New Wii U bundle includes Mario Kart 8 and DLC packs starting today
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Nintendo has announced a new Wii U bundle that includes Mario Kart 8 and two DLC packs starting today. Long-time fans of the series would be crazy to pass up this deal.
READ MORE >Mario Kart 8 previews six new tracks ahead of April 23 DLC release
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Mario Kart 8's second DLC pack is set to arrive this coming Thursday. Nintendo would like to prepare racers by issuing new videos for six of its new tracks.
READ MORE >Mario Kart 8 DLC coming early, plus new speed class
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Mario Kart 8 is getting its next DLC earlier than expected, alongside a free update that will ramp up the speed considerably.
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see all 7 commentsMario Kart 8 celebrates DLC launch with five new track videos
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Mario Kart 8's first DLC pack is available today. So check out some new videos spotlighting a handful of the new tracks.
READ MORE >Mario Kart 8's first DLC coming November 13 with Amiibo support
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Mario Kart 8's first DLC pack now has a release date, along with Amiibo support.
READ MORE >Mario Kart 8 DLC video revs up Excitebike Arena
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Nintendo is digging deep into its past for Mario Kart 8's first DLC pack, going so far as to add in a new track called Excitebike Arena.
READ MORE >"I still think there will be. In the promo picture for this dlc, there's a screen for this track ..."
see all 7 commentsMario Kart 8 Japanese DLC trailer tours Yoshi Circuit
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A new Japanese trailer for Mario Kart 8's first DLC pack shows off the new-look Yoshi Circuit, as well as Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, and more Yoshis than you can shake a stick at.
READ MORE >PSA: Mercedes-Benz cars invade Mario Kart 8 starting today
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Wii U owners can also download the original Super Mario Kart as well.
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see all 18 commentsGrab your friends: the best of the Nintendo 64 multiplayer games
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Get your buddies together and have a ball with these classics.
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see all 36 commentsMario Kart 8 reaches 2 million sold, Iwata still in the driver's seat
At Nintendo's annual shareholders meeting, the company announced that Mario Kart 8 had hit 2 million units sold worldwide, and reelected Satoru Iwata as president.
READ MORE >"Has a way to go to beat Mario Kart's Wii sales @ 34.5 million. It is a start though! WiiU is ..."
see all 2 commentsMario Kart 8 Mercedes DLC coming the US
The Mercedes Benz DLC for Mario Kart 8, previously only announced for Japan, is coming to the US this summer.
READ MORE >"Here's hoping this comes to Europe as well. Should not leave a region out of the fun that the ..."
see all 6 commentsMario Kart 8 quadrupled Wii U sales in opening week
Mario Kart 8 has gotten good buzz, but it has been difficult to tell if it was the elusive system seller the Wii U really needs. The answer,...
READ MORE >"The netcode is really good. I've never experience and lag while playing worldwide. The highest ..."
see all 51 commentsNintendo 'amiibo' figurines coming alongside Smash Bros Wii U
At Nintendo's digital event, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime formally introduced Nintendo's previously announced NFC figurines. They're called "amiibo," and they'll debut with Smash Bros for Wii U this fall.
READ MORE >"This, it's only CPU versions of the figurines. Doesn't seem to affect the roster selection or ..."
see all 16 commentsMario Kart 8: Our favorite replay videos (so far)
We take a look at some of our favorite Mario Kart 8 replay videos, from Luigi's infamous death stare to some of the cheapest Red Shell shenanigans we've ever seen.
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see all 17 commentsShack Interview: Talking Mario Kart 8 with GoNintendo's Kevin Cassidy
The highly-anticipated Mario Kart 8 is out today. But before you select your character or upload your clips to Mario Kart TV, Shacknews' Sam and Andrew want to talk some Mario Kart with GoNintendo's Kevin "rawmeat cowboy" Cassidy and weigh in on some of the game's features a...
READ MORE >"It seems like they're starting to relax a bit more. But yeah I think keeping it relaxed and ..."
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