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Nintendo’s marketing campaign for Mario Kart 8 will run until the end of the year, the firm says. It is already underway with a social media programme designed to get gamers nostalgic about classic Mario Kart moments. This will lead into a launch campaign, which includes online and TV activity …
Read More »Nintendo reveals exclusive Team Mario and Team Luigi Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundles
Two additional Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundles have been announced. Nintendo earlier today revealed the Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack: Special Edition. Now it has also detailed the Mario Kart 8 Red Mario Bundle and Mario Kart 8 Green Luigi Bundle. Both SKUs include a 32GB Wii U console …
Read More »Nintendo confirms Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle
The rumoured (and inevitable) Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle has been confirmed by Nintendo. The Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack: Special Edition will be released alongside the game on May 30th and include a 32GB black console and copy of the game. Nintendo hasn’t yet confirmed a price for …
Read More »Princess Peach Wii Remote Plus arrives this month
Nintendo has announced plans to release a new Princess Peach-themed Wii Remote later this month. According to the company, the peripheral will hit stores in late April for $39.99. The design is similar to the previously launched Mario and Luigi Wii Remote Plus models. The remote will work with all …
Read More »VIDEO: Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition comes with Spiny Shell
Nintendo has detailed the Limited Edition release of Wii U racer Mario Kart 8. The SKU comes with a Spiny Shell model. And a physical copy of the game, obviously. It’s currently available for 49.99 from Amazon and 59.99 from GAME. Those who have already pre-ordered the game should be …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 gets UK release date
The biggest game on the Wii U release calendar has a UK release date. The game will launch on May 30th, and will let players control Bowser’s minions for the first time. Mario Kart 8 does not particularly use the Wii U GamePad to any particular degree, but it remains …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 heading to Wii U in May
Mario Kart 8 will arrive for Wii U this May, according to Nintendo. In a company briefing, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata stated that the next offering in the Mario Kart franchise will see release during the May 2014 window. Iwata cut his salary in half this week, in wake of …
Read More »Incoming Nintendo Direct focused on spring 2014 lineup
Nintendo has announced it will put on a new Nintendo Direct online presentation this week. The company plans on revealing release and other info regarding Wii U and 3DS games set to launch during the spring 2014 window. No games were specifically mentioned, but Wii U’s Mario Kart 8 is …
Read More »NINTENDO: Mario Kart 8 announced for Wii U
The next entry in Mario Kart will be available for Wii U early next year. Nintendo introduced Mario Kart 8 as part of today’s E3 Nintendo Direct. It will be released in Spring 2014. Following on from Mario Kart 7, the racer will allow players to go underwater and fly …
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