All articles tagged with #mario kart
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Nintendo Everything
The UK software sales chart for the week ending December 27, 2025, features two Nintendo Mario Kart games in the top five, with Mario Kart World at #2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at #5, highlighting Nintendo's strong presence in the market.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Nintendo Life
The Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle is reaching the end of its lifecycle, with no further units to be produced, making it a limited-time offer that is soon unavailable.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Jalopnik
Mazda developed a 1990s concept for a suitcase-sized, electric go-kart designed for quick airport transit, inspired by a desire to avoid waiting for taxis, but it was never produced due to practical limitations. Modern technology could revive this idea with lightweight batteries and compact design, potentially turning airport travel into a real-life Mario Kart experience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed skepticism that any new IP could surpass Mario Kart's sales, emphasizing Mario Kart's enduring popularity and suggesting it may never be overtaken, though he acknowledged the potential for new successful IPs if they resonate with players.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nintendo Life
The latest Japanese game charts show Silent Hill f leading sales, with Mario Kart World and the new Switch 2 console also performing strongly. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds struggled to keep pace, highlighting regional preferences and anticipation for the Switch 2 release. Hardware sales favor the Switch 2, which remains the top-selling console this week.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Sega's new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds appears to playfully challenge Nintendo and Mario Kart, leveraging modern 'live service' features to attract players and refresh content regularly, while Sega emphasizes creating new experiences over remaking old titles.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Sega has released a nostalgic ad for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that mocks Mario Kart World by emphasizing its traditional racing structure and speed, echoing its 90s 'blast processing' campaign, and positioning its game as a more straightforward alternative to Nintendo's open-world kart racing.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Push Square
SEGA's marketing for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds playfully references a classic Genesis commercial and takes a light-hearted jab at Nintendo's Mario Kart World, highlighting features like cross-dimensional racing and customization while acknowledging the different market dynamics of 2025.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
RPM Raceway has launched Kart Klash, an innovative real-life racing experience at their indoor tracks in the northeast, using advanced electric karts that mimic the fun and accessibility of Mario Kart, offering a new way for enthusiasts to enjoy karting with a modern twist.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WIRED
Kirby Air Riders, a sequel to the 2003 GameCube game Kirby Air Ride, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20, with the developer describing it as being similar to Mario Kart.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Mattel has announced a special edition Pauline Hot Wheels vehicle, inspired by her appearance in Mario Kart, available for pre-order at $22, arriving in September 2025, featuring a Rhodamine red body and premium packaging.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by My Nintendo News
PETA has urged Nintendo to remove a nose ring from the character Cow in Mario Kart World, criticizing the ring as a symbol of animal cruelty used in the meat and dairy industries, and advocating for more compassionate treatment of animals in media representations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by GeekWire
PETA has protested Nintendo's new 'Mario Kart' character Cow for wearing a nose ring, which they say symbolizes animal cruelty. They are urging Nintendo to redesign the character to remove the nose ring, highlighting concerns about the use of such rings in the meat and dairy industries to control animals. The game, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, has become popular, but PETA's criticism focuses on promoting animal welfare.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo's Mario Kart World is hosting a 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' on August 23, 2025, where players can race in 150cc mode to compete for top spots globally, with practice available now via a special event ID, and top players featured on Nintendo's website.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Nintendo Life
The UK video game charts see Mafia: The Old Country debut at number one, overtaking Mario Kart World, with other notable entries including Tales of the Shire and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles 2. The charts also highlight platform preferences and ongoing popularity of titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.