Satoru Iwata has hosted a Nintendo Direct concerning the upcoming release of Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U! Some big gameplay changes have been introduced, such as anti-gravity, kart customization (just like Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS), 12-player multiplayer, voice chat in the lobby, and of course new tracks, characters, and new powerups such as the Super Horn. The game is slated for release on May 30th, 2014. Hit up the links below to watch the video and jump in on the discussion!
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Wii U - Mario Kart 8 Direct (Youtube)