Mario Kart 8 easily has more then 1 billion polygons. It has more then 400 shader cores being put to use. It's Native 1080p graphics @ 60 fps per video image (GamePad controller display something as well)

The game is looking to be the bestest coolest racing game to date.

The Wii U is the only Video Game System that's Power PC. (the PS4 & Xbox ONE is only x86 architecture)

The Wii U has its HD GPGPU clocked @ 800 MHz

So why is anyone complaining, knowing all of this ?

I assume this is a joke? :p Anyway, i saw in your other comment you said i was being selective, so go and find the absolute best looking MK8 screenshot you can find (not a promotional art render :p) and i'll find the best DC one i can find ^^ then i can compare the AA, textures etc of each for you :)

Comparing still images is boring, lets compare footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aWOwPwHGEA

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/04/03/mario-kart-8-60-fps-montage

It's only fair to factor in the framerate.

mk8 is a great looking game, but only because its simpluistic and not gunning to look realistic

its not a showcase for wiiu power or anything, its a 1 off game thats released on every nintendo console there will never be a sequel or follow up or any other racer from nintendo

"I say it based on two criteria. The first is what the WiiU is capable off, the second is comparing it to the competition." - from my OT.

If MK8 is "absurdly graphic intensive", do tell how you would describe DC? ^^