Tour was 9. Apparently they’re working on “MKX” for switch 2, but it’s all just rumors with zero evidence.
superduperenigma@lemmy.world
on 19 Nov 2023 13:33
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Mortal Kombat X came out in 2015
magic_lobster_party@kbin.social
on 19 Nov 2023 22:14
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They’re continuing the 7 ate 9 trend?
spudwart@spudwart.com
on 20 Nov 2023 13:31
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Maybe.
But just know they’re not going to make Mario Kart: Amiibo Festival then wait a generation and follow it up by Mario Kart: New Horizons, where they promise you more content, but retract that promise the instant it hits the #1 unique seller for the platform and leave it with less content than Mario Kart 8.
charles@lemmy.world
on 19 Nov 2023 19:42
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At some point, it’s had to hit full saturation.
sebinspace@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 18:38
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Fuck, even I bought the game, and I’ve been a simcade Forza/Gran Turismo addict for years, haven’t played MK since the N64.
It’s good. Really good.
altima_neo@lemmy.zip
on 19 Nov 2023 23:14
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I didn’t even know it was still up there
3ntranced@lemmy.world
on 19 Nov 2023 23:22
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Breaking News: Gamers surprised to hear anyone still plays Mario Kart 8
SpookyUnderwear@eviltoast.org
on 20 Nov 2023 01:50
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I am. Played pretty hardcore between 2014 - 2016. Didn’t realize it was still going strong.
I actually built my own go-kart track next to a tortoise sanctuary and a banana plantation for the true experience, casual!
CrayonRosary@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 18:39
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Mario Kart Arcade GP VR
Does it come with a vacuum tube to collect the vomit?
3ntranced@lemmy.world
on 17 Dec 2023 00:21
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I just meant in the sense that it was in the top 20 games in the US. Of course its the most popular mario kart game at the time, but I had no idea people play it enough to generate a concurrent playerbase that large.
With the general lack of content beyond the initial unlocks/DLC and track packs, I wouldn’t think there was that many people playing essentially becomes a time trial game every day. Then again I play wow now so maybe I do understand.
Everyone’s your friend when you’ve got Mario Kart! (Then you blue shell them on the line and you’re back where you started, worth it though)
PullUpCircuit@iusearchlinux.fyi
on 20 Nov 2023 02:00
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I just got into it again. I played through 7 and put it away. Begrudgingly bought 8 for the kids and decided it was the same game. Started playing with the wife because she was into it suddenly, just in time for the dlc.
kuneho@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 11:13
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they should make Mario Kart open world and marry it with Need For Speed => Mario Kart Underground.
hey, Nintendo employee who use Lemmy and read this: push this up for the big bosses around you, because man, that would be a super epic game and a worthy sequel
PieMePlenty@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 12:29
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Also add a subplot involving an underground crime ring stealing VCR/DVD combo units.
yamanii@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 12:00
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Can we finally get F-Zero now?
Marin_Rider@aussie.zone
on 20 Nov 2023 12:39
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id sell my left nut for that. best racing series of all time
ICastFist@programming.dev
on 20 Nov 2023 12:24
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I wonder how many of those sales come from being bundled with a Switch. The report says it lacks digital sales and only makes a passing mention of the bundle
samus12345@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 14:14
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I think Nintendo Kart would be a nice follow-up, with stuff from all of Nintendo’s IP.
mostNONheinous@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 14:26
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There are at least 10 non Mario characters in game aleeady.
samus12345@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 17:07
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Yes, but it’s still 90% Mario. There’s a lot of new stuff they could introduce if they bring in not just new characters, but tracks, weapons, and mechanics themed on other IPs.
billiam0202@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 17:10
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Super Smash Kart?
samus12345@lemmy.world
on 20 Nov 2023 17:29
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That works. Hell, you could even get non-Nintendo characters in there! Pac-Man has already ridden karts with Mario:
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Just after the final DLC wave?
Time for Mario Kart 9.
Tour was 9. Apparently they’re working on “MKX” for switch 2, but it’s all just rumors with zero evidence.
Mortal Kombat X came out in 2015
They’re continuing the 7 ate 9 trend?
Maybe.
But just know they’re not going to make Mario Kart: Amiibo Festival then wait a generation and follow it up by Mario Kart: New Horizons, where they promise you more content, but retract that promise the instant it hits the #1 unique seller for the platform and leave it with less content than Mario Kart 8.
At some point, it’s had to hit full saturation.
Fuck, even I bought the game, and I’ve been a simcade Forza/Gran Turismo addict for years, haven’t played MK since the N64.
It’s good. Really good.
I didn’t even know it was still up there
Breaking News: Gamers surprised to hear anyone still plays Mario Kart 8
I am. Played pretty hardcore between 2014 - 2016. Didn’t realize it was still going strong.
Speak for yourself, “gamer”, it’s the latest Mario Kart game, obviously we’re all still playing it. Have you gone back to Double Dash?
The latest one is “Mario Kart Arcade GP VR” how can you call yourself a “gamer” if you don’t have four of these machines in your living room? Smh
I actually built my own go-kart track next to a tortoise sanctuary and a banana plantation for the true experience, casual!
Does it come with a vacuum tube to collect the vomit?
I just meant in the sense that it was in the top 20 games in the US. Of course its the most popular mario kart game at the time, but I had no idea people play it enough to generate a concurrent playerbase that large.
With the general lack of content beyond the initial unlocks/DLC and track packs, I wouldn’t think there was that many people playing essentially becomes a time trial game every day. Then again I play wow now so maybe I do understand.
This is to do with sales, not any concurrent active player metric. Even if it weren’t though, Mario Kart is about playing with friends locally!
Just need to get some friends…
Everyone’s your friend when you’ve got Mario Kart! (Then you blue shell them on the line and you’re back where you started, worth it though)
I just got into it again. I played through 7 and put it away. Begrudgingly bought 8 for the kids and decided it was the same game. Started playing with the wife because she was into it suddenly, just in time for the dlc.
they should make Mario Kart open world and marry it with Need For Speed => Mario Kart Underground.
hey, Nintendo employee who use Lemmy and read this: push this up for the big bosses around you, because man, that would be a super epic game and a worthy sequel
Also add a subplot involving an underground crime ring stealing VCR/DVD combo units.
Can we finally get F-Zero now?
id sell my left nut for that. best racing series of all time
I wonder how many of those sales come from being bundled with a Switch. The report says it lacks digital sales and only makes a passing mention of the bundle
I think Nintendo Kart would be a nice follow-up, with stuff from all of Nintendo’s IP.
There are at least 10 non Mario characters in game aleeady.
Yes, but it’s still 90% Mario. There’s a lot of new stuff they could introduce if they bring in not just new characters, but tracks, weapons, and mechanics themed on other IPs.
Super Smash Kart?
That works. Hell, you could even get non-Nintendo characters in there! Pac-Man has already ridden karts with Mario:
<img alt="" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gE1HjvP490w/maxresdefault.jpg">