However, the most disappointing part of Nintendo's earnings report was Mario Kart 8. Although Nintendo sold 2.82 million copies of the game during the quarter, it only sold 510,000 Wii U units, ...

The game allows you to play by holding one Joy-Con in each hand or by sliding each little controller into the Joy-Con grip. This mode allows you to use an analog stick to steer or the four directional ...

Mario Kart 8 stands as the next great hope to reverse the Wii U's fortunes, in the same way Mario Kart 7 and a price drop brought the 3DS back to life. Nintendo's banking on the magic of Mario Kart; ...

Mario Kart 8 presents a strong case for investing in Wii U. Dave Cook puts pedal to floor and accelerates into a world of joyous racing banter to bring you his final impressions. Mario Kart 8 is more ...

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For the first time in years, Mario Kart feels fresh. And that’s not thanks to the new features — things like anti-grav karts, new items, or the Koopa Kids — but to the Wii U GamePad. I’ve never been a ...

As Nintendo attempts to turn around the fortunes of the Wii U, the launch of Mario Kart 8 later this month could be a "catalyst" for the system, according to the company. "I certainly feel that Mario ...

Could great first-party games be enough to save the Wii U and Nintendo’s bottom line? If the early sales data from Mario Kart 8 is any indication, the chances are looking surprisingly good. As ...

UK retail tracking company GFK Chart-Track announced today that Mario Kart 8's release on Friday helped Wii U hardware sales rise a massive (and devilish) 666 percent in the UK. Nintendo believes that ...

Almost half of everyone who owns a Wii U also owns Mario Kart 8, according Nintendo sales figures released this week. Since its release in May 2014, Mario Kart 8 has sold 3.49 million units, as ...

The release of Mario Kart 8 had a "significant impact" on Wii U console sales, Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils-Aime told Polygon. Nintendo's Wii U, released in November, 2012, topped six million in ...

Nintendo saves the best till last as Mario Kart 8 outdoes itself. Unexpectedly blowing even high expectations off the road, Mario Kart 8 offers real driving depth, ambitious innovation and social ...