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It’s been nearly a year since we last heard about HTR High Tech Racing. Fortunately, the game is still planned for the 3DS eShop. A release is currently targeted for August. Developer QUByte Interactive has also said that it plans to use assets and improvements from the PC build in the 3DS version.

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Nintendo has lifted the reviews embargo for Mario Kart 8. For an overview of the early verdicts, check out our roundup below.

IGN – 9 / 10
GameSpot – 8 / 10
Polygon – 9 / 10
Eurogamer – 10 / 10
EDGE – 9 / 10
Nintendo Life – 9 / 10
NintendoWorldReport – 7.5 / 10
CVG – 9 / 10
GamesRadar – 4 / 5
GameTrailers – 8.6 / 10
Game Informer – 9.25 / 10
Joystiq – 4.5 / 5
DigitalSpy – 4 / 5
VideoGamer – 9 / 10
USGamer – 4.5 / 5
Destructoid – 9 / 10
GamesBeat – 85 / 100
Gamereactor – 9/10
Kotaku – “Yes”
ONM – 96%
NowGamer – 8.5 / 10

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Kirby’s Adventure Stage 12
Mario Kart 8 – Upside Down Test
Mario Kart 8 – Super Horn Test
Mario Kart 8 – Boomerang Flower Test
Child of Light Announcement Video
Child of Light Amano Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial
Nintendo Minute: Mario Kart: Double Dash
Child of Light Co-op Trailer

3DS

Child of Light Announcement Video
Child of Light Amano Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial
Nintendo Minute: Mario Kart: Double Dash
Child of Light Co-op Trailer
Moon Chronicles Gameplay Trailer

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

Kosuke Yabuki has discussed Mario Kart 8’s usage of integrated YouTube support.

EDGE, speaking with the game’s director, asked what made the team decide to support sharing videos in this way, as it’s different to what we’ve seen from Nintendo in the past.

Yabuki told the magazine:

When we were preparing the automatic highlight reel feature, we wanted users to share these videos with others, not just watch them by themselves. For example, after uploading a reel to YouTube, you can re-watch the highlights of your online battle the next day in your office, or at school or even on your smartphone. It will definitely encourage people to keep playing, and may be a great way to invite others to join you for a game.

For those unaware, Mario Kart 8 allows players to watch and share highlights from their races. In addition to YouTube, videos can be shared on Miiverse.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.


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