On the cusp of the biggest event in the video game industry, Nintendo made a power play with the release of Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U this past weekend.
Selling more than 1.2 million copies in its launch weekend, Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime was more than ecstatic. “The early response to Mario Kart 8 demonstrates that the best days for Wii U are still ahead.” He continued in a press release from Nintendo, “this year’s E3 is just days away, and it will be all about the future of games for Nintendo platforms. This milestone is a great place to start!”
With these numbers, Nintendo is far from finishing in last place.
What do you think Hidden Triforce fans? Is Reggie spot on? Is this the momentum Nintendo needs for E3?
Have you played Mario Kart 8? If so, tell us your thoughts!
