Ronnie Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) TWENTY FOUR new tracks!?!? Wow. Not getting my hopes up as that sounds very unlikely, but if true, incredible. More likely though it's the 16 DLC tracks + 8 new ones. Edited January 2, 2017 by Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hmmm, i was not even considering getting Mario Kart Switch, but with that many new tracks and characters, it is tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The (supposed) box art says 24 extra tracks, which likely translates to the 16 DLC tracks and 8 new ones. If it were 24 brand new tracks they might as well just call it Mario Kart 9. Still, eight new tracks, new battle mode, new characters and the dual-item thing the teaser showed off + who knows what else still sounds brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcubed Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) TWENTY FOUR new tracks!?!? Wow. Not getting my hopes up as that sounds very unlikely, but if true, incredible. More likely though it's the 16 DLC tracks + 8 new ones. Supposedly, it's 16 new tracks (making a grand total of 64, including the original 32 and the 16 DLC ones) and a proper, fully fledged Battle Mode (with, presumably, it's own set of arenas; so if this is right, then that's 8 Battle Mode tracks). Sounds about right and exactly what I was hoping for Edited January 2, 2017 by Dcubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 You mean by being off by a week? You do realise I have proven insider knowledge countless times right? Do you forget what I do? Your record is on par with Pachter. I would rather trust my horoscope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Your record is on par with Pachter. I would rather trust my horoscope It really isn't. No need for hyperbole. My site wouldn't be the biggest Pokémon fansite if my record was like that. Come on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzybee Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Everyone claims to be an insider these days. Just gotta look at the amount of idiots on YouTube and Gaf who claim they know stuff. Supposedly, it's 16 new tracks (making a grand total of 64, including the original 32 and the 16 DLC ones) and a proper, fully fledged Battle Mode (with, presumably, it's own set of arenas; so if this is right, then that's 8 Battle Mode tracks). Sounds about right and exactly what I was hoping for That doesn't even make any sense. If the box art says 24 tracks, 16 news ones doesn't fit into that in anyway... I think it's pretty clear it's 8 new new tracks and 4 new new characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 The boxart is fake guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 It really isn't. No need for hyperbole. My site wouldn't be the biggest Pokémon fansite if my record was like that. Come on now. I'd like to think that your website does well because it provides superb Pokemon content, not vague predictions and information like "from what I know, people won't be disappointed" Moving on, I find the prospect of the Mario Kart development team having more one less platform to work on quite exciting. I do wonder what it means for them in terms of software output; could we see them work on a game like Diddy Kong Racing or maybe even release a mode 7 style racing game like Super Mario Kart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcubed Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'd like to think that your website does well because it provides superb Pokemon content, not vague predictions and information like "from what I know, people won't be disappointed" Moving on, I find the prospect of the Mario Kart development team having more one less platform to work on quite exciting. I do wonder what it means for them in terms of software output; could we see them work on a game like Diddy Kong Racing or maybe even release a mode 7 style racing game like Super Mario Kart? Hopefully something completely new. Hideki Konno hasn't been able to work on a non-Mario Kart project (other than Nintendogs 1 & 2 and Super Mario Run) since Luigi's Mansion because he's had to constantly work on MK since Double Dash!(!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 [TWEET]815967520851116034[/TWEET] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger05 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 [TWEET]815967520851116034[/TWEET] Laura is a Nintendo secrets slayer. She got more sources than Heinz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I wondered when Mother 3 would get brought up again after the no-show at E3. Getting tired of all the leaks, leave something for the presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Getting tired of all the leaks, leave something for the presentation. Thank you. I've been pounced on for saying that -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thank you. I've been pounced on for saying that -_- Why do you care? You apparently know more than the rest of us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thank you. I've been pounced on for saying that -_- They are just doing their jobs. It's not like they are breaking the law; they are journalists. It's like complaining about football transfer rumours It's definitely taken away some of the surprise factor but that's what happens when you launch a console in March and don't reveal anything substantial until January. The real issue here is why are so many Nintendo employees leaking info to the media this time round? I don't recall it ever being this severe. Correct me if I'm wrong but with the 3DS and Wii U it was pretty quiet, although this was perhaps because there wasn't much to leak. Disgruntled employees? I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger05 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thank you. I've been pounced on for saying that -_- Really? I thought it was more down to thinking the likes of Laura Kitsdale owes Nintendo something. The idea that she shouldnt leak anything because Nintendo want to reveal stuff themselves is ridiculous. Tell your insiders at Nintendo to stop leaking stuff (you included) and we wouldn't have this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 They are just doing their jobs. It's not like they are breaking the law; they are journalists. It's like complaining about football transfer rumours It's definitely taken away some of the surprise factor but that's what happens when you launch a console in March and don't reveal anything substantial until January. The real issue here is why are so many Nintendo employees leaking info to the media this time round? I don't recall it ever being this severe. Correct me if I'm wrong but with the 3DS and Wii U it was pretty quiet, although this was perhaps because there wasn't much to leak. Disgruntled employees? I hope not. Iwata was the Nintendo Ninja. It's the only explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger05 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Oooh Emily Rogers now says Zelda coming in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 [TWEET]815981689012973568[/TWEET] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serebii Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 [TWEET]815981689012973568[/TWEET] Hope not. That's a bit high. Lop £50 off that and it'll be alright, but £300 straight out is a big ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 [TWEET]815981689012973568[/TWEET] Thankfully I think that's a placeholder and probably for the more premium SKU. Somewhere around £199-229 would be a great entry level model, especially if they want it to take off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Probably a placeholder price . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestneb Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 isn't Argos ridiculously expensive for gaming? I always remember them selling stuff at a much higher price. £300 in Argos sounds good to me... Also maybe they are fed up with Nintendo Scalpers and decided they may as well make a bunch more money on launch, then when supply begins to match supply, drop the price a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 According to Gameblog, who have a pretty good record when it comes to leaks, Retro are working on a new IP as well as new Metroid and Donkey Kong games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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