Mario Kart 8: Items are held instead of dragged behind you now? Dafuq!? <(o_O<)

[Lonely_Dolphin]

Azzanation said:

Einsam_Delphin said:
In the latest trailer, the characters are seen holding shells, bombs, etc. in their hands, presumably when you hold down the item button, readying them for usage. This would be a huge change from norm, being that items are dragged behind you, as it makes blocking incomming attacks a lot harder. Of course items like triple shells n bananas will likely still be dragged behind ya/circling around you, but singular items wont be. Can't say I'll be very happy with this change if it sticks. =/

It is more realistic i guess. It does bring more skill into the game, so first place has to fire his weapons instead of have them dragging behind.

I can't really say it'll bring more skill to the game, as while it does take more effort to defend, attacking is now easier, namely with Green n Red shells. Normally you'd have to try and angle your green shells to hit the opponent on his sides, but now you can just fire it right behind, and unless there's a green shell buzzer, they wont see it coming. Red Shells are almost completely herp derp now, as there's always a chance it'll hit the opponent, especially if you're right behind them, the opponent is turning, or the opponent is gliding.