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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
Nintendo E3 2013 Booth
Wii U and 'Mario Kart 8' Sales Strong; Nintendo Financials Still Down
Nintendo

Despite strong Wii U and 'Mario Kart 8' sales for Nintendo's first quarter, the company is still posting a loss overall.

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Mario Kart Hits 2 Million Units
Did 'Mario Kart 8' Save the Wii U?
Nintendo

News of 'Mario Kart' reaching 2 million units sold within its first month and Wii U sales 'picking up' suggests Nintendo's financial troubles may be behind them.

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Mario Kart 8 Mercedes DLC Coming to America
'Mario Kart 8' Mercedes DLC Coming to North America
Nintendo

Nintendo of America reveals that the Merecedes GLA-class kart that originally released as 'Mario Kart 8' DLC in Japan will come to North America later this summer.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Luigi: 'Mario Kart 8' Meme Good for Nintendo
Nintendo

Angry Luigi surfaces as one of gaming's most popular memes thanks to 'Mario Kart 8' it's nothing but good news for Nintendo.

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Mario Kart Sales Record Wii U
'Mario Kart 8' Sells 1.2 Million in First 3 Days; Fastest-Selling Wii U Game
Nintendo

'Mario Kart 8' raced to fantastic sales numbers over the weekend, moving 1.2 million units on its way to becoming the fastest-selling Wii U title in the console's 2-year lifespan.

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Mario Kart 8 Premium Packs
Nintendo Reveals 'Mario Kart 8' Wii U Bundles & Themed WiiMotes
Nintendo

Nintendo announced three new Wii U bundles to coincide with the May release of 'Mario Kart 8.' Will US gamers be able to get their hands on this UK set?

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Mario Kart 8 Special Edition
'Mario Kart 8' Limited Edition Comes With Replica Blue Shell
Nintendo

With a lot riding on the launch of 'Mario Kart 8' later this year, Nintendo has announced a Limited Edition SKU that comes with a replica of the infamous Blue Shell.

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Mario Kart 8 Koopaliings
'Mario Kart 8' Arrives May 30th, Koopalings Star in New Trailer
Nintendo

'Mario Kart 8' will arrive in stores on May 30, 2014, with every one of Bowser's troublesome Koopa Kids confirmed for the roster in the new trailer.

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Mario Kart 8 Tracks
Nintendo Unveils New 'Mario Kart 8' & 'Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze' Trailers
Nintendo

Following a slow showing at this year's VGX Awards, Nintendo bounces back with new announcements, including the latest trailers for 'Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze' and 'Mario Kart 8'.

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