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PODCAST | Which expansions are better than the main game?
From The Shivering Isles to Toussaint: some downloadable content is worth every penny twice.
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Nintendo puts the finishing touches on an already excellent game.
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SHY GUY FTW There's over 700,000 possible builds in Mario Kart 8, and science has determined the best one
It'll never beat your favourite, though.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Boost Tips - How to Slipstream, Jump Boost, Trick Boost
How to reach maximum speed in the Switch version of Mario Kart 8, including the starting boost, trick boost, and coin boosts.
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PODCAST Which expansions are better than the main game?
From The Shivering Isles to Toussaint: some downloadable content is worth every penny twice.
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SHY GUY FTW | There's over 700,000 possible builds in Mario Kart 8, and science has determined the best one
It'll never beat your favourite, though.
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SAY HI TO BANDAI | As Nintendo Switch 2 rumors swirl, it looks like Nintendo just boosted its studio roster
Say hello to Studio 2 & Studio S.
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DOUBLE TIME | At 20 years old, Mario Kart: Double Dash remains one of Mario’s racing best - and it needs to come to Switch
I don’t care if it’s a port, or if the next Mario Kart brings back the doubled-up gimmick - Double Dash is a gem, and deserves a victory lap.
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WII WILL ROCK YOU | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC finally lets us play as the Kingdom’s most powerful Magikoopa
Prepare to play as Petey Piranha and Wiggler, too!
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MAMMA MIA | Nintendo Direct June 2023 - here’s all the announcements you might’ve missed
Strap in. There's a lot to unpack.
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TOAD LESS TRAVELLED | There’d be no Mario Kart 8 Deluxe without Mario Kart Wii – here’s why
Often overlooked, but never without influence, Mario Kart Wii is a more important part of the series' history than you might think.
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SELECT YOUR PLAYER | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting 5 more characters
More racers for the roster.
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FUN TIMES AHEAD | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 zooms onto Switch this month
Yoshi's Island is almost upon us.
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MORE ZOOM ZOOM | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 lands this spring
Yoshi's Island!
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BLUE SHELLS FTW | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe free update adds custom item selection
Comes alongside the release of Wave 3 content.
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MARIO GO ZOOM | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 lands on December 7
Eight more courses.
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WAAAAH | It's Mario Kart DS' 17th anniversary, and Waluigi Pinball is still one of the best tracks in the series
I simply won’t hear any different, unless it involves Coconut Mall.
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Zoom Zoom | Nintendo teases Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Wave 3 by showing off two of its tracks
Merry Mountain and Peach Gardens.
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REMAIN CALM FOR NOW | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe datamine reveals list of potential tracks coming in future DLC
Plenty of fan-favorites on the way if accurate.
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WAAAAAH | Mario Kart 8 Wave 2 of DLC brings back one of the series' best tracks
Waluigi Pinball has never looked so good.
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Rev up your engines | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 will come hurtling around the corner very soon
Approaches the starting line next week.
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Four Wiil Drive | TikTok user replaces their car's steering wheel with Mario Kart Wii wheel, doesn't crash
This custom "Wiiata" probably isn't the safest thing to drive around in.
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FIRST WAVE | The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is out, and you have to download it manually from the eShop
Make sure you update your game first.
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Switching hour | Nintendo Direct February 2022 round-up: Mario, Xenoblade, Fire Emblem, and more
Whether you're after more Mario Kart 8 content, a massive new Xenoblade Chronicles RPG, or just some retro JRPG goodness, last night's Direct had you sorted.
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MORE TRACKS | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting a batch of paid DLC
Remastered tracks from the series are coming.
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ZOOM ZOOM | Mario Kart 9 in active development, will feature a "new twist" - analyst
Yes, please.
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On Switch | Nintendo Switch sold over 92 million worldwide to date
Recent games like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD also moved millions of units.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Boost Tips - How to Slipstream, Jump Boost, Trick Boost
How to reach maximum speed in the Switch version of Mario Kart 8, including the starting boost, trick boost, and coin boosts.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Unlockables, Characters and Tracks - Gold Mario and Gold Kart
Gold Mario is brand new to Mario Kart 8 in the Switch version of the game. Here’s how to unlock Gold Mario, the gold kart parts, and avoid those pesky blue shells.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Best Kart, Best Character Build Combo
The character, kart frame, tires and glider needed to build the best kart/character combos in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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Nadia's Midboss Musings: It's a Bad Year to Be a Good Game (Plus: Meet Birdo!)
I just want to hug all the cats and play all the games.
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What Do You Drift For?: Meeting the Fastest Mario Kart Racers in the World
All across the decades Mario Kart, there are dedicated players racing to be the fastest they can be.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Sells Crazy Fast, Morrowind Turns 15, and the Rest of This Week's Headlines
ENDING CREDITS | Taking a look a back at this week's headlines and everything else you might have missed on USgamer.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's New Features Remind Us That Optional "Easy Modes" Are Important
A redditor shares his story about how auto-accelerate and smart steering lets his entire family have fun with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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Strangers Bond over Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch
Mario's kart brings all the boys and girls to the yard -- with some caveats.
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