Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Predictions
On March 9th of this year, Nintendo released the fourth wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. Prior waves each added eight additional racetracks, however, this update also added Birdo as a playable racer. Below Birdo, on the character select screen, five additional locked character slots have also appeared. While Nintendo has yet to officially confirm they will be adding more racers...[Read More]
Five Best Mario Games To Play on Mario Day
With today being MAR10 Day, many fans are eagerly celebrating Mario himself. Nintendo themselves are celebrating Mario Day with multiple eShop sales, and special in-game events. With many still stuck at home, this creates an opportunity to properly celebrate our favorite mustached mutist. Whether alone or with others, I’ve curated a list of the five must-play Mario games to play on celebrati...[Read More]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review
The storied Mario Kart franchise has found its perfect home on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best and most complete packages since the original Super Mario Kart was gifted to the world 24 years ago. Containing 48 courses and 42 characters, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has all previously released DLC and adds new characters such as King Boo and the Inklings from Splatoon. Nintendo d...[Read More]
Nintendo Reveals New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Features
Almost two weeks have passed since the release of the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo could not be happier with its sales. The Nintendo Switch is currently selling so well due to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo Switch owners will not have to wait long for another major Nintendo franchise to launch on the Nintendo Switch though, because Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is coming soon.
Wii U News Roundup from Nintendo Direct 11.5.2014
With the year coming to a close very soon Nintendo is at it again with yet another Nintendo Direct. While Aron is busy working on the announcements from the 3DS area of things I’m busy with the round up of things on the Wii U side. Now enough babbling on my end and let’s get to all the awesome news that came from todays Nintendo Direct. Let’s start with Mario Kart 8 since everyon...[Read More]
Rumor: Diddy Kong, Birdo, Kamek In Mario Kart 8 as DLC?
With Mario Kart 8 out and everyone having a great time it’s only a matter of time until we may see new items within the game. It seems via the rumor mill and the picture above is that we might get new DLC (Downloadable Content) for Mario Kart 8. I think this is exciting news if you ask me, which I may have put in 100+ hours already. Plus, after looking at the picture above and it being E3, h...[Read More]
Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Unboxing
While I admit I do enjoy a good unboxing, it seems that many people in other regions have obtained Mario Kart 8 early. Sadly I guess that some people in the US other than press have a copy as well. However, with any game it was bound to happen, but who cares it’s an unboxing of the Limited Edition, which includes a Blue Shell that isn’t available in North America.
New Mario Kart 8 Nintendo Direct Released
Typically you’ll have Nintendo feature a Nintendo Direct via streaming services. Today, Nintendo has released a Mario Kart 8 themed Nintendo Direct, which features no other game except Mario Kart 8. However, can you brave that the video is 35 minutes long? I did and you’ll be glad to learn a lot about the game as you watch.
Mario Kart 8 Wii U Bundle + Promo Coming to North America
If you remember the other day I made a post that Europe is getting a special Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle. It isn’t themed to the game, but will include the game. However you could pick from Team Mario or Team Luigi that has skins to those characters. Today Nintendo of America made an awesome announcement for Mario Kart 8 fans here in North America that has to deal with a Mario Kart 8 Bundle an...[Read More]
Mario Kart 8 Wii U Premium Bundles Coming to Europe
With Mario Kart 8 only a month away we at Marooners’ Rock are highly excited. I mean who wouldn’t want the game? I can say right now my personal Facebook already has trash talking and plans for all-nighters between friends. Anyways, as you can see in the title the UK is lucky once again when it comes to Mario Kart 8. If you live in the UK you can pre-order a limited edition Mario Kart ...[Read More]