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E3 2013 | Conquer Gravity in Mario Kart 8 - Debut Trailer and Screenshots

Nintendo's flagship racing franchise is back in 2014 and brings together the best Mario Kart elements into a new Wii U title.

Nintendo are literally taking Mario Kart to a new level with brand new circuit designs that incorporate anti-gravity enhancements to traditional karts and bikes. A new feature will allow players to cling onto walls, venture upside down and break through conventions for all sorts of nifty shortcuts.

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There'll be a return to 12-player online races, plus elements from Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Wii making a return: bikes, hang gliders and trick platforms.

Toadette and Waluigi also rejoin the cast in Mario Kart 8.

Running at a solid 60fps with stunning HD graphics, Mario Kart 8 will be zipping to a living room near you in Spring 2014.

For now, the E3 trailer and screenshots of Mario and co. on the racing line - more snaps in the screenshot's album below.

What are your thoughts on the new Mario Kart 8 in action?

Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

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Nintendo

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Nintendo

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Driving

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Sonic_13 11.06.2013#1

This Mario Kart looks INCREDIBLE!

The biggest worlds yet and the anti-gravity factor is going to bring an awesome new dynamic to the game.

I can't wait!!!

jb 11.06.2013#2

Highlight of the show for me so far, looks amazing. Gutted it's 2014 though Smilie But massively excited!

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SirLink 11.06.2013#3

jb said:
Highlight of the show for me so far, looks amazing. Gutted it's 2014 though But massively excited!

I agree. I got Mario Kart Wii sooooo late, this time I definitely don't want to miss out. Online multiplayer was such a blast in MKW. They also brought back bikes which I really missed, now here's hoping there'll be some indrifting bikes (as opposed to the outdrifting karts). That was by far my favourite mechanic in MKW.

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jb 11.06.2013#4

here's hoping there'll be some indrifting bikes (as opposed to the outdrifting karts). That was by far my favourite mechanic in MKW.

You mean like Magicruzer or Dolphin Dasher? I hope so! Easily the best vehicle type in MK Wii!

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SirLink 11.06.2013#5

jb said:
here's hoping there'll be some indrifting bikes (as opposed to the outdrifting karts). That was by far my favourite mechanic in MKW.
You mean like Magicruzer or Dolphin Dasher? I hope so! Easily the best vehicle type in MK Wii!

I think so, I always used the Mach Bike with Daisy which was indrifting as well. Smilie

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Marzeee 12.06.2013#6

Easily the best moment for me. Looks so gorgeous and runs smooth! I honestly didn't think they'd put that much effort into the visuals, judging by past MK games, so it was a surprise. I'm so glad it has 12 player online, as well!

( Edited 12.06.2013 08:39 by Marzy )

LKR000 12.06.2013#7

Marzy said:
Easily the best moment for me. Looks so gorgeous and runs smooth! I honestly didn't think they'd put that much effort into the visuals, judging by past MK games, so it was a surprise. I'm so glad it has 12 player online, as well!

It's about time they upgraded the visuals a fair amount especially the character models xD

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