Rovio has just announced the official launch date for Angry Birds Go!, the company’s new 3D racing game. We’ll leave the entire Mario Kart comments to you.

“Feel the frenzy as you fling those freewheeling birds and piggies down the track at breakneck speed, with a considerable number of twists and turns in an exhilarating race to the finish line!” says Rovio. “But look out for hazardous roads, mischievous opponents riding your tail, and special powers to place the race leader behind the pack. And go from soapbox car to supercar by upgrading your ride!”

“Plus, the Angry Birds world comes alive in rich, colorful 3D for the 1st time ever! So that you can see the birds and pigs from every angle and experience Piggy Island in a very good new way!”

The game with launch on iOS and Android on December 11th.

Rovio also announced a handful of recent partnerships with companies like Hasbro, Tigerprint, Fashion UK, and Leomil for a wide range of Angry Birds-themed merchandise. Angry Birds has grown into this sort of global name that it’s not only concerning the games anymore – the true revenue obviously comes from these merch deals.

“We are thrilled to work out rather a lot creativity around our Angry Birds property and can’t wait to welcome these companies onboard as we continue to thrill our fans with innovative product lines,” said Naz Cuevas, SVP Global Consumer Products Licensing.

Image via Angry Birds GO!