Mario Kart World is almost a dream launch game, but some weird design decisions are currently holding it back.

Mario Kart World's soundtrack is so massive and all-encompassing of the Mario series that there's even a remix to a niche Mario drawing tutorial from a DSi app. While the new tracks all have ...

The trite design of these missions wouldn’t feel so bad if you at least got something of value from them. However, all they net you are stickers to decorate your cart, like fictional Mario Kart ...

Mario Kart World is proving to be a big hit with fans, thanks to its range of tracks, the open-world mode and its online features. It still has the accursed Blue Shell, of course, which you can ...

8 Jack_Goetz Yesterday, 1:38am The Blue Shell is so predictable in single-player mode in Mario Kart World. It always seems to show up within 20 seconds of the end of the last lap if you're in ...

Yabuki’s comments don’t rule out 200cc being added down the line, but the big question is what kind of post-launch support Mario Kart World will receive at large. Mario Kart 8 on Wii U ...

As Mario Kart World races descend into utter chaos with twenty-four competing drivers simultaneously filling the track, players constantly face relentless barrages of shells and other disruptive ...

For decades now, the Blue Shell has been a source of controversy among Mario Kart players. It’s an iconic part of the series, it inspired a recent LEGO set, and it even played a memorable part ...

When you’re getting hit by an assembly line of Mario Kart items, it’s hard to fault a player for crashing out — especially if they’re not even doing well in the first place.

16. Super Leaf The Super Leaf was an item in Mario Kart 7, and functioned much like Mario’s famous Tanooki Suit. The furry tail that sprouts out of your kart’s rear can be used to whip other racers ...

Summary Mario Kart World players in first place should avoid using the Blue Shell. Also known as the Spiny Shell, the Blue Shell can turn the tide of a race, but can backfire if misused.