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Rainbow Road 64 Returns In Mario Kart 8

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  A new trailer for Mario Kart 8 shows off some of the additions to the game. Two new items appear in the trailer—the Boomerang and Piranha Plant. Additionally, Nintendo have revealed that you can play as Lakitu. Also confirmed is the Rainbow Road 64 track.   Mario Kart 8 will be available on May 30th in North America and Europe.

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