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Join the NWR Fun Time Tourney on Mario Kart 8!

by the NWR Staff - May 30, 2014, 4:03 pm EDT
Total comments: 7

Let's hope you've been practicing!

Mario Kart 8 is now out worldwide, so what better time than to start up some tournament play!

Join the NWR staff and community alike as we duke it out over the weekend with some intriguing rules. Mirror races are implemented, with bikes and shells allowed only. Maybe a little restrictive, but hey, gotta make things interesting for the first tournament! Tournament starts now through Monday morning at midnight. Winners will be announced later on that day.

So what are you waiting for? The code to enter is 2515-0637-1346. We'll be seeing you on the tracks so have fun out there!

Talkback

KITT 10KMay 30, 2014

I only got to play one GP before I had to go to work, but I loved it! Although, I am extremely unhappy that they put the coins into the item boxes. While I hate tbat aspect of Mario Kart 8 I look forward to playing it.

CaterkillerMatthew Osborne, Contributing WriterMay 30, 2014

I think the coins are actually a really really good idea. It makes the leader think twice about using up their only item as a shield. Without so many items flying around the coin actually makes races more skill based.

SarailMay 31, 2014

And you get two coins on top of that! Can really be beneficial in improving speed.

SorenMay 31, 2014

Coins are stupid as an item. There are way too many on the track, they reload after every lap and you are limited to a max 10 per race. In addition they're not limited to the lead car. I was in second in an online race and heading to the last item box before the finish line the leader got a green shell and I got coins. Stupid.

CaterkillerMatthew Osborne, Contributing WriterMay 31, 2014

Quote from: Soren

Coins are stupid as an item. There are way too many on the track, they reload after every lap and you are limited to a max 10 per race. In addition they're not limited to the lead car. I was in second in an online race and heading to the last item box before the finish line the leader got a green shell and I got coins. Stupid.

And honestly I like that. It cuts back on people purposely slowing down for that near guaranteed Red shell. It was. Dry much a legit strategy but I hated that. Now more than ever in real life races you need to have exceptional racing skills. After about 5-8 hours yesterday that is clear as a bell.

On single player though it's still the Wild West. The AI is super unforgiving.

StratosMay 31, 2014

Quote from: Caterkiller

On single player though it's still the Wild West. The AI is super unforgiving.

That has always been the case. I remember losing the final race on Rainbow Road and watching the AI drive right through the electrified thwomps that derailed me and cost me the tournament. I cannot think of a single Mario Kart Pre-Wii that did not have a near-controller-destroying moment induced by unfair AI. Despite that I look back on all the Mario Karts fondly.

Miz1k3June 01, 2014

Is anyone playing now ??? Ive been waiting 5 mins i the lobby. :'(

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