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Do you have Super Mario Maker? Feel free to share your levels/codes here!
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Fairly quiet Mario Kart communities.
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Quote from: Itty Bit on 2014 Aug 26, 23:38:05
There's been an update on the American Prices, and also a bonus of multi colored Yoshi's and Shy Guys!
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These prices seem pretty darn good! I mean, for less than a quarter of the price, we are getting 50% more tracks than the main game came with!

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I can't believe this thread didn't exist before O:

I've actually seen other threads like "Mario Kart Communities" or "Mario Tennis Open", but why not the MAIN series of it all? o.O

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This thread is mainly for discussing the "Super Mario" series, including spin-off games like Mario Party and Mario Kart. Pretty much anything Mario in this thread.





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Okie dokie! Let's-a go!

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New Japanese Commercials


News: Super Mario 3D World will be released in Japan on November 21st, North America on November 22nd, Europe on November 29th, and Australia on November 30th of this year (2013).




Mario's brother Luigi has a lot of BIG things for him this year. Which Satoru Iwata dubs as "Year of Luigi."
Mario and Luigi: Dream Team arrived on August 11, 2013.
New Super Luigi U, the DLC for New Super Mario Bros. U has arrived on June 20, 2013. There is also a retail version released on August 25, 2013. It costs about $10 more than getting it as DLC.



Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon has arrived in the U.S. March 24th and Europe March 28th. Any discussions about that game and its prequel, THIS-A WAY! (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=6914.0)

Wooooooooooooooooo I'm terrible at this game XD

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Oh the Angry Suns... lol

Oh. And I guess I can explain power-ups here too. The made-up ones. For ponies. Here's one...

Wing: Pegasus Power-up. Successor of P-Wing (Like Statue Leaf to Super Leaf in 3D Land). When you reach flagpole/goal/fly too fast, it is not lost, unlike P-Wing. Can be lost if hurt.

Magic Carrot: Unicorn Power-up. Like average Unicorns. Basic levitating included with first use. Must learn spells to use spells. Right?! And if Magic used is too powerful, or magic is overused many times without breaks, horn will start to get zappy. Too much will electrocute you and force you to Power-down. There's a spell that allows power-down without losing the Carrot.

Gold Carrot: (Gold) Alicorn Power-up (Don't hurt me for this >.<)
-Invincibility for first 45 seconds (Might be condidered OP. Meant to be for levels)
-Full 1 minute-30 seconds Enhanced Magic (Able to use advanced spells) and Flight (Can be considered OP. Can create Gold-tinted Rainbooms)
-It's like the Super Star/Starman huh? x3
-It's TIMED for balance
-Rarity: EXTREMELY Rare! ;)
-Cannot use a spell to add extra time to power-up use. 1:30 is 1:30))

Aaah mario, I used to play it alot, now I just really play the ones that aren't the actual Super Mario ones. I'm actually getting one of the Paper Mario games for christmas.  ovO

Many now play the spin-offs. Yeh. But the main series will always be my favorite!

Super Mario Galaxy is amazing! Its sequel was BRILLIANT! ((I still can't get the last Power Star though x3 I hate Daredevil Missions :/ I keep dying at the Electric-Flip-Swap panels area.))

More power-up ideas! The Smores Pack! (Yeah that's right. Smores lol)
Marshmallow Mushroom: Turns you into pure Marshmallow. Can jump and float down with ease because of the lighter weight. Can squeeze through tight gaps.

Chocolate Flower: Can shoot chocolate balls that turn enemies/others into CHOCOLATE! O: (Not much else to this one x3)

Graham Leaf: Can create Graham Cracker platforms. One made in the air stays up for 1 second and starts to fall... Up to 3 at a time, until the first graham breaks, the next, etc. Graham Platforms break after 3 seconds, so the platform doesn't need to reach the ground to break (since you'll most likely use it over bottomless pits). Can also become flat to go on edges.

this is one that i play.. its freaking awesome.

http://stabyourself.net/mari0/ (http://stabyourself.net/mari0/) its like mario and portal combined

If we're going for "Mario" instead of "Super Mario" games there are missing at least:

• Donkey Kong


• Mario Bros.

And then there quite a lot for the Game Boy... E.g. I'm missing the "Super Mario Land"s... :P

Oh, and I'd love to try out the Game and Watch version of Mario Bros... :D

Quote from: ChocolateRain on 2012 Dec 15, 17:33:25
If we're going for "Mario" instead of "Super Mario" games there are missing at least:

• Donkey Kong


• Mario Bros.

And then there quite a lot for the Game Boy... E.g. I'm missing the "Super Mario Land"s... :P

Oh, and I'd love to try out the Game and Watch version of Mario Bros... :D

Oh yeah. There's those too x3

It's just that I haven't seen a thread about the main games. Those should count as well. Anything Mario here from now on or whatever... :P

It can still be called "Super Mario" right?

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Speaking of Donkey Kong, I want to get Prof. Layton on the eShop so I can get the Classic DK on my 3DS! Limited time offer!

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 15, 17:50:09
It can still be called "Super Mario" right?

Yeah... It's been super before the "Super" too... :D

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 15, 17:50:09
Speaking of Donkey Kong, I want to get Prof. Layton on the eShop so I can get the Classic DK on my 3DS! Limited time offer!

Hmkay... I really don't know much of the (3)DS stuff I guess... Though I've got Donkey Kong for Virtual Console on the Wii... It isn't the same though... >:/

Oh, and if you enjoy hard Mario games, I highly recommend the various SMW hacks out there... :D

Oh yeah! I've seen many videos of those Haned tom. (I think) posted in The Last Comment Wins! lol

Man, I really REALLY want to finally play New Super Mario Bros. U!

Some of the hacks are insane and impossible... But some are just hard and often well made. I really like those with custom graphics / sounds. :)

Mario is essentially 33% of my childhood. (The other 66ish % would be Zelda and Spyro.)

Quote from: ChocolateRain on 2012 Dec 15, 18:50:01
Some of the hacks are insane and impossible... But some are just hard and often well made. I really like those with custom graphics / sounds. :)

I used to be into the whole Super Mario World hacking thing years and years ago. It's surprisingly easy to do. Even the custom graphics (most are ripped from other games or custom and free for anyone to use) are easy to implement. When you get into ASM, that's where is gets complicated.

Or so I remember.

Quote from: Sea Foam on 2012 Dec 16, 02:41:32
Mario is essentially 33% of my childhood. (The other 66ish % would be Zelda and Spyro.)

Quote from: ChocolateRain on 2012 Dec 15, 18:50:01
Some of the hacks are insane and impossible... But some are just hard and often well made. I really like those with custom graphics / sounds. :)

I used to be into the whole Super Mario World hacking thing years and years ago. It's surprisingly easy to do. Even the custom graphics (most are ripped from other games or custom and free for anyone to use) are easy to implement. When you get into ASM, that's where is gets complicated.

Or so I remember.

Yeah, though the whole thing takes quite a lot of time to get into... Too much time for me to really get something done... (And then every piece I do needs to be perfect before moving on...) ovO

Oh I missed the mario games of the past, now a days its nothing but the same rehashes of the NSMB games...

I need to include "Classic Controller Pro" so I can finally play some Super Mario World! (I have enough Wii Points, but not the right controller x3)

Don't they still have the regular classic controller? Anyways, its great I have the GBA SMW version. I take this and SMB3 over those boring NSMB games anyday!  =P B)

NSBMU looks like a lot of fun and NSMB (DS) was pretty great.

Yeah. They have the regulars, but I guess the Pro is more comfortable I guess... :\

Christmas shopping is best shopping!

I know I'm getting a Deluxe WiiU on Christmas, so I sneaked away from my dad and bought meself the New Super Mario Bros U!

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See those bags? I hid it there. They don't suspect a thing! :3

I'll be on the lookout for Scribblenauts tomorrow as well!

But of course, it's a secret guys! So shhhh! ;)

I liked Mario 64.

Wanna know my favorite power up? :>
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I kinda wish they brought it back in New Super Mario Bros. 2... Maybe someday~

that is adawable itty

favorite game - super mario world
powerup: feather

heck I still play the game off and on for whatever reasons

Oh yes Mario. Not really a fan but I don't really care for the newer Mario games. Nothing will ever beat Super Mario Bros on NES. ^-^ However of all the Mario Games I have say SMB 3 on NES is So overrated. That one Mario game I will never understand why everyone loves so much.

Quote from: videogamehunter on 2012 Dec 17, 21:05:09
Oh yes Mario. Not really a fan but I don't really care for the newer Mario games. Nothing will ever beat Super Mario Bros on NES. ^-^ However of all the Mario Games I have say SMB 3 on NES is So overrated. That one Mario game I will never understand why everyone loves so much.

I dunno why everyone else loves it, but I love it for personal reasons. Memories of playing it with my stepbrother and my old friend back when he played a variety of games, and how it took me till about middle school till I finally beat the game. That, and I loved the cartoon as a kid as well, as cheesy as that may sound X3

My personal favorite Mario Game would probably be Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, though. Either that or Super Mario Galaxy.

Both Super Mario Galaxy games are amazing! I also enjoyed Super Mario 3D Land, even though it was short...

I'm stuck at that freakin' last level of Super Mario Galaxy 2. :l

As it seems everyone is sharing their favorite mario game, mine is one of the older spin offs for the N64, Yoshi Story.

Twice when I went to my cousin's house, four of us would all play New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and that was so much fun  :3

Quote from: Tiger on 2012 Dec 17, 21:47:19
Twice when I went to my cousin's house, four of us would all play New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and that was so much fun  :3

If y'all get a Wii U, U guys should play New Super Mario Bros. U! :3

:U

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Quote from: Tiger on 2012 Dec 17, 21:47:19
Twice when I went to my cousin's house, four of us would all play New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and that was so much fun  :3

If y'all get a Wii U, U guys should play New Super Mario Bros. U! :3

:U

Well my brother got the Wii U ((I'll stick to playing on the Wii for a while.)) and he has NSMBU. What is weird is that the map DOESN'T have worlds, it's all connected. So the clouds are right next to a world. NINTENDO LOGIC.

Quote from: Darkangel on 2012 Dec 18, 00:11:50
Well my brother got the Wii U ((I'll stick to playing on the Wii for a while.)) and he has NSMBU. What is weird is that the map DOESN'T have worlds, it's all connected. So the clouds are right next to a world. NINTENDO LOGIC.

lol yeah. Them low clouds?

Also, NSMBU seems to be food-based. Layer Cake Desert (Dessert), Soda Jungle, Sparkling Waters, Merengue Clouds (MMMM), etc.

I like the Unified World Map. It's kinda like Super Mario World's, you can see how BIG the worlds are...

There's actually "Worlds" still. But not numbered.

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 18, 01:06:32

Quote from: Darkangel on 2012 Dec 18, 00:11:50
Well my brother got the Wii U ((I'll stick to playing on the Wii for a while.)) and he has NSMBU. What is weird is that the map DOESN'T have worlds, it's all connected. So the clouds are right next to a world. NINTENDO LOGIC.

lol yeah. Them low clouds?

Also, NSMBU seems to be food-based. Layer Cake Desert (Dessert), Soda Jungle, Sparkling Waters, Merengue Clouds (MMMM), etc.

I like the Unified World Map. It's kinda like Super Mario World's, you can see how BIG the worlds are...

There's actually "Worlds" still. But not numbered.

I guess Mario is getting world name ideas from Kirby. ovO

Wait, this means they'll have an enemy named Waddle Dee! heh.

You know a silly thing that has bugged me for awhile? does anybody other than me actually remember the names of the Koopa Kids? It seems odd that, even after being in three games now as of recent, Nintendo still seems to neglect giving the Koopa kids their names in the games.
And not only that, it seems like almost everybody has forgotten. Based on all the people I have sat down to play New Super Mario Bros Wii with, nobody seems to be able to recognize or name apart any of the Koopa kids, including my one friend who is a big Nintendo fan... I can't tell how many times my friends has called Larry Koopa "Iggy" :I

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 18, 22:06:06
You know a silly thing that has bugged me for awhile? does anybody other than me actually remember the names of the Koopa Kids? It seems odd that, even after being in three games now as of recent, Nintendo still seems to neglect giving the Koopa kids their names in the games.
And not only that, it seems like almost everybody has forgotten. Based on all the people I have sat down to play New Super Mario Bros Wii with, nobody seems to be able to recognize or name apart any of the Koopa kids, including my one friend who is a big Nintendo fan... I can't tell how many times my friends has called Larry Koopa "Iggy" :I

The only names I can remember are their cartoon counterparts.

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 18, 22:06:06
You know a silly thing that has bugged me for awhile? does anybody other than me actually remember the names of the Koopa Kids? It seems odd that, even after being in three games now as of recent, Nintendo still seems to neglect giving the Koopa kids their names in the games.
And not only that, it seems like almost everybody has forgotten. Based on all the people I have sat down to play New Super Mario Bros Wii with, nobody seems to be able to recognize or name apart any of the Koopa kids, including my one friend who is a big Nintendo fan... I can't tell how many times my friends has called Larry Koopa "Iggy" :I

back in the day I knew most of them, though anymore it is just a blur

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2012 Dec 19, 16:48:11

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 18, 22:06:06
You know a silly thing that has bugged me for awhile? does anybody other than me actually remember the names of the Koopa Kids? It seems odd that, even after being in three games now as of recent, Nintendo still seems to neglect giving the Koopa kids their names in the games.
And not only that, it seems like almost everybody has forgotten. Based on all the people I have sat down to play New Super Mario Bros Wii with, nobody seems to be able to recognize or name apart any of the Koopa kids, including my one friend who is a big Nintendo fan... I can't tell how many times my friends has called Larry Koopa "Iggy" :I

The only names I can remember are their cartoon counterparts.

Larry - Cheatsy
Morton - Big Mouth
Wendy - Kootie Pie
Iggy - Hip
Roy - Bully
Lemmy - Hop
Ludwig - Kooky

I spent a lot of my time growing up on a Mario fansite that was hosted by the koopa kids, so I guess that's why I know them so well.

In the NSMB series... their attempts to kidnap Peach.

1 (DS) - Lightning storm at castle
Wii - Hide in freakin' huge CAKE!
2 (3DS) - Using Koopa Clown to kidnap Peach while Mario and Luigi are distracted by Coins!
U - Attack castle with cannons aimed at the screen that actually hit the castle (Nintendo Logic) then GIANT FIST, thrown out to Acorn Plains.

Yeah. It's not really the best in story for the series, but the gameplay is still fun.


I wonder when we'll get a new Super Mario where Peach is finally armed and something else happens than her getting kidnapped. Seriously!

Toad's in SMG's Finale - We'll never get her kidnapped ever again! :D
The new games - Uh... we admit we're cowards! DD:

Got over Millions of Coins! Still can't afford security. :l

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 19, 21:00:22
In the NSMB series... their attempts to kidnap Peach.

I wonder when we'll get a new Super Mario where Peach is finally armed and something else happens than her getting kidnapped. Seriously!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/Super_Princess_Peach.jpg/250px-Super_Princess_Peach.jpg)

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 19, 21:02:48

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 19, 21:00:22
In the NSMB series... their attempts to kidnap Peach.

I wonder when we'll get a new Super Mario where Peach is finally armed and something else happens than her getting kidnapped. Seriously!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/Super_Princess_Peach.jpg/250px-Super_Princess_Peach.jpg)

Do want.

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 19, 21:02:48

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 19, 21:00:22
In the NSMB series... their attempts to kidnap Peach.

I wonder when we'll get a new Super Mario where Peach is finally armed and something else happens than her getting kidnapped. Seriously!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/Super_Princess_Peach.jpg/250px-Super_Princess_Peach.jpg)

Oh yeah! That lol

Why can't she be more like that in more games? Like Brawl too. She can almost take care of herself!


Hmmm... Maybe the Super Mario games are all a BIG "Play," spreading out to new locations of the Mushroom Kingdom every time...

Mario does invite Bowser to Sports and Karting after all...

Quote from: Tiger on 2012 Dec 19, 21:05:44

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 19, 21:02:48

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 19, 21:00:22
In the NSMB series... their attempts to kidnap Peach.

I wonder when we'll get a new Super Mario where Peach is finally armed and something else happens than her getting kidnapped. Seriously!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/Super_Princess_Peach.jpg/250px-Super_Princess_Peach.jpg)

Do want.

It's actually a real game.

Quote from: Darkangel on 2012 Dec 19, 21:24:18

Quote from: Tiger on 2012 Dec 19, 21:05:44

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2012 Dec 19, 21:02:48

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 19, 21:00:22
In the NSMB series... their attempts to kidnap Peach.

I wonder when we'll get a new Super Mario where Peach is finally armed and something else happens than her getting kidnapped. Seriously!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/Super_Princess_Peach.jpg/250px-Super_Princess_Peach.jpg)

Do want.

It's actually a real game.

I played that when I was young, it was bucked up.

HOW DID I FORGET THIS
the tv show was soooo bad, so many food puns


do the mario
swing your arms, from side to side
come'on its time to go do the mario
take one step and then again
lets do the mario all together now

also favorite part is the fake trip at the end

May the pasta be with you!

Quote from: McSleuthburger on 2012 Dec 20, 15:29:16
HOW DID I FORGET THIS
the tv show was soooo bad, so many food puns

do the mario
swing your arms, from side to side
come'on its time to go do the mario
take one step and then again
lets do the mario all together now

also favorite part is the fake trip at the end

I am, indeed, hooked on the brothas.

Moving your arms from side to side and stepping and stepping...


No, it's not walking. IT'S ZEH MARIO! :D

Quote from: McSleuthburger on 2012 Dec 20, 15:29:16
HOW DID I FORGET THIS
the tv show was soooo bad, so many food puns

do the mario
swing your arms, from side to side
come'on its time to go do the mario
take one step and then again
lets do the mario all together now

also favorite part is the fake trip at the end

Oh yeah... Childhood memories... It was awesome back then, but so were a lot of shows... Nowadays it kind of creeps me out how bad it really is...

I still watch them every once in a while to get a laugh here and there, I still have the western one (featured Sgt. Slaughter(the wrestler)) on vhs

Merry Hearths Warming Day!

Quote from: McSleuthburger on 2012 Dec 24, 08:51:26
I still watch them every once in a while to get a laugh here and there, I still have the western one (featured Sgt. Slaughter(the wrestler)) on vhs

You still have a device to play VHS tapes? :)

yea I still have a VHS player

but now I usually watch them on Netflix

:D I only have one VHS tape left... It's in my Nintendo / video game collection. It's a N64 promo video... Cannot watch it though... ovO

NSMBU is so much fun! ^-^

Do you know what my favorite Mario series is though?

Paper Mario. I think I needn't explain why. ;)

Quote from: Julius on 2012 Dec 26, 01:33:10
NSMBU is so much fun! ^-^

Do you know what my favorite Mario series is though?

Paper Mario. I think I needn't explain why. ;)

Paper Mario: Sticker Star's been fun :3

I have to admit I only took a quick glance at Paper Mario... But it looked much too complicated for me... (at least that's my first impression) ovO

Quote from: ChocolateRain on 2012 Dec 26, 17:49:47
I have to admit I only took a quick glance at Paper Mario... But it looked much too complicated for me... (at least that's my first impression) ovO

Paper Mario is definatly the most simple RPG type game I've ever played. Back when I got it- when it first came out- I Thought it was complicated too. But, once you get the hang of it, they are genuine fun games.
Give them a try, they're some of the best I've played.

Though, I can only vouch for Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.  X3

Super Paper Mario was..... eh... I:
They tried something new, I can respect them for that. I just don't think it worked too well.
Still worth a play, in my opinion.

Will see... For now I have enough games on the stack that need to be mastered... ;)

Paperize!

My new favorite thing! :]

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What's your favorite Mario side series? I gotta say, the Super Mario Land/Wario Land games are rather fun! ^-^

Mario just made my childhood! I've beat Super Mario World 100% about 5 times at least!

The hardest: Super Mario Bros. Lost Levels
The easiest: Super Mario World
The funniest: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
The ultimate best one: Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Jan 09, 01:30:05
Paperize!

My new favorite thing! :]

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What's your favorite Mario side series? I gotta say, the Super Mario Land/Wario Land games are rather fun! ^-^

Wario Land is indeed awesome! Wario Land 3 and Wario Land Shake It, the ones I've played, are within the funniest games I've ever played.

Mario Kart Or Mario Party. I can't say which my favorite Mario Party was, as I've yet to play all of em, but my favorite Mario Kart is most likely the Wii version.

My all time favorite is Super Mario World. Have played it at least a gazillion times... And then the hacks for this game: There are really really really good ones out there. Still waiting for a good SMW / MLP hack though... :D

I still need to play that. That game sounds like it's THE BOB-OMB! :D

So close. Got enough Wii Points, but not the Classic Controller. :c


Say, how about we talk about favorite Power-Ups? Favorite Enemies? Favorite Bosses? Favorite Areas? Favorite Glitches? :ajshifty:

There's a lot to talk about. =P

Mario Wiki has lots of info of Mario! (http://www.mariowiki.com)

Who has Paper Mario: Sticker Star? What are your thoughts? I like it. It was rather fun collecting Stickers and defeating enemies and solving puzzles by breaking the 4th Wall Paperization.

If I owned a DS, I would have that Paper Mario. Seeing as I don't, however, I haven't even seen a trailer. :ajshifty:

Your talk about it all over the forums makes me want it though... Maybe I'll play it on my computer or watch a Let's Play.

Paper Mario is the BEST! ^-^

Favorite power up... The P-Acorn for sure. From NSMBU.

Favorite enemies, bosses? I just destroy them all, not caring for which one I like the most. But, anything from Paper Mario works. ovO

Favorite areas? Hmmm... I don't know... So much awesomeness across different games... I can't decide! :I

Glitches? I don't remember ever experiencing any on my Mario games. :P

Have anyone played the Super Mario RPG for SNES? I know it's not the Mario style, but for me it's the best Mario game ever (truth be said, it's one of the best games I've ever played, losing only for the Kingdom Hearts series and Okami).

Besides this one, I really like the SMB 1, the SMB Lost Levels and the SMB 3 remake for SNES in the Super Mario All-Stars. They are REALLY hard, and I spent 3 hours to beat the last castle from SMB Lost Levels.

Oh, and there is the SMW 2: Yoshi's Island. It's really nice too! One of the best!

Favorite area? I don't know... Maybe Chocolat Island from SMW... I can't remember all of them right now.

Favorite boss? I guess the frog from Yoshi's Island. But if you count the RPG game too, the best bossess are the Axem Ranger!

Favorite power-up: None! I like to pass the stages without nothing (and because in the Lost Levels, you NEED to have nothing).

And favorite soundtrack: Yoshi's Island's OST is the best one. All of it.

Oh, glitches are awesome...

My favorite is the world -1 glitch in SMB. It takes a little practicing, but then it's easy to do yourself (even on the original console).



Then there's that glitch through turning blocks glitch in SMW. It's really easy to pull off (no emulator needed) and quite useful.



Also: Climbing carrying an item: Easy and really useful.



Jumping onto a P-Block and eating it before it disappears to safe it. Is easy too.

And then there is a way to get infinite lives. I tried this one in a hack with a different setup, but I think with a little practice it should be doable.



I could go on forever, but will save some for later... ;) If you're curious: There are some great compilations on youtube and also quite some pages explaining in detail how to perform the glitches.

The first RPG Mario, SUPER MARIO RPG. Yeah. I've heard about it. Sounds really fun.

Obviously, I've never played it. Hmmm. It seems The RPG Mario moved to Paper Mario. Did you know PAPER MARIO for the Nintendo 64 used to be SUPER MARIO RPG 2, but was changed due to legal issues with Square Enix, who made "SMRPG." If it wasn't for that, there'd be no crazy cardboard cut out adventures... Right? :ajshifty:

I want to try the old Paper Marios. Sounds a lot of awesome.

And the "Mario & Luigi" series is awesome as well (Like PM, I've only played the latest of the series x3

That be M&L: Bowser's Inside Story). Ah Roleplaying Games. :]

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Ah, and Paper Jenzy is now a new OC of mine =P

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Fave Power-Up: Magic Carrot Super Leaf/Statue Leaf (Tanooki Suit)
Favorite Boss: Hard to decide. Maybe Gooper Blooper, but I think I bias on the Awesome Music!
Favorite Enemy: Boo! And Chain Chomps obviously. Maybe Shy Guys and Snifits too.
Favorite Area: So many good areas to choose from! o_o

Oh yes. Favorite OST! Super Mario Galaxy's is amazing! Paper Mario: Sticker Star has some nice tunes also.

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Paper Mario actually shows what you can do with paper besides wasting them o3o

I loved M&L:Bowser's Inside Story. I loved the tunes that played while your inside him. Like that forest area music inside. Sadly, I lost the game...

Favorite boss is probably Count Bleck. I LOVED SPM and don't get why people hate it so much. I loved the new platforming style opposed to RPG, not saying I dislike the RPG style since I love RPGS, too.

Favorite enemy is definitely Boo. I always liked video game ghosts for some reason, my fave Pokemon type is ghost and I think the Ghast from Minecraft is cool, I dunno I just like 'em.

Favorite area... This is hard since there are so much good areas... I guess Throwback galaxy from SMG2. I just loved how they remixed the theme and the area.

Don't know about OST, there is so much to choose from! I think all of them are good.
Buoy base... Secret levels in SMS... Super Paper Mario final battle theme... They're all awesome! All the OST's are awesome, in my opinion.

I really need to play the Paper Mario games... I sincerely don't know how someone who loves the Mario games as much as me has never played any of them. I don't regret buying PS1 and PS2 instead of N64 and GC, but i really need to play games from this consoles too.

And there is one more questione that you guys didn't answered and I'd like to read what you have to say: Which one is the most difficult Mario game ever (without counting hack Marios)? I just love challenges, and I'd love to play a really hard Mario game that I've never played before.

Hardest Mario... Hmm... They're not really difficult. :P

Any of the RPG's I guess! ^-^

Super Mario Bros. Deluxe for Gameboy Color had these Japanese-only levels that you unlocked after completing the main game.
Those things were frustrating. Every gap had invisible blocks. Some of them required you to hit the right combination of invisiblocks to proceed.
Devious Japs.

I would say... One of the hardest if not the hardest is the Japanese version of SMB2 for the Famicom / NES. If Nintendo decides that the game is too hard for the European / American market and instead release a rebranded version of "Yume K?j?: Doki Doki Panic" that has to mean something I guess... I mean: Warp Zones bringing you back instead of forward and "power ups" that can kill you... ;)

I know well this Japanese version of SMB2 for NES, it has a remake released to SNES in the Super Mario All-Stars, together with the remakes of SMB1, American SMB2 and SMB3. I spent 3 hours to make through the stage 8-4, the second most difficult thing i've ever beaten, losing just to Touhou Porject 5: Mystic Square.

I should probably start playing Paper Mario and the DS RPGs, like M&L Partners in Time and Bowser's Inside Story.

Yeah. The Mario RPGs are pretty great.

I've yet to play the other Paper Marios and Mario & Luigis.


The Grandmaster Galaxy level sure is a pain! I've already mastered going through every area (still a bit of trouble with the Sentry Beams Shrinking Tiles area whenever I reach it:l)

Ah! Once I get to the final part, I'll be sure to avoid those stupid Hammers and crawl-spin to the Boomerang Bros. I was SO CLOSE one time. I was about to flip a table! >:( (So I'm stuck 99.99999...% Completion)

I know what my favorite tune from Mario is!

Well, apart from the Main Theme. X3

The music from the main menu on Paper Mario (N64)! :D

I'm having some problems with the physics of SM Galaxy. I don't know what's the problem, but Mario just doesn't do right what I want him to, mainly when swimming. I'll still beat this game one day.

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Jan 17, 20:21:50
Yeah. The Mario RPGs are pretty great.

I've yet to play the other Paper Marios and Mario & Luigis.


The Grandmaster Galaxy level sure is a pain! I've already mastered going through every area (still a bit of trouble with the Sentry Beams Shrinking Tiles area whenever I reach it:l)

Ah! Once I get to the final part, I'll be sure to avoid those stupid Hammers and crawl-spin to the Boomerang Bros. I was SO CLOSE one time. I was about to flip a table! >:( (So I'm stuck 99.99999...% Completion)

Dedicate a good while for me to get that down, make sure you grind up on lives and just keep playing it. It's hard, but you feel awesome when you finish it.
That last star was definitely what made Super Mario Galaxy 2 Memorable to me.

The first time this got pushed WAY down. lol

Let's see. I rather love this Mansion song. I like the little SMG Ghostly Galaxy Music. ovO

I enjoy the musical score for Super Mario Galaxy 2, it's possitivley superb!  ^-^

I still love that they added

in SMG2.

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 15, 15:48:55



Magic Carrot: Unicorn Power-up. Like average Unicorns. Basic levitating included with first use. Must learn spells to use spells. Right?! And if Magic used is too powerful, or magic is overused many times without breaks, horn will start to get zappy. Too much will electrocute you and force you to Power-down. There's a spell that allows power-down without losing the Carrot.

Now i don't know if somepony asked this already but what if a unicorn gets the magic carrot would it increase there magic or do nothing at all

Quote from: super_chris85 on 2013 Jan 27, 12:51:52

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 15, 15:48:55



Magic Carrot: Unicorn Power-up. Like average Unicorns. Basic levitating included with first use. Must learn spells to use spells. Right?! And if Magic used is too powerful, or magic is overused many times without breaks, horn will start to get zappy. Too much will electrocute you and force you to Power-down. There's a spell that allows power-down without losing the Carrot.

Now i don't know if somepony asked this already but what if a unicorn gets the magic carrot would it increase there magic or do nothing at all

It's like this:
P-Wing/Wing > No effect on Pegasi and Alicorns
Magic Carrot > No effect on Unicorns and Alicorns

Still playing through Sticker Star.

How about them bosses? For the most part, they are unbeatable unless you use the right sticker at the right time, which sticker that is the correct one is only slightly hinted at.

My conservationism shines again in this game, as I hold onto valuable stickers that I never use because I think I'll need it more later on. When later on comes, I still won't use it because I think I'll need it even more even later on!

The only thing that bothers me about the game though is the lack of partners. There is no party, there is Mario and Navi in sticker form. From what I've seen, Bowser gets no lines, so I disappointingly won't be expecting more of his shenanigans. What I do get is Toads, though. While most of them are pretty amusing to listen to, I'd rather be listening to people actually traveling with you.


Other than all of that, the map designs and the game dynamics are pretty well done. Good music and graphics. But for a good RPG with actual story, I'm still crowning Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door as king. It's also got good maps, game dynamics, music, and graphics, but it also Goombella and Lord Crump, who just absolutely just make the game.

Those Flashy Stickers you can buy later at...


Yeah. I was disappointed with the No Partners. This is my first Paper Mario! I was gonna see how it's like. Then it's... different.

Nothing wrong with that though, this game is rather enjoyable! :3

((I was so hyped for the Chain Chomp Partner! <3
Then I found out he was taken away :())

I was surprised too. Bowser gets no dialogue. And... Mario has absolutely NO VOICE at all! lol

I was like you. I held on to those stickers...

I 100% Paper Mario Sticker Star! What do you do?

Play 1000 Year Door. If you don't have a Gamecube or a Wii... uh... you'll have to wait until they put a downloadable version of it on their site... You could just watch a playthrough of it, but playing it is so much better.



How can you not love a game with a piece of dia... monologue like this?

Of course I have a Wii! I've mentioned Super Mario Galaxy and the sequel a few times...

So, I'm thinking of getting all 4 of the Series.

Maybe Paper Mario and Paper Mario, the Thousand Year Door for Virtual Console and Super Paper Mario from Nintendo Select ($20).


I saw part of the Intro of Paper Mario in a Game Night, but never got to play it. I got dragged to a Costume Contest/Dancing. x3

Since I was wearing my Paper Finn Hat (Adventure Time Game Night).


I like to 100% everything! Try collecting everything in PM: SS! There are some hidden passages for certain Megaflash Stickers.

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Somewhat related :P
(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/036/a/4/raccoon_jenzy_by_chainchomp7-d5twdfm.png)
The Raccoon Suit is just awesome... :3

[glow=darkgreen,2,300]All I can say is...

X!

Also, looks good Jenzy ^-^[/glow]

Just finished Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars! Final boss was intense! Loved the Final Fantasy boss, the music from Final Fantasy IV was epic!

Never played the FF IV, so I didn't noticed it :P
The final boss was really hard! Really epic! And the Axem Rangers were a genious' touch xD

And I really loved the fact that

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Feb 13, 09:56:15
Never played the FF IV, so I didn't noticed it :P
The final boss was really hard! Really epic! And the Axem Rangers were a genious' touch xD

And I really loved the fact that

Spoiler: show

you can have both Bowser and the Princess in your party! It was really epic having this three as my difinitive party for the final boss! They only thing missing was Luigi, I really hoped he would appear.

My party for the final boss was Mario, Bowser, and Geno. No healers. I got balls of steel. Good thing I had rock candy and the Star Egg.

Wow, you're kinda hard core.... I don't know how I'd have made it without Peach's healing and revive.

What I like most in Geno is that there is a fan-translated varsion of the game to Portuguese where they translated his special attacks as Dragon Ball attacks, like kame-hame-ha and raise ki lol

I did had some Pick Me Ups and Kerocola and everyone was max level 30 and had best gear. Rock Candy plus Troopa Pin equals 300 damage.

I guess you went with the "best defense is a good attack" strategy, and stacked lots of itens to keep surviving. I used Geno a lot before getting to the late game. I aways go for the "If I'm surviving, one day I'll finish this boss" strategy, so a healer is a must for me, even with a ton of itens:P Whenever Peach died, most certainly I would fail...

And I played this game some years ago, so I didn't remember all of the itens effects just by their names :P

Ah! That game was wonderful! :D

As for me, I don't exactly remember how it was, but I remember that boss being super easy for me. I had Mario, Peach and Geno. Don't think anypony died once. :I

I think Peach had the... Red... Shell... Armor? I think that's what it's called. I can't remember... X3

Wow! Don't know how you managed to not die, I died lots of times! Maybe it's because I try to do things at the lowest level possible in RPGs, so your characters were more leveled up. Or you just knew better how to play, I don't know :P

I think it was because of that armor set I gave to Peach. I'm sure it was the best one in the game. I don't think my level was that high... But not too low either. ^-^

I don't know if I had the best set. I think I had the best weapon for Mario, that big shell that I forgot the name, and for Peach I guess I had a frying pan or a fan, I don't remember well :P

Quote from: Julius on 2013 Feb 13, 14:12:50
Ah! That game was wonderful! :D

As for me, I don't exactly remember how it was, but I remember that boss being super easy for me. I had Mario, Peach and Geno. Don't think anypony died once. :I

I think Peach had the... Red... Shell... Armor? I think that's what it's called. I can't remember... X3

Lazy Shell

The New Nintendo Direct has a lot of NEWS on a lot of Mario Games!


"Year of Luigi!" :D

More like year of the 3DS... Where's the love for the U? :/

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to play some of those games as you know Jenzy, but I just don't want a 3DS. Or a handheld. I got my iPhone for portable gaming. I like my games on a console. It's just not the same on a handheld. Very, very rarely do I enjoy something so much on a handheld. And still, I got my iPhone for that. A fine example is the Final Fantasy series.

The worst part is that now there's no excuse to keep the DS gameplay to the DS since the Wii U has the touch screen on that Read the forum rules. controller. I've seen nothing new for the Wii U, apart from the very few (Awesome) games that I own, that's three games. Other than that, it's all games I already own and beat on my Xbox, or games I have no interest in (Except for Monter Hunter 3 and maybe Walking Dead). :l

I was kinda excited about the NSLU but then I saw that it would be up for "sale" and after my recent monetary issues with their Eshop, I won't be getting it. :c

I saw some Zelda announcement mention in that video though, so I'll be sure to check that out now. ^-^

Phones=New handheld console.
Can't wait for the new handheld console called Phonsole coming in 2025. It'll rival the WiiDS.

I see bias in you Julius. I am disappoint. ono

And iPhones are NOT Handheld consoles. They're PHONES.


Want quality games, go for a 3DS. /endrant


I just don't have boundaries on platforms. What I love about handhelds is that I can pretty much go ANYWHERE to play.

I haven't bought Donkey Kong Country Returns yet. They're releasing the 3D/portable version for it. I might get that instead. :nod:

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Can't wait for Dark Moon! I just CAN'T! I might die, become a ghost, and start haunting mansions. ovO

Luigi is going to be HUGE!!!

Many Luigi FANS shall be very pleased! :D

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I like how well Wii U is ending up. This might be true or not, but there might be a New Mario Kart coming. (IMO, kinda "early" for another one. But I guess they're developing early and I bet it'd look fantastic in HD)

A new 3D-world Super Mario is also in development. (And others like Zelda in development. Don't lose hope... :'))

This Luigi dlc for nsmbu is dumb, I mean really? Couldn't they just let me play as Luigi in the vanilla game? And these levels will be pretty much the same thing. And add to the fact this dlc is 80 levels it might as well be its own game instead of some download. Kinda Nintendo breaking their one nsmb game per console rule.

It's not bias, it's the truth. I love me some Nintendo fun, but they make it hard for me sometimes. :\

But an iPhone is actually capable of being a console... Look at Infinity Blade, the Final Fantasy series (Theatrhythm included), Phoenix Wright...

Look at the Walking Dead. Same game on the iPhone as it is on the consoles. I can prove that too. I watched PewDiePie play through the PC version, I played through the iPhone version. Same thing in every aspect of the game man. Including graphics. :I

Hay, I can even emulate a PLAYSTATION without issues on my iPhone. And there's many other emulators as well for different consoles, like the Gameboys, Super Nintendo and I think DS and N64 too (Not sure about the last two, but I am certain that there's many emulators for different consoles).

Putting all of that aside... I just don't care about playing anywhere I can. If I go out, I don't want to have my nose inside some video game, I want to be with my friends or doing something else. I can always play at home whenever I want to and however I want to, you know? -.-

Quote from: Julius on 2013 Feb 16, 02:04:05
It's not bias, it's the truth. I love me some Nintendo fun, but they make it hard for me sometimes. :\

But an iPhone is actually capable of being a console... Look at Infinity Blade, the Final Fantasy series (Theatrhythm included), Phoenix Wright...

Look at the Walking Dead. Same game on the iPhone as it is on the consoles. I can prove that too. I watched PewDiePie play through the PC version, I played through the iPhone version. Same thing in every aspect of the game man. Including graphics. :I

Hay, I can even emulate a PLAYSTATION without issues on my iPhone. And there's many other emulators as well for different consoles, like the Gameboys, Super Nintendo and I think DS and N64 too (Not sure about the last two, but I am certain that there's many emulators for different consoles).

Putting all of that aside... I just don't care about playing anywhere I can. If I go out, I don't want to have my nose inside some video game, I want to be with my friends or doing something else. I can always play at home whenever I want to and however I want to, you know? -.-

Do you play Final Fantasy: All the Bravest? lol

No. I don't :l

Let's stop there and back on topic Mmm-kay? -.-
There goes my perfect day...

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Vanilluigi! I like it :D

They kinda already broke the 1 NSMB per 3 years "rule." But I don't care. NSMBU looks great. Even without it being "NSMB" in the title.

Either they're actual new levels or a bunch of add-ons, if it's a reasonable price, I might get it. Depends.

Oh well. Besides that, I'm still waiting for Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. 12 years for a sequel. In 3D! On a handheld device!

Quote from: Julius on 2013 Feb 16, 02:04:05
It's not bias, it's the truth. I love me some Nintendo fun, but they make it hard for me sometimes. :\

But an iPhone is actually capable of being a console... Look at Infinity Blade, the Final Fantasy series (Theatrhythm included), Phoenix Wright...

Look at the Walking Dead. Same game on the iPhone as it is on the consoles. I can prove that too. I watched PewDiePie play through the PC version, I played through the iPhone version. Same thing in every aspect of the game man. Including graphics. :I

Hay, I can even emulate a PLAYSTATION without issues on my iPhone. And there's many other emulators as well for different consoles, like the Gameboys, Super Nintendo and I think DS and N64 too (Not sure about the last two, but I am certain that there's many emulators for different consoles).

Putting all of that aside... I just don't care about playing anywhere I can. If I go out, I don't want to have my nose inside some video game, I want to be with my friends or doing something else. I can always play at home whenever I want to and however I want to, you know? -.-

Actually no. Emulating is not gaming at all. It's stealing , and should be destroyed at all times. Iphone is in no way a console. It is a phone with dumb bejeweled , and angry bird apps.

Also I have no idea what you're talking about Julius did you even see the past nintendo direct? THEY DROWNED WII U IN GAMES. I mean literally. I wondered how they could make all of them.

OH YEAH! I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT THOSE! :D

...

MY POOR WALLET! DD:

luigi dlc $59.99 I called it.

Later in the video, with Purchase of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon or Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth, you get to download one of these 5 games for FREE:

• Super Mario 3D Land


• Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask


• Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone


• Star Fox 64 3D


• Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations Alive

I was going to download Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask from the eShop for the Free Classic DK game, but this promotion is a lot better! :D

I'm getting Dark Moon with FREE Professor Layton! :3
(Though, I still kind of want Star Fox 64 3D, but I'm... :s)

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 16, 02:44:50
Later in the video, with Purchase of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon or Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth, you get to download one of these 5 games for FREE:

• Super Mario 3D Land


• Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask


• Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone


• Star Fox 64 3D


• Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations Alive

I was going to download Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask from the eShop for the Free Classic DK game, but this promotion is a lot better! :D

I'm getting Dark Moon with FREE Professor Layton! :3
(Though, I still kind of want Star Fox 64 3D, but I'm... :s)

Get Star Fox on the Wii VC for $30 less.

I just realized...

"Buy/Register a 3DS XL and One of these Games"


ACK! I should've payed attention. :l

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Not planning to get a 3DS XL. That costs extra.

Well, let's see. $39.99 + $39.99 vs. $199.99 + $39.99

I guess I'm still good. Nice promotion for others. I got my 3DS for $150-ish. $50 less for trading my DS Lite and my dad payed $50, and I payed the rest. :P

Blues, I just said to to prove that it has the capabilities of a handheld... Anyways... Yeah, I was watching that right now... And I was coming to post about all of the new titles...

Heh... Sorry Jenzy, I feel bad now. X3

Monster Hunter 3, Walking Dead, Pikmin 3, Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Zelda (WIND WAKER HD THIS YEAR AND ANOTHER ZELDA LATER, OH MY LUNA! NOT TO MENTION THAT IT LOOKS GORGEOUS! I love Cell Shading...), the Yoshi game, Monolith Soft (?), the possible Super Mario Galaxy 3 and Mario Party... o_o

Now I'm pumped! :D

Goes to show that I don't really follow the announcements closely. I had no idea about this up untill today thanks to Jenzy.

Again, sorry for that man, I did not intend to make you feel bad in any way. :c

I can't wait to see the day the Igame comes out. I mean seriously, WHO uses Iphones for calling anymore?... :s For some reason, it ticks me off seeing people not using things not meant for it's uses... >:( I mean it has PHONE in its name! It should be called a Igame now...

Quote from: Julius on 2013 Feb 16, 02:56:02
Blues, I just said to to prove that it has the capabilities of a handheld... Anyways... Yeah, I was watching that right now... And I was coming to post about all of the new titles...

Heh... Sorry Jenzy, I feel bad now. X3

Monster Hunter 3, Walking Dead, Pikmin 3, Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Zelda (WIND WAKER HD THIS YEAR AND ANOTHER ZELDA LATER, OH MY LUNA! NOT TO MENTION THAT IT LOOKS GORGEOUS! I love Cell Shading...), the Yoshi game, Monolith Soft (?), the possible Super Mario Galaxy 3 and Mario Party... o_o

Now I'm pumped! :D

Goes to show that I don't really follow the announcements closely. I had no idea about this up untill today thanks to Jenzy.

Again, sorry for that man, I did not intend to make you feel bad in any way. :c

You shouldn't feel bad for stating your opinion. Also you shouldn't worry  about it Jenzy isn't that mad  ^-^ .

Also glad you're on the hype train with us! Next stop Nintendo!

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 16, 02:54:44
I guess I'm still good. Nice promotion for others. I got my 3DS for $150-ish. $50 less for trading my DS Lite and my dad payed $50, and I payed the rest. :P

Man, why anything game-related is so expensive in Brazil? DD: A 3DS here costs 700 reais (about 350 US dollars) and I don't have this money yet, and may not have for a long time... Darnit.... And I can't even find a Wii U for sale yet.

Anyway, back on topic, I really liked this year of Luigi! I aways liked Luigi (even though I still haven't played Luigi's Mansion :P). The moment I got some money, I will surely buy a 3DS (something that I was thinking sinse Kingdom Hearts 3D (my favorite game serie) was released, but now I'm sure).

Those price-regulations sound so annoying. I don't know why we can't just have set prices. :s

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So, basically, new Upcoming Mario games...
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/0/00/M%26LDT_Logo.png/640px-M%26LDT_Logo.png)
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/9/94/MGWT_Logo.png/640px-MGWT_Logo.png)
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/b/b2/M%26DKMotM_Logo.png/640px-M%26DKMotM_Logo.png)

I'm for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team! I wonder how it's gonna end up. :3

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And for those who don't know why it's the YEAR OF LUIGI, it's because of the 30th Anniversary of Luigi!

This used to be Luigi 30 Years Ago... O:
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/4/4a/Luigi_Mario_Bros.png/348px-Luigi_Mario_Bros.png)

Oh boy, 30 years of:




I am happy to see them continue with the Mario and Luigi Weegee RPG type games.

Front Page. New Footages and other New Stuff.

Or for the lazy...

Quote from: Jenzy on 2012 Dec 15, 13:28:32
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon has arrived in the U.S. March 24th and Europe March 28th. Any discussions about that game and its prequel, THIS-A WAY! (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=6914.0)

April Nintendo Direct News 2013

Spoiler: Skip to Mario Golf: World Tour Footage/3DS Yoshi's Island Footage/New 3DS Mario Party Footage/Latest New Super Luigi U Footage • show

Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Teaser Trailer

Spoiler: Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Teaser Trailer • show

Spoiler: Game and Wario Teaser Trailer • show

There's also new Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Footage, but it's basically just the 3DS version of the Wii version.

They added a "New Mode" for players new to the series. Both DK and Diddy now start with <3 ×3 instead of <3 ×2. And newer items. It does maintain the "Original Mode" as well. And there's a new World with New Levels.

If King K. Rool is in the 3DS port I would so buy it.

New 3D Mario upcoming, and a new very promising Mario Kart title along with a new Super Smash Bros. game!

Click on a screenshot for a trailer...
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/c/c5/WiiU_SuperMario_scrn08_E3.png/640px-WiiU_SuperMario_scrn08_E3.png) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwwjcfgTksU)
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/4/4b/WiiU_MarioKart8_scrn01_E3.png/640px-WiiU_MarioKart8_scrn01_E3.png) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA6CAgv6p6g)
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/2/2b/WiiFitTrainer_SSBDSWiiU.png/640px-WiiFitTrainer_SSBDSWiiU.png) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvudMu-5kIU)
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/d/db/NSLU_Sumo_Bro.png/640px-NSLU_Sumo_Bro.png) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4c1Oeh24yk)

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(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/e/e8/DonkeyKongTropicalFreeze9.jpg/640px-DonkeyKongTropicalFreeze9.jpg) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DueE8vJXpo8)

Is the 3D World gonna have online co-op?

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2013 Jun 12, 08:14:05
Is the 3D World gonna have online co-op?

I'm not sure. If it does, that would be amazing!

Dark Moon had Wireless and Online Co-op, so why not 3D World?


I would very much look forward to that.

I'm still most excited for Mario Kart 8 out of the new Mario for Wii U.

Oh man, this games look neat... Sadly I probably won't be playing them anytime soon, as I'll get a PS4 before... But how I wish to play this new Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and the new Donkey Kong Country...

I love the 3d titles more then the current 2d. The 2d series is still fun but I have very little drive to get every little doodad in every level. I love the RPGs. Partners In Time and Sticker Star are my least favorite but still pretty good. I think Thousand Year Door is the best. It's also a contender for my favorite game.

Wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait.

Peach does something? Rather than just being a trophy? O:

Yeah, if Peach is a playable character, what is the game plot? o.O

Bowser can still attempt to do something evil to whatever Kingdom he desires... Peach doesn't just sit there... She even had her own game... :I

Or they have to rescue Daisy this time! lol

I know Mario can have other plots, but "Rescuing Peach" is so mainstrem it became a tradition :P

They have to collect the Dragonballs before Bowser wishes for immortality.

I've been having fun with the Miiverse function on New Super Mario Bros U.
On every level I find appealing I made a little sketch for it C:
Here's one example I did
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzRBYcB0mPXuboi)

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jun 12, 11:18:18
Oh man, this games look neat... Sadly I probably won't be playing them anytime soon, as I'll get a PS4 before... But how I wish to play this new Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and the new Donkey Kong Country...

I really suggest getting the wii u instead. It currently announced better games , and is already released. It's even cheaper.

I understand if you still want the PS4 though.


This is actually too good. Everytime the wii u does something the first thing I think about is the miiverse function. Mario bros u has the balloon function , and windwaker HD will have the tingles potion function.

Quote from: Blues-Music on 2013 Jun 19, 15:32:09

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jun 12, 11:18:18
Oh man, this games look neat... Sadly I probably won't be playing them anytime soon, as I'll get a PS4 before... But how I wish to play this new Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and the new Donkey Kong Country...

I really suggest getting the wii u instead. It currently announced better games , and is already released. It's even cheaper.

I understand if you still want the PS4 though.

I don't know how much the PS4 will cost here, but if they sell it by the price they are saying they will, it will actually be cheaper... That's why I doubt they will be able to do it. And as I don't work and my brother will pay for most of it, I really doubt he would get the Wii U instead.

PS4 would cost 400.

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2013 Jun 19, 15:50:18
PS4 would cost 400.

Wii u costs 300.

Also I'd just like to say:
Luigi Luigi Luigi...Luigi Luigi
Thank you.

Isn't Wii U 350?

That's in US... Brazil put taxes in everything, so Wii U here costs about US$500~600. Sony said they would try to bring PS4 at the true price of US$400, but I really doubt they will be able to do so...

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/6/67/Logo_UK_-_Mario_%26_Luigi_Dream_Team.png/640px-Logo_UK_-_Mario_%26_Luigi_Dream_Team.png)
Just released! August 11th, 2013 (North America)

There is a Demo available in the Nintendo eShop~

I cannot wait to get Dream Team, mainly because Bowser's Inside Story was my all-time favorite video game.

FINALLY! A Mario game that doesn't suck.

There have been plenty of amazing Mario games... *coughSuperMarioGalaxycoughSuperMarioWorldcoughSuperMarioBros3etccough*

*ahem* Anyway, screenshots for y'all!



Super Mario 3D World seems to be shaping up pretty well! I'm definitely wanting to pick it up whenever I can get my hands on the Wii U.

Oh yeah... and, Promotional/Grand Group Artwork! Just click on the image to REALLY expand it. There's a lot to see...
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/a/a1/Grand_Group_Artwork_-_Super_Mario_3D_World.jpg/800px-Grand_Group_Artwork_-_Super_Mario_3D_World.jpg) (http://www.mariowiki.com/images/a/a1/Grand_Group_Artwork_-_Super_Mario_3D_World.jpg)
9400 × 5500 pixels

This game will be released in Japan on November 21st, North America on November 22nd, Europe on November 29th, and Australia on November 30th of this year (2013).

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Some more gameplay footage from Nintendo

New Japanese Commercials


Lookin' pretty great so far.

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Full footage on another one of the levels, World 2-2 - Puffprod Peaks

I wish I could still get excited over new video games.  :c

Super Mario 3D World has been released in the U.S.! Japan also already has 3D World.

Europe will still have to wait a bit longer though.

Wow, it looks... AWESOME! So bad I don't have a Wii U :c

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Nov 22, 20:35:26
Wow, it looks... AWESOME! So bad I don't have a Wii U :c

Yeah. I still don't have one myself. I hope I can finally get my hands on the Deluxe Wii U by Christmas. There's a Zelda WindWaker HD Zelda themed Wii U and a standard Black Deluxe Wii U with both New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U. Both sell at $299.99 than the original $349.99. The Mario edition would be a better deal, since there's 2 games with extra content, unless you want a Zelda themed one.

I'll probably get WWHD separate, getting it with the Mario edition. And of course, this amazing game :D

After buying my 3DS and after my brother pre-purchased the Xbox One (what should be arriving at anytime next week), a new Wii U now is a far away dream... But I'd love to get my hands on teh Mario edition...

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/8/84/FireLuigiSM3DW.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/f/f7/BlueToadSM3DW.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/0/02/PeachSM3DW.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/b/b1/CatMarioSM3DW.png)

At least now Peach isn't the damsel in distress... This time.

Also a theory on how they got abilities:

Luigi: Lighter and more Scare-prone.

Peach: Seems a bit ditzy, magic manifested from the power of the stars (-and spending too much time with Bowser; seeing he is also a mage/magician).

Toad: Well someone has to uphold Peach's duties in good speed. Self explanatory.

Also...

[IMG]http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2013/10/super_mario_3d_world_brings_new_power_ups_to_the_mushroom_kingdom/attachment/0/630x.jpg[/img]

Bowser and his sweet ride.  :3 ( Is a Bowser fan, WHY WON'T HE HAVE HIS OWN GAME?!  DD: )

Quote from: Joylight on 2013 Nov 24, 18:43:37
( Is a Bowser fan, WHY WON'T HE HAVE HIS OWN GAME?!  DD: )

Technically he does. While technically not his series, it's a pretty amazing RPG Mario game that gives Bowser the spotlight. :D
(http://faceplantreview.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/ml-logo.jpg)

Wait wait wait!

CAN YOU PLAY AS ROSALINA? O:

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Nov 24, 19:29:48
Wait wait wait!

CAN YOU PLAY AS ROSALINA? O:

[/spoiler]

FUN FACT: Rosalina now has 3 Voice Actresses. lol (She seems like the Bon Bon of Super Mario)
-Mercedes Rose (Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Kart Wii and Super Mario Galaxy 2)
-Kerri Kane (Mario Kart 7)
-Laura Faye Smith (Super Mario 3D World)

That is so awesome! Rosalina is best princess! <3

I'm surprised I didn't find this sooner... Anyway, I'll list my fave stuff about the Mario universe:

Main (platforming) game: Super Mario 64
Spin-off game: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Spin-off series: Mario Party
Character: Yoshi
Spin-off character: Vivian
Item: Super Bell

And now for some random stuff:

Last game played: Super Mario 3D World
Hilarious moment in all of the games (that I can remember): In Mario Kart 7, right before the finish line I used a Blue Shell and it hit FIVE of us, including myself lol (I forgot who won, but who cares :D)
What I'm looking forward to: Mario Kart 8
Something I wish for: I want to play a platformer where you can also play it online with friends. I know this sounds silly, but there have been A LOT of times I've wished for this.

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Nov 24, 18:51:07

Quote from: Joylight on 2013 Nov 24, 18:43:37
( Is a Bowser fan, WHY WON'T HE HAVE HIS OWN GAME?!  DD: )

Technically he does. While technically not his series, it's a pretty amazing RPG Mario game that gives Bowser the spotlight. :D
(http://faceplantreview.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/ml-logo.jpg)

I'm aware of the title. Super Mario RPG is also another game with him having a slightly significant but supporting role. -But this DS game is the closest we'll get in terms of Bowser content.

Huzzah! The Year of Luigi will continue next year! More info on today's Nintendo Direct (December 18, 2013). Actually, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not, but I felt like I needed to post this.

By the way, there's also a new Mario Kart 8 trailer \o/

Finally, this (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=7454.msg740124#msg740124).

(http://www.smashbros.com/us/images/character/rosetta/illust-modal.jpg)

Kirby and that luma really seem to get along. but anyway,  I can't count on four hands how much Mario stuff I have.i can't wait until SSB for Wii U and 3DS. people wanted a pun like Super Smash Bros. U-niverse. there is one. Super Smash Bros. 4 Wii U and Super Smash Bros. 4 3DS

All I can say is I will be spending A LOT of online time when SSB4 and MK8 come out :P

Well of course, what else will you do?

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2013 Dec 19, 00:15:12
Well of course, what else will you do?

Depends on how long it actually takes to unlock everything for those games. Then there's the possibility of more games that'll interest me, soooooooooo...

EDIT: Rofl @ thread title change lol Though it wouldn't surprise me if she started showing up in more games other than the currently mentioned ones =o

Fun fact: Luma showed up in a sports game before Rosalina did... not that she ever showed in one yet (or does the Mario Kart series count as a sport?).

Rosalina's been appearing a lot recently. Playable in Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros. 4, Mario Kart 8... and in a rather surprising way where she seems to be taking the spotlight.

It's like it's trying to be the Year of Rosalina... O:


Heh, don't worry Luigi. Rosie's cool and all, but you've still got the spotlight! Plus, you can battle it out in Smash Bros. 4! ;)

Or, y'know. The lady of the stars decided to join the fine party!
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/e/ef/LuigiRosalinaPic.jpg)

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The games so far for the "Year of Luigi"...
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
New Super Luigi U
Mario and Luigi: Dream Team
Luigi Bros.
Dr. Luigi

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/a/af/YearOfLuigiQuiz.png)

Ugh... I can't name a few/several of those... x.x

I cane name all but two.

To you Luigi fans out there: https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/43502.do

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Dec 19, 20:38:14
Rosalina's been appearing a lot recently. Playable in Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros. 4, Mario Kart 8... and in a rather surprising way where she seems to be taking the spotlight.

It's like it's trying to be the Year of Rosalina... O:

I think just the simple presence of another semi-important female in the Nintendo pantheon, especially from the Mario district, makes her iconic enough to round out an existing round-up, so for the sheer sake of diversity, I can see why they'd be adding Rosalina to a lot of their titles.

It's most likely the same reason why they added Dry Bones in MKDS as well as other, unexpected characters in the other MK games.

...I miss that character =c

EDIT: Speaking of Mario Kart, this was a nice listen:

Rosalina is my favorite character from the Mario series together with Yoshi, so I really hope she keeps making appearance in future games.

Well, I finally managed to get Rosalina aboard Starship Mario!

Ugh. The Perfect Run. It's not really all that challenging after a few runs, but it gets really annoying when I die at the Sentry Beam area and Hammer Bros. :l


Freaking DANG!! It's about time! 100% Completed!


I'm ready for Super Mario 3D World!

Super Mario 3D Land reminded me of Super Mario Galaxy 1/2, but Super Mario 3D World... well... I'll let you see for yourself :P

Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Dec 22, 03:56:44
Well, I finally managed to get Rosalina aboard Starship Mario!

Ugh. The Perfect Run. It's not really all that challenging after a few runs, but it gets really annoying when I die at the Sentry Beam area and Hammer Bros. :l


Freaking DANG!! It's about time! 100% Completed!


I'm ready for Super Mario 3D World!

You have a wii u?

Will be getting it hopefully this Christmas.

Either the Zelda Bundle or Mario & Luigi Bundle (whichever one's available. Preferably the Mario & Luigi bundle since it comes with the 2 Games w/ Multiplayer. The WWHD ver. would be alright. Getting a designed Wii U with it.)

So maybe I might not be able to get 3D World. Though, I'm still prepared on finishing the levels when I finally get it!

Since controls are similar to 3D Land, I should be able to get a good start on it. ^-^

Touch Screen to win... hint hint

I won't give away too much about the game, but I will say this: the gamepad IS needed for a few levels.

Aside from that, the game is entirely playable with just a Wiimote alone (AKA without the Nunchuck/Classic Controller/Pro Controller attachments).
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Dr. Luigi's now released (Happy New Year to everyone, by the way :D). I wonder what our green hero will be up to this year (or if Rosalina will steal the spotlight)?

The gamepad kinda breaks the game, you can kill bowser in the car boss fight by swiping his bombs back via touch screen. Those panels that you walk over to change can be done by touching them.

Huh... I just used Super Bell to fight Bowser *cough*

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 01, 12:49:41
The gamepad kinda breaks the game, you can kill bowser in the car boss fight by swiping his bombs back via touch screen. Those panels that you walk over to change can be done by touching them.

well... I wouldn't have thought of either of those if you hadn't said them...

Quote from: blobking156 on 2014 Jan 01, 14:29:17

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 01, 12:49:41
The gamepad kinda breaks the game, you can kill bowser in the car boss fight by swiping his bombs back via touch screen. Those panels that you walk over to change can be done by touching them.

well... I wouldn't have thought of either of those if you hadn't said them...

You didn't know you could do these? lol

nope... didn't think of it, I guess...

Do you really want to see the game broken? ovO

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The Game Pad's options are optional to me. It does really help at some areas, but I still focus on the platforming where I should land on where there's land and not accidentally walk off cliffs from using the Game Pad. :P

I wonder who or what the God-like source is for these Assist Plays. In Galaxy, you only have a cursor. We have a source from Galaxy 2, the Co-Star Luma. NSMBU and NSLU only had blocks, and 3D World has some sort of hand/glove thing... :o

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 01, 14:32:49
You didn't know you could do these? lol

Not everything is obvious...

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 Jan 01, 14:38:54
Do you really want to see the game broken? ovO

Spoiler: show

Holy cow @ that 2nd video...

QuoteNot everything is obvious...

QuoteIn Galaxy, you only have a cursor. We have a source from Galaxy 2, the Co-Star Luma. NSMBU and NSLU only had blocks, and 3D World has some sort of hand/glove thing...

It kinda is if you play these. This is the norm of Nintendo.

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 01, 15:12:56

QuoteNot everything is obvious...

QuoteIn Galaxy, you only have a cursor. We have a source from Galaxy 2, the Co-Star Luma. NSMBU and NSLU only had blocks, and 3D World has some sort of hand/glove thing...

It kinda is if you play these. This is the norm of Nintendo.

I have played those, and I know you can manipulate things, I just didn't think of doing those particular things.

I guess y'all don't read the manuals or even previews of the game that might've shows a little guide on the controls.

Even though I already knew the controls, being an expert and all, I still skimmed through the manual.


Also, you could've poked the touch screen with your finger or stylus, move it around, and see what happens in the area. Yeah yeah, for a game about cats, let's not use curiosity... It could just save 9 lives. ovO

For NSMBU/LU, and past Galaxy games though, they were unavailable for just Single-Player. Interesting how the option stayed for the GamePad player (at least you could use it to control a character now than using a Wiimote in Multiplayer)

Will Nintendo will ever make a Mario game with Online?

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 01, 15:26:33
Will Nintendo will ever make a Mario game with Online?

I can only dream... And let's hope it's not limited to Mario if they do end up going for online on their games! I SO want to play with Itty but can't because of them not adding online multiplayer... :(

Quote from: Julius on 2014 Jan 02, 05:49:27

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 01, 15:26:33
Will Nintendo will ever make a Mario game with Online?

I can only dream... And let's hope it's not limited to Mario if they do end up going for online on their games! I SO want to play with Itty but can't because of them not adding online multiplayer... :(

When I first heard Super Mario 3D World had online features and multiplayer, I had my hopes up. But when I heard the online aspect was only Miiverse-related stuff, those hopes got utterly crushed :(

This is the MARIO thread after all. I'll just-a leave this-a here... ^-^
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/005/8/5/super_mario_miiverse_doodles_by_chainchomp7-d70ziox.png) (http://chainchomp7.deviantart.com/art/Super-Mario-Miiverse-Doodles-424920417)

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Champion's Road
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzRXuzY84U-qAnU)

Now to finish off the rest of the other levels I haven't completed as the other characters and... finish off Champion's Road with the rest of the characters...

FUN! ovO (It really is. Wonderful platforming in this game~)


I really have to get back to New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U though. When I get the time, I'll first get to the unfinished business I have in NSMBU, take on the NSLU challenges, and finally get through SM3DW's courses.

When I get a game, I like to have 100% Completion and enjoy the games to the fullest, no matter how difficult! B) (It helps when there's good fun and challenge. I don't think I'll ever get bored of Mario games)

I still want NSMBU+NSLU, but SSB4 (or whatever they plan to call it) and MK8 are still my top priorities... (And it doesn't help that they keep teasing new pics just about every day for those games on Miiverse DD:)

Okay, SSB4WU and SSB43DS look amazing. hopefully they'll have lucas/Ness in it, it is Mother's 50th anniversary this year.

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Jan 12, 10:05:44
I still want NSMBU+NSLU, but SSB4 (or whatever they plan to call it) and MK8 are still my top priorities... (And it doesn't help that they keep teasing new pics just about every day for those games on Miiverse DD:)

Yeah. Smash Bros. 4 Wii U and 4 3DS.
While I never got Brawl (or Melee, but played through those two of course), it's always been great fun (and maybe some fights from the fighting lol) playing through the Super Smash Series!

Mario Kart 8 was also the game I was anticipating more, until Super Mario 3D World revealed its later trailer (I never doubted Nintendo though. I knew the game was going to wow us...). But since 3D World is out now, I'm eager to get Mario Kart 8 again! (They better return VS. Mode. And it's nice to see the man in purple back to racing again...)

Fun Fact: I only don't have Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (and 8 obviously)


I haven't been paying attention to those Sakurai posts, but I trust some of my friends that seemingly keep up with the updates. ovO (And I look it up too to see what's new)

Quote from: blobking156 on 2014 Jan 12, 10:26:15
Okay, SSB4WU and SSB43DS look amazing. hopefully they'll have lucas/Ness in it, it is Mother's 50th anniversary this year.

I just checked through Sakurai's posts. Yeah. This game's lookin' pretty darn amazing~ ^-^

That'd be cool of Nintendo to have an EarthBound/Mother Anniversary. It's actually it's 24th Anniversary though (July 27, 1989-2013) X3

But some recognition for other titles like that would be nice. I'm not too familiar with some of the other series, but they seem pretty cool~

Well U can buy Earthbound on the eShop so that's something.

It is something, but Mother 3 was never released in America. i'd love it if they released it.

Koopalings confirmed for Mario Kart 8!

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Feb 13, 17:55:08
Koopalings confirmed for Mario Kart 8!

Attaching the trailer :3

Yeah, sorry for not linking it earlier... I had to pick someone up after I watched totday's Nintendo Direct.

But wow... this Mario Kart will definitely have a huge roster compared to past ones.

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzRVYl9QqUCHQoE)
Mario Kart 8 just keeps lookin' better and better! :D

Augh! May 30.... Why do you have to be so far awaaay?! DD:


The game's probably getting a lot of good work put into it, and polishing up this fantastic looking game. Better late than never~
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/9/9e/MK8_Koopalings.jpeg/623px-MK8_Koopalings.jpeg)
Can't wait though. I wonder which other characters are going to appear... And the tracks, retro and new. Wow. Why can't I hold on to all this hype?! ovO

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Oh yeah, and here's this game's gorgeous lookin' boxart...
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/archive/e/e3/20140208094745%21PalMK8Box.jpg)

Recently beat Super Mario Sunshine! It was brilliant! Too bad the final boss was so easy...

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh, all the hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyype for MK8 T_T

Quote from: Yellowpikmin476 on 2014 Feb 14, 10:14:19
Recently beat Super Mario Sunshine! It was brilliant! Too bad the final boss was so easy...

I miss that game... And I definitely have to agree on the final boss.

Quote from: Yellowpikmin476 on 2014 Feb 14, 10:14:19
Recently beat Super Mario Sunshine! It was brilliant!

I see what you did there  :3

I'm still wondering why there's no secuel to that game, the mechanics were interesting, and it was overall a very cool diferent way to play super Mario.

Quote from: KireiameJin on 2014 Feb 14, 11:28:50

Quote from: Yellowpikmin476 on 2014 Feb 14, 10:14:19
Recently beat Super Mario Sunshine! It was brilliant!

I see what you did there  :3

I'm still wondering why there's no secuel to that game, the mechanics were interesting, and it was overall a very cool diferent way to play super Mario.

What did I do there?

Quote from: Yellowpikmin476 on 2014 Feb 14, 12:32:26

Quote from: KireiameJin on 2014 Feb 14, 11:28:50

Quote from: Yellowpikmin476 on 2014 Feb 14, 10:14:19
Recently beat Super Mario Sunshine! It was brilliant!

I see what you did there  :3

I'm still wondering why there's no secuel to that game, the mechanics were interesting, and it was overall a very cool diferent way to play super Mario.

What did I do there?

You know, "Mario Sunshine", "Brilliant". Shiny and "Brilliant" are synonyms. It's a joke XD

It definitely seems like one of those under-rated Mario games. It'd be intersting to see a Sunshine 2. Though, a fresh, brand new Mario experience would be even better!

I'm currently in the re-playthrough of Super Mario Galaxy on a new account. Finally got my own copy of that game for after so long! I originally beat it from a friend's copy. Such an impressive Mario game.


For future Mario games, it'd be neat if we could visit Peach's Castle again, or even the Comet Observatory. I imagined 3D World would have the Comet Observatory as an actual part of a level, but it was only a background element in the final. Still a nice reference though.

relating to the newest Mario Kart Update

i hope their just one character than multiple individual characters... send in the CLONES.

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/335/6/8/double_cherry_denial_by_mr_dna-d6wf5qu.jpg)

we need someone new like King K. Rool.

Villains other than Bowser. Possibly Wart. There are a lot of unused characters in the past that could still see the light of day. Old can feel very New to those unfamiliar with those characters who didn't appear as much. Or even nicely nostalgic.

Maybe a new story too. I mostly care about the brilliant gameplay for Mario, but there needs to be something interesting besides "Bowser kidnaps Peach/princesses," while keeping true to what makes Mario games feel like...well, Mario!

too bad Nintendo loves to rehash NSMB games so will never see that happen.

(http://www.radio.themushroomkingdom.net/images/j-e/smsunshine_defeat_us.jpg)

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Feb 14, 15:02:05
i hope their just one character than multiple individual characters... send in the CLONES.

I hope they'll add skin options for characters. Having everyone as the same character can be confusing x.x *looks at all the Toad, Koopa, and Shy Guy players*

Yeah. For those guys, it's be neater for them to have color changing. Like Shy Guys in Mario Kart DS and 7 during Download Play.

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 Feb 14, 16:47:29
(http://www.radio.themushroomkingdom.net/images/j-e/smsunshine_defeat_us.jpg)

Haha, this made me laugh! I saw the "TOO BAD!" screen a ton of times in those FLUDD-less bonus levels and stuff.

It's time for the ye-olde Analysis Machine!

I've always been a fan of Andre's analyzing trailers for connecting to past games, and even in-game connections themselves, and some things he noticed that we probably haven't.



Oh, and I also made a new drawing on Miiverse related to Mario Kart 8. Feel free to check it out whenever, and thanks to whoever's Following me or have Yeah'd my posts. ^-^
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzRgnHlIqBFCnRY)


This game should bring great fun, great Local & Online Multiplayer, and it keeps the nice, intense play in the game. Because it's Mario Kart!
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzRgbxAMH4fxBia)
Hopefully there won't be any annoying "rubber-banding" in the game, and the items are well-balanced.

I just wanna know how Communities will be handled now. I'm hoping they'll allow us to use VR instead of monthly disappearing scores...

I actually enjoy racing in communities more. It'd be nice to see VR actually be used in communities this time.

Also, I want to see the Fake Item Box in this game again. I liked that item :I

It's a lot better than just banana peels all the time!

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 Feb 16, 12:46:49
I want to see the Fake Item Box in this game again. I liked that item :I

It's a lot better than just banana peels all the time!

Though I do miss that item, I've somewhat mastered the art of banana sniping over Worldwide :P

Just... PLEASE don't bring back Thundercloud and POW Block...

They better bring back the fake item box because without it, its impossible to get rid of first place in mk7.

The Fake Item Box is just a wonderful classic item. And it's a freakin' FAKE Item Box that you use to trick others to thinking it's a real one. It's just fitting for many reasons.

And yeah. The Thundercloud was useless (besides a speedboost before getting shocked). POW Block was OK, but I'm fine without it.

Nintendo hasn't recently announced any new items yet, so I'm curious about what's gonna be coming up. 16 Items confirmed so far:
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/b/b2/GreenShellMK8.png/120px-GreenShellMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/d/d6/TripleGreenShellsMK8.png/120px-TripleGreenShellsMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/9/95/RedShellMK8.png/120px-RedShellMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/5/56/TripleRedShellsMK8.png/120px-TripleRedShellsMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/3/39/BananaMK8.png/120px-BananaMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/f/f4/TripleBananaMK8.png/120px-TripleBananaMK8.png)(//)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/9/94/MushroomMarioKart8.png/120px-MushroomMarioKart8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/0/05/TripleMushroomMK8.png/120px-TripleMushroomMK8.png)
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/a/a4/GoldenMushroomMK8.png/100px-GoldenMushroomMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/6/6a/FireFlowerMK8.png/115px-FireFlowerMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/f/f5/StarMK8.png/120px-StarMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/4/49/BlooperMK8.png/93px-BlooperMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/1/16/Bob-ombMK8.png/120px-Bob-ombMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/1/10/SpinyShellMK8.png/120px-SpinyShellMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/a/ad/LightningBoltMK8.png/87px-LightningBoltMK8.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/c/cd/BulletBillMK8.png/120px-BulletBillMK8.png)

Wait, didn't Mega Mushroom make a return, or was I seeing things?

I haven't seen the Mega Mushroom yet for Mario Kart. Oh, and it'd be interesting if they returned the Boo item too...

I kind of liked that being available. Even if others used it to steal my items. It just felt right, like having the Fake Item Box.


Though if King Boo or whatever Boo is playable, not sure if it'd appear. No MK game ever had that item when King Boo was playable.

Oh, and if he is playable, I'd like to see him in his Dark Moon appearance, not his plain getup... Now that'd be awesome!

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/03/nintendo_of_europe_confirms_mario_kart_8_limited_edition_software_bundle

I hope we can get that stuff, too...

who remembers this? I do, it is one of mah favs :3

Quote from: Dark Hooves on 2014 Mar 28, 12:05:55

who remembers this? I do, it is one of mah favs :3

you can download that you know...

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Mar 28, 12:09:03

Quote from: Dark Hooves on 2014 Mar 28, 12:05:55

who remembers this? I do, it is one of mah favs :3

you can download that you know...

i have it on a flash drive already :3

I think they meant on the Virtual Console...

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Mar 28, 14:25:23
I think they meant on the Virtual Console...

This.

Quote from: Dark Hooves on 2014 Mar 28, 12:05:55

who remembers this? I do, it is one of mah favs :3

Who could possibly forget those shiny golden days of Square?  :3

all I remember is the garbage games that square-Enix puts out like FFXIII & FFXIV

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Mar 29, 15:36:29
all I remember is the garbage games that square-Enix puts out like FFXIII & FFXIV

Yep, is pretty sad to see how the quality of the work from Square has been downgraded since the fusion. Though, there are some games i still like from them, but i just can't see the same amount of pasion for what they are doing as they used to have in the past.

And i have to say that i was surprised to see how dissapointing was the second release of FFXIV, i didn't noticed any improvement since the first version, no cool mechanics or anything worth to mention, it is just grinding all the day, with no even a good story to accompany it, i wonder what they were doing all that time, the didn't repair the server issues or most of the bugs  :I

I like Super Mario RPG, that was made by Square. And it's a classic!

Just gonna leave this here:

This is why I love GameXplain. FINALLY! NEW MARIO KART 8 FOOTAGE! Freakin' FINALLY!!

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Let's not forget the ACTUAL trailer!

The wait, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Can't, contain, excitement! Dx

I was kinda hoping for another newcomer to show up, but Lakitu and Shy guy are pretty cool! It's nice to see them back again. Metal Mario not so much, but that's alright, too.
Is that Rainbow Road in the video the N64 Rainbow Road? Because it totally looks like it in the way the track is shaped! Not to mention all the light effects of the characters in the background.

It is. It'll most likely be a section race.

Yeah. It's a section-race now.


I noticed. That could be the "Hype Train" in the background... :P

I wonder if it's a course hazard...

There's one very specific thing that I hope returns, and I'm not sure if it's been featured yet...
Does anybody remember in Mario Kart Wii, where you were able to play with two people on the same wii, and race togeather online? That made Mario Kart Wii soo awesome for me and my friend who doesn't own his own console, and I really hope Nintendo doesn't neglect this in Mario Kart 8...

Also, I'm kinda hoping to be able to avoid the whole split screen in multiplayer by having one player look at the wiiu gamepad, and the other can use the TV screen :P

I want that to happen too. 4 players, or 5 if the Wii U can handle it. That'd be pretty amazing! :D

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkyPxyyIQAAmyzL.png:large)

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/f/f8/Mario_group_gamepad.png)

For you European or Australian gamers out there...

Nintendo of America is getting so very lazy. :[ Europe getting all the awesome Kart bundles.

Quote from: ManeFlame on 2014 Apr 24, 22:08:46

Spoiler: show

(http://s1.thcdn.com/productimg/0/600/600/02/10947202-1398335114-237308.jpg)

Spoiler: show

(http://s2.thcdn.com/productimg/0/600/600/03/10947203-1398335127-254944.jpg)

Nintendo of America is getting so very lazy. :[ Europe getting all the awesome Kart bundles.

IKR?! Nintendo of America! Where's our Blue Shell or special pre-order/limited edition thing?! :l

I really want that Blue Shell figure...

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Oh yeah. Currently, this is also the
(http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/402/4020844/2447692-mario+kart+header+general.png)
:D

I've been trying to egg my brother on to buy the edition over there in Europe so he can send me the goodies.  lol
Here's hoping he magically grows money!

Dude, you'd be so lucky if you can grab them goodies if NoA doesn't give us anything but a red box case for the game. :D

NoE has revealed their side. I wonder if NoA's just hiding it or... lazy.


And one can only hope that those-a gold coins shall be earned~ :nod:

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-will-give-you-a-free-wii-u-game-if-you-buy-mario-kart-8/1100-6419314/?utm_source=gamefaqs&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=news_module&utm_campaign=hub_platform

Wait, what? I must have not been paying attention at that part. o.o I thought it was the bundle version only.
WHELP, guess I'm getting a free Wii Party U or New Super Mario Bros U!

Quote from: ManeFlame on 2014 Apr 30, 19:44:38
WHELP, guess I'm getting a free Wii Party U or New Super Mario Bros U!

Yep \o/ Too bad New Super Luigi U doesn't go with that, but I can manage.

Is the Wonderful 101 even worth it?

AAAAH! I CAN GET PIKMIN 3 WITH MARIO KART! OH MY LUNA! :D

Let's just hope they sell Mario Kart here quickly enough... And that it's not TOO overpriced... >.<

QuoteAnd that it's not TOO overpriced...

Pretty sure its $59.99 like most Wii U games...

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 May 01, 02:34:22

QuoteAnd that it's not TOO overpriced...

Pretty sure its $59.99 like most Wii U games...

Very funny Shadow Mare. :l

I'm from Venezuela, the country is in a horrible state. I was actually going to sell some things to get the almost seven million worthless Bolivares required to buy freaking Pikmin. How I wish we had your economy instead, we wouldn't be so screwed then... >:/

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 May 01, 02:34:22
Pretty sure its $59.99 like most Wii U games...

Actually, that IS the price.

I'm totally happy nintendo is getting into the habit of giving away free games for buying games I already planned on getting!
I'm definitely gonna get Wind Waker HD to go alongside Mario Kart B)

im thinking about getting the wiiu with the mario kart 8! after the E3 but before the free game promotion ends!

i love mario karts i do lots of hours, specially after the wii version with its online (the DS one had a pretty basic online so i enjoyed it more alone) .

i played MK8 demo with 3 stages at a mangacon last year and it was so crazeeeeey  O:

havent seen the new trailers cause i dont wanna see more stages, but i have seen the rooster and im soooooo disapointed.   DD:
im sure nintendo is doing DLCs for this game.. >A<

What we need is King K. Rool as a playable DLC character

I didn't mind baby Rosalina so much, even though she was pretty much cut from the same cloth as the other babies... But Pink Gold Peach... I think is my new least favorite character in any Mario Kart game. There's just so many more characters that could have worked better...
But character aside, the game is still looking to be great. I'm pretty excited to be playing with you all~

I'm only viewing footage of courses I've seen and want to see more of. Other tracks like Bowser's Castle, Dolphin Shoals, especially Rainbow Road, I haven't looked into to keep the surprise good.

Metal Mario makes sense, but Pink Gold Peach just makes absolutely no sense what-so-ever. Doesn't matter if it's like a partner for Metal Mario. It's true there could've been other better characters. Maybe the Kongs like Diddy's return and Dixie's first time in an MK game.

If there is DLC, more characters and Battle Arenas would be a nice addition. I'm still hyped anyway, and it'll still looks to be an absolutely brilliant Mario Kart title~

Since Waluigi's back, I'm glad. It's strange that they seem to have removed Cruiser and Featherweight Classes and back to S M and L again. Waluigi and Rosie would be fitting for Cruiser, not full-on heavy. But it's fine. I can easily handle every class well.

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I'm just gonna leave this here. B)
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/123/7/6/cutie_mark_crusaders___pony_kart_by_chainchomp7-d7h0mby.png)

Hype makes me art...and keeps me occupied during the waiting period of time. :P

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 May 01, 00:32:13
Is the Wonderful 101 even worth it?

I'm thoroughly enjoying it. The controls take some getting used to, but it's a very entertaining and sometimes unforgiving game. Great story, with some excellent comedy tossed in.

Sometimes if you fail and "die", the game even gets mad at you in certain areas. Though there are only, like, 8 actual different abilities, you can control ANY of the 100 heroes you wish to control as long as you get them on your team.

 I got Mario Kart 7 a little over a week ago. I like Lakitu, but he isn't as adorable as Yoshi.

Also I hope I can gather enough funds to get the bundle, I DO want that free Pikmin 3 game. Haven't played the series in a while...and yet passed up getting Pikmin 2. :|

U.S. Commercials




Oh yeah, and there's going to be Mario Kart 8 DEMO at GameStop! :D
GameStop: Mario Kart 8 Test Drive (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/Mario_Kart_8_TestDrive/)

I'm more looking forward to the Best Buy Mario Kart event.
Cause nerts to GameStop. XD

Finally! The Blue Shell figure is coming to North America!! O:

Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle Coming To North America
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/d/da/MK8_Limited_Edition_NY.png)
But will only be available from the Nintendo World store in New York (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/05/mario_kart_8_limited_edition_software_bundle_coming_to_north_america)

Whoa whoa whoa... Hold your ponies. What's this? Just New York? o.O

Thanks a lot Nintendo of America. :l

Dang lucky Europeans...

And this is why Nintendo will continue to lose funds...

At least you guys still get events and promos. X3

I got to play at my local Game stop. It was a ton of fun. I got to play as Lemmy and Baby Rosalina, and beat half of the courses >u<
I haven't been this excited for a game in some time!

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 May 19, 00:29:16
Finally! The Blue Shell figure is coming to North America!! O:

Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle Coming To North America
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/d/da/MK8_Limited_Edition_NY.png)
But will only be available from the Nintendo World store in New York (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/05/mario_kart_8_limited_edition_software_bundle_coming_to_north_america)

Whoa whoa whoa... Hold your ponies. What's this? Just New York? o.O

Thanks a lot Nintendo of America. :l

Dang lucky Europeans...

I am so sick of this "NYC Store only" crud. -_- I'm going to smack Reggie someday. Guy didn't even want the Club Nintendo to come to the US, why would he let us have fun items from an initial purchase?

http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/vyWpoM6CBIe6FjW8NIY7bvzOrgBURhzw
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp

As the servers for Nintendo WiFi on Wii, DS and DSi systems draw to a close, so does online play of Mario Kart Wii and DS. So, with that being said...today is the last day to play with friends.

Good times. -and I thought this was relevant since no one else brought it up.

Games included:
Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart Wii

And SSBB, though that belongs to another thread. Either way, tomorrow will be a very sad day...

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 May 19, 22:34:03
And SSBB, though that belongs to another thread. Either way, tomorrow will be a very sad day...

Indeed. Very.

http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=10503.msg778265#msg778265

Back on topic, Mario Kart 8's release is in 10 days.

It's already just less than a week left, but... I'm keeping my sig. lol
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR8Z7OgvpLeHpH)

Even though there's this...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR0LIx0OZh0Ave)
[And sweet! You can Yeah replies on Miiverse now!]

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Related to the thread right?
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/144/f/e/wild_fire_kart_8_by_chainchomp7-d7jivpt.png)


So far, just the waiting game... But I've been Mario KARTing a lot! lol

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We might not be able to get the Blue Shell, but I made this nifty thing for myself... lol

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/145/b/8/super_horn_papercraft_by_chainchomp7-d7jrycd.jpg)

5 More days until Mario Kart 8!!

That's a pretty neat little papercraft! In case the blue shell does decide to arrive, you can just break it with that!
I think as of today now, we are at the four day mark, aren't we? The bunch of us should all get together and play some Mario Kart 7!

Staying up all night to download the game if I have to. (Wait... did I say that already? x.x)

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/f/f8/Mario_group_gamepad.png)

I'm still getting the physical copy. I like them as disks and boxes I: (IDK if I'll get it at midnight though, but hopefully soon enough after school since that's our GAME NIGHT at school! Woo woo! Just perfect timing! :D
(Pikmin 3 will still be my download though...)

I kinda wish I could say I'm going for the digital copy... I really wanna get it the moment it releases on the eshop!
But alas, I actually already pre ordered my copy at gamestop, so I gotta wait till the morning...  X3
I'm gonna get Wind Waker as a download myself, as I already got Pikmin

I'm really hoping that, like Pokemon X, this game is available here on day one. I want that free download of Pikmin, it would save me a LOT of money. >.<

I can't wait to move out of here...

I'm getting New Super Mario Bros. U as my free download choice, but I also have extra money for New Super Luigi U., so I'm definitely gonna be preoccupied :P

I already mentioned that I'm getting Pikmin 3. x3

Having started with the New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U, and I got Wind Waker as I pre-ordered Mario Kart 8...


If only there were more options though. But at least it was easy to decide which extra Wii U game I'll add to my collection (sorry Wii Party U :P I want Pikmin! ovO).

Countdown thingy: http://www.zupidoo.com/clock/mario-kart-8

Pikmin 3, one more reason I wish I had a Wii U! I've seen videos, looks like it has some great multiplayer! Looka really fun!

I was thinking of getting New Super Mario Bros U as the extra game, but I realized I already got Super Luigi U, and it caters more to my taste, so I decided to go for Zelda. I've been wanting to get it for awhile, so now is the best time ever to get it!
I already got me some Pikmin, and I must say to those of you about to play it for the first time, I hope you enjoy it a bunch, as I did c:

The only two games is between NSMBU (bleh) and Wii U party (LOL AT THIS GARBAGE) but I already used to own Mario U and I can't stand Nintendo taking the COD approach with it but... >:(

So uuuuh... Free DLC I think has just been confirmed? I think this might be a rumor spreading across the interet, and might be fake, buuut...
because of this
http://youtu.be/_AkgJZGspCM
We how have this as a free dlc in the future?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoymvEwIEAAdA0h.jpg)
Someone else please confirm this for me if you can~
Edit: Found an article, it kind of describes my thoughts on it as well http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/05/29/nintendo-forms-unusual-partnership-with-mercedes-for-mario-kart-8-dlc/

PLEASE GOD DLC CHARATERS PLEASE

I thought it was a Photoshop at first. But I freaking laughed when I saw that it was actually a real thing! lol

And it's actually a FREE DLC. I actually thought it was a Photoshop at first. At first glance, it's weird to have something like that in a Mario Game, but I don't mind.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/05/mario_kart_8_dlc_confirmed_for_japan_with_free_mercedes_car
(http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2014/05/mario_kart_8_dlc_confirmed_for_japan_with_free_mercedes_car/attachment/0/630x.jpg)
(http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2014/05/mario_kart_8_dlc_confirmed_for_japan_with_free_mercedes_car/attachment/1/630x.jpg)

Hopefully there will be more DLC in the future, and more news outside of Japan. Aside characters, I'm really hoping for ACTUAL BATTLE ARENAS!! O:



So excited. Finally getting it tomorrow! (I'm also finally posting my Pony Kart N64 Rainbow Road drawing tomorrow! ^-^ Just finished on time!)

You guys are kidding me with the Mercedes thing right? lol

It looks so... Unfitting.

Anyway, really hoping to find MK tomorrow! :D

The Mercedes DLC is real.

I just bought Mario Kart 8  :P

I'm downloading the game right now even though it's not midnight for me yet (as of this post). It's gonna take like 7 hours, though...

Well, cya guys tomorrow!

I've played the demo version of mario kart 8 at target and it seems that my driving skills from mario kart wii has been paid off except for that I don't know how to do stunts with the new controls. I'm not familiar with the new items, but I'm ok with that.

When my friends get mario kart 8, i'm probably gonna play it at his house because I don't have the system.

currently playing Mario Kart 8 OMG this game is so unforgiving and it made heavy karts useless unlike in MK7, CANNOT CONTROL!!!

I really hate that you can't hold a 2nd item now, but I'll deal with it.

I like that you can't hold on to two items. Nothings more frustrating than a person who could never leave first place because he always has a bunch of bananas in reserve to shield himself, and it just becomes a battle for second.
The game is so fantastic to play; I don't think there is any tracks I have played that I disliked yet. We should all have an LoE tournament at some point!

I wish the fake item block would replace the stupid coin item.

Gotta love this game:



Yes, this is my first highlight reel~

My first posted Highlight Reel is from this-a lovely course! :D

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_U56AyKTnbKL)

I didn't post it in YouTube format, so I'm not sure if it worked. It's just a still image from the PC version. Haven't checked on Miiverse on Wii U.

And here's that lovely piece I've been waiting to post...
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/151/2/3/n64_rainbow_road___pony_kart_by_chainchomp7-d7k54xw.png) (http://chainchomp7.deviantart.com/art/N64-Rainbow-Road-Pony-Kart-457095236)

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 May 31, 04:42:46
My first posted Highlight Reel is from this-a lovely course! :D

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_U56AyKTnbKL)

I didn't post it in YouTube format, so I'm not sure if it worked. It's just a still image from the PC version. Haven't checked on Miiverse on Wii U.

And here's that lovely piece I've been waiting to post...
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/151/2/3/n64_rainbow_road___pony_kart_by_chainchomp7-d7k54xw.png) (http://chainchomp7.deviantart.com/art/N64-Rainbow-Road-Pony-Kart-457095236)

Congratulation! this got on EQD! :]

Wow, nice. And grats! :D

I wish I could get MC8....  but I only have a few coins right now...

Should i make a LOE tournament? daily, maybe?

With how overflooded the server is at the moment, you're probably better off waiting till later.

Why is the video I uploaded to youtube that I'm trying to post here keeps invalid youtube link?

Never mind.

Due to unfortunate glorious circumstances I have become addicted to Nintendo's newly released game Mario Kart 8.  Which I unfortunately don't regret.  So, as per-usual I've made tons of animations featuring many fun moments, and happenings from my grand races! So, Enjoy?

I really need to start polishing up my driving skills for mario kart 8 by playing mario kart wii, but the only thing I didn't get in mario kart 8 was doing stunts so I don't know how to pull that off.

My first Highlight Reel
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_kcMc6tDfEfU)

Quote from: KirbyFluttershy on 2014 May 31, 21:28:57
I really need to start polishing up my driving skills for mario kart 8 by playing mario kart wii, but the only thing I didn't get in mario kart 8 was doing stunts so I don't know how to pull that off.

Stunts are the same as performing them in Mario Kart Wii (shake) or Mario Kart 7 (Drift/hop button off a ramp)

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Those gifs are just the greatest, String! lol

I was wondering why this page was taking so long to load... Nice .gifs, but R.I.P my internet T_T

This item arrangement is weird...
I've been getting bananas and coins in 11th, for example. I also recall getting the crazy eight once in second place! Not to mention, I get coins so many times in first place, that seeing a banana is a miracle in and of itself...  I guess I just have awful luck some days.

And with that being said, I still have yet to ever get to use the boomerang flower, even 2 days after playing ><

I managed to get the Super Horn in 1st a decent amount; I even managed to get two of them in a row once.

Broken online racing, yay...

It's not Broken. You're supposed to be able to get a Super Horn in 1st Place.

Hmm, I think so far, the only new Item I haven't received is a Crazy 8. lol
Some of my friends have gotten it though...


I've yet to play Online some time in the future. School is still in the way for a couple more weeks, and parents don't want be to be "playing all day." :l


Though, no rush anyway. Mario Kart 8 is one of those games made to last. I can plow through all those cups, but at the time being, I'll get through them with the time I get and keep on practicing~

I have Mario Kart 8. My dad bought it.
Despite my distaste for the series before hand, this game is a complete breath of fresh air and the additions and changes made to the series in this installment have once again made me a fan.
I've gotten the crazy 8 power up 2 times already. It becomes a "hope you have what you want and spam your item button as fast as you can" power up.

Jenzy when did you become a Princess?

Mario you say? (http://youtu.be/YbvZeOnHI_w)

(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/766/910/929.gif)

I've practiced a lot in the past installments. MK8 is just really GR8! Unless I get in a really crummy position, I don't think I'll get the Crazy 8 for a long time... lol

Oh, and it's just a silly icon. xD
I'll never really officially be a "Princess" :m

So about my "broken online racing" comment, it literally is broken at the moment. Some people have issues connecting with each other over Worldwide, even with friends. We seem to be fine in private rooms, but you can't gain VR in those...

To be precise, it'll look like we can pick a track, but when it comes to the part where the game picks which one everyone will race on, it'll just outright not pick anything for like 10-15 seconds, then EVERYONE in that room gets a disconnect error. This happened to me and my friends like 10-15 times today :c

@Jenzy

I figured so, but it's a cute joke. x3
I find that I get the crazy eight the most when I'm between 7th and 4th place.

I kinda wish I could make a video of one green shell throw, instead of have a minute long video with the highlight of the race included.
It feels really good to hit people directly with a green shell ^^

Good news! Although they didn't have the game yet, it will arrive here in eight days, so that's when I'll get it! AND it's about a million less than I was expecting, so yay! I'll save some money! :3

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/7/71/Crazy8MK8.png/120px-Crazy8MK8.png) DAYS! :D

Oh, I know that feel Itty. I've actually thrown a lot of direct hit Green Shells lately. Even from throwing them from behind. lol
And the CPUs usually has some things occurring that I don't notice 'til I add them to my reel. And even sometimes how more characters link together from one item for the whole race. It's a fascinating watch...

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I've been having way too much fun with these Highlight Reels today...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_7QmgtVsDmSw)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_7gCcWjPyfkO)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_8IRklH70Wqw)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzR_-AJE-gLBTxA)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSABHy0Qv7GVop)

So I was gonna try and do the same thing, making a pretty little picture to go with a replay I liked tonight while racing with my friend, but while I was uploading it to youtube, I lost internet connection for a bit, and ended up losing my almost completed drawing as a result...

Well... I have something to tell you guys. I'll be playing Mario Kart 8 tomorrow!

But wait, wasn't it supposed to arrive here next Monday? Yes, yes it was. In fact, it will. I didn't buy the game myself... :o

You know who did? Itty! And not only did she get me Mario Kart 8 (As well as Pikmin 3 due to Club Nintendo), but she also got me enough eShop credits to buy all the Theathrythm Final Fantasy DLC I wanted! :')

I love you to bits Itty, thank you! You are amazing! <3

Quick reminder to everyone here: for those with a Club Nintendo account who qualified for a free download code, don't forget to register THAT game as well; you can still get Coins/Stars for it!

(A note: apparently Stars are used instead of Coins in Europe, according to my European friends.)

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Jun 03, 10:20:42
Quick reminder to everyone here: for those with a Club Nintendo account who qualified for a free download code, don't forget to register THAT game as well; you can still get Coins/Stars for it!

(A note: apparently Stars are used instead of Coins in Europe, according to my European friends.)

The prizes are also a bit more pricey there, but you get to buy the "platinum rewards" whenever you really want, instead of having to rush by a certain date. The downside being you actually have to use your stars, where as in the US it's just given when you reach the goal.
On another note, the free game also counts full price towards the "Deluxe Digital Promotion", if you got that going on.

If you're downloading the game instead of getting a physical copy, make sure you have linked your console to your Club Nintendo account before you make your purchase to qualify. :)

Quote from: Julius on 2014 Jun 03, 11:28:03
If you're downloading the game instead of getting a physical copy, make sure you have linked your console to your Club Nintendo account before you make your purchase to qualify. :)

Yeah, the eShop tells you about that. Physical copy owners would probably be out of luck unless they looked it up ahead of time.

EDIT: Well... I guess Luigi's "stare" is public now...

Say, who would be interested in participating in an LoE Mario Kart Tournament thing if one was set up? C:

Me for sure, though if it's on a weekend I probably won't be able to join at nighttime (CDT/GMT-6).

You know I'm in! ^-^

I'm amazed at how smooth the multiplayer is, specially considering how the servers must be right now with all the players!

Yeah... I still keep getting disconnection errors whenever I play with friends... I hope this will be fixed soon.

ok, I have one more replay to share with you guys

Have you all tried Battle Mode yet? IT, IS, CRAZY FUN! :D And I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's actually a lot more fun after you're out, because... well... I'll let you see for yourself :P

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Jun 05, 09:19:06
Have you all tried Battle Mode yet? IT, IS, CRAZY FUN! :D And I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's actually a lot more fun after you're out, because... well... I'll let you see for yourself :P

Funny, I heard MK8's battle mode is worthless.

Just beat Super Mario RPG! :D

Quote from: Yellowpikmin476 on 2014 Jun 05, 13:40:43
Just beat Super Mario RPG! :D

Good 4 U. *Shoves an apple in your mouth*

Hey, nicely done!
Mario RPG holds a special place in my heart as one of the few RPGs I loved enough to play through multiple times C:

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jun 05, 13:28:15

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Jun 05, 09:19:06
Have you all tried Battle Mode yet? IT, IS, CRAZY FUN! :D And I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's actually a lot more fun after you're out, because... well... I'll let you see for yourself :P

Funny, I heard MK8's battle mode is worthless.

It's fun but it uses the same tracks as the races so it can get silly trying to find the other players.

Congratulations Pikmin! That was a great game! Did you beat the optional Final Fanasy like boss? ^-^

Quote from: Julius on 2014 Jun 05, 17:12:06

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jun 05, 13:28:15

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Jun 05, 09:19:06
Have you all tried Battle Mode yet? IT, IS, CRAZY FUN! :D And I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's actually a lot more fun after you're out, because... well... I'll let you see for yourself :P

Funny, I heard MK8's battle mode is worthless.

It's fun but it uses the same tracks as the races so it can get silly trying to find the other players.

Congratulations Pikmin! That was a great game! Did you beat the optional Final Fanasy like boss? ^-^

Not yet. Smithy was tough, I'm gonna get to level 30 before trying Culex!

HINT: when you get the Lazy Shell(armor), give it to PEACH. She becomes nearly invincible, and with a good amount of FP restoring items, you can constantly instant heal the team, and there's almost no risk of Peach dying!

I got MK8 today : 3

Well get to flingin them shells, girl. o:

Here's some of my Close Finishes! :I
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSBMbUobIIjLsZ)

Mirror Mode is TOUGH!
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSBrunU9CrYdcD)

But still finally achieved 3 Star Rank!
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSBtvgks3rN6ZN)

I'd upload my reels to YouTube but I'm too lazy to make a new account for that (And I don't want those videos on my real YouTube)... X3

Oi, Jenzy, when am I going to kick your derrière online? ;)

Mario Kart 8 is just such a ridiculously detailed game...



I've already began racing Online as soon as I've achieved my 3 Star Ranking ^-^ (and I also have a Golden Wheel too. I use the Wii Wheel every time)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSDLxTgqG3YYVZ) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYn2uRzU9g)

So just for tiddles and winks I made an LoE group for Mario Kart 8 since nobody else seemed to have done it yet ^^;
Currently the tournaments are set to be every Friday from 10pm-12am Central time. If the time needs to be adjusted I think I can always alter it whenever.~
I may even have a drawing for whoever wins or something this week to try it out ^u^


The server name and code is:
Legends of Equestria
9843-9735-5796

What rules you put? 150cc? regular items?

Mhmm~ I'm keepin it pretty default.
It should be starting after I get off from work today. Who knows how this might turn out XD

Just messing around in Time Trials. This isn't an Ultra Shortcut or whatever, but 'tis funny how the lap counter gets confused with this trick...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSGR0aARNLjT3H)


And hopefully the Community Tournament becomes active soon so we can all race together there~

I'll join the tournament next week! Won't be home for it this time around!

Legends of Equestria Mario Kart Communities
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/184/8/8/legends_of_equestria_mario_kart_communities_by_chainchomp7-d7p12ko.png) (http://chainchomp7.deviantart.com/art/Legends-of-Equestria-Mario-Kart-Communities-465303624)

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2014 Jun 23, 16:07:43
So just for tiddles and winks I made an LoE group for Mario Kart 8 since nobody else seemed to have done it yet ^^;
Currently the tournaments are set to be every Friday from 10-12pm Central time. If the time needs to be adjusted I think I can always alter it whenever.~
I may even have a drawing for whoever wins or something this week to try it out ^u^


The server name and code is:
Legends of Equestria
9843-9735-5796

23:00-1:00 is 11:00PM-1:00AM.

Considering it's 4th of July today, I don't even know if I'll be able to make it...

Fix'd
Yeah, I'm a bit pre occupied myself considering it being a holiday, so unfortunately I won't be able to play tonight either.
Perhaps we can get something set up for next Friday ^-^

It's a shame it's that late. Could've put more hours on that and it could really use more players...

The 3DS version doesn't have the whole time thing...

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 Jul 06, 01:31:44
It's a shame it's that late. Could've put more hours on that and it could really use more players...

The 3DS version doesn't have the whole time thing...

Who even plays the 3DS version anymore?

Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jul 06, 08:51:03

Quote from: Jenzy on 2014 Jul 06, 01:31:44
It's a shame it's that late. Could've put more hours on that and it could really use more players...

The 3DS version doesn't have the whole time thing...

Who even plays the 3DS version anymore?

Those who can't afford a Wii U, those who like playing on the go or those who like playing with friends? A lot of people still play it...

http://mynintendonews.com/2014/08/06/nintendo-announces-major-mario-kart-8-update-and-mercedes-dlc-pack-for-august-27/

The major update will see an optional on-screen map added to TV display
The default menu selection after a Grand Prix race will be adjusted to the "next race" key, rather than the "view highlight" button.

Your preferred or last used Kart customization will be saved to your system, shortening the lengthy process of choosing your cyber slick or monster wheels, plus you can copy and edit other players' highlights in Mario Kart TV. Other key areas addressed are:

    Scoreboard area can be selected so you can view your total coins, online record of wins and losses, selection of characters, and so on.
    Online communication and races will have improved stability.
    Other minor fixes to problems.

During this substantial update, Nintendo will also add the free Mercedes-Benz DLC pack:

Man, that SUV doesn't fit at all... The others sort of do though, despite how odd it is to see Mercedes in Mario Kart. o.O

And yay for the updates! Those are pretty good!

Figured I'd post this while we wait on the DLC (there's also remixes for the other five; it's just I liked this one the most):



EDIT: Oh man, lots of DLC coming in the future. Here's the links for proof:

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/08/mario_kart_8_dlc_coming_in_november_features_zelda_and_f_zero_content
http://store.nintendo.co.uk/wii-u-ddc/the-legend-of-zelda-x-mario-kart-8-aoc-pack-digital-download/10991121.html

Please King K Rool...

OK, so has anyone of you played Mart Kart and thoguh "HMM, THIS IS ALL WELL AND GOOD, BUT I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO PLAY AS ISABELLE INSTEAD OF A MARIO CHARACTER"

Well, your wish has been granted! There is going to be two upcoming DLC's announced for Mario Kart 8, and in November, there will be two new cups, a few new karts, and three new characters
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/ade5ad0ffd50e90d9488abf81ab03224/tumblr_inline_naxpi256mt1rjw2mu.jpg)

And in May (which gonna be the best update) There will be two new cups, more tracks, and more characters, including the villager, and Isabelle from animal crossing!
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/23370acbd0a3c89545109122a5643c95/tumblr_inline_naxqgbW8iU1rjw2mu.jpg)

I'm excited   :3

Edit: I just realized Rikaria beat me to it, heh ^^;

Lol, sorry Itty ><

Anyway, I'm DEFINITELY gonna be playing Cat Peach with the cat kart :3

I'll still probably be sticking with Baby Peach, myself ^^;
That is, until Isabelle dlc is released.

Oh, I should mention: Mercedez-Benz is holding a MK8 tourney starting tomorrow. Just find them like how you'd normally join Tournaments. It'll last until September 23. More info (as well as the North American details of the earlier-mentioned DLC) here (http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/dlc/).

Eeeeh, who needs mercedes benz when you got Villager :P
There's been an update on the American Prices, and also a bonus of multi colored Yoshi's and Shy Guys!
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/14ad58ddb2c17fd865b55be6639cb323/tumblr_nay2i77VLG1ri5ey2o1_500.png)
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/b455cf94168fa70b471e94ee65e45118/tumblr_nay2i77VLG1ri5ey2o2_400.png)
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/7dfd53096dc79beb7d47077d60d7c55a/tumblr_nay2i77VLG1ri5ey2o3_500.png)
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/e3eaec26064e53c347552e7a07172052/tumblr_nay2i77VLG1ri5ey2o4_500.png)
These prices seem pretty darn good! I mean, for less than a quarter of the price, we are getting 50% more tracks than the main game came with!

Err... that was included in the link on my last post...

(I guess I should just grab the pics from the sources from now on, huh...)

oh geeze, I guess I missed that ^^;
I just saw the original screenshots and didn't go much farther from there, heh

Well... anyway, I'll be playing MK8 quite a bit tomorrow, so hopefully I'll see some of you :D

EDIT: One of my races that took place in the tourney:

Oh wow. Even the map is displayed on the Highlights now... O:


Oh, and I had this moment earlier...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSX1iHIuvqw_RF)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSX1j508zmQPjH) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlkLu3Cgw)

I luckily had DDP points to add on to the balance, so I'm happy :3
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzSX36XwAnz6XmR)

---

So you know who you're dealing with when you race with me...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSXqMMkjZaEVpC) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYoHGm_09A)


My Stats and stuff...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSX78cczmTFPvx)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzSX78cczmTFPvx) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqGSFwjFqw)

Hope to see you somewhere in the races. My Nintendo Network ID is chainchomp7. Also, don't forget we have this~
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/184/8/8/legends_of_equestria_mario_kart_communities_by_chainchomp7-d7p12ko.png)
[I probably still need to discuss with Itty about how the Time Frame will work. Just Friday Nights doesn't seem to work too well...]

I still don't really agree with Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach as separate characters,
unless they just combine them with Mario and Peach like the Yoshis and Shy Guys...
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzSX5wKgejHtGwM) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl-t0bK4g)

Since I've gotten back on playing MK8 again, I really would like doing a tourney. Granted, we all don't have to be on at the same time to place in rankings (yes, that's how tourney rules are apparently), racing against just CPU's would be pretty boring...

Oh gosh, I keep forgetting to change the tourney times, sorry about that ><

I can set the time on a Saturday or Sunday, instead of just Friday~ ^^;
Though I don't know exactly what time it'll be able to start it... Preferable sometime late, since that's about when I get off work on the weekends...

But if anyone else has a say, I can always change it! Now that I'm more activley playing again hopefully I won't forget to like before, heh ^^;

Got both dlc pre-ordered.

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2014 Aug 28, 12:15:19
Oh gosh, I keep forgetting to change the tourney times, sorry about that ><

I can set the time on a Saturday or Sunday, instead of just Friday~ ^^;
Though I don't know exactly what time it'll be able to start it... Preferable sometime late, since that's about when I get off work on the weekends...

But if anyone else has a say, I can always change it! Now that I'm more activley playing again hopefully I won't forget to like before, heh ^^;

I'd actually put the schedule of Daily from Noon - Midnight or something like that. Depends if you want it to be a community thing or an actual tournament.

Darn these schedules of school and work. It makes it hard to actually be able to participate.


I also wouldn't mind having us in a Friends Room though [which has the in-game Voice Chat, so whoever isn't shy to talk before races/doesn't have Skype, there's that option]

I was actually thinking of making it sort of like a weekly tournament thing, but a community idea works too ^^;
We can also use the Miiverse thread for the group, too!

Metal Mario users, rejoice! http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/09/b_dasher_is_speeding_onto_the_legend_of_zelda_x_mario_kart_8_dlc_pack

...I'm (half) kidding, by the way. But for those who don't get it,

Sometimes, this is Mario Kart 8's Online in a nutshell.
(http://share.gifyoutube.com/mleOMP.gif)

One of the vehicles coming in the Legend of Zelda DLC--the Master Cycle:

(http://images.nintendolife.com/news/2014/10/nintendo_reveals_the_master_cycle_in_mario_kart_8s_zelda_dlc/attachment/0/630x.jpg)

(Source (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/10/nintendo_reveals_the_master_cycle_for_mario_kart_8s_zelda_dlc))

This is still the MARIO thread after all. And Captain Toad's part of the universe~

More MARIO KART 8 stuff below:

(https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/bz__tfqiyaeovzf.png?w=644&h=612&crop=1#038;h=913)
Some extra artwork for the Animal Crossing pack.

And B-Dasher footage!!

That's what they choose? Meh...

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Oct 21, 23:07:36

Spoiler: One of the returning tracks in MKDS... that returns again in MK8 • show

Spoiler: Comparison video • show

It'll play in normal speed at first, but the next part slows it down.

Hmm, interesting that they are starting to bring back retro tracks they have already brought back before...
I guess it was kind of given, seeing as they were running out of tracks, but I sort of hope for the next game they would drop the whole "retro cups" in favor for just making all of the tracks new! I'd take 32 new tracks over 16 old and 16 new anyday ^-^

Quote from: Itty Bit on 2014 Oct 22, 13:17:42

Quote from: Rikaria on 2014 Oct 21, 23:07:36

Spoiler: One of the returning tracks in MKDS... that returns again in MK8 • show

Spoiler: Comparison video • show

It'll play in normal speed at first, but the next part slows it down.

Hmm, interesting that they are starting to bring back retro tracks they have already brought back before...
I guess it was kind of given, seeing as they were running out of tracks, but I sort of hope for the next game they would drop the whole "retro cups" in favor for just making all of the tracks new! I'd take 32 new tracks over 16 old and 16 new anyday ^-^

I'm wondering if that shortcut thing is back. And I haven't seen any anti-gravity sections. Or any glider pads/underwater areas. It still looks amazing however, and interesting to see a track return for the 2nd time since DS.

It's really cute how the shoe now has a little town area. ^-^

To answer your question:

Quote from: Mario Kart WikipediaThe second shortcut comes right after the tunnel, and it requires the player to use another Mushroom to propel themselves from the course into a tunnel, which emerges into a straightway. There are also Double Item Boxes in the tunnel. This second shortcut is removed in both DS and Wii U versions.

In more MK8 news, incoming update next week (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/11/mario_kart_8_software_update_will_unlock_amiibo_functionality_with_themed_mii_racing_suits)! Also, here's all the compatible amiibo for it (http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-kart-8-full-lineup-of-compatible-amiibo/).

In other Mario--err... Luigi news: apparently there's an arcade version of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon/2 being worked on. (http://nintendoeverything.com/capcom-running-location-test-for-luigis-mansion-arcade-in-japan/)

EDIT: Here's all the Mario-related things in today's Nintendo Direct:

So Mario Kart DLC is out! The courses are pretty nifty, I like the F-zero track the most out of all of them!
When amiibo comes out, do you guys think the Mario Kart Amiibo feature will influence your choice in what to get any? I never really play as my mii, so it won't affect me all that much~

I got a Link amiibo for three games (four if you count both versions of SSB4 separately), this being one of them obviously, so uhh... yeah :P

Really wondering what they plan on doing when more of them come out, because I'd LOVE a Lucario costume *-*

EDIT: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is now out for North America!

It looks awfully cute, and I loved the Captain Toad stages, but I think I might wait a little later on down the line to get it, as I need to save up my money now ^^;
Maybe once I finish moving, I can try it out C:

Just finished reading a very interesting article about a fan who not only did the music but also the sound effects of MK8... all on piano!




EDIT 2: Have a very interesting crossover involving one of the most popular puzzle series (mainly in Japan, but there's been success overseas as well) that actually will come out over here on May 20 (it will also come with Puzzle & Dragons Z):

(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/d/d6/WiiU_MariovsDonkeyKong_illu01_E3.png/640px-WiiU_MariovsDonkeyKong_illu01_E3.png)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars has released on March 5th. The first cross-buy game from Nintendo. You get both versions for just $20.

As a little treat, if you have the game, feel free to play my first posted level! If not, well, just stare at this image for a while, I guess. Or praise level design. Whatever floats your boat. ;)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzTGK6eMXxshrLA)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzTGK6eMXxshrLA) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHjDcVmCgA)

Quote from: MiiverseI'm returning/remixing/making new levels for my Slide Series from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

I hope you enjoy this first level. After 3 Slide levels, a standard level will be posted.

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Mario Party 10 is almost here along with the new Super Mario series amiibo!
(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/e/e2/MP10_amiibo.png/600px-MP10_amiibo.png)(http://www.mariowiki.com/images/a/a0/Goldmarioartwork.png)
The Gold Edition Mario amiibo also releases on the day those other amiibo and game come out. March 20th! Which is my birthday!

200cc is confirmed to be free DLC for Mario Kart 8. Of course, there will also be new amiibo costumes and the highly anticipated DLC Pack 2. (For the record, I highly doubt Japan would do an April Fool's Day Nintendo Direct.)


In other news, Super Mario 64, Super Mario 64 DS, and Mario Kart DS are now available on the Wii U eShop.

I'm very hyped~
I have no words...

So I'm really loving this new DLC.
My favorite new track is Ribbon Road! It's sooo much fun to race on!

Ribbon Road has WAY too many references... I keep wanting to look back ><

Anyway, as much as I hate segmented tracks, I really liked Big Blue out of this whole pack.

Dat p-wing kart... O:  It makes me feel like i'm speed racer.

3-starred every single Grand Prix... Got absolutely nothing... Oh well.

At least you can still race 200cc online via custom rooms, VR included.

The Egg Cup was the craziest cup for me to 3-Star in 200cc.

It's still a nice included mode. 3-Stars really give that sense of accomplishment. As it says in most of the trophies...

"PROFESSIONAL KART RACING DISTINGUISHED DRIVER"


Posted a couple of Highlight Reels for 200cc. First one involves a glitch, and the second one is one of my close finishes.
Not a shortcut glitch, but still a pretty wild one. Not sure what caused it. It only happened once.
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzTR5pAUvSEmABF) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHjwCVVmtg)

(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/zlCfzTSUVIErOV2mU5) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHjxkC6qtQ)

I hope that's just a COM glitch and not one everyone can use...

EDIT: Not sure how many of you are puzzle fans, but the Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition demo is now available for everyone. Also, if you're a digital downloader, you can pre-purchase/pre-load the full version of the game (well... games; you'll see what I mean) ahead of time so you only have to download a small part of it when it actually gets released. Also, if you purchase the game before the end of this month, you get a code which you can use in the full game to unlock a special dungeon. GameStop stores will also be giving a code if you decide to buy a physical copy instead.

EDIT 2: Seeing as Yoshi is part of the Mario universe, this should be relevant (particularly to those getting Yoshi's Wooly World): http://nintendoeverything.com/yoshis-woolly-world-also-works-with-non-yoshi-amiibo-for-design-unlocks/

EDIT 2a: Here's two videos showing the many different patterns you can play as:





Apparently we can't use Pokémon amiibo to unlock Pokémon skins, though... (http://nintendoeverything.com/a-few-more-details-about-amiibo-usage-in-yoshis-woolly-world/)

EDIT 3: After watching Nintendo World Championships 2015, I'm 1000% getting Super Mario Maker now.

This thread could probably be used to share Super Mario Maker level codes or something... when the game comes out in September 11... ^-^

The price is the standard $59.99. Who's going to get the game on the day it comes out? Are you intimidated by the price and would rather wait, or are you ready to give Nintendo your loot and create some great levels?!

I already have it paid off, but unfortunately I wasn't able to get ahold of any bundles... Really hoping I'll be able to get the 8-bit Mario amiibo (Retro or Modern), though.

I'm sure there will be some players who will "timejump" (can't think of what to call it) just to unlock everything on Day 1, but I'm actually gonna wait the full nine days. Also, I already have a list of stuff I wanna try out after looking at so many videos as well as wanting to try something with the music blocks.

EDIT: Change of plans: the nine day unlocking system was removed in a 1.01 patch (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/09/super_mario_maker_patch_speeds_up_tool_delivery)!

Quote from: Rikaria on 2015 Sep 10, 17:12:49
I already have it paid off, but unfortunately I wasn't able to get ahold of any bundles... Really hoping I'll be able to get the 8-bit Mario amiibo (Retro or Modern), though.

I'm sure there will be some players who will "timejump" (can't think of what to call it) just to unlock everything on Day 1, but I'm actually gonna wait the full nine days. Also, I already have a list of stuff I wanna try out after looking at so many videos as well as wanting to try something with the music blocks.

EDIT: Change of plans: the nine day unlocking system was removed in a 1.01 patch (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/09/super_mario_maker_patch_speeds_up_tool_delivery)!

Initial reaction: Aww, lame. That's even worse than having to wait 9 days to "unlock" stuff, now they're just making it all available?!
After reading: Ah, I understand now. The reward-based unlocking method is much better than having to wait or time travel. Would have taken it more negatively if everything was unlocked at the start.

You can still actually "timejump" 2h 15m ahead if you're impatient, but since you'll be playing the game for a while anyway... Yeah X3

EDIT: Obligatory:

Two Mario Maker levels I've created thus far.  I plan to create more tomorrow. :nod:

Drop the Bomb:
ID: F88D-0000-002A-34EC

Emblems, and Dungeons!  Oh my!
ID: 26B2-0000-0025-6E17

After sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much editing, here's mine:

Bite-sized Levels Pack #1
116E-0000-002F-3A6D
Five puzzle-like levels crammed into one!

EDIT: Kinda relevant to this thread:

Interesting.. I was not aware one could upload packs! I appreciate this new information, but in the meantime I will leave you with my horde of levels.


* SS Penguin: Fixed: F459-0000-0039-1349 (Difficulty: Above Average)
* Anchored Up: 9A34-0000-0033-8921 (Difficulty: Average)
* Bombs Away: 3D48-0000-0033-C979 (Difficulty: Easy)
* Emblems, and Dungeons! Oh my!: 8430-0000-0034-F2D6 (Difficulty: Hard)
* The Basics: 66FB-0000-0037-1918 (Difficulty: Very Easy)
* Alternative Fright: 02BD-0000-003D-6E82 (Difficulty: Varies depending on path) (Newest)
* To Squid, or not to Squid: 772B-0000-003F-AB3E (Difficulty: Below Average)

Each one has secrets, Shortcuts, and some have alternative routes.  Please enjoy, and have a blessed day.

It's not actually a pack; it's just small levels crammed into one.

Anyway, I'll try out your levels later.

EDIT: While long levels are nice and all, the fact that there's no checkpoints in this game kinda ruins the enjoyment, especially if you get far in the level then get hit by an enemy/object/etc. while you're Small Mario :l

Quote from: Rikaria on 2015 Sep 15, 22:49:04
While long levels are nice and all, the fact that there's no checkpoints in this game kinda ruins the enjoyment, especially if you get far in the level then get hit by an enemy/object/etc. while you're Small Mario :l

THIS!! ^

I think I lost about 80 lives in the Alternative Fright level, and there was a point I almost reached the flag, but suddenly, THWOMP!


Also, I hate the Lost Lives counter. Always had. And there are so many cheap deaths in most levels...

I had to make some fixes, but anyway... Here's the revised version of my newest level:

Ground Pound the [?] Blocks!

• 6705-0000-0049-0975


• A puzzle-ish level where the title is self-explanatory. Inspiration came from a couple of the sample levels (or courses, if you prefer).

I've posted my first level!
Springy Village
(1999-0000-004C-1A41)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/WVW69iZjob4aFaehA3)
(https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkc9gqOtw)

Based on the Starter tutorial level. And you can probably tell what will be involved in the title...

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Second level! I hope you all enjoy~
Light Up, Inquire Goals Inside
(3C63-0000-006D-C76C)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/WVW69ibJOz8ePONRa5)
(https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkebXtXkg)

Finally done with this:

Bite-sized Levels Pack #2
6C18-0000-007B-05AC

Probably easier compared to Pack #1, but that depends on if you remember the controls.

*gasp* A new Level? You gotta be squiddin' me!

Squiddin' the Skies
(FA77-0000-0085-1F1F)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/WVW69ice7_YUh9ZGuS) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkftJUL4Q)

Have fun! This level requires some jumping on cannonballs. Beware the Bloopers.


Also, I love the Airship Theme that they made for Classic SMB~

welp might as well post some levels here o3o


Mushrooms and Stars (6689-0000-0051-F1E3)
Underground 2 (7333-0000-001B-22F5)
Follow the coins! (6DD2-0000-0023-840D)
Super Goombros (0326-0000-0023-EB3E)
underwater block head (8408-0000-0030-08F5)
ladies and gentleman (7756-0000-0042-3E54)
not on cloud nine (2A93-0000-0047-C720)
Ships and tracks (BFD4-0000-004B-73F7)
Propeller Caves (B925-0000-0051-C3DB)

I have two challenging levels for you all:

The Misadventures of Toon Link

• E9AA-0000-0092-B61F


• A dungeon-like level that heavily uses Tracks to somewhat replicate the top-down Zelda games.

[Glitch] Cloud Blocks are Lies? <updated!>

• 10BE-0000-0098-F64C


• This level abuses a glitch that I saw on a video to some extent. Don't worry; you have SOME help... maybe.

New courses! Don't be afraid to comment and Star after you've played through the levels, so I can post more. I'd really appreciate it.

You're free to also share my courses to other sites too~

Wacky Trials Castle
(198C-0000-0097-2DFF)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/WVW69idpCzUdM_riyG) (//http://)

A short castle stage taking inspiration from the Super Mario Maker Idea Book. Have a look for yourself. There are Warp Doors in the beginning to reset the area without having to Restart, if you accidentally take out the Magikoopa you need to clear the path. Enjoy!

Airship Station
(A185-0000-00A0-8C4F)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/WVW69iePloM5P9iRlW) (//http://)

Another airship level! I actually designed part of it on paper first, before implementing it to Super Mario Maker. Mainly the sub-area, so you don't see it in the main layout when you view it in-game. This has alternate paths of varying difficulty. It's not too long. Hopefully you'll be able to clear it.

Here's my last level for a long while:

Let the Shells Open the Way! <updated again!>

• FBA1-0000-00B6-1A37


• Open a path for the Shell Blasters, and they'll open a path for you! There's also a secret area that takes inspiration from another level I played.

I'm about to get this, hopefully, so look forward to some difficult levels!

Any words of advice regarding the usage of the Super Mario Maker?

I wanna say "anything goes", but:

• In order to be able to upload a level, you need to be able to beat it yourself first.


• Following the above, consider the difficulty you're trying to set. What might be easy to you might not be as easy for others unless you're intentionally making it hard.


• If you're gonna make a puzzle/puzzle-like level, make sure you're not forced to restart the whole level. Although that's still an option, players get more annoyed if they have to resort to that. Use Pipes that spawn certain items/enemies in, for example. Even if the items/enemies disappear, the Pipes will spawn in more of them (as long as you're not too close to the Pipes, anyway).


• Make it apparent where the player needs to go (again, unless you're purposely making the level harder). If a stage isn't linear, use things like Arrow Signs (not available immediately), make an arrow with blocks/coins, etc. as guides.


• Once you unlock them, don't overuse sound effects. Though they help emphasize correct/wrong decisions, warn players of what's coming up, and/or build up the atmosphere of the level, using too many in a row can be a major nuisance.


• There are certain limits on what you can place in a level. Keep this in mind, as all elements are split into different categories; once one category reaches its limit, the rest of the elements for that group are also affected (ex.: place way too many ? Blocks and you won't be able to place ground/wall Blocks, place way too many Goombas and you won't be able to place any Koopas, etc.).


• Experiment with the many combinations this game has to offer. Ever wanted to make a block follow a set path? Put them on Tracks! Ever wondered what a flying Thwomp would do? Put wings on them! Always wanted to fight a big Bowser underwater? Give him a Super Mushroom and change the theme to underwater! That's just a few of the MANY examples you can do.


• Like the game tells you, sometimes you won't know what to do for a level. If that ever happens, try playing others' levels to see if you can get inspiration from them.


• Have fun with what you make!

That's all I can think of for now. I'm pretty sure there's a lot of stuff I'm missing, but I'm sure you'll find out in time :)

Quote from: Rikaria on 2015 Oct 14, 18:43:28
I wanna say "anything goes", but:

• In order to be able to upload a level, you need to be able to beat it yourself first.


• Following the above, consider the difficulty you're trying to set. What might be easy to you might not be as easy for others unless you're intentionally making it hard.


• If you're gonna make a puzzle/puzzle-like level, make sure you're not forced to restart the whole level. Although that's still an option, players get more annoyed if they have to resort to that. Use Pipes that spawn certain items/enemies in, for example. Even if the items/enemies disappear, the Pipes will spawn in more of them (as long as you're not too close to the Pipes, anyway).


• Make it apparent where the player needs to go (again, unless you're purposely making the level harder). If a stage isn't linear, use things like Arrow Signs (not available immediately), make an arrow with blocks/coins, etc. as guides.


• Once you unlock them, don't overuse sound effects. Though they help emphasize correct/wrong decisions, warn players of what's coming up, and/or build up the atmosphere of the level, using too many in a row can be a major nuisance.


• There are certain limits on what you can place in a level. Keep this in mind, as all elements are split into different categories; once one category reaches its limit, the rest of the elements for that group are also affected (ex.: place way too many ? Blocks and you won't be able to place ground/wall Blocks, place way too many Goombas and you won't be able to place any Koopas, etc.).


• Experiment with the many combinations this game has to offer. Ever wanted to make a block follow a set path? Put them on Tracks! Ever wondered what a flying Thwomp would do? Put wings on them! Always wanted to fight a big Bowser underwater? Give him a Super Mushroom and change the theme to underwater! That's just a few of the MANY examples you can do.


• Like the game tells you, sometimes you won't know what to do for a level. If that ever happens, try playing others' levels to see if you can get inspiration from them.


• Have fun with what you make!

That's all I can think of for now. I'm pretty sure there's a lot of stuff I'm missing, but I'm sure you'll find out in time :)

I appreciate your extensive advice, and I will be sure to keep it all in mind! Here's hoping I do actually get it though, otherwise I'll be sad, haha.

Like the game's slogan says, "If you can dream it, you can make it." ;)

Once you get posting, it may be helpful to eventually post advice sometimes in the comments. Seems like several of my levels may need some.  I usually put advice in "Spoilers" so it's normally hidden.

• Make sure you can beat your level several times before you decide to post it.


• You can determine what you're level's icon is going to be depending on the area you're at when you Save! It'll probably look much more appealing than showing the Start Ground.


• Don't put too many traps in your level. That's just quite a huge nuissance. If you have a misleading area that's part of a puzzle, make sure it doesn't force a death or cause the player to restart.


• You can use amiibo (or play through the 100-Mario Challenge) to unlock Mystery Mushroom costumes! You could think of a theme for the Super Mario Bros. style (only) to make a theme based on the character. "Squiddin' the Skies" uses Splatoon's Inklings as the Mystery Mushroom costumes in the level.


• If you have an area that might be a very tough section to jump the first time, you could add a bridge or safe area to land at for the player to be able to continue and somehow get back without having to restart the level entirely. My "Airship Station" level something like that. I give them a little setback if they miss the jump instead of fall off to the pit. "Squiddin' the Skies" has an area that gives necessary Mystery Mushrooms for a particular puzzle I included in the level


• Well, that was said already... When you get the game, you should play the 10-Mario Challenge in order to unlock the pre-made courses that's available with the game. They may give you some ideas.


• You can use the layout from the Title Screen to create and Save. Maybe the layout will give you an idea on how to make your adventure.


• Use sound effects to make the level feel less bland or boring to go through. But like Rikaria said, when you unlock Sound Effects... don't overuse them!


• Super Mario Maker comes with an Idea Book. Use the codes in the book to input in the Manual to watch some videos that's included in the game for ideas. Or just enjoy the creative things Nintendo has crammed in to it.


• People love levels with creative designs. Think creative! Make the blocks appear like sprites or combine elements to make it look unique. Work with the theme or story in mind when creating a level.


• Give your levels Creative Names! It's probably a good idea to not keep naming levels with the same name, and just a number, unless you are seemingly going for a "series" of levels.


• Don't overuse enemies in one area!! There are a lot of "hard" levels that consist on mainly luck rather than skill. Only use enough of what's needed in the area to maneuver around.

I have no advice on how to share levels. There is the obvious upload, but what I mean is for getting others to go through it. I haven't really had anyone share mine at other sites, and it sometimes feels weird to share levels at others' comment sections, unless they actually encourage it. There's also not a lot of us here in this thread, but for sure, we'll give your creations a try~

Hope you get the game and make great levels!

Oh duh... I totally forgot the Idea Book... whoops x.x I promise you I didn't forget it exists; I've just been using ideas from other levels x.x

Also, while e-Manuals for other games are pretty generic, Super Mario Maker's is preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetty extensive and even comes with its own custom visuals. Actually, that's like... your source for a majority of the advice you need in one place X3 Anyway, I highly recommend you go through both the book and the manual.

New course! Don't be afraid to comment and Star after you've played through the levels, so I can post more. I'd really appreciate it.

You're free to also share my courses to other sites too~

Course Art for Stay Fresh Waters
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/pap/WVW69ifW2s8l3aUbJy)
(https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkifykL3A)

Treasure at Stay Fresh Waters
(17F4-0000-00B0-1075)
(https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/WVW69ifWyoAxwuAVod) (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkifnrJGQ)



My underwater Splatoon level is here! It should be around Normal or Medium difficulty. Just be careful squiddin' around in this open sea. The final part involves some maneuvering around Boo Buddies. I've hidden a Builder Mario, Dr. Mario, and 2 Lucario costumes. Enjoy exploring all around Stay Fresh Waters!

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/super_mario_maker_gets_mid-level_checkpoints_and_more_in_upcoming_update

Woohoo! :D

Quote from: Rikaria on 2015 Oct 27, 11:02:53
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/super_mario_maker_gets_mid-level_checkpoints_and_more_in_upcoming_update

Woohoo! :D

Mario: It's about time!

Pretty hyped for this update. I'll finally be able to add checkpoints to my courses! (Some of them desperately need checkpoints!)


Also, I'll be updating one of my courses' layouts. Specifically, Treasure at Stay Fresh Waters.


It's a shame not that many people are playing/clearing my courses. And I have no idea what's the best way to get it spread out to the community better... :s

I've been using other websites to try to spread mine, though even disregarding that there are still players who manage to find them via 100 Mario Challenge/Course World (though the likelihood is still low).

I can't be bothered trying to share my levels via livestreams because the chat usually goes crazy fast...

EDIT 1: Three links of interest:

The new Easter Egg (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/video_check_out_the_super_mario_maker_door-knocking_easter_egg)
Glitches that were fixed (http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/the_super_mario_maker_update_has_cleared_up_some_glitches)
A new glitch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRwG4YMnakk)

EDIT 2: Here are my reuploaded levels:

Bite-sized Levels Pack #1 (Version 2.1)
06F0-0000-00D7-C6EA

Bite-sized Levels Pack #2 (Version 1.1)
F9AF-0000-00D7-CB7D

Let the Shells Open the Way! (Version 1.3.1)
2286-0000-00DD-DEE7

Ground Pound the [?] Blocks! (Version 3.0)
FB77-0000-00D8-A1E5

?????? - ??????? / Hold → & Run! (Version 3.0)
018C-0000-00D8-BD3E
(Not listing the actual name because this is a music level, so I want to keep it as a surprise.)

The Misadventures of Toon Link (Version 1.1)
B892-0000-0127-E04E

P.S. Don't forget to do the Event Courses/Levels that have Mystery Mushroom costumes!