Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: The Grand Prix - PART 7 - Game Grumps VS

Summary

In "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: The Grand Prix Part 7," the Game Grumps duo, Arin and Dan, take us on yet another hilarious adventure filled with competitive racing banter and laughter. Racing on 150cc, they spice up their experience with hilarious commentary, discussing various aspects of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and their love for the Nintendo Switch. Throughout the gameplay, Arin educates Dan on drifting techniques while navigating challenging courses. The episode is packed with fun, friendly competition, highlighting their dynamic camaraderie. It's a delightful watch for any Mario Kart fan or those looking to enjoy some quality entertainment with the Game Grumps.

Highlights

• Arin takes the lead as the drifting expert, sharing tips and tricks with Dan to master the art of Mario Kart racing. 🚀
• The Game Grumps’ humor shines as they tackle different courses, amplifying the fun with hilarious exchanges and commentary. 🎤
• Dan surprises everyone with an epic comeback from the back of the pack to first place, causing a burst of laughter and disbelief. 🏆
• Arin and Dan's shared enthusiasm for the Nintendo Switch is both humorous and indicative of their genuine love for gaming. 🎲

Key Takeaways

• Racing on 150cc provides the perfect blend of speed and challenge for both seasoned and casual Mario Kart players. 🏎️
• Arin and Dan's playful banter is at the heart of Game Grumps' charm, making Mario Kart 8 Deluxe commentary both educational and entertaining. 😂
• Drifting is essential in Mario Kart, and Arin takes on the role of a drifting guru to help Dan improve his racing skills. 🚗
• The duo's love for Nintendo's Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is evident, enhancing the viewer’s experience with their genuine enthusiasm. 🎮

Overview

In this latest installment of Game Grumps' playthrough of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Arin and Dan up the ante by diving into a 150cc race. Arin, confident in his choice of vehicle and setup, guides Dan through the chaotic and fast-paced circuits. Their dynamic is both competitive and friendly, making it a joy to watch. The Switch’s portability and performance get a special mention by the hosts, showing their deep appreciation for the console and its library.

As the races progress, Arin takes on the challenge of teaching Dan the nuances of drifting, which is crucial for maintaining speed and gaining a competitive edge in Mario Kart. His explanations, though often humorous, are filled with genuine advice and a touch of Game Grumps' usual comedic flair. Dan’s attempts to drift and his subsequent playful frustration contribute to the episode’s entertainment value.

The episode concludes with unforgettable moments, including Dan's unexpected victory leap from 11th to 1st place. The unpredictability of Mario Kart, combined with Arin and Dan’s camaraderie, ensures viewers are constantly entertained. With engaging commentary and spontaneous humor, this episode is a testament to why Game Grumps continues to captivate audiences across the gaming community.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction and Grand Prix Setup The chapter introduces a playful and competitive setting as Arin and Dan prepare for a virtual grand prix race. They joke about the different speed settings in the game, specifically debating between 200cc and 150cc, settling on the latter for an exciting yet manageable challenge. Both seem experienced and ready to compete in this friendly virtual race. The mention of characters like Daisy hints at the familiar gaming environment they are navigating.
• 01:00 - 01:30: 200cc vs 150cc Debate The chapter titled '200cc vs 150cc Debate' features a discussion between two characters, Daisy (played by Arin) and Loogie (played by Dan). They are presumably discussing 'Mario Kart' setups, with Arin advocating for the 'sneaker' vehicle as his classic setup of choice. The conversation also touches on a Mario game known for Luigi's cold stare, and races in various arenas like the Excitebike Arena and Mute City. The chat is casual and centered around their preferences in the game.
• 01:30 - 03:00: Character Selection and Vehicle Setup In this chapter, Arin and Dan discuss the replays available at the end of a game and share their amusement at them. Arin clarifies that the game in question, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, is a remake of the original Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. They discuss the similarities between the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch, like their power, but note the Switch's advantage in portability. Dan expresses his admiration for the Nintendo Switch, humorously stating his affection for the console. The conversation reveals their appreciation for the console's capabilities and the remake's improvements.
• 03:00 - 05:00: Game Mechanics and Remakes Arin and Dan discuss the mechanics of a game port on the Nintendo Switch, noting its impressive performance and sales. They talk about the game's status as the best or fastest selling Mario Kart version. They also speculate about the in-game currency, coins, which may affect the player's speed.
• 05:00 - 07:00: Race Strategies and Mechanics In this chapter, titled 'Race Strategies and Mechanics,' the conversation is between two individuals, Arin and Dan. They are discussing a racing game, where Arin expresses his surprise at a sudden event that caught him off guard. Arin mentions the usefulness of drifting as a technique in the game. He taunts Dan about his position in the race, implying that he expected more from him. Dan, in response, turns the tables with a surprise move of his own, firing a red shell at Arin, which is a strategic trick in racing games. Arin initially doubts Dan's action, considering Dan's current position in the game, but Dan confirms it was indeed him. The chapter highlights competitive banter and the strategic depth within the game mechanics.
• 07:00 - 10:00: Excitebike Arena and Other Courses In the chapter "Excitebike Arena and Other Courses," Dan and Arin engage in a lively conversation while playing a racing game. Dan sends a red shell ahead and speculates on its impact. Arin expresses frustration as he finds himself in ninth place and covered in ink, making the race challenging. Despite this, Dan remains optimistic about his situation as he has collected eight dollars. They navigate through difficult sections of the course, with Arin lamenting over being caught in the blue shell range, but eventually celebrating a brief moment of success.
• 10:00 - 13:00: Drifting Techniques In the chapter titled 'Drifting Techniques,' the focus is on a playful and competitive banter between Arin and Dan during a racing game. The characters are discussing their positions in the game, with Arin celebrating being in first place and teasing Dan about it. The dialogue includes references to collecting items like the 'pity shroom' which help players in the game. The conversation is light-hearted, filled with humorous and provocative exchanges, highlighting the fun and unpredictable nature of the game.
• 13:00 - 17:00: Final Race and Position Shuffle The chapter 'Final Race and Position Shuffle' features a lively and competitive exchange between Dan and Arin as they engage in a racing video game. The conversation starts with Dan expressing frustration at the speed boost events, while simultaneously noting a tired-looking Suzy. As the race progresses, Arin experiences a setback after being hit with a blue shell, causing frustration. Both characters discuss strategies like harnessing the drift to improve their performance, showing camaraderie and encouragement. The chapter captures the excitement and challenges of gaming competitions.
• 17:00 - 20:00: Closing Remarks and Farewell The participants, Dan and Arin, discuss the functionalities of the R button in a gaming scenario. Arin explains that pressing the R button allows the player to drift, which is a feature from 'Double Dash'. Drifting not only aids in turns but also builds up speed. Arin provides details on how sparks on the tires change color and grant a mini boost when executed correctly, indicating successful drifting. The chapter closes with Dan and Arin celebrating their gaming achievements.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: The Grand Prix - PART 7 - Game Grumps VS Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 ♫ In this corner, Grump ♫ I'm a Grump ♫ In the other corner, not so grump ♫ ♫ It's Game Grumps VS ♫ ARIN: Hey. DAN: Alright it's time for the grand prix ARIN: It's time for grand prix. We're gonna do, uh, 200cc. DAN: That's too many cc's. ARIN: Uhh...Let's do 150cc. DAN: Okay. ARIN: It's all about speed DAN: Well yeah. ARIN: Yeah. DAN: That's a race, that's what a race is. ARIN: 50cc is kind of boring. ARIN: So I'm gonna start us off pretty... cause we're pretty seasoned at this point I think. DAN: Who's this little cutie? ARIN: Who? That's Daisy.
• 00:30 - 01:00 ARIN: "Hi I'm Daisy" DAN: I'll be 'loo-gee'. ARIN: Loogie? Nice. ARIN: Um... ARIN: I'm gonna go with my classic set-up, dude. ARIN: I'm gonna go with the sneaker! ARIN: Just gonna say right now ARIN: I think the sneaker's a great -- great fucking vehicle. DAN: What was the uh... DAN: What was the Mario game... DAN: where Luigi gives you the cold, evil stare? DAN: The Excitebike Arena? ARIN: Yeah I'm down with this one. We got Mute City too. DAN: Oh my god, yes please. ARIN: Uh, hat was this one. DAN: That was this one. ARIN: Yeah, you'll see in the replays.
• 01:00 - 01:30 ARIN: When you finish the round there's like replays at the very end. DAN: Outstanding. ARIN: It's pretty funny. DAN: I thought this game just came out ARIN: This is a remake DAN: Ohhhh ARIN: Mario Kart 8 came out on the Wii U ARIN: And then, this is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch. DAN: Oh ARIN: Yeah. Because the Switch is ARIN: I guess equally as powerful as the Wii U ARIN: But it's portable which is great DAN: Now I understand. Yeah the Switch is a great system. DAN: Full support. ARIN: I'd fuck it. DAN: I mean it goes without saying. DAN: I'd fuck it right now. ARIN: I do periodically.
• 01:30 - 02:00 ARIN: It's not a big deal. ARIN: Just how it works. ARIN: And it runs at lightning fast speeds. I mean who wouldn't buy a Switch? DAN: Oh god damn. ARIN: This version of the game actually uh... ARIN: is like ARIN: The best selling Mario Kart ARIN: in history. DAN: Really? ARIN: I mean, fastest selling at least. DAN: What do the coins do? ARIN: I think they make you faster when you have more. DAN: Really? ARIN: Yeah. ARIN: I could be wrong. ARIN: But that's all I can think about.
• 02:00 - 02:30 ARIN: And... ARIN: fuck all y'all- ARIN: Oh my god what the fuck just happened? ARIN: And the drift really comes in handy. ARIN: Where are you? Seventh? Psh dude, I mean ARIN: I thought you were good bro. ARIN: I thought you were bringing your A-game. You know? DAN: Joke's on you. ARIN: Oh shit! ARIN: Did you send that? DAN: Yup ARIN: Did you just send that fucking red shell right at me bro? DAN: Yeah. ARIN: That wasn't you. You're in eighth.
• 02:30 - 03:00 DAN: Well I did send a red shell ahead so... DAN: Who knows. Could've been a different one. ARIN: Shit man. DAN: Oof ARIN: You're fucking vicious. ARIN: Dude I'm in ninth, I'm covered in ink ARIN: This is going well... DAN: I feel. ARIN: Oh god, you gotta drift through this whole fucking stage dude. DAN: I have eight dollars though. DAN: Can't beat that. ARIN: Oh man I just got fuck- ARIN: I was in the blue shell range dude! ARIN: Sucks! ARIN: Oh yeah, first time baby.
• 03:00 - 03:30 ARIN: First! DAN: Oh! DAN: I got the pity shroom! DAN: Got the pity shroom! ARIN: Yeah! ARIN: Yeah! ARIN: Come on! ARIN: Come on! ARIN: Gotta get the pity shroom. ARIN: Shroom. ARIN: Shroom. ARIN: Yeah. ARIN: Fuck yeah. I'm in first now bitch. What are you gonna do about it? DAN: I don't know. ARIN: You gonna suck me off real good? DAN: Yeah probably. ARIN: You gonna taste it? ARIN: You gonna taste what it's like? DAN: Aw, someone shot me. ARIN: That's what happens in this dog eat dog world, dude. DAN: Monkey shot me in the ass... ARIN: Dogs eat dogs.
• 03:30 - 04:00 DAN: God dang it ARIN: Yeah yeah yeah yeah get that speed boost yeah DAN: I just saw a very sleepy-looking Suzy appear in the window. ARIN: Really? DAN: Yeah. ARIN: Aww. DAN: Poor girl ARIN: She was nappin DAN: She DAN:She was ARIN: Oh shit DAN: Oh lord. ARIN: I just got fucking blue-shelled! ARIN: That's bullshit! DAN: Ugh I am not good at these races. ARIN: Dude. You can do it bro. ARIN: All you gotta do is harness the drift. ARIN: You gotta harness the fucking drift. DAN: I tried to harness that drift but... ARIN: Just hold the R button and you'll drift.
• 04:00 - 04:30 DAN: What's the R button? DAN: The R button? You'll drift dude. ARIN: Oh my god. ARIN: And when you drift, you build up speed. ARIN: That's a Double Dash thing dude. ARIN: Boom! ARIN: First place! DAN: Oh yeah! ARIN: Yeah! ARIN: So if you... ARIN: press the R button, right? ARIN: You fucking um... ARIN: You hop ARIN: And if you press it while you're turning... ARIN: You'll drift. ARIN: And you'll see like little sparks on your tires. DAN: Okay ARIN: And they'll start out as like yellow and then they'll go blue. ARIN: And then depending on which one it is, you'll get like a little mini boost.
• 04:30 - 05:00 DAN: Ooh. ARIN: Yeah ARIN: So like, that whole stage was like drift city. ARIN: So I was like... I was litera- ARIN: It was one-hundred percent drift from start to finish. DAN: Holy crap. ARIN: To quote overdrift. DAN: Here comes the Excitebike Arena. *fart noise* DAN: Yeah! ARIN: Well this is straight Excitebike. DAN: Yo I love this. ARIN: Oh no it's got the goo! ARIN: Oh it's got the goo too, dude! DAN: What? ARIN: It's got the goo, man! The slow down goo! DAN: Oh shit, really? ARIN: Yeah man. ARIN: You don't want to hit the slow down goo. ARIN: I hit the slow down goo.
• 05:00 - 05:30 D*fart noise* ARIN: Dude, there was a fucking Wii game called "Excite Trucks" ARIN: And then "Excitebots" ARIN: And it was supposed to be like the modern day Excitebike ARIN: And that shit was fun as hell. ARIN: I'm not gonna lie. DAN: What is this? DAN: Woah what is that thing? ARIN: What? DAN: Oh no the goo. ARIN: Oh there's goo everywhere dude. DAN: No no wha- what- DAN: I had like an airhorn... DAN: box type... ARIN: Oh I think it like... ARIN: it's like an area effect, or something. DAN: Oh someone... DAN: That fucking little snake. DAN: Snagged my boxes.
• 05:30 - 06:00 ARIN: Boom! ARIN: Look at me fucking jump, bitch ARIN: Look at me fucking jump. ARIN: Yo, I'm in first. What are you gonna do about it? DAN: Not a lot. DAN: Cause I'm feeling, like DAN: I don't think I picked a very fast vehicle ARIN: Dude, it's all about the turning, bro ARIN: It looks like you picked a fast vehicle, look at it DAN: It's like an F1 racer. ARIN: I know ARIN: I'm driving a shoe, how do you think I feel? DAN: I don't know ARIN: I mean, I am in first, but-- ARIN: still, you get what I mean. DAN: Whoa! DAN: Whoo!
• 06:00 - 06:30 ARIN: Oh shit, I'm not getting any bonuses-- ARIN: No, I'm in second now! ARIN: Fucking Lu--who-who's in front of me? ARIN: Fucking inkling kid ARIN: This fucker is dead ARIN: He's dead ARIN: Dead! ARIN: Oh, I didn't get him ARIN: Boom, bitch! ARIN: I'm going to vault over this fuck ARIN: Vaulted! ARIN: C'mere, c'mere, c'mere c'mere c'mere c'mere DAN: Vaaaulted over this fuuuck ARIN: Haha ARIN: Ooh ARIN: Ooh ARIN: Ooh ARIN: Ooh ARIN: This fucking chocolate spill, dude
• 06:30 - 07:00 ARIN: It looks like the fudge before you bake brownies ARIN: The hell's it doing on the racecra-track? ARIN: Goddamn Mario, fucking Peach trying to make a cake everywhere she goes ARIN: Uh-oh, uh-oh ARIN: Oh no, I got inked! ARIN: You'd think that would be a benefit for me ARIN: being an inkling kid DAN: Yeah, it's not, aww DAN: I was cruising for a minute there ARIN: C'mon bitch, c'mon bitch ARIN: You know what's a good strategy? DAN: What's that? ARIN: To get really good items, and then get first DAN: Yeah, that is a good strategy, Arin
• 07:00 - 07:30 ARIN: And then just, like, wait for somebody to show up DAN: Oh my god, you are crushing this ARIN: Yeah dude, that's because I'm a squid ARIN: Naw, I'm a kid ARIN: I'm both. I'm a kid, I'm a squid DAN: Great job ARIN: Thank you man, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you DAN: We got time for one more race ARIN: It means the world to me ARIN: that you would say ARIN: that I'm good at this (Dan laughing) (Arin gasping) DAN: I'm gonna straight fucking rabbit punch you ARIN: I don't know if I can keep doing Game Grumps cause-- DAN: The Dragon Driftway?
• 07:30 - 08:00 ARIN: Holy shit, this is Snake Way, dude DAN: Ooh, I love it ARIN: You're gonna have to drift ARIN: You--you're gonna have to use all you learned about the drift DAN: On the driftway? ARIN: Yeah DAN: I can't believe it DAN: Alright ARIN: Do you know how to drift? ARIN: H-have I taught you sufficiently how to drift? DAN: "R", right? ARIN: Y-yeah DAN: Okay, so yeah (Dan laughs) ARIN: Hold "R", when you turn ARIN: you'll do a little bounce, and then you'll drift ARIN: And then like, right now, drift is good ARIN: And you wanna drift into it ARIN: And you can kinda go straight if you drift the opposite direction ARIN: while you're drifting the opposite direction ARIN: Get what I'm saying?
• 08:00 - 08:30 DAN: No ARIN: So if you're drifting left, ARIN: and then you pull right while you're still drifting left ARIN: you'll kinda go straight DAN: Whoa ARIN: Yeah, so it's a real-- ARIN: You basically always want to be drifting cause it-it gives you a boost at-at the end DAN: ABD, bro ARIN: ABD, always be drifting ARIN: T-that's *my* mantra, how'd you know it? DAN: I dunno ARIN: That's my typical mantra ARIN: Dude ARIN: Do you have the drift in your heart? (Dan laughs) ARIN: Are you the chosen drifter?
• 08:30 - 09:00 DAN: This thing, what is this? ARIN: What is what? DAN: Well, this thing here ARIN: Oh, it's-it's like an AOE thing DAN: What does that mean? ARIN: Area of Effect DAN: Ohh ARIN: It goes all around you DAN: Ah ARIN: So like anybody that's near you, in that little vicinity ARIN: will get hurt DAN: Oh crap, am I tiny right now? ARIN: Yeah, you're tiny. We're all tiny, bro ARIN: Except for the person who made us tiny ARIN: Dude. Dude. Dude. Dude. ARIN: First place feels pretty good right now DAN: So happy for you ARIN: Dude, I know ARIN: How come we leave drift lines when we're floating, like ARIN: What the fuck is up with that? DAN: Yeah DAN: it's an amazing question
• 09:00 - 09:30 ARIN: and *pbbbt* DAN: Ah ARIN: Look at how much I'm drifting ARIN: Dude, there's bananas everywhere! ARIN: This course is bananas! DAN: Whoa ARIN: Yes ARIN: Take my boomerang ARIN: Enjoy it ARIN: Shove it somewhere ARIN: I don't care ARIN: The attic, your asshole, I don't know ARIN: Wherever DAN: It's gonna happen one way or another ARIN: I'm going pretty dang fast right now DAN: One way or another, DAN: something's going in your asshole. ARIN: I mean, pfft ARIN: I can fuck it. ARIN: Doesn't matter what it is ARIN: As long as it's long and angular, I can fuck it
• 09:30 - 10:00 ARIN: Sorry, I'm just concentrating on the race DAN: Yeah, no, it's no problem (Arin laughing) ARIN: It's like ARIN: It's like, I can only think of two things ARIN: C'mon baby, c'mon ARIN: I'm in fourth right now, I'm sucking dicks DAN: You've totally got this shit ARIN: Are you in 10th? ARIN: Dude DAN: NO ARIN: Dude, you can do it DAN: I'm in 11th ARIN: You get amazing abilities, dude ARIN: You get crazy items ARIN: I'm in 9th, what the fuck? ARIN: This is bull hockey
• 10:00 - 10:30 ARIN: And I'm short on coins, too ARIN: That's my problem, I need more coinage DAN: Wow DAN: These things eat bananas DAN: That's pretty cool (Arin laughing) ARIN: Dan Avidan, 2017 (Dan laughing) ARIN: "Whoa" ARIN: "These things eat bananas" ARIN: G-Gall dern ARIN: This gall dern game ARIN: i-it's giving me, it's giving me-- ARIN: a-a little bit of a heart attack ARIN: just a little bit of a-a palp
• 10:30 - 11:00 DAN: I'm in fucking first place ARIN: a couple-ARE YOU IN FIRST DAN: I just -- (bursts into laughter) ARIN: You -- ARIN: You tit! (pounding) ARIN: You tit! DAN: Oh my god, I went from 11th to 1st ARIN: How did you first DAN: I don't know ARIN: You tit! DAN: And you went from 1st to 11th! (Arin screams) (Dan laughing) DAN: Yaaaaaay ARIN: How did you tit! DAN: That was awesome DAN: You still got this one, you still got this (Arin groaning) DAN: We have to call it a day cause we're late for something DAN: But I love you, Arin DAN: Great Game Grumping ARIN: I love you, Dan
• 11:00 - 11:30 DAN: I love you, fans DAN: I love you, lovelies DAN: Boy, DAN: That was a fun fi-tha-- DAN: Those seven episodes went fast as hell ARIN: Yeah, because, um ARIN: when you're having fun with good friends, ARIN: time flies. DAN: Yeah, I think it was the game, DAN: honestly. ARIN: Wow-- DAN: Aaaanywho (laugh) ARIN: Yeah, me too DAN: Aww, don't-don't be sad, don't DAN: don't end it on a sad note ARIN: I thought it was a fun game DAN: Don't pretend to be sad! DAN: You know you had a blast ARIN: No, it's-I'm not pretending (Dan wheezing) DAN: Looking at your face, like
• 11:30 - 12:00 DAN: the corners of your mouth are like, curving up in a smile (Arin laughing) ARIN: T-that's how I cry (laughter) DAN: I cry through my teeth ARIN: It's a strange disorder, my psychiatrist doesn't understand! (Dan laughing) DAN: See you later, everybody! ARIN: Bye DAN: Bye! *sniff* DAN: Mmm DAN: Those were good times ARIN: You're a good time (Dan gasps) DAN: Finally