Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8 is the eighth console game in the Mario Kart franchise. It is set to be released in May 30th of 2014 on the Wii U. The game primarilaly focuses on the new anti gravitational mode added into the game.

Gameplay
The gameplay is said to be the same as most traditional Mario Kart games. The main karts use a similar design from Mario Kart 7. Along with the design, gliders will return along the vehicles being able to ride underwater. Bikes, which were introduced in Mario Kart Wii will also be back but cannot do wheelies like before. The game introduces anti-gravity tracks, that allow the players to race on vertical and upside-down roads. The tracks will also be more narrow than other courses. When in anti-gravity, if a racer bumps into another racer, the kart will spin around.. Coins will also be returning, but players can only collect 10 at a time.

Twelve racers at a time are returning from Mario Kart Wii. A new addition, bike and kart headlights will turn on when the player is in a dark area. In an interview, a producer of the game, Hideki Konno, has said that a Mario Kart Double Dash!! style mode is under consideration, which means two racers can ride on one vehicle. In another interview with the developers, it was revealed that you will be able to customize your vechicle again, but with more options.

Characters
These are the 12 playable characters confirmed so far.

Playable

 * Mario
 * Luigi
 * Peach
 * Yoshi
 * Bowser
 * Donkey Kong
 * Toad
 * Koopa Troopa
 * Daisy
 * Toadette
 * Wario
 * Waluigi
 * Baby Mario
 * Baby Luigi
 * Baby Peach
 * Baby Daisy
 * Rosalina
 * Koopalings
 * Iggy Koopa
 * Larry Koopa
 * Morton Koopa Jr.
 * Lemmy Koopa
 * Wendy O. Koopa
 * Lemmy Koopa
 * Ludwig von Koopa