Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch is no exception to the one and only rule of blue shells: first is the worst. When a blue-colored spiny shell is launched in Mario Kart, it instantly seeks ...

The Spiny Shell power-up has been a cause of dread for many Mario Kart players over the years, and now it could be getting a new LEGO set.

The spiny blue shell is one of the most iconic power-up items the franchise has ever released. It brings fans both joy and heartbreak, and turns any race into a chaotic romp.

Prepare for spiny shell hell as the new Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to include 24-player races. Double the family-friendly pain.