Topic: Mario Kart 8 - OT

N64 Double Decker & GCN Luigi's Mansion for me

oh GameXplain, making it so we can't find the shortcuts ourselves, can't really complain when you watch it~

I haven't really been keeping up on the MK8 news lately, so does anybody know if there have been any pre-order bonuses announced for the U.S.? I've Googled it and haven't been able to find anything but I just want to be sure in case I missed something.

Nope. Sorry,

I'm not sure I'd agree this is a "great improvement". It looks like they removed a lot of the obstacles the original had, there's not as many Pokeys because of the underwater section, and I think they removed the tornadoes as well.

The tornado has been removed, regardless its still gonna be a good track to race on just, not as challenging as before :X

I don't know if this is off-topic, but I just pre-ordered MK8 Special Edition! SO MUCH HYPE!

Ah well, fingers crossed for playable Miis!

I think playable Miis in this title are nearly inevitable.

I've pre-ordered as well. It's also very safe to assume Mii's will be in the game. I'm gonna be sad if they arnt.

I found a pic. I don't know how to show the pic here, So here's the link: http://www.mariowiki.com/File:MK8selectscreen.png

EDIT: I tried resizing, but I forgot the tag. Anyone know what it is?

Oh. It appears we're getting eight cups, again. Not surprising by any means, but good to know. I was kinda hoping for ten, considering the large number of N64 tracks returning, but it'll be fine without the extra two, of course. Just that greedy gamer inside me hoping for more things I'm not already aware of.

There's still a chance for a bonus cup, and perhaps they'll be DLC cups.

@brewsky True. I really think DLC cops would be a smart move for them.

There's prolly gonna be 8 Cups then 2 bonus Cups after you beat the original 8. So... a total of 10.

Moo Moo Meadows, Mario Circuit, Cheep Cheep Beach, Toads Turnpike

@DestinyMan It's practically guaranteed that Yoshi Canyon and Sherbet Land are in the Leaf Cup. I think Tick Rock Click will be in the Lightning Cup, and I'm willing to bet the remaining Retro stage is either a Bowser Castle from SMK or the one from MK DS.

@destinyman, Bowsers Castle hasnt been confirmed at the moment, also not as retro course, so its not correct its in the special cup at the moment

@Dbwesz I believe they're making safe assumptions, it's almost guaranteed that Bowser's Castle will be a Special Cup course. If you want to split hairs, Rainbow Road hasn't been confirmed for the Special Cup yet.

There WILL be more than 8 Cups... I think. Super Mario 3D World has so many levels and kept giving levels even when I though the the game ended.
I hope the same happens to Mario Kart 8.