Nintendo has released updated sales figures for four of its key Wii U games in its earnings report. Most notably, Mario Kart 8 is the first game for the Wii U to ship more than five million units. That figure includes shipments to retail and digital sales. Here's...

With the last eight tracks for Mario Kart 8 finally available for download, it seems like the perfect opportunity to rank the game's ten best courses. With a total of 48 tracks, ranging from underwater coral reefs to futuristic cities to an imposing stone-and-iron...

Nintendo of Japan's YouTube channel yesterday released a number of trailers showcasing the second DLC Pack for Mario Kart 8. The DLC will boast three new courses (Big Blue from F-Zero, Nature Road, and Lingling Metro), four returning courses (Baby Park...

Rovio Stockholm’s general manager, Oskar Burman, has made a pretty brave statement. He claims that Angry Birds Go has 'higher reach' than the entire Mario Kart franchise combined. It is well worth keeping in mind, however, that Angry Birds Go is free-to-download...

Music is one of the most important aspects of a game's presentation. Music can incite excitement, fear, and a sense of determination; a good soundtrack has the ability to make a title immediately more enjoyable. Music is also one of the most underrated...

Nothing beats the non-stop thrills of a racing game. That last minute overtake to beat your friend to the line, that cheeky green shell to pull off the most unlikely of wins, or just the joys of driving down a highway at 230mph. 2014 saw a flurry of high-quality...

The first of Mario Kart 8's two DLC packs is expected to land next month. We already knew that it would include the following: Three new characters (Cat Suit Peach, Tanooki Mario and Link) Four new vehicles 8 new tracks (including one from...

The McDonald's Mario Kart 8 promotion that took place in July in the United States is now happening in Australia as well. The same seven Mario Kart 8 figures, complete with sticker sheets for the karts, are free with McDonald's Happy Meals. It follows...

Nintendo has been quiet on the Wii U’s newest hit, Mario Kart 8, ever since announcing the Mercedes DLC which is set to release tomorrow. Today, however, the Nintendo UK website accidentally leaked the details regarding two future DLC packs that will...

Since May of this year, Nintendo has no longer been selling its Wii U hardware at a loss. This has led to speculation that the company will issue an official price drop for the console to capitalize on both the holiday season and the release of their...