Master Cycle Coming to Mario Kart 8 in First DLC Pack

The Master Cycle is part of the first DLC pack for #MK8 and has plenty of horse power… Info: http://t.co/sINLUl45jG pic.twitter.com/KLvDE7TsN8
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) October 15, 2014

Nintendo has just announced that the 'Master Cycle' will be arriving to Mario Kart 8 via The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack, which will release next month. The Master Cycle will give bike-users a much-needed boost on the track.

The first DLC pack coming to Mario Kart 8 contains 2 new cups (8 courses), three characters (Link, Tanooki Mario, and Cat Peach), and four new vehicles, one being the Master Cycle. Check out the image below for a closer look at Animal Crossing's Villager and Isabelle, whom will be arriving in the second DLC Pack due to release in May 2015.

Mario Kart 8 Toys Available at McDonald's Australia

Mario Kart 8 toys which were at McDonald's in United States not too long ago, are now available in Australia. These adorable figures each come with a sticker sheet and allow you to customize them just how you want. There are seven karts in total to collect and of course they come free with any McDonald's Happy Meal.

MARIO KART 8 LAUNCHING IN MAY

Nintendo's president, Iwata has just announced today that Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Wii U will be released sometime in the month of May.