Mario Kart World, the flagship launch game for the Nintendo Switch 2, has been the subject of controversy for its eye-watering $80 price, but gamers are also excited for its new features.

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Before you start those engines, it's good to know which Mario Kart World characters are in the game, so you can make a choice ahead of race time about who you want to play as. Perhaps you could be ...

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Well, Princess Peach, who has been a staple of the series since Super Mario Kart (1992), will be playable on June 5, 2025, the day of the launch. Mario Kart World is the latest iteration of the ...

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe allowed players to choose from characters that originated in non-Mario games, including Link from the Legend of Zelda, the Inklings from Splatoon, plus Isabelle and Villager ...

Collecting new parts and designs for your cars was one of the best parts of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While you’ll still be able to customize your cart to your liking in Mario Kart World, you’ll ...

It is common for new characters to join the roster in this franchise. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a handful of playable racers were made available, and Diddy Kong was one of them. Perhaps Nintendo is ...

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stayed atop the Nintendo Switch sales charts undefeated for years, and still stands as the top-selling game on Switch and in the Mario Kart series. Nintendo is clearly trying ...

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By comparison, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had 48 characters, and that was only after a lot of DLC. Aside from a healthy mix of returning and brand new racers, most characters also sport multiple ...