Mario Kart 8 features music recorded by live performers for the first time in the series

This is something that we covered in our Mario Kart 8 press release today, though this nugget deserves a bit of extra attention.

Yep – Mario Kart 8 does in fact feature music recorded by live performers. It’s not for all tracks, but it’s a fantastic addition in any case!

Live recorded music: For the first time in the Mario Kart series, select courses in Mario Kart 8 feature music recorded by live performers.