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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
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets New Trailer Ahead of Nintendo Switch Release
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo releases a new trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ahead of its release for the Nintendo Switch at the end of April, promising the biggest Mario Kart game yet.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Videos Show Off New Features
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe garners several new game modes in its updated Switch release and several gameplay clips are now available showcasing the new action.

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Mario Kart 8 on Switch Brings Back Balloon Battle
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Nintendo confirms that the Switch version of Mario Kart 8 will re-introduce the beloved Balloon Battle multiplayer mode from earlier titles in the kart racing franchise.

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10 Newcomers We Want in Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo

The Best War Games puts together a list of the 10 most desired newcomers for the next entry of the Mario Kart franchise on the Nintendo Switch, with one being a special guest.

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No New Race Tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo

Nintendo confirms that, outside of a handful of new characters, weapons, and battlegrounds, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will not feature any new tracks on Nintendo Switch.

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Mario Kart 8 Runs at 1080p and 60 FPS on Switch
Nintendo

During the Nintendo Switch Treehouse presentation, Nintendo reveals the resolution, frame rate, and more details for the upcoming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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Mario Kart and Splatoon Possibly Getting New Content on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo

With Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon apparently appearing in the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer, there's evidence the Wii U games will have new content on the Switch.

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Conan O'Brien Plays Mario Kart 8 with Seth Rogen & Zac Efron
Nintendo

Late night talk show host and comedian Conan O'Brien sits down to play Nintendo's racing game Mario Kart 8 with Neighbors 2 stars Seth Rogen and Zac Efron.

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'Mario Kart 8' 200cc Footage is Crazy Fast
Nintendo

Nintendo releases new footage of Mario Kart 8's upcoming 200cc difficulty. Come watch Mario fly around Pirahna Plant Slide like he's running late for a date with the Princess.

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'Mario Kart 8' Adds 200cc Mode; 'Animal Crossing' DLC Detailed & Dated
Nintendo

Nintendo further details their upcoming 'Animal Crossing' DLC for 'Mario Kart 8', including new karts and courses, and reveals that a new 200cc mode is on the way.

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'Captain Toad' Developers Want Character to Join 'Mario Kart'
Nintendo

The developers responsible for 'Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker' want to see the plucky hero join many other games – including 'Mario Kart'.

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'Mario Kart 8' DLC Adding New Track Based on 'Excitebike'
Nintendo

Nintendo has released a trailer for 'Mario Kart 8' showing off one of the new DLC tracks, and this one is based on the 'Excitebike' series.

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'Double Dash' Favorite 'Yoshi Circuit' Returns in First 'Mario Kart 8' DLC
Nintendo

Whether you're a fan of seaside villages or treacherous turns, the return of Yoshi Circuit is sure to excite 'Mario Kart 8' players.

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Mario Kart 8 DLC: First Look at Link's Master Cycle
Nintendo

Check out the Link's new ride, the Master Cycle, in a new piece of concept art for 'Mario Kart 8' DLC.

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Mario Kart 8's B Dasher Gets Its Own Trailer
Nintendo

The Big N has revealed another kart available in the upcoming November DLC for 'Mario Kart 8.' Watch the latest trailer to see the B Dasher in action.

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