260219918
There is nothing wrong with black shy guy.
>>260220098
Of course theywon't be.
>>260219802
Disregard this, I don't know why I thought Moo Moo was in MK7
>>260219802
You're thinking of Moo Moo Farm, which was in 64 and DS. Moo Moo Meadows was in Wii and 8.
>>260219419
>One of the GBA Bowser's Castles
Fuck that, give me Ribbon Road.
>>260219378
Yes
>>260219825
Funny like a clown? I amuse you?
I make you laugh?
>>260221175
god damn it, why'd they choose the worst villager design
>>260204557
>better pack
>doesn't have Isabelle
Sorry for shit tastes underage
>>260204797
I AM A HUGE
GAY
PINK
YOSHIAt least that's what my friends scream at me when I've raced as him today, I have no idea why he gets so much hate, it's hilarious
>>260221175
>tfw i always used this villager in animal crossing
>>260221895
It's alright
>>260205428
>See a black shy guy in a race
>Heh, a anti-guy
>Come to 4chan and see this
I found him. I found the anti-guy
>>260221895
Maybe we'll get to choose between multiple villager looks the way we get to choose between multi colored Yoshis
>>260221895
It's totally possible that like with Yoshi and Shy Guy, it brings up a sub-menu that lets you choose a few variants of the Villager.
>>260222313
I'd like different tunics for Link
>still have an hour and a half of class left tonight
I'll kart with you g-guys soon
>Mute City with MK8 Jazz
>>260224772
It won't be the same without hard rock.
