Edit: can a Mod edit the title to Namco helped develop Mario Kart 8. Thanks in advance. Namco Bandai are no stranger to Mario Kart, having developed the arcade Mario Kart titles which included

some Namco Bandai characters such as

and Blinky. It is good to see Nintendo form such a strong bond with a big 3rd party developer.

If you want to see the credits for yourself, watch the video below. But of course if you are trying to avoid seeing any of the tracks, then stay clear from watching.

Soure