Diddy Kong has now been… unconfirmed for Mario Kart 8. We initially thought that the character would be included in the roster based on an article from Spain’s Official Nintendo Magazine, but it turns out this was a mistake. Director Juan Carlos Garcia confirmed on Twitter that ONM made an error.
That said, Diddy Kong isn’t necessarily ruled out all together. This just indicates that the magazine was inaccurate.
Thanks to Core Sublime for the tip.
The video below gives us a glimpse at the 3DS version as well as a quick look at one new level:
The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. LEGO The Hobbit – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
5. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
10. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon X – Nintendo
2. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. LEGO The Hobbit – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
Recently, the Disney Store posted a Darth Vader figurine photo on Facebook, which features a base similar to the existing Disney Infinity toys. This led to questions regarding the possibility of Star Wars joining the popular sandbox game.
The Disney Store has since clarified that the photo is not at all connected to Disney Infinity, noting that there are “no plans for Star Wars to join Disney Infinity at this moment in time”.
The full message reads:
“Whilst there are no plans for Star Wars to join Disney Infinity at this moment in time… please do continue to check back for more exciting updates to our Star Wars collection.”
Might Diddy Kong be included on the roster for Mario Kart 8?
The Spanish edition of ONM has posted a preview shot from its latest issue featuring the upcoming racer. You’ll notice that Diddy Kong is clearly shown among Mario Kart 8’s characters.
I wouldn’t say this officially confirms Diddy Kong’s appearance in Mario Kart 8. Still, it’s interesting that he’s included in ONM’s preview. Could the magazine have made a mistake? We’re just a little more than a month away from Mario Kart 8’s launch, so it shouldn’t be too long before we find out if this is the real deal.
Wondering which games topped the overall UK charts for the month of March? Then check out the full lineup below:
1. Titanfall – EA
2. Thief – Square Enix
3. South Park: The Stick of Truth – Ubisoft
4. inFamous: Second Son – Sony
5. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. FIFA 14 – EA
7. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes – Konami
8. Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare – EA
9. Dark Souls II – Bandai Namco
10. Call of Duty: Ghosts – Activision
