Oh yeah, can I just thank everyone who input into the MH3 vs NSMBU question earlier. I just went back and read all the comments and they were very helpful. Great community. Winning post was this, which made me spit peas from my mouth.
In regards to Mario Kart 8 - the fluidity of the tracks, gradients and smoothness....levels etc....all of these are the next step in Mario Kart, and just like powersliding, vehicle customisation and parasails that came before them, it seems like an evolution for Mario Kart, and one that can no longer be shed.
I don't word myself well but what I mean is - if this kind of thing doesn't continue into the franchie's future it will be a sad thing.
Going to play more tonight.
I am a little concerned I haven't unlocked Diddy Kong yet....