Go Full Throttle With Mercedes-Benz DLC And More With New Mario Kart 8 Update

With more than two and a half million people playing worldwide in just only two months, Mario Kart 8 seems to be a Wii U surefire hit, and what’s better to celebrate than a brand new update, complete with the anticipated Mercedes-Benz DLC.

From the 27th August 2014, a new update will be published for Mario Kart 8. This will add a mini-map to the TV screen, allow players to download the free Mercedes-Benz DLC, change the default option after finishing a race to ‘Next Race’ rather than ‘View Highlights’, save the last used kart customisation so you don’t have to keep changing to your favourite parts when you quit, give you the ability to edits other racer highlights, crate a record screen for Coins collect, online win-loss etc., and finally address certain bugs and internet stability. That’s quite a hefty update! I would assume that the update is going to be released worldwide simultaneously, though I can not be 100% sure yet.

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Which of these new features are you most looking forward to? Is there anything else you want to be added? I wouldn’t mind a few proper battle mode stages or at least a return of Bob-Omb Blast! Tell us what you think in the comments. Also, if you do not own a copy of Mario Kart 8 yet, then use the links below to purchase a copy! [remember, the Wii U is region locked]

Than you to NintendoEverything for providing translations!

Leon Fletcher

I am a huge Nintendo fan, hence why NintyBuzz exists. I especially love all things Zelda and Metroid. NintyBuzz was started by me back in the Summer of 2014, it started out mainly as a hobby, though the site has gradually grown, and I hope it grows for many years to come!

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By |2014-08-06T10:03:27+00:00August 6th, 2014|DLC, Mario Kart 8, Nintendo, Wii U|0 Comments
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Join NintyBuzz And 3DS Buzz For The Mario Kart 8 Tournament!

With Mario Kart 8 being released just over a month ago, it has been selling like hot cakes. It’s online has definitely been praised and offers the perfect tools to host your own tournaments. With this, I am happy to announce the 3DS Buzz and NintyBuzz Mario Kart 8 Tournament!

Taking place this August is an ultimate tournament to test your Mario Karting skills so you can take home the glory of being the best… as well as some nifty prizes. The players who come out in 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive commemorative 3DS Buzz stickers, but the person who places 1st will also receive £15/€15/$20(USD) to use on the Nintendo eShops. Please note that at the moment I can only offer GBP, EUR and USD eShop cards, though if you aren’t from these regions but you have a link to a reliable online shop which sells eShop credit and who can also take international payments then I will add that currency to the prize fund.

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To sign up for the tournament, make a free account over at 3DS Buzz and then post in this thread (click here to access it). Registration closes on the 26th July 2014.

Don’t have Mario Kart 8 yet? No worries, click one of these links to purchase it now (be sure to choose the correct region).

Good Luck!

Leon Fletcher

I am a huge Nintendo fan, hence why NintyBuzz exists. I especially love all things Zelda and Metroid. NintyBuzz was started by me back in the Summer of 2014, it started out mainly as a hobby, though the site has gradually grown, and I hope it grows for many years to come!

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By |2014-10-23T21:16:37+00:00July 7th, 2014|Mario Kart 8, Nintendo, Wii U|0 Comments
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GAME Discounts Mario Kart 8 to Under £30 (UK)

If you’re in the UK and are yet to pick up a copy of Mario Kart 8 then you might want to take a trip over the the GAME website where the moustachioed plumber’s latest racer has been reduced to £29.99. The offer is valid on the physical version only which will also come with a club nintendo code entitling you to a free download of one of the ten games in the Mario Kart 8 bonus game promotion!

You’ll want to be quick though, because this is reportedly for one day only.

By |2014-10-23T21:16:39+00:00July 4th, 2014|Mario Kart 8, Nintendo, Wii U|0 Comments
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Nintendo Strikes Big at Japan Expo 2014

Are you in or around Paris this week? Well you’re in luck, if you are a Nintendo gamer of course, as Nintendo have announced their lineup for Japan Expo this year which takes place at the Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center in Paris from 2nd July to 6th July 2014. (more…)

Leon Fletcher

I am a huge Nintendo fan, hence why NintyBuzz exists. I especially love all things Zelda and Metroid. NintyBuzz was started by me back in the Summer of 2014, it started out mainly as a hobby, though the site has gradually grown, and I hope it grows for many years to come!

www.nintybuzz.com
By |2014-10-23T21:17:27+00:00June 30th, 2014|3DS, Hyrule Warriors, Mario Kart 8, Nintendo, Pokémon, Smash Bros., Splatoon, The Legend of Zelda, Wii U|2 Comments
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Mario Kart 8 Sells 2 Million Units in a Month

If you thought selling 1.2 million software units in 4 days was impressive, then get ready for this – Mario Kart 8 has continued racing off store shelves and Nintendo have confirmed that over 2 million units of the game have been sold through to consumers.

Whether you pin that on a lack of third party software for Nintendo’s struggling home console, the astute move of offering a free game on registration to Club Nintendo, or just simply how great and well-loved the series is, an attach rate of around 1 in 3 for a single piece of software is quite simply staggering. Let’s hope this marks a turning point in the Wii U’s life!

By |2014-10-23T21:17:28+00:00June 28th, 2014|Mario Kart 8, Nintendo, Wii U|0 Comments
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