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Mario Kart 8
Racing
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo
Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
Released
May 30, 2014
ESRB
E for Everyone: Comic Mischief
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
NintendoWare Bezel Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Mario Kart

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Race with Mario and friends anytime, anywhere! Burn rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways—underwater, in the sky, upside-down in zero-g, and past the finish—for the win! Get revved up for local multiplayer*, online** in-game tournaments, a revamped battle mode, and more!

Stay fresh in the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe game by playing as guest characters Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy! You can use their Splatoon inspired karts on their battle mode stage, Urchin Underpass. There are also returning items, like Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, used exclusively in battle mode. Veterans rejoice—you can hold two items at once! Prove you’re the world’s best racer and battler in online tournaments, or simply race and battle friends online. With many control options and handheld mode, there’s always a way to play on the Nintendo Switch™ system!

Genre(s)
Racing
June game sales 2020
NPD Report Reveals Top 10 Selling Games of June 2020

The NPD is sharing the top 10 best selling games of June 2020 and while some are predictable others may take players by surprise.

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MLB Team Plays Mario Kart 8 During Rain Delay
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The Atlanta Braves killed time during a long rain delay by hosting an impromptu Mario Kart tournament, an event the team states helps build camaraderie.

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Dad Surprises Son With Real Nintendo Switch in a Heartwarming Moment
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Twitter user Mohikan surprises his son by replacing his cardboard Nintendo Switch with a real version of the console, complete with a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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Mario Kart Is the Best-Selling Racing Game Series in America
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A detail from the NPD Group's market research for April 2017 indicates that the Mario Kart franchise officially becomes the best-selling racing game series in America.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tops UK Game Sales Charts
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tops the UK Sales Charts, beating out stiff competition from the likes of Prey, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Pre-Orders Delayed From Amazon
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Amazon upsets gamers who placed pre-orders for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, failing to deliver the game on-time to a number of those who pre-ordered it through the mega retailer.

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Mario Kart 8 Switch Controller Restrictions are Weird
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The upcoming racing game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has weird controller restrictions that limit players' options when playing the game in split-screen tablet mode.

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Nintendo Switch: You Can Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe For This Long Before the Battery Dies
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One The Best War Games editor tests out the battery life of the Nintendo Switch while playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and it lasts long enough for anyone to get in a decent amount of karting.

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