So this is a collaboration I don’t think anybody expected. Nintendo are partnering with car manufacturer Mercedes Benz to bring a GLA class model into Mario Kart 8 through free DLC. At present it’s only for Japan but this is interesting because it confirms that the infrastructure for DLC has been built into the game and could potentially be used again in the future. If that’s not bonkers enough for you, Mercedes Benz Japan has released a 30 second ad of the partnership.

Update: Nintendo UK have commented to CVG on the possibility of a Western release:

“The announcement this time was made by Mercedes-Benz Japan regarding their collaboration in Japan with NCL. As for the information relating to the distribution of the GLA kart for MK8 outside Japan, we will be able to announce in the near future.”

Source, Source 2

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GameStop ad (5/28 – 6/3)

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This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below.

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Boxarts for the latest European Nintendo Selects

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Photos of Mario Kart 8 speeding onto Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR

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Photo 1:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth prepares to hit the Charlotte Motor Speedway racetrack in his GameStop car branded with Mario Kart 8 graphics for the History 300 in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the fan-favorite video game series from Nintendo, launches exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
Photo 2:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario and Luigi conduct one last inspection of the GameStop-sponsored Mario Kart 8 racing car driven by NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth at the History 300 race in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Launching exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014, Mario Kart 8 introduces anti-gravity driving and new power-ups like the Super Horn and Boomerang Flower. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
Photo 3:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gets hands-on time with Mario Kart 8 during an event during the History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the fan-favorite video game series from Nintendo, launches exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
Photo 4:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans wait in line to play Mario Kart 8 at a Nintendo and GameStop event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the fan-favorite video game series from Nintendo, launches exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)

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Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 scan

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Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson boxart

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Persona Q pre-order bonuses

Posted on 11 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, Images, News | 0 comments

Atlus have recently shared a list of the different pre-order bonuses for Persona Q, with a number of different items on offer depending on which Japanese retailer the game is purchased from. These gifts range anywhere from 3DS skins to key-chains along with all sorts of other Persona themed goodies. Below we’ve got screenshots of the different pre-order offers available, as well as where you can get them.