Mario Kart 9 needs these crucial features
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mario Kart 8 was originally released for the Wii U in 2014. That’s over ten years ago! Since then, the game has received a host of refinements, updates, and new content. This includes everything from characters to courses to balance changes and everything in between. Then we got Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a renewed version of the game on Nintendo Switch – and it sold so incredibly well that Nintendo never got around to making an all-new entry on the console. It’s easy to see why, but with rumors of the Switch 2 swirling around as usual, it might be time for the Mario Kart franchise to look to the future. We think a hypothetical Mario Kart entry on Switch 2 needs a couple of key features to succeed – here’s everything we’d like to see in the next game.
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Mario Kart tracks that never returned after debut
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features, General Nintendo, Wii | 0 comments
The Mario Kart series is home to many, many different courses, and each new game in the series adds even more to that big number. A ton of old tracks were remade for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass, but a select few of them didn’t make the cut. Not just that, but some Mario Kart courses have never reappeared after their initial debut.
Today, we’re listing off all the Mario Kart tracks that never returned to future entries in the series. Do keep in mind that we won’t count Mario Kart Tour here – eventually, its service will end and the tracks in it will presumably become inaccessible. In case that happens, we’re sticking to courses that haven’t appeared in any main series games since their debut.
[Let’s Talk] What should Nintendo do next with Mario Kart?
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be wrapping up its Booster Course Pass later this year, and that leaves us at an interesting point with the series. Mario Kart Tour will still be going on, but many will be wondering what will come next with the console games. It’s a safe bet at this point that Nintendo is holding off on introducing a brand new title until the Switch’s successor launches. With Mario Kart 8 first hitting Wii U in 2014, it’ll be at least a decade since the last totally original title.
Plenty of people have ideas as to what Nintendo should do with Mario Kart in the future. Some think the next game should go all out and bring in even more franchises outside of the immediate Mario space. Others think something like a more involved single-player campaign would be a good idea. Needless to say, although Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a ton of content and many believe it’s the franchise’s best, there are still plenty of directions Nintendo should go in.
So what do you think Nintendo should do next with Mario Kart? What are your ideas? Let us know in the comments below.
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First 4 Figures reveals Mario Kart statue, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
First 4 Figures is cooking up another Nintendo statue, this time for Mario Kart.
The product is said to be filled with all sorts of touches and details – “from fabric and stitching on his bright red cap to the smoke coming off of the spinning wheels of his kart.” As for the kart, it’s “modeled after the classic Pipe Frame design, with lifelike parts and details.”
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Keebler making Mario Kart Fudge Stripes Rocky Road Cookies
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Keebler has announced a new partnership with Nintendo on the Mario Kart Fudge Stripes Rocky Road Cookies.
The limited-edition cookie has a chocolate and almond flavored shortbread, topped with a marshmallow flavored fudge drizzle. The actual design mimics the famed Super Star and Lightning power-up shapes from Mario Kart.
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Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway revealed
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Hot Wheels has had a few Nintendo collaborations in the past, and that partnership is continuing with a new Mario Kart product. As revealed by an Amazon listing, Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway will launch in May.
The Amazon page actually doesn’t have much in terms of actual information. However, based on official photos, you’ll be able to race with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, and King Boo down the Rainbow Road-inspired track. Lakitu is also hanging out at the front of the course.
Here’s a closer look:
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Hot Wheels reveals new Mario Kart products
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Last year, Mattel teamed up with Nintendo on Hot Wheels Mario Kart die-cast vehicles and track sets. The line is now expanding with a few new products. As part of a recent Comic-Con@Home panel, Mattel gave a sneak peek as to what’s planned for the future.
First up are new drivers Cat Peach and Diddy Kong. The two characters will drive a standard kart and Pipe Frame Kart respectively.
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HORI bringing Mario Kart racing wheel for Switch to the west
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
HORI will release the recently-announced Mario Kart racing wheel for Switch in the west, Amazon listings reveal. It is tentatively slated for November 12 in North America and January 2 in the UK.
Here’s an official product description:
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Mario Kart Racing Wheel for Switch announced
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Pre-orders are now open on Play-Asia here.
Original: HORI has announced a new Mario Kart Racing Wheel accessory for Switch. It will come in two versions: a standard release and a more expensive DX version.
This new accessory works with both the Switch and PC. Functions from the Switch controller have been migrated over to the new device, and even comes with a foot pedal. While it only works in docked mode, it’s compatible with other modes and the Switch Lite through an extra USB accessory.
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More photos of the new Mario Kart Hot Wheels sets, pre-orders starting to open
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A few days ago, Nintendo and Mattel announced new Mario Kart Hot Wheels sets. You can find the announcement with all of the details here.
Here are a few new photos showing off what’s on the way:
Pre-orders for the Mario Kart Hot Wheels sets have started to open on Amazon. Currently, the retailer has Piranha Set and Thwomp set. Both can be found here.
