Nintendo Adds Mercedes-Benz Cars and Updates to Mario Kart 8

For the first time ever, Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise will be powered by some real-world horsepower. An August 27 game update to Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U console will deliver a variety of new features for players, including the ability in-game to download 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.

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Hanging out with friends in Tomodachi Life

By Sonya Davidson

I have to admit that when I first heard that Nintendo’s latest game Tomodachi Life was launching, it sounded a little familiar. Only it turns out to be quite the humorous adventure that my 9 year old son has been playing in past three weeks.

Launched on June 6 for Nintendo 3DS, this game sets out to bring a fun "hanging out" with friends style experience into the gaming system. Players create their own playable Mii characters in the game – my son has created his brother and a few friends along side his own character. He’s customized what they wear and their living spaces and they all have their own unique personalities – likes and dislikes. But each time he plays, the characters are brought to life with scenarios that are often funny… apparently his brother now has a girlfriend, and yes, they can even get married, maybe later.

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Nintendo launches Mario Kart 8 with 15 year old Karting Sensation Jeff Kingsley

By Sonya Davidson

If you haven't heard Jeff Kingsley, you will. This 15 year old teenager is one to watch on the racing circuit. Jeff has been given the green flag to proceed on the track and has already proven that he's a serious driver with the title of Eastern Canadian ROTAX Kart Champion on his creditentials.  I caught up with Jeff at 401 Mini-Indy Go Karts in Toronto for Mario's Canadian Karting Day, the  launch event for Nintendo's latest game, Mario Kart 8  to ask him about what it's like to be a "Karting Sensation" and what's next. 

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Nintendo goes "Live @ E3"

Nintendo goes “Live @ E3” next week with four big events that deliver real-time fun directly to fans. Get ready to enjoy the year’s biggest video game convention live from anywhere in the world.

On June 10, Nintendo will air the Nintendo Digital Event at 9 a.m. PT via http://e3.nintendo.com. Fans will enjoy breaking news about great gaming experiences on the way for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in 2014 and beyond.

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