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GC: Mario Kart gameplay (Offscreen 1080p 60fps)

A little Nintendo with this gameplay video of Mario Kart 8, in 60 frames per seconds and 1080p to avoid losing details because of the wide framing.

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Yep4047d ago

Giggity, giggity, giggity, giggity.

3-4-54047d ago

This game looks next gen. That frame rate, the sharpness of visuals....this is next gen quality. Not on PS4 and XB1 level, or where they may end up, but for now this game looks awesome.

I love Mario Kart.

Yep4047d ago

Not sure what the unproven real world performance of the competitor systems have to do with this, but yeah, Mario Kart looks damn great any day. Can't wait for this game and Smash. I only pray my wallet with survive the upcoming beating.

falcon974047d ago

This is the best looking Nextgen game,not xbox1 or ps4 quality ???? this site has you under a spell m8,open ur eyes this is amazing nextgen graphics at FULL HD 60fps,something i'm yet to see on xbox1 or ps4 m8....

SporadikStyles4047d ago

It does look fun and visual style is great, but not next gen at all. Sonic + Allstars racing transformed on my old CPU C2Duo E6600 2.4GHz with my GTX-650 looks way better than this, the Sonic game isn't next gen at all and is basically the 360 version running in a higher res with some effects on like AA and AF.

Although this is probably an incredible Mario Kart game, when next gen consoles drop Wii U will lose all credibility.

If games look better on my 5-6 yr old (can't remember) CPU with an entry level to mid range GPU than a system that hasn't been out for a year yet - Not cool

I'm not a Wii fan at all but wish Nintendo the best of luck, they're going to need it I think.

Neonridr4047d ago

@SporadikStyles - Mario Kart Wii sold over 30 million copies. Name one Sony or MS title that came even close to that amount.

Mario Kart moves systems, plain and simple.

leahcim4046d ago

It´s not next-gen its ps3 quality, the thing is we always have seen mario kart on shitty LOW definition add HD and a little improve on the graphics and you have this results.

It really looks stunning,

Imagine MARIO GALAXY on HD, that would be amazing.

3-4-54046d ago (Edited 4046d ago )

I was simply stating that eventually 3-4 years from now, Wii U won't be able to keep up with the best of the best graphical games that are on the XB1 & PS4.

As of right now, there isn't too much of a difference because dev's don't know how to fully utilize all the new tech available. Happens every gen.

This game does look beautiful and I care more about Art Style than HD graphics.

I'd much rather play a game with great 2D sprites, than some "realistic" open world grey and brown fest.

Yea once again, not sure everyone understood my comments. I apologize if I wasn't clear with my thoughts.

I'm not "blinded" by graphics, I still play SNES / N64 games/ GBA/ DS games and I love and prefer the 2D sprite and "cartoony" look of bright and beautiful games over anything "realistc".

What I'm saying is, given the specs, PS4/XB1 have 8 GB ram vs Wii U's 4.

Eventually they will be able to do things the Wii U can't in terms of art style and graphical capabilities.

Settle down people.

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RTheRebel4047d ago

By the gods, this game looks amazing.

chente00254047d ago

this is the game that's gonna send wii u's flying of the shelfs!

Picture_Dancer4047d ago

Just like:
Pikmin 3
Wanderful 101
Monster Hunter 3
etc.
http://imageshack.us/a/img2...

jcnba284047d ago

@Picture_Dancer Pikmin 3 is No.1 on the U.S. sales charts this week. So...yeah.

ape0074047d ago

yes and imagine a price cut with it

PopRocks3594046d ago

So why is Pikmin 3 crossed off when it helped with that supposed 79% increase in Wii U sales that VGChartz reported?

I'm not sure that picture holds much water presently.

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Realplaya4047d ago

Damn everytime I see Mario Kart 8 I realize that the world is lucky Nintendo took so long to get into the HD game. 1 Year later and they are making games that look better than some games coming out for the newer systems. 1 Year and this game looks better than some of other companies games and they have had a 7 year head start. Not trying to start a flame war but can we imagine if they had not waited so long.

Ripsta7th4047d ago

Not trying to troll but those graphics are cartoony compared to what Devs are now aiming for

LOL_WUT4047d ago

Agreed but I think it fits well with Nintendo's characters since they all had that cartoony look for a long time. ;)

bobacdigital4047d ago

I get what he is saying.. In Nintendos first try at HD they are making some pretty impressive stuff... Granted it is not Last of us ... but it took those devs what 5 to 6 years to get to that point?

marloc_x4047d ago

HA! Thanks for the laughable comment Ripsta!

chente00254047d ago (Edited 4047d ago )

it doesn't matter if graphics are cartoony or realistic. it's the ability of the console to push 1080p/60fps!

@LOL_WUT Remember when you told me on another post that I was dilutional cause i said that almost all of wii u's 1rst party ips were confirmed to be 1080p/60fps? *Facepalm*

falcon974047d ago

Ben 10 is cartooney,this is stylized m8,what cartoons do u watch ???

Stylized graphics like this are nearly as hard to pull off as photo realism u idiot,look at Sony's and Sega's efforts with stylized graphics they look bland in comparison..

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Misaka_x_Touma4047d ago

N4G full screen mode make it lags

-Foxtrot4047d ago

Does anyone know if we can play this with a pro controller ?

ZeekQuattro4047d ago

Not sure but considering Mario Kart Wii used so many different controllers I say this should be no different.

Misaka_x_Touma4047d ago (Edited 4047d ago )

yes
Mario Kart 8 supports all Nintendo Controllers
Wiimotes, Nunchuk, Wii Wheel, Classic Controller/Pro
and Pro Controller.

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Filing Lawsuit for Infringement of Patent Rights against Pocketpair, Inc.

Nintendo and Pokemon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc., the creators of Palworld, in Tokyo, Japan.

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Number1TailzFan1d 2h ago

Ye, Custom Robo Arena was a lot better than Pokemon anyways, now that's a game.

Eonjay21h ago

Interestingly this comes like a day after they announced they would be at the Tokyo Games Show.

Vits20h ago

We should all really hope so. Otherwise, this could lead to many issues, as they hold patents on numerous game mechanics. And when I say numerous, I truly mean it. Take this one, for example:

"Abstract: In an example of a game program, a ground boarding target object or an air boarding target object is selected by a selection operation, and a player character is caused to board the selected boarding target object. If the player character aboard the air boarding target object moves toward the ground, the player character is automatically changed to the state where the player character is aboard the ground boarding target object, and brought into the state where the player character can move on the ground."

In plain English, do you guys remember that super amazing mechanic where you surf on the water with a Pokémon, and then when you hit land, it changes to you walking? Yeah, they patented that.

Watchwatusay3h ago

I’ve lost A LOT of respect for Nintendo over the last year.

And patenting game mechanics? To me, that’s scum. No one should be able to patent a mechanic in a game. Imagine if Naughty Dog patented the grapple hook from Uncharted 4 for example. It’s dumb

porkChop1d 7h ago

A patent lawsuit? What Pokémon-related patent could Palworld even be infringing that other similar games haven't? This makes no sense. Feels like Nintendo just trying to throw its weight around to bully competitors, just like they do with emulators even though they're legal.

Kaii1d 7h ago

They can't Innovate their own IP, but when others are breaking the ceiling, they run to the courts, gtfo Nintendo/Gamefreak.

Companies' gatekeeping mechanics behind the patent system to stifle innovation, consumers will always pick the better product, it's not the consumer's fault that Gamefreak has sat on their lazy assess for years.

Kornholic23h ago

"Consumers will always pick the better product"

Since when?

swedishMeatwad11h ago

You can't argue with _subjective_ taste. Some people are going to like games you find crappy. I'm happy not everyone has the same taste.

Kornholic2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

@swedishMeatwad

PS5 Pro is obviously objectively the better product when compared to the base PS5, but the majority of consumers interested in a PS5 will not be picking Pro over base PS5.

There are countless examples like this out there.

The_Blue18h ago

Rather you like it or not COD has many accessible options and customization that allows for better experience than most other FPS.

Knightofelemia1d 6h ago

The Palworld has been out since January of 2024 and now Nintendo finally decides to do something. I fail to see how Palworld is like Pokemon besides evolving monsters. There are other games out there as well where you can capture and level up monsters. Tales of Symphonia 2 does that capture monsters and have them fight with you and they evolve when levelling up. The two games might share some similarities but what game doesn't borrow from another game. I could understand if Palworld was just a straight on copy clone of Pokemon but it's not. Nintendo is starting to become a pain in the ass. Going full gung ho with rom sites that I can see, purposely taking down pictures from a strategy guide for Mario 64 the strategy guide never came to North America and Nintendo had the pictures taken down. Where does it every stop with Nintendo?

babadivad21h ago

Monsters don't evolve in Palworld

Software_Lover17h ago

It's because Palworld became a worldwide viral success. Nintendo can't fathom someone else being that popular when it comes to a small monster catching game.

VersusDMC17h ago

Nintendo is only acting now because they just finished a lawsuit which they won.

https://www.nintendolife.co...

Atlus should get on this and sue Nintendo as SMT came out before Pokemon. If Nintendo is going to play this game.

isarai22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

This feels like a scare tactic more than anything else. There's nothing here dozens of other games haven't already done, they're just mad this game showed people how much the pokemon series has been slackin and are desperately trying to make an example out of them.

How's about instead of spending all that money on court fees and lawyers you invest it into making pokémon better?

Profchaos22h ago

I think if it was a scare tactic it would have happened when the game came out I have a feeling they've been building a case for a while

isarai21h ago(Edited 21h ago)

It did happen even before the game came out, they tried several tomes before and nothing came of it

Profchaos21h ago

I was pretty sure the only statement they made was they would investigate

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Final Fantasy Creator Considers Square Enix & Nintendo His "Hometown"

"I am truly happy just to be able to send my child out into the world once again" - Hironobu Sakaguchi

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VenomUK12d ago

If Square Enix & Nintendo are his hometown what does that make Xbox?

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OtterX11d ago

The red light district, where games go to w**** themselves for Gamepass cash.

Asterphoenix12d ago

Well Nintendo and Squaresoft is where he started. I totally understand why he doesn't want to do FF now. If so I'm happy for either a remaster of Last Story or a new entry/spiritual successor. Loved the battle system of Last Story.

porkChop12d ago

I just really want a new Lost Odyssey, or even a proper remaster with some QoL updates. Though I'd also love to see him work with Square on a new IP.

Profchaos12d ago

That's about as good as a confirmation that we will see ports to the switch2

Knightofelemia12d ago

Wish my parents bought me a NES as a kid I would have played the first FF game. But I was lucky to have a SNES I played a bit of FF6 and just went to Chrono Trigger. When the FF collection releases I-VI Collection Anniversary drops I will take my time to play each Final Fantasy.

Deathdeliverer12d ago

I mean… this is kinda obvious. The original final fantasy and its early sequels were on…

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Random: Fans Are Begging Nintendo's Ex President To Sell His N64 Collection

When ex-President of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, showed off a portion of his N64 collection on social media, we suspect he probably wasn't anticipating a wave of offers from potential buyers.

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XiNatsuDragnel13d ago

That'll be amazing maybe lost media too

Profchaos12d ago

Imagine the irony if he had the only known copy of mother 3 on the n64 dd

TheNamelessOne12d ago

Mine will be worth a small fortune in the future.

Knightofelemia12d ago (Edited 12d ago )

Why should he sell his collection? It's his collection if he wants to sell then that is his decision maybe he wants to save it as a nest egg or pass it down to his kids. That's like asking the AVGN to sell his giant collection plus the Nintoaster. Or like asking Jay Leno to sell his car collection. Collectors like to brag, show off, and explain the history or the rarity. Be lucky Mr. Ex Predisent even gave you a glimpse of his collection.

Profchaos12d ago (Edited 12d ago )

I think it great he shows off his collection it shows that despite the criticisms he got he really wasn't just a suit and truely loved the games and that really shows in the fact that he still talks about Nintendo years after departing the company we need more Reggie and less matrck in gaming

SeTTriP12d ago

Quest 64, I brought that dumpster fire day 1.turned me into a die hard square enix and PS fan.Gawd that game was horrible.

gold_drake11d ago

it was fairly busted too once u had a certain lebel of earth magic haha otherwise yes. dumbsterfire ha

huuuge potential tho