Watch the Mario Kart 8 UK Launch Advert

With just under a week to go, Nintendo UK have revealed the launch TV advert for Mario Kart 8 on Wii U.

The much anticipated, highly praised racing game is power-sliding, gliding and defying Earth physics from May 30th. That's right, Mario Kart returns to the living room in razor sharp HD, bringing with it the timeless multiplayer madness that the series is known for.

The new advert blends a wild assortment of gameplay clips, together with some of the top scores from various different publications.

Want to know more about Mario Kart 8? Be sure to read our review (rated 9/10)

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