Mario Kart (Series General)

Well if you get both, you get the Yoshis and SGs for free.

Link!!! Oh my goodness! If they release Princess Zelda.....I will have a reason to buy this game. (I do love Rosalina though...)

Link?!?!
Is this real life?!?!

I cannot BELIEVE this! This is what I have wanted for so long!
Next generation, they have to drop the "Mario" name and go with Super Kart Bros.!

Cool, huh?

Nintendo has now published an official announcement for Mario Kart 8′s DLC. The press release reveals pricing for the US and a pre-order option that saves consumers $4.

Check out the full announcement below:

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two new downloadable content packs will take the world of Mario Kart 8 in directions the franchise has never seen before, while significantly expanding game-play options. The packs, which launch this fall and in spring of 2015, and are available for advance purchase starting Aug. 27 at $7.99 each (or $11.99 for both), deliver a ton of new content, including first-time crossover characters like Link from The Legend of Zelda franchise and both Isabelle and the Villager from the Animal Crossing series.

In addition to these two new downloadable content packs, a previously announced game update goes live Aug. 27 that adds a variety of new features, including three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s. Go to http://ninten.do/6181WR6B to view a video of the in-game karts in action.

“More than 1 million Wii U owners in the United States alone are already enjoying the fun of Mario Kart 8,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Mario Kart 8 already includes the largest number of characters, karts and options of any Mario Kart game to date, and these amazing expansion packs give players even more choices.”

Each pack will contain two new cups, each with four courses, which, in total, increases the number of currently available courses by 50 percent. The DLC packs include classic courses like Wario’s Gold Mine from Mario Kart Wii, as well as new courses, some taking place in the worlds of The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. New vehicles will also arrive with each pack, including the Blue Falcon kart representing the F-Zero franchise in the first DLC pack.

Mario Kart 8 owners who purchase both packs starting Aug. 27 will get access to eight new colors of Yoshi and eight new colors of Shy Guy to race with immediately. To purchase the packs in advance, users with a broadband Internet connection can click the new “Shop” icon in the game or visit the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

The DLC packs are scheduled to include the following:

Pack 1: The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: November 2014) – $7.99

3 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link
4 Vehicles
8 Courses
Pack 2: Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 (Release Date: May 2015) – $7.99

3 Characters: Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser
4 Vehicles
8 Courses
Pack 1 + Pack 2 Bundle – $11.99

6 Characters: Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Link, Villager, Isabelle and Dry Bowser
8 Vehicles
16 Courses
As a bonus for purchasing both packs bundled or individually, buyers receive eight new colors for Yoshi and Shy Guy. Those who advance purchase both packs can begin using the Yoshi and Shy Guy characters immediately.

Source: Nintendo Everything

Looks like Luigi isn't the only green wearing person with a name starting with L to have a death stare!
Anyway, I'll probably just get pack 1 since it has that sweet new F-zero kart.
Then again, I might change my mind if I get more info on both packs...

Link as a character? An F-Zero kart? A Zelda and F-Zero stage? Am I still dreaming? This is amazing!

I just preordered both! Whenever I go to the shop section on the main menu, it says, "Preordered. Please wait until release." They must think people want it right away.

Also, you can now see your stats on the Main Menu! Here are mine:

Coins: 1971
Wins: 203
Losses: 227
Race Rating: 1210
Battle Rating: 992
Favorite Course: Toad Harbor
Favorite Character: Metal Mario
Favorite Vehicle: Jet Bike
Favorite Tires: Slick
Favorite Glider: Cloud Glider
Drifts: 8807
Mini-Turbos: 4069
Super Mini-Turbos: 1581
Jump Boosts: 4608
Saved by Lakitu: 149
Balloons Popped: 3
Own Balloons Popped: 69
Used Tilt Controls: 0

Share yours!

NINTENDO, SHUT UP AND TAKE MY ESHOP CARDS! I pooped myself when I saw this.