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Mario Kart World is arguably the biggest game on Nintendo Switch 2 in terms of mainstream appeal – even if we all know Donkey Kong Bananza is the superior year one title. But incredibly, it hasn't ...

Surrounded by thousands of objects bearing the likeness of Nintendo's moustachioed plumber, 40-year-old Kikai reflects that his "life would be totally different without Mario" who also marks four ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture. World reads as a blueprint for a more expansive experience, and I have ...

Mario Kart 8: Deluxe was one of the top-selling games in the U.S. last month across Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. Huh? Now in its 11th year, the racing game refuses to go gently into that good night even ...

If you want to have beautiful environments to admire as you race around the Mushroom Kingdom, then Mario Kart World definitely wins on the graphics front. It's not really a fair competition, because ...

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Desert courses, for whatever reason, seem to always be the least interesting in Mario Kart. While Bone-Dry Dunes isn't an exception, it still boasts several interesting things: a sand-sailing galleon ...

The first time anyone jumps into Mario Kart 8’s 200cc mode can be a shock. The engine class is meant to be the hardest challenge in the game, but even so, racing in 200cc can sometimes feel ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Nintendo has confirmed a new major upgrade Mario Kart 8 is packing in comparison to Mario Kart 8.