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Mario Kart 8 DLC is on the way!
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August 27, 2014, 00:40
 
Nintendo UK possibly outed new Mario Kart 8 DLC. It shows some interesting stuff, some possibly Amiibo-related. Excitebike? F-Zero? Animal Crossing? Link? I like what I see! How about you?



Nintendo of America said:
Link, Isabelle and Animal Crossing Villager All Get Ready to Race

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 26, 2014 – Two new downloadable content packs will take the world of Mario Kart 8 in directions the franchise has never seen before, while significantly expanding game-play options. The packs, which launch this fall and in spring of 2015, and are available for advance purchase starting Aug. 27 at $7.99 each (or $11.99 for both), deliver a ton of new content, including first-time crossover characters like Link from The Legend of Zelda franchise and both Isabelle and the Villager from the Animal Crossing series.

In addition to these two new downloadable content packs, a previously announced game update goes live Aug. 27 that adds a variety of new features, including three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s. Go to http://ninten.do/6181WR6B to view a video of the in-game karts in action.

“More than 1 million Wii U owners in the United States alone are already enjoying the fun of Mario Kart 8,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Mario Kart 8 already includes the largest number of characters, karts and options of any Mario Kart game to date, and these amazing expansion packs give players even more choices.”

Each pack will contain two new cups, each with four courses, which, in total, increases the number of currently available courses by 50 percent. The DLC packs include classic courses like Wario’s Gold Mine from Mario Kart Wii, as well as new courses, some taking place in the worlds of The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. New vehicles will also arrive with each pack, including the Blue Falcon kart representing the F-Zero franchise in the first DLC pack.

Mario Kart 8 owners who purchase both packs starting Aug. 27 will get access to eight new colors of Yoshi and eight new colors of Shy Guy to race with immediately. To purchase the packs in advance, users with a broadband Internet connection can click the new “Shop” icon in the game or visit the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

The DLC packs are scheduled to include the following:

Pack 1: The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) - $7.99

3 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link
4 Vehicles
8 Courses

Pack 2: Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) - $7.99

3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser
4 Vehicles
8 Courses

Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle - $11.99

6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle and Dry Bowser
8 Vehicles
16 Courses
As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately.

For more information about Mario Kart 8, visit http://mariokart8.nintendo.com.

Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.

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08/27/14, 00:40   Edited:  08/27/14, 16:35
 
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@Mop it up
Anti-grav horseshoes? Sweet.
But I could never bring myself to shell Epona. Could you? Could anyone on this site!?

Posted by 
 on: 10/22/14, 23:54
Still hard to believe I'm getting 16 new tracks plus characters and karts all for $11.99. Best DLC ever, and it's not even out yet.

Posted by 
 on: 10/23/14, 02:04
Wow I forgot each DLC is actually 2 cups. Wow.

And I haven't even preordered yet!!

Posted by 
 on: 10/23/14, 02:12   Edited:  10/23/14, 02:12
@carlosrox
I thought you had it locked down, son.

Posted by 
 on: 10/23/14, 21:22
@anon_mastermind
I have rent and bills to lock down, son :(

Posted by 
 on: 10/23/14, 22:16
@carlosrox

Just starve yourself for a few meals over the next week. DLC paid for!

Man, people should pay me for this kind of financial guidance.

Posted by 
 on: 10/23/14, 22:18
Hinph said:
@carlosrox

Just starve yourself for a few meals over the next week. DLC paid for!

Man, people should pay me for this kind of financial guidance.


Posted by 
 on: 10/23/14, 22:28
@Hinph
I'm already doing that haha. I'm honestly not good with money.

Posted by 
 on: 10/24/14, 02:11
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