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After playing it, me either!

Thanks step and the video of Pacster is here! He looks totally awesome.

In MK 8, I think one the best parts about the game are the very inventive ads for the fake brands in the game. Heck, they even get their own spot in the games real credits. Maybe its just me, I love them and I wish I had like a shirt or like a poster of all of them. They are really cool.

There is actually a realistic sport coupe body that you can unlock in the game. It really is a bit jarring considering it looks very realistic.

Mario Nukem coming in 2014 2015 2022 3014 whenever.

Yes! But that's some crazyness I can dig!

Indeed. I just wish Nintendo had ad that were just as clever as that for their own games.

It actually kind of makes sense when you stop and think about how much of MK 8 is actually framed in a modern landscape. At least one of the tracks in each cup (or more) is set in a urban/city lanscape and Nintendo put a lot effort in make those stages feel really alive. In that sesne, its not surprisng to see something like that, though I am worried that Nintendo is coping out a little.

Thanks for the follow too, Blake!

The things with adding real brands though is that helps establish new markets, can help establish a setting better, and even make the game memorable. Sega's arcade games, especially the ones in the 90s are a testament to that. It gave the brands a foothold in new and emerging markets while the games could relate better. I think of Crazy Taxi where I had to take a person to The Levi's store and another to the Tower Records store. Conversely, there's a negative side to that which is years later, it makes the games nearly impossible to get back if copyrights and licenses are not available for the for game. Outrun is an great example of that, as Sega has frequently gained, lost, gained again, and now currently lost the rights to Ferrari. I don't think Nintendo is going to go that crazy with this but given their current financial binds, time will tell.

Thanks C.S!