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Published: 2017-08-29 13:46:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 6558; Favourites: 206; Downloads: 18
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I decided to make a second version of this pic, except this time with Magikoopa from all the beta footage of Mario Kart 64. Β I find it really strange that they had him in the game of all characters at one point before being replaced with DK, but what I find even more odd is how he's still yet to make a playable appearance in a Mario Kart game to this date.Here's the original version...
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Actually, the reason why Wario's in the roster for Mario Kart 64 is because he stole Koopa Troopa's Kart and repainted it.
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Oh typical Wario and his antics
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So, shouldn't Koopa be in Wario's place here?
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Believe it or not, this was originally NOT a Nintendo 64 game, but rather a SNES game that would've used the FX chip Star Fox and Star Fox 2 used. I wonder how that would've looked since Star Fox and Star Fox 2 had bare-bones 3D polygonal graphics.
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Wow, I never knew that. Where'd you hear that from?
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Yep. I've remembered wrongly. It was actually Super Mario 64 that was originally a Super FX game. It was called Super Mario FX.
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Okay, that must've been me having misheard something.What I do know is, back in 1995, the game was called Super Mario Kart R, with "R" standing for "rendered."
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Ah yes, that I do know, that's when it had Magikoopa in the old footage as well.
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Yeah I would really like to see Kamek (or Magikoopa) appear in the next Mario Kart.
But we'll probably get "Lime Green Steel Luigi" and "Mexican Mario" (Mario wearing a poncho and sombrero) instead. LOL
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Lol, I know right? They always pick some odd characters for games these days.
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Totally.
Hopefully this changes in Mario Kart 9.Β
Where I can play as Kamek, Hammer Bro., Boom Boom and heck even Plessie.
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I agree on all of the execpt Plessie. Plessie would be more suitable as a Kart just like Jaxi and Wiggler, while Glydon should be suitable as a glider. But I respect your opinion as well as everyone elses'.
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If Honey Queen, who is even larger than Plessie can fit into a kart, then I see no issue with Plessie participating in the race.
Wiggler was also playable in Mario Kart 7, so why is he now suddenly not suitable?
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I'm still holding out on him appearing in a future title. I don't even care much for Magikoopa and I want him in.
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It is also curious that originally, Hammer Brother, Petey Piranha, and I don't remember which other character, were originally playable for Mario Kart Wii, but later got scrapped. At least Petey was a playable character, even if only once; in Mario Kart Double Dash!!. Now, if they make a real 9th installment in the Mario Kart series (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is just an advanced version, with pre-installed DLC from the original Mario Kart 8, and also some more functions), I wish I could use Kamek!
Anyway, this does bring up nostalgia. I was born and brought to the videogame world in the GameCube era, but I have seen stuff from the older consoles (especially regards the Mario Kart series). Even the detail is close to be game-like.
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The 3rd character scrapped from Mario Kart Wii was Paratroopa
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Thank you for reminding me. At least he also got the chance, even if just in Mario Kart Double Dash!!
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Always happy to help
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What?! Magikoopa, or Kamek, was replaced by DK in this classic? And has never been a playable character?! Lousy Nintendo cheapskates! I'd love to use Magikoopa, or Kamek! What would he use, like a broomstick or something? Ergh, Nintendo has been a scammer as of late. First the false promise of getting a SNES mini, and now this?!
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Given that Rare had temporary control over Donkey Kong after the release of Donkey Kong Country, Nintendo had to replace Donkey Kong Jr. as a result. Magikoopa was considered until Rare permitted Nintendo to use Donkey Kong (as they owned the design), so DK took Magikoopa's place.
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*sigh* It still would've been nice to see him race, though; it kinda makes the most sense. Although I'll take back what I said about the SNES Classic, I still think the big N is a big cheapskate, even for this year's E3 and the choices for Smash. I've made a rant about it recently, and I don't buy a single leak they're saying. I may be jumping ship since they were promising, but w/ very few games. And don't get me started on a new F-Zero or a Starfox Grand Prix..!
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