Propaganda Man said:
Ultra, are you just complaining for the sake of it? Not having sliding without pushing buttons hasn't really hurt Mario Kart. I doubt they really care about it as much as they care about new courses, characters, and the fun it will deliver. If sliding is that important to you then you will be missing out on a great game.
No. I like realistic racing games (though Mario Kart games are pretty fun), and after playing Need For Speed for so long, I've grew accustomed to the sliding around corners without having to press any buttons... Also, there's a HUGE decrease in speed when you release the acceleration on Mario Kart games.