Mario Kart World (Switch 2) News Articles
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
News 'Mario Kart World' Looks Absolutely Awesome In Debut Switch 2 Trailer
Our first launch day release!
Nintendo has kicked off its Nintendo Switch 2 presentation with a bang! Introducing Mario Kart World, a brand new entry in the Mario Kart series. This seems to be the biggest game of the bunch, with a whole host of awesome-looking new features like open-world driving, knockout races, costumes and more. There's a lot to...
Thursday27th Mar 2025
News Ex-Nintendo Duo Unsure Mario Kart 9 Will Be An Instant "Slam Dunk" For Switch 2
Mario Kart 8 has established itself as a "juggernaut"
Mario Kart 9 looks set to be Nintendo's premier launch title for the Switch 2 but will it be enough to convince millions of existing Switch owners around the world they absolutely need this new hybrid system right away? Former Nintendo employees Kit and Krysta, who now run their own YouTube...
Tuesday11th Feb 2025
News "Massive" Mario Kart LEGO Set Rumour Surfaces Online
It could be a big year for Nintendo's racer
Nintendo-related LEGO leaks have been quite accurate in the past - with perhaps the biggest one of the lot so far being The Legend of Zelda Deku Tree set. Now, new rumours have surfaced online about another "massive" Nintendo-themed set. According to multiple reports, the next major Nintendo set could be...
Tuesday28th Jan 2025
News New-Look Donkey Kong Items Now Available On The My Nintendo Store
"You'll go bananas for this"
In case you somehow missed it, Donkey Kong seems to be getting a makeover in the upcoming Mario Kart title. His redesign has led to all sorts of conversation within the DK and Nintendo community, and now, some new themed items have been spotted on the My Nintendo Store. This includes some "charm straps" (featuring DK...
PSA 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Invites Are Now Being Sent Out
Did you get yours?
Alongside the Switch 2 reveal earlier this month, Nintendo announced a "series of hands-on events" would be taking place around the world. Now that registrations have been live for a few weeks, it seems Nintendo is now sending out emails to let them know if they've been selected. As previously mentioned, this is effectively a...
Tuesday21st Jan 2025
Random Donkey Kong Country's Artist Reacts To Nintendo's Redesign
"Everything changes!"
We've seemingly had our very first look at Mario Kart 9 during the Switch 2 reveal trailer, and one thing you might have noticed is the similar but slightly different-looking character designs. Perhaps the highlight is Donkey Kong's new look, which has been labelled a "redesign" by some. It's been a bit of a talking point...
Monday20th Jan 2025
News Analyst States That Switch 2's Price Won't "Really Matter" For Early Adopters
"so long as the launch price isn't some egregious amount"
The launch price for the Nintendo Switch 2 is, at the time of writing, unknown and will likely remain that way until Nintendo's big Direct presentation in April. However, according to Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, the eventual price of the console likely won't matter for the early...
Sunday19th Jan 2025
Poll So, How Would You Feel About 24 Racers In Mario Kart 9?
Go on, tell us!
Nintendo finally lifted the lid on the Switch 2 earlier this week and while most of the discussion is about the new hardware, there has also been plenty of conversation about the new Mario Kart game. Perhaps the biggest talking point at the moment about this new entry is the fact there have been 24 spaces spotted on the starting...
Friday17th Jan 2025
News Nacon Reveals New Switch 2 Accessory Range, Including Mario Kart Wheels
The floodgates open
Following the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, accessory maker Nacon has revealed a range of new products for the upcoming console. If you're familiar with the kind of stuff manufacturers would make for the original Switch, then very little here will come as a surprise. That said, the premium-looking steering wheel that...
Poll What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?
Got whiplash?
With the reveal of the Switch 2, Nintendo also gave us a brief glimpse at a brand-new Mario Kart game; something that many of us were hoping for after the last mainline entry launched over ten years ago. Yes, the game we're currently referring to as Mario Kart 9 is still somewhat shrouded in mystery, but the short tease
Thursday16th Jan 2025
News New Mario Kart 9 Teased For Switch 2
It's looking good!
Folks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed, and alongside that, we also know we're getting a brand new Mario Kart game. Okay, we probably could have predicted that — and presumably this is Mario Kart 9, though that's not confirmed yet — but we did get a little bit of footage during today's Switch 2 reveal...
