History Awesome / MarioKart8

* Mario Kart 8 [[UpdatedRerelease Deluxe]] has been announced for UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch. The best part: '''[[VideoGame/{{Splatoon}} Playable Inklings and a Splatoon track]]''' confirmed!

** Apparently the devs themselves in Super Smash Bros. 4 had heartwarming note to this via [[http://pinkx2.tumblr.com/post/121544784962/oh-my-god-nintendo featuring both driving together on 3DS Rainbow Road]] as part of Lord Roy's congratulation picture on the 3DS-version.

* During one of his kart-based anti-gravity tricks, Roy Koopa can be seen [[http://imgur.com/a/5SBIX imitating]] pretty [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros recognizable pose]] from the [[FireEmblemElibe lord]] from [[FireEmblem another popular series]] who shares [[NamesTheSame his name]]. This was long before both Roy Koopa [[HilariousInHindsight would even be revealed]] in [[SuperSmashBros SSB4]] along with other Koopalings as part Bowser Jr's alternative characters - and finally coming face to face with the lord itself upon his reveal approximately year later.

* During one of his kart-based anti-gravity tricks, Roy Koopa can be seen [[http://imgur.com/a/5SBIXimitating]] pretty ][VideoGame/SuperSmashBros recognizable pose]] from the [[FireEmblemElibe lord]] from another popular series who [[NamesTheSame shares his name]]. This was long before both Roy Koopa would even be revealed in SSB4 along with other Koopalings as part Bowser Jr's alternative characters - and finally coming face to face with the lord itself upon his reveal approximately year later.

** [[http://www.mariowiki.com/images/1/16/Mercedes-Benz.jpg This image]] says it all.

** Baby Park is back. Alongside updated visuals and music, the chaos is now elevated to ''twelve players'', allowing for even more mayhem than before.

* An unexpected but well-received first in the series, being able to drive real-world licensed vehicles as karts: three Mercedes-Benz kart bodies (one new car, the GLA, and two classic ones, the W 25 Silver Arrow and the 300SL Roadster) and wheels based off of the ones on the GLA. (Oh, and it's free.) How ''cool'' is that?!

* Once you reach the last portion of Big Blue, a [[VideoGame/FZeroX familiar voice]] shouts, '''[[LargeHamAnnouncer YEAH! THE FINAL LAP!]]''' Very unexpected and ''very'' awesome.

** Animal Crossing is one of the most detailed courses in the series, featuring plenty of {{Easter Egg}}s and cameos across the track. There's even four different variations of the level and its music -- one for each season of the year. It's definitely a wondrous sight to behold for ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' fans.

* From what we have seen from this game, it is filled with awesomeness.

* Once you reach the last portion of Big Blue, a [[VideoGame/FZeroX familiar voice]] shouts, '''[[LargeHamAnnouncer ALRIGHT! THE FINAL LAP!]]''' Very unexpected and ''very'' awesome.

* For the first time in the whole Mario Kart series, there is now an option to play at '''200 cc'''. Previously, the fastest mode was just 150 cc.

** Long-awaited GBA courses Cheese Land and Ribbon Road make their grand return. The courses have been updated with slopes and hills, new shortcuts, and [[SceneryPorn tons of details along the way.]] In Ribbon Road's case, the course has been given a complete overhaul to turn it into a MacroZone taking place in a child's bedroom. Cheese Land, meanwhile, is made [[FoodPorn much more appetizing]] and is given new obstacles such as an anti-gravity section and a Chain Chomp. Both are truly astounding and are a real reward for long-time fans of the series.

** Animal Crossing is one of the most detailed courses in the series, featuring plenty of {{Easter Egg|s}} and cameos across the track. There's even four different variations of the track and its music -- one for each season of the year. It's definitely a wondrous sight to behold for ''Animal Crossing'' fans.

** They do not list previously redone tracks as off limits for Retro Cups.

** [[VideoGame/FZero Mute City]] plays just like the games it comes from, with plenty of boost pads, huge jumps, and sharp turns. It even changes up the gameplay -- rather than collecting coins across the track, you drive over health strips that refill them automatically. Also, [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the music is amazing.]]

** GCN Yoshi Circuit is still shaped like its namesake, with shortcust preserved. But the detail that has gone into everything is absolutely [[SceneryPorn mind-blowing.]] You may just end up deliberately losing the race so you can admire the scenery.

** [[{{Wutai}} Dragon Driftway]] is a new track, taking place on the body of a giant stone dragon [[{{Super Mario Galaxy 2}} (Gobblegut)]]. The entire course is full of perilous twists and turns, and combined with the beautiful views and catchy music, it's a favorite in many a fan's book.

** [[{{Wutai}} Dragon Driftway]] is a new track, taking place on the body of a giant stone dragon. The entire course is full of perilous twists and turns, and combined with the beautiful views and catchy music, it's a favorite in many a fan's book.

* For the first time in the whole Mario Kart series, there is now an option to play at '''200 CC'''. Previously, the fastest mode was just 150 CC.

** Hyrule Circuit. This course is chock-full of {{Shout Out}}s to classic ''Zelda'' games. Instead of coins on the track, there are rupees. Deku Babas replace the Piranha Plants, and Keese take the place of Swoopers. When you get an item, you'll hear the ItemGet jingle from ''Ocarina of Time'' onwards. You'll even hear the classic "Puzzle Solved" jingle playing if you hit all three switches on the way to the Master Sword's chamber, which unlocks a shortcut for a few moments. Nintendo, you have truly outdone yourself.

* This marks the first time in the ''Mario Kart'' series that [[SequelEscalation every single race track has it's]] ''[[SequelEscalation own unique music track]]''! A feat that is not easily done, especially with this being the first game in the series that uses ''[[DifficultButAwesome live recorded music]]''!

* The upcomming DLC packs have been revealed to not list previously redone tracks as off limits for Retro Cups. Even better Yoshi Circuit is back and all the shortcuts are staying intact this time.
** Not to mention that ''[[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]]'' joins the roster.

** GCN Yoshi Circuit is still shaped like it's namesake. But the detail that has gone into everything is absolutely [[SceneryPorn mind-blowing.]] You may just end up deliberately losing the race so you can admire the scenery.

** Yoshi's Island ([=GCN=]) is still shaped like it's namesake. But the detail that has gone into everything is absolutely [[SceneryPorn mind-blowing.]] You may just end up deliberately losing the race so you can admire the scenery.
** VideoGame/{{Excitebike}} track is a very faithful recreation of the original. All the jumps, all the mud pits, even the starting gate!
** [[VideoGame/FZero Mute City]]. [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic Original music.]] And regeneration zones that don't recharge health, but give you coins instead.
** Hyrule Field. This course is a full on example of TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything. Instead of coins on the track, there are RUPEES. DEKU BABAS replace the Piranha Plants, and Keese take the place of Swoopers. And when you get an item? The wheel plays the jingle you hear when you open a plot-important chest, and the item plays the ItemGet soundbyte. Nintendo, you have truly outdone yourself.
*** This is topped off by the "Puzzle Solved" style jingle playing if you hit all three switches on the way to the Master Swords chamber unlocking a shortcut for a few moments.

*** This is topped off by the "Puzzle Solved" style juigle playing if you hit all three switches on the way to the Master Swords chamber unlocking a shortcut for a few moments.

** Hyrule Field. This course is a full on example of TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything. Instead of coins on the track, there are RUPEES. DEKU BABAS replace the Piranha Plants, and Keese take the place of Swoopers. And when you get an item? The wheel plays the jingle you hear when you open a plot-important chest, and the item plays the ItemGet soundbyte. Nintendo, you have truly outdone yourself.

* This marks the first time in the ''Mario Kart'' series that [[SequelEscalation every single race track has it's]] ''[[SequelEscalation own unique music track]]''! A feat that is not easily done, especially with this being the first game in the series that uses ''[[DifficultButAwesome ''live recorded music]]''!

* This marks the first time in the ''Mario Kart'' series that [[SequelEscalation every single race track has it's ''own unique music track'']]! A feat that is not easily done, especially with this being the first game in the series that uses [[DifficultButAwesome ''live recorded music'']]!

** Not to mention that ''[[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]]'' joins the roster.

* The upcomming DLC packs have been revealed to not list previously redone tracks as off limits for Retro Cups. Even better Yoshi Circuit is back and all the shortcuts are staying intact this time.

* Meta example but ''Mario Kart 8'' sold 1.2 million copies within the first three days, making it the fastest selling Wii U game (as of June 4, 2014).