Video: A look at Mario Kart 8’s visual details
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Mario Kart 8 – Wario Stadium comparison (Wii U vs. DS)
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Photos of Mario Kart 8 speeding onto Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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Mario Kart 8 – final resolution and frame rate
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The videos above come from Digital Foundry’s latest report, which delves into the technical elements of Mario Kart 8.
Perhaps most importantly, we finally have confirmation that the game runs at a native 720p resolution – not 1080p as some originally speculated. Digital Foundry also reveals that Mario Kart 8 typically dips to 59 frames per second.
You can find more information about the technical-side of things here.
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Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart MAYhem – Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle unboxing
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Mario Kart 8 – UK gameplay launch ad
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Mario Kart 8 Speeds onto Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR Race
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On May 24 the worlds of Mario Kart and NASCAR collide when Matt Kenseth races in the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the No. 20 GameStop sponsored car featuring Mario Kart 8 graphics. Kenseth’s car will be outfitted with artwork from the game showing Mario defying gravity and racing upside-down. A time-lapse video of the car getting wrapped can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/zdzfzOFIZWI.
On May 24 the worlds of Mario Kart and NASCAR collide when Matt Kenseth races in the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the No. 20 GameStop sponsored car featuring Mario Kart 8 graphics. (Photo: Business Wire)
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E4 partners with Nintendo Wii U Mario Kart TV (Europe)
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Mario Kart 8 players win chance to have their best races broadcast on E4
Channel 4 Sales today announced a new partnership with E4 and Nintendo to celebrate its latest release Mario Kart 8 on Wii U, due to hit the shelves on Friday 30th May.
Mario Kart 8’s new Mario Kart TV feature allows players to share a 30, 45 or 60-second highlight reel of their best race moments with their friends immediately after play via Nintendo’s MiiVerse social network and YouTube.
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Mario Kart 8 – Mario Kart TV footage straight from Nintendo
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Video: Charles Martinet plays Mario Kart 8
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This video is from last year’s Gamescom, but is still worth checking out. It’s Charles Martinet after all!
