Do my eyes deceive me? Is a Nintendo property receiving downloadable content? Yes. On August 27, Mario Kart 8 players will receive for free the new Mercedes Benz content.
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The free DLC pack will include the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 1950s 300 SL Roadster and the 1930s Silver Arrow. Classics all. Let's face it, it may be the closest we get to driving a Benz, and certainly the closest we'll ever get to tossing shells at one.
Along with the DLC, Nintendo will also be updating UI functionality. The company has heard your requests and will be improving several parts. Course maps will now be displayable on your tv or Wii U control pad. So you may now finally see just where that jerkface Peach is behind you.
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They will also be introducing a new stat page, so you can keep track of your on-line win/loss record, as well as 'most recent kart settings' to cut down on the time you take to craft your favorite racer.
The new content arrives on the 22nd anniversary of the Japanese launch of the original Mario Kart game, Super Mario Kart, which launched on August 27, 1992, for Super Nintendo.
No word yet on whether they will fix the absolutely god-awful Battle mode, which is currently just a race around the normal tracks. If you're going to do that Nintendo, at least give us Baby Park from Double Dash, which was as manic a battle race as ever there was one.
Online stability will also be tweaked so as to prevent frequent dropouts.
And finally, all players can participate in the free Mercedes Benz Cup from August 27 to Sept 23. Details will be found in the tournament menu of Mario Kart 8. Check out the trailer below. Expect Luigi to be big pimping, throwing shade, in the latest rides.
