Mario Kart 8 bringing Mercedes DLC to Japan, shocking imagery to all

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No, it isn't the end of the world and frogs are not falling from the skies. That really is a real-life car in Mario Kart 8. As part of a surreal collaboration between Nintendo and Mercedes Benz, Japanese players are getting the Mercedes GLA as a DLC kart this summer. The DLC is reportedly free, and there's also word of a GLA tournament in the fall.

The news is only for Japan so far and there's no confirmation we can expect the DLC in the West. A Nintendo UK spokesperson told Joystiq, "The announcement this time was made by Mercedes-Benz Japan regarding their collaboration in Japan with Nintendo Co. Limited."

However: "As for the information relating to the distribution of the GLA kart for Mario Kart 8 outside Japan, we will be able to announce in the near future." So let's wait and see.

That kart is gonna take some getting used to, but the commercial Mercedes is using Mario in to promote the GLA may be even weirder. Check it out below the break.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AkgJZGspCM

 

 

 

Looks super weird.,

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Totally out of place for both MK and Nintendo.

 

Not sure if I like the move, but free is free I guess... :/

[Chasethebase Reporter]

To be fair, the advert made me chuckle, even though it looks odd.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Merc DLC is coming to US & EU now too

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Well, at least it is free DLC. Which it should be considering it is pretty much an in-game advertisement.

[neoadorable]

Ban this sick filth! Not really, but yeah a little strange for Mario Kart...is Dan Greenawalt involved somehow? Will James May and Clarkson be providing narration? :D