The long awaited 2nd batch of Mario Kart 8 DLC along with its new update which includes the new 200cc mode is finally here! The update itself is approximately 250MB, while the DLC is 970MB. Yes, close to 1GB.

Here’s what you’ll find in the new update:
NOTE: Update is required to download the second DLC pack

– 9 new Mii suits added: Wario, Pac-Man, Olimar, Bowser, Sonic, Toad, Villager, Rosalina and Mega Man
– 200cc class added
– Added sparks effect when braking in 200cc class
– Added braking on the Wii Remote by pressing the B, 1 and 2 buttons at the same time
– Added ability to add CPU players for online custom rules (only human players will be counted for scoring)
– Press Minus to display the map on the TV screen with the Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wii Remote + Nunchuk
– On the Animal Crossing circuit, seasons are not random when you play Time Attack (you only have Summer)
– 10 new stamps for Miiverse
– Various bug fixes

Once you boot up the game, you’ll be prompted to download the new update. Simply wait, and once it’s done you can go have fun!

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Sakurai talks a bit about Smash Bros. DLC

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 59 Comments

Masahiro Sakurai’s latest column in Famitsu is all about downloadable content. That makes sense, given how Nintendo just recently announced plans to expand Smash Bros. with additional fighters and Mii Fighter outfits.

Sakurai’s column seems to defend DLC for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS by saying it’s “genuine” compared to day-one DLC. He also mentioned that DLC for the two games is made for the fans.

One excerpt from Sakurai’s column reads:

It’s a huge undertaking to create a fighter, so I think we can’t make them in large quantities. I’d also like to feel refreshed when the project is over. However, since we have decided to tackle [DLC] once, I’d like to offer as much fun [content] as possible. It will take a while from now, but please look forward to it.

Smash Bros. Mewtwo DLC just came out for Club Nintendo members last week, and will be available for purchase to all players starting on April 28. There are also plans to introduce Lucas in June, along with other roster additions. Fans can vote on the character they want to see included over on the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot.

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Nintendo UK hosting Mario Kart 8 stream tomorrow for the new DLC and 200cc mode

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo UK will be holding a special stream for Mario Kart 8 tomorrow. As the new DLC is launching, Nintendo will be showing off the new tracks as well as the 200cc mode. The stream will go live at 5 PM in the UK, which is 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT.

Join us live from 5pm tomorrow, as we play through the new tracks and 200cc mode in #MK8! http://t.co/HrxEfvr5uq pic.twitter.com/bJCaV7DbA0
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 22, 2015

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Mario Kart 8 – Neo Bowser City comparison (Wii U vs. 3DS)

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

GameXplain has put together a video comparing the Neo Bowser City track in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 7. You can watch it below.

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Fans find 5 new character spaces, more stage slots within Smash Bros. 3DS files

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 34 Comments

Fans are continuing to comb through the files in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS following the arrival of the latest patch. Interestingly enough, the discoveries don’t stop at the potential addition of Ryu and Roy to the roster.

After looking through the fighter table, it’s revealed that there are five generic “Mario” placeholders. These should be spots that will eventually be taken by other characters. One might be for Lucas and two more could be for Ryu and Roy, but it’s unclear who would take the final two slots. If nothing else, this finding may suggest that Nintendo may have plans for at least five DLC characters.

But that isn’t all! A change in the stage table reveals that the number of additional slots has been increased from 4 to 14. Given that each stage has an omega version, there’s a possibility that we could see up to 7 new stages. One of these could be a Kirby stage due to a pair of new songs found within the files – specifically “MoriStage” (Forest Stage song from Kirby’s Air Ride) and “PupuLand” (N64 remix of Dream Land from Kirby Super Star).

These findings are very, very interesting, but it’s important to remember that Nintendo has not made any announcements about upcoming DLC for Smash Bros. aside from Lucas. Even though what’s been uncovered thus far has been legitimate, we don’t truly know what the company has in store for the games.

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