The stellar Knockout Tour, new mechanics like grinding and an all-timer nostalgic soundtrack make up for the empty and repetitive Free Roam mode.

Doing well in Mario Kart World is the same as putting a target on your back when it comes to blue shells. For some, the combination of a high skill ceiling, tough NPCs, and prevalence of the spiny ...

It will showcase a brick-build Mario and Kart in 1,972 pieces, and your chance to build it starts today, May 15th. What’s more, LEGO is sweetening the deal with the Mario Kart Spiny Shell (40787 ...

The Spiny Shell will take flight once again in Mario Kart World, the next installment that will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console on June 5. Before that, members of LEGO’s Insider ...

Update [Mon 12th May 2025, 6:29pm]: It's now been revealed that LEGO's Spiny Shell set will be available via LEGO's Insiders Rewards Centre from May 15th, and you'll need 2,500 points to cla(i)m ...

Final Thoughts Mario Kart World is expected to be a massive success for the upcoming Switch 2. The spiny blue shell is one of the most iconic power-up items the franchise has ever released.

Super Mario Step aside, Super Horn: Mario Kart World's "exploitable" new Rewind feature is the best way to dodge blue shells in single-player or bring the CPU racers down with you Super Mario For ...

The crowd roars as Mario drifts around the final bend. The finish line is in sight. Then, out of nowhere, a red turtle shell speeds towards him and overturns his kart, allowing Yoshi to slip past ...

Despite this, there are so many older items that will without a doubt be returning in Mario Kart 9. Classics like the Banana, Green Shell, Red Shell, and Spiny Shell are all but a must.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer included a first look at the next Mario Kart, and it seems that we'll be getting access to much larger races.