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Swift Voyage and Rapid Illusions Postponed

by
inkling7

I’ve got a bit of sad news to share today: the Swift Voyage and Rapid Illusions tournaments have both been postponed. The new dates will be July 2, 2022, for the Swift Voyage tournament, and July 9, 2022, for the Rapid Illusions tournament. Something has happened recently, and we will not be able to organize the tournaments this weekend or next weekend. Another thing is that a complete overhaul of some of our content is coming soon (along with the time trial guides! ), so keep your eyes open for that. We will not postpone the tournaments again unless we absolutely have to do so!

Should Celebs Promote Mario Kart?

by
rosalina44

Nintendo has always liked to market its products a bit differently than all other video game consoles, their directs and showcases have hence garnered millions of views from around the world. However, an element of marketing that they have often relied on for software and hardware sales has often been to employ globally renowned actors to help make Nintendo feel like a household name. Actors and celebrities like Robin and Zelda Williams, Awkwafina, Brie Larsson, Beyonce and many many other stars have been called on to make Nintendo seem more consumer-friendly, but has that always worked out for them? The most recent one came before the launch of the Nintendo Switch Sports starring Tennis star Lleyton Hewitt and his son Cruz. Many gamers find such ads to be ‘cringe-worthy’ if the YouTube comments under the ads are anything to go by. Plus, Wired once wrote an article about how such a celebrity ad in 2012 offended gamers as well. My thought is: would marketing Mario Kart in this way be beneficial to the platform? Would it likely see more success or less, via this approach? Would you like to see a celebrity endorse or promote Mario Kart 9 for example? Or would it put you off as an avid Mario Kart fan? Which celebrity would you pick to be in such a Mario Kart advert? Would love to hear your thoughts on this debate

Peach Vs. Bowser Tour

by
rosalina9

The Doctor Tour will be wrapping up soon, and right behind it will be the Peach vs. Bowser Tour! Earlier today, Nintendo shared some details about the team members who will be on each team, and they’re posted down below. The Doctor Tour will end on May 17th, 2022, at 11:00 PM PST. This next tour is looking to be very entertaining

What Exactly Do Coins Do Again?

by
toad8

With so many items up for grabs in all Mario Kart games ever invented, it’s not surprising that most newbies don’t exactly know the point of the all-important Mario collectible: The coin. To be honest, Mario wouldn’t be Mario without coins, right? So, it’s great that the old fan favorite found its way to all or most Mario games that Nintendo released, from Super Mario to Mario Kart, the swirling, revolving gold disk is almost iconic in nature and simply a huge part of the overall Mario franchise. But what does it do in Mario Kart? Numerous things. Coins can give you a small speed boost, they can help guide you through some difficult tracks, they can help unlock many locked items and you can even compete to get the most coins with your friends in battle mode. Apart from all this, they just look cool and help add an overall charm to the game, motivating the player to get as many as they can. So, instead of thinking they’re useless, especially as a newbie, start collecting as many coins as you can in each track and see how it improves your gameplay. You’ll be surprised how much more focused you’ll be if you keep your eye out for them, actively. Happy playing!

What is Mario Kart Tour? More Tips for Beginners

by
larry99

There’s something special for Nintendo in Mario Kart Tour because they always seem to be keeping fans on their toes by updating event after event. This ensures that players always have something or the other to look forward to, which is great since fans like us can hardly ever get tired of more Mario Kart content, especially those that give us a chance to beat our friends and boast our wins. If you are new to Mario Kart Tour and have only tried your hand at the other games, then here’s what Mario Kart Tour has to offer: Basically, Grand Stars are collected by players as they go through a tour by earning points in the cups. Tour presents and free pipe launches which ;reward the player with numerous things are scattered amongst the cups. During a tour, any player can complete two challenges and obstacles ;(+3 ;if the player has a Gold Pass) to receive extra Grand Stars, albeit the second set is not available until the second week. The majority of tours add new stuff to the game, such as new drivers, karts, gliders, and courses. Tours are updated fairly regularly so if you want to get into the game, just join in and wait for the latest tour, which happens to be the ‘Doctor Tour’, which contains the Coconut Mall track from Nintendo Wii, ;as well as fan-favorite characters like ;Doctor Mario, Doctor Luigi, and others. Have you played Mario Kart Tours? Let us know which one has been your favorite one to date!

Two New Events Now Available

by
hammerbro6

We just keep the events rolling here on Mario Karting! We would like to introduce you to two new tournaments coming soon. The names of the new tournaments are Swift Voyage and Rapid Illusions! Swift Voyage is our first Mario Kart Tour tournament, which will be held on May 28th, 2022, at 1 PM EST. The Rapid Illusions tournament is another Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament that will be held on June 4, 2022, at 8 p.m. EST. The courses for the Rapid Illusions tournament are currently TBA, as are the prizes for both tournaments. Feel free to register today!

Blazing Stars Tournament Results

by
waluigi9

The Blazing Stars tournament has been finished, and we have a new champion! Congratulations to Macii for taking it all in first place! We decided to go with the points system once again, and the results are below: 1st – Macii – 119 pts 2nd – Gecko – 105 pts 3rd – Drippy2655 – 61 pts 4th – BAG – 58 pts 5th – KidED – 55 pts 6th – Moth – 28 pts Thanks to all the players once again! I hope everyone is geared up because we will announce our next events shortly

New Track Teased for Mario Kart Tour (Updated)

by
coconutmall5

It looks like Nintendo has teased a new track for the next tour in Mario Kart Tour. This time, it seems like players are taking a trip down to Coconut Mall! It is unknown whether this track will differ from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version or the Mario Kart Wii version. In the tweet that Nintendo posted, it says: “It’s a bit early, but here’s a sneak peek at the next tour in #MarioKartTour! It looks like the stage will be set in an upbeat mall. A tropical breeze may liven up the race!” You may view the tweet below.

Tips for Beginners in Mario Kart

by
babyrosalina2

So, everyone loves to play Mario Kart, right? That’s why we’re all here – bringing you content about the game, but are there any quick tips, cheats, or tricks that people can incorporate if their newbies? Well, we decided to research this topic and get a lil insight into what the internet says about this, and the answer happens to be a resounding YES. There certainly are some ways that you can up your game while playing against seasoned or experienced players and friends, whether online or in person. Where does one start? Simple. Start with speed boosts. The one at the starting line, which is an easy one, when the time drops to 2, accelerate like there’s no tomorrow. You’ll be among the first few racers. Cool, huh? Apart from this, hitting jump whenever you’re in the air after a ramp will also get you some additional speed. Keep that in mind too! Another quick and easy tip is to pick up all the coins that you see so that you can get small speed boosts to your top speed when you collect them. Lastly, looking for and mastering shortcuts will definitely put you ahead of the competition. This might be a trick that takes a long time to master, but probably will be the one that’ll give you the most reward. Any tip, trick or cheat you guys recommend that beginners can try their hand at to get better fast? We’d love to hear it!

Guides, Blazing Stars and Other Site Updates

by
wendy5

It’s been awhile since I’ve updated everyone on what’s going on with the website, so here’s an update. First of all, we will be adding guides for each game in the series (excluding GP for now) in the coming weeks and months, as well as other in-depth content for the website. We also have all of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe staff ghosts cleared on our YouTube channel, so be sure to check that out! We will regularly be uploading more videos on our channel as well. In regards to the Blazing Stars tournament, it will still be this Saturday, April 30th, at 8 PM EST, and the prize will also be another free game on any console! Be sure to join before registration closes! Also, for our chat on Mario Karters, we have decided to go ahead and make it so guests can now join the chat. This makes it easier for people to attend tournaments and chat. We will update you again if anything changes!