StarTopic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass |ST| Doubled Dash!! [WAVE 6 AVAILABLE NOW]

[winstein]

It's surprising that there's no Waluigi Mii costume for the amiibo selection, so I believe (actually more like hoping) that the costume is relegated to one of the default ones.

Thank you for reading.

 

[goombaicebro]

Love Rosalina, the track is just boring. It's the most "just kinda there" track from 7, and it cut out the Tour Track I wanted to see the most. Maybe half pipes will make it more fun cause it's like laughably obvious that it was supposed to have them originally but they weren't in 7 at all.

i loved rosalina's ice world when i first played it at the 3ds. but maybe a planet hopping course may be a great course that's themed for rosalina (obviously for mk10)

 

[LoneRanger]

Good that Wii Rainbow Road and GC DK Mountain made it. Very cool that SNES Bowser Castle 3 is here! It looks nice.

A little surprise of 3DS Rosalina Ice World. Overall I think lots of people should be happy with BCP content, they also added 8 new racers and various mii costumes. It has increased a lot of MK8 DX DLC package.

 

[carbvan]

they're just so slay mother for this.

pauline will be The Gays choice from now on for certain.

Nah I ain't giving up pink villager

 

[Tye]

its generally upsetting that cat peach and tanooki Mario were right there.

but instead they decide to mix up a row with guests and dlc.

this css is beyond messed up.

but at least it is a great roster.

But the last row is still all guest characters. Diddy, Funky, and Pauline are all Donkey Kong characters, not Super Mario characters, so it kinda makes sense. Wiggler and Peachette are the only ones that feel particularly out of place (it would’ve been better if the placement of those two were swapped).

It could’ve been a lot worse if they had taken the same approach they took with the Wii U DLC, lol. And at least this time the Mii icon gets to stay in the bottom right!!

 

[BlackthornOrion]

To be fair, out of the entire Mario cast, she feels like the most likely to smoke.

You can't convince me that Toadsworth isn't a "relax in a big armchair smoking a pipe" kind of man

 

[ShadowFox08]

RIP in chat for Pipeline.

Pauline as a heavy weight is interesting...

Overall, I'm really digging the course list. Glad Wii Rainbow Road ans Rosalina's Ice World is back. DK mountain/jungle got a nice upgrade.

 

[JazzyFuture]

You can't convince me that Toadsworth isn't a "relax in a big armchair smoking a pipe" kind of man

I'd put Cranky Kong up there too, specifically with a pipe. I could see Wario with a comically large cigar. And bringing it all back to Mario Kart, let's not forget that Mario has his own cigarette brand in the JP version of MK64.

 

[Tangerine_Cookie]

You can't convince me that Toadsworth isn't a "relax in a big armchair smoking a pipe" kind of man

Does Toadsworth even exist anymore, though?

 

[Sunshinemario]

I feel mixed. On one hand, all of the tracks here are good picks, I don't think I would want a single one cut out of the BCP.
On the other hand, my favorite nitro from Tour, Piranha Plant Pipeline, was cut and I was met this morning by a bunch of "rest in piss" type comments, which is really annoying and sad because it's a great track.
I also think Rosalina's Ice World, while a great track, wasn't the best choice for a final "mystery" track.
they actually had another chance to add Airship Fortress and they didn't?

 

[palemire]

hmm is that rosalina slander i see?

Nahhh just the track. Would've loved a proper observatory stage instead

 

[terrornaught]

Finally, been waiting for all the waves to finish before I start playing so it’s going to be like a whole new Mario Kart for me!

 

[Miles.]

Would loooooove to retroactively swap out Sky High Sundae for Piranha Plant Pipeline.

 

[MondoMega]

Definitely didn't expect things to shake out exactly like this back in February last year; or hell, even February this year. I can finally update this image for the last time...

 

[Suswave]

they're just so slay mother for this.

pauline will be The Gays choice from now on for certain.

hi, The Gays™ here:

band t-shirt futch rosalina or perish

 

[Phendrift]

Is the Rosalina Ice World thing based on the observatory from Galaxy? I would actually be hyped for that

Yes! You can see much of the observatory’s architecture throughout the course

 

[goombaicebro]

Nahhh just the track. Would've loved a proper observatory stage instead

ah i see. what is your dream idea for a comet observatory stage?

 

[rêverie]

hi, The Gays™ here:

band t-shirt futch rosalina or perish

as another Gay, rosalina has never been mother enough to me. so controversial i know! pauline on the other hand… might have to give up villager to play as her sometimes.

 

[goombaicebro]

hi, The Gays™ here:

band t-shirt futch rosalina or perish

guitarist rosalina from the super mario odyssey art book

 

[Tye]

C’mon now, everyone knows that Miis are easily the gayest characters on the roster!

 

[Suswave]

guitarist rosalina from the super mario odyssey art book

the lore purists will tell you that’s my oldest avatar here

because I felt like it was the nintendo character that best represented me

but uh I learned pretty quickly that some people on internet game forums think avatars are for “waifu hotness debates” and that whole vile vibe really fucking killed it for me

not here, back on Era, but y’know. damage done

 

[Suswave]

as another Gay, rosalina has never been mother enough to me. so controversial i know! pauline on the other hand… might have to give up villager to play as her sometimes.

we are distant stars from each other, lmao

I’ve been many different types of gay but I’m definitely not parent-seeking

 

[Phendrift]

Question for the next Mario Kart retro tracks… does anyone, like, actually want 8’s nitros to show up as retro tracks in MKNext?

We’ve spent a decade with them, they still look GREAT. I’d honestly rather remaining tracks that were in 3DS and DS’ retro cups show up as retro tracks a second time than any of 8’s nitros.

I guess it kind of depends what the next MK’s new features are and how improved they could be, but my first reaction is that I hope anything in 8DX is left out entirely just because of how long it’s been the current Mario Kart game, and it’ll even be BC likely.

 

[goombaicebro]

the lore purists will tell you that’s my oldest avatar here

because I felt like it was the nintendo character that best represented me

but uh I learned pretty quickly that some people on internet game forums think avatars are for “waifu hotness debates” and that whole vile vibe really fucking killed it for me

not here, back on Era, but y’know. damage done

online sites really do be mean and backwards-thinking towards rosalina fans

 

[Suswave]

online sites really do be mean and backwards-thinking towards rosalina fans

not so much mean as weirdly hornyposting about a drawing that I chose as a representation of myself! bleak as hell imo!

also I’m not a Rosalina fan, I couldn’t give less of a shit

just a “what nintendo character looks like me and/or my vibe” pick

I think I’m describing more of a “men and any picture or illustration of a woman” issue than a “mean to Rosalina fans” issue

 

[Superstarxalien]

Question for the next Mario Kart retro tracks… does anyone, like, actually want 8’s nitros to show up as retro tracks in MKNext?

We’ve spent a decade with them, they still look GREAT. I’d honestly rather remaining tracks that were in 3DS and DS’ retro cups show up as retro tracks a second time than any of 8’s nitros.

I guess it kind of depends what the next MK’s new features are and how improved they could be, but my first reaction is that I hope anything in 8DX is left out entirely just because of how long it’s been the current Mario Kart game, and it’ll even be BC likely.

nah. they're not even that good really
lowkey hope the next game has 32 brand new tracks

 

[VolcanicDynamo]

Question for the next Mario Kart retro tracks… does anyone, like, actually want 8’s nitros to show up as retro tracks in MKNext?

We’ve spent a decade with them, they still look GREAT. I’d honestly rather remaining tracks that were in 3DS and DS’ retro cups show up as retro tracks a second time than any of 8’s nitros.

I guess it kind of depends what the next MK’s new features are and how improved they could be, but my first reaction is that I hope anything in 8DX is left out entirely just because of how long it’s been the current Mario Kart game, and it’ll even be BC likely.

I do.

One of the biggest joys of retro tracks in Mario Kart games is to see how the new mechanics and scope can breathe life into older tracks. For some, this was primarily seen in audiovisual updates. But I've loved seeing old tracks get underwater sections or antigravity sections or getting to play around with the new items or racers on familiar ground.

It has been nearly ten years since base MK8. A lot has changed in that time. Who knows how they might approach a new title or what new ideas the development team might have. Any mechanical shift would breathe new life into any old course. Any change in audiovisual direction (let alone quality) would breathe new life. New items can easily change the dynamic of a course. All of these are potential reasons why even a MK8 track returning could be exciting.

These are also just...dang good tracks. An incredible selection in so many ways. I'm not saying that we don't give priority to other old tracks, but a few here and there wouldn't hurt.

 

[JazzyFuture]

Question for the next Mario Kart retro tracks… does anyone, like, actually want 8’s nitros to show up as retro tracks in MKNext?

We’ve spent a decade with them, they still look GREAT. I’d honestly rather remaining tracks that were in 3DS and DS’ retro cups show up as retro tracks a second time than any of 8’s nitros.

I guess it kind of depends what the next MK’s new features are and how improved they could be, but my first reaction is that I hope anything in 8DX is left out entirely just because of how long it’s been the current Mario Kart game, and it’ll even be BC likely.

Big Blue should be remixed in every single game possible, so yes.

On a more in depth note, even if there's not a huge gimmicky new feature that changes track design, I think they should do it. A lot of 8's courses are fairly desaturated and occasionally have clarity issues (the first turn on Water Park and Bowser's Castle messing with people on Mirror Mode comes to mind) and I think they could absolutely make them look better with a 10+ year difference, just by colour choice alone. While the BCP obviously doesn't look as good on a technical level, I think the more vibrant palettes make them look good in their own right and I think that could really help 8's courses feel new again.

Also they should let there be wackier, unintended shortcuts instead of the incredibly strict Lakitu system of the base 8DX courses. That's something I felt the BCP has done really well, there's a lot of really cool shortcuts.

 

[goombaicebro]

not so much mean as weirdly hornyposting about a drawing that I chose as a representation of myself! bleak as hell imo!

also I’m not a Rosalina fan, I couldn’t give less of a shit

just a “what nintendo character looks like me and/or my vibe” pick

I think I’m describing more of a “men and any picture or illustration of a woman” issue than a “mean to Rosalina fans” issue

ah i see

 

[Thunder84]

May as well repost the most up-to-date version of the Tour track list now that we're in the ST:

Was tempted to add Wii Koopa Cape since it's the only track from 7 missing, and there MIGHT be some object files pointing towards it; but those objects (wire mesh track and Unagi) have other courses they could be tied to, so it isn't as conclusive.

Also, chances are high that we see one of those upcoming Yoshi tracks show up soon with the yearly Yoshi Tour (the Easter event) on the way. They could always just have GCN Yoshi Circuit be the spotlight track again, but with multiple Yoshi-themed courses datamined it'd be weird if none of them showed up.

Definitely didn't expect things to shake out exactly like this back in February last year; or hell, even February this year. I can finally update this image for the last time...

Comparing these two is pretty nuts

 

[Leo]

Some of the choice were baffling, but everything was worth it for that SNES Bowser's Castle remix. Feels like we've finally came full circle since Super Mario Kart.

 

[xghost777]

Sad we won’t get the last new track and Rosalina’s Ice World was on the lower end of tracks I still wanted, but otherwise very excited for Wave 6 and the final updates! Feeling vindication Mario didn’t get combined with anyone on the CSS lol.

 

[rêverie]

we are distant stars from each other, lmao

I’ve been many different types of gay but I’m definitely not parent-seeking

hahaha mother is more-so a term of endearment. see below for a very scientific definition:

“Mother

This one’s pretty straightforward: someone is “mother” if they’re an iconic feminine figure, and an act is “mother” if it contributes to that icon status. It’s most often used to refer to pop stars, actresses, or other celebrities, but it can be applied in everyday life, too.”

from: https://www.fastcompany.com/90848775/a-guide-to-gen-z-slang

 

[~okapi]

But the last row is still all guest characters. Diddy, Funky, and Pauline are all Donkey Kong characters, not Super Mario characters, so it kinda makes sense. Wiggler and Peachette are the only ones that feel particularly out of place (it would’ve been better if the placement of those two were swapped).

It could’ve been a lot worse if they had taken the same approach they took with the Wii U DLC, lol. And at least this time the Mii icon gets to stay in the bottom right!!

Counting Pauline as a Donkey Kong character at this point is a pretty big stretch, might as well call Mario one too lol

The roster layout is quite ugly ngl but it’s completely worth it for the new character additions, so I can’t complain too much

 

[E.Gadd]

Seen these on Reddit:

ICONS ALERT!!!

 

[zumaddy]

They've made me feel positive feelings toward Peachette?? It's a miracle.

 

[Rooster]

Seen these on Reddit:

ICONS ALERT!!!

Respectively.

It's a fine design and all, Peachette is just another one of those alternate version characters when Tour still had originals to offer.


I guess considering we were expecting two and got four we shouldn't even complain... but this is the internet, dammit.

the lore purists will tell you that’s my oldest avatar here

because I felt like it was the nintendo character that best represented me

but uh I learned pretty quickly that some people on internet game forums think avatars are for “waifu hotness debates” and that whole vile vibe really fucking killed it for me

not here, back on Era, but y’know. damage done

I'm shocked era would allow a "waifu hotness debate" without banning everyone involved and a few unlucky people just within the splash zone.

 

[Tyrien]

Looks great but I surely do not hope Mario Kart 9 is not just the same game again with more content. That is not the Nintendo I know. It's been since 2014 now? since a truly new iteration.

I'd rather an online game even if it meant less content at first. Weekly fun events/modes and better competitive and stuff would keep me playing. You can keep the offline stuff too of course.

 

[HockeyBird]

Maybe I should actually buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Might as well buy GTA V and Minecraft while I'm at it.

 

[JazzyFuture]

Looks great but I surely do not hope Mario Kart 9 is not just the same game again with more content. That is not the Nintendo I know. It's been since 2014 now? since a truly new iteration.

It won't be. It'll be a similar game with less content with more added as post launch free updates like all the Mario Sports games, that's the Nintendo we know.
I mean if they could spread out the release of tracks of a SNES game they can absolutely do the same with Mario Kart.

 

[stingylettuce]

It won't be. It'll be a similar game with less content with more added as post launch free updates like all the Mario Sports games, that's the Nintendo we know.
I mean if they could spread out the release of tracks of a SNES game they can absolutely do the same with Mario Kart.

Mario Kart holds a more prestigious place as it is a multi-million seller and Nintendo has definitely treated it with respect (well Tour is debatable to some). Truly though the minimum is 32 tracks, spread across 8 cups, and a couple of modes.

 

[JazzyFuture]

Mario Kart holds a more prestigious place as it is a multi-million seller and Nintendo has definitely treated it with respect (well Tour is debatable to some). Truly though the minimum is 32 tracks, spread across 8 cups, and a couple of modes.

They only included Battle Mode in base 8 as a technicality, they could absolutely go lower.
I don't think they'd have a launch as barren as Tour, which didn't even have Luigi, but I could totally see a basic, lame starting roster with fan favourites like Diddy Kong and Bowser Jr being added post launch again. I wouldn't even be shocked if they went with 16 tracks at launch and let the next 16 come out over the course of a year to keep online interest.

 

[carbvan]

They only included Battle Mode in base 8 as a technicality, they could absolutely go lower.
I don't think they'd have a launch as barren as Tour, which didn't even have Luigi, but I could totally see a basic, lame starting roster with fan favourites like Diddy Kong and Bowser Jr being added post launch again. I wouldn't even be shocked if they went with 16 tracks at launch and let the next 16 come out over the course of a year to keep online interest.

You're being way too cynical comparing Nintendo's biggest IP, which is made in house, without yearly time constraints, and with a budget several times larger than any Mario Sports games to said Sports games which are not made in house, have to meet yearly demand, and have a fraction of the budget and team size.

 

[JazzyFuture]

You're being way too cynical comparing Nintendo's biggest IP, which is made in house, without yearly time constraints, and with a budget several times larger than any Mario Sports games to said Sports games which are not made in house, have to meet yearly demand, and have a fraction of the budget and team size.

They made a sequel to one of the best selling games of all time that took months to have functionality for the thing it was bundled with and even longer to have the same Golf courses from the original game.
Also Namco helped make Mario Kart 8's DLC iirc, and Next Level Games is a first party studio owned by Nintendo after LM3, and Strikers Battle League was still like that. If anything I think it'd be foolish to think a multiplayer focused game wouldn't have a focus on the free update model. I mean, Splatoon, Mario Maker, hell even Animal Crossing had that.

 

[MondoMega]

All 18 Mii Suits!

 

[Zumikoi]

So Real Madrid stadium will be in Mario Kart 8?

 

[Gamer_G]

All 18 Mii Suits!

Seen these on Reddit:

ICONS ALERT!!!

where r these images coming from?

 

[Skipper93653]

So Real Madrid stadium will be in Mario Kart 8?

Yep, you even drive through it.

 

[Skipper93653]

where r these images coming from?

Mii Suits image source: https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Ni...art-8-Deluxe-1173281.html#Booster_Course_Pass
Biker Pauline and Biker Peachette image source: https://www.ndw.jp/mariokart-game-231102/

 

[Apopheniac]

Wife is pissed that they're adding another Rainbow Road. I'm surprised she wants to play as Pauline, I thought she'd go for Peachette.

Rosalina's Ice World is a good pick. It's kind of eh as Special Cup track in MK7 but it's fine for the BCP. Wii Rainbow Road looks like it's been shrunken but that probably works better for it