Mario Kart

Mario Kart is one of the many video game franchises that see Mario take a break from platforming to bring his friends, and even his enemies, for some sporting competition.  The kart racing series has been going strong since the original Super Mario Kart in 1992, largely thanks to how enjoyable the games are to pick up and play for casual and hardcore gamers alike.

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Mario Kart World Direct Length Confirmed by Nintendo

Nintendo reveals how long the upcoming Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct livestream is going to be and promises plenty of new information.

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Mario Kart World Needs More Than Just An 'Open World'

As a first for the series, Mario Kart World's new open world needs to strike the right balance between traditional racing and free-roam exploration.

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Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World Raise a Major Question for Animal Crossing

Now that Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World have adopted an open-world format, it's worth considering where Nintendo might take Animal Crossing.

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What to Expect from the Mario Kart World Direct

Mario Kart World is getting its own dedicated Direct soon, and there's plenty of features and mechanics fans are still waiting to find out more about.

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Mario Kart World Shouldn't Feel Pressured to Reveal Its Whole Hand on Costumes

Different character outfits are an exciting new feature in Mario Kart World, but they shouldn't all be shown off during the game’s marketing.

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Mario Kart: Double Dash Was Almost Very Different

An old Mario Kart: Double Dash developer interview surfaces, revealing that the GameCube game almost played very differently.

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Mario Kart World Returning Item Wish List

Mario Kart World is bringing back a plethora of classic MK items, but there are still plenty of fan-favorites that deserve to make a return.

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Mario Kart World: Most Exciting New Characters, Ranked

Mario Kart World introduces some exciting and niche characters into Nintendo's karting world, and here's the most exciting of the bunch.

Mario Kart World: What a Single-Player Story Mode Could Look Like
Mario Kart World: What a Single-Player Story Mode Could Look Like

Even though Mario Kart World has already shown lots of content in comparatively little modes, it still has room for a single-player campaign as well.

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Mario Kart World Feels Like the Rare Sequel One Racing Classic Never Got

Mario Kart World's open-world structure makes it feel like the sequel that one 1997 Nintendo 64 racing classic never received but arguably deserved.

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Nintendo Explains Mario Kart World's High Price Tag

A Nintendo executive offers some more insight into why the company is charging as much as it is for Mario Kart World and other Switch 2 titles.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Site Accidentally Spoils Mario Kart World Surprise

The official Korean website for the Nintendo Switch 2 accidentally shares a major surprise reveal planned for Mario Kart World.

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Nintendo Switch 2's Game Pricing Is as Confusing as It Is Controversial

The pricing for most of the Nintendo Switch 2's upcoming catalog of games is not only expensive, but also oddly inconsistent.

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Mario Kart World Gives New Way to Dodge Blue Shells

Mario Kart World gives players another option for dodging the blue shell in races, but it might not be very easy to pull off.

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Mario Kart World Could Be the Series' Own Zelda: Breath of the Wild

If Mario Kart World's new open-world structure works, Nintendo may adopt the format long-term, just as it did with Zelda after Breath of the Wild.

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The Switch 2 Direct Was a Blessing For Most Nintendo Fans, a Curse For Others

Nintendo's showcase for the Switch 2 had a treasure trove of announcements, but one section of the fan base was left empty-handed.

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Every Mario Kart Game Launch Price Adjusted for Inflation

Mario Kart World’s price is raising questions, so it's worth looking at how past Mario Kart games compare when adjusted for inflation.

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Mario Kart World Takes One Mario Kart 8 Feature to The Next Level

A lot of information about Mario Kart World was just revealed, including an addition that could build on an aspect of Mario Kart 8.

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Nintendo Switch 2 is Breaking One Major Launch Tradition

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to usher in the next generation of Nintendo hardware, but the console's launch upsets a longtime trend for the company.

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Every New Feature Confirmed For Mario Kart World So Far

Mario Kart World has just been officially revealed, and its announcement trailer was packed to the brim with exciting new features for the franchise.