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Super Mario Kart LEGO Set is Coming in 2025

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birdo188

March 10, if you bring it together, will be MAR10. Nintendo raises excitement among fans by announcing a collaboration with LEGO, unveiling plans for the much-anticipated launch of LEGO Mario Kart. This announcement sends ripples of joy through the gaming community as fans eagerly await the opportunity to design and race their favorite characters from the Mario franchise. With a chosen release date within the year, expectations rise for the set’s design complexities and whether it will incorporate a functional mechanism allowing the LEGO cars to zoom across imaginary tracks. However, the excitement doesn’t stop there. Whispers flourish with another intriguing release: LEGO Super Mario Adventures. This new set promises to transport builders into Mario’s universe with captivating builds such as The Bowser Express Train, King Boo’s Haunted Mansion, and the thrilling Battle with Roy at Peach’s Castle. Each set bustles with imaginative details, offering fans the chance to recreate iconic moments from the beloved franchise while immersing themselves in creative play. As anticipation mounts for these upcoming releases, fans find themselves actively counting down the days until they can get their hands on these fascinating LEGO sets. Whether reliving classic Mario Kart races or embarking on daring adventures through haunted mansions and royal castles, the collaboration between Nintendo and LEGO continues to ignite the imaginations of fans young and old, ensuring that the spirit of Mario Day resonates far beyond its yearlong celebration.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Passes 60 Million Sales!

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mario999

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, has zoomed past another incredible milestone! Can you believe it? Even after nearly seven years since its release, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still dominating the gaming scene like a champ. Last year, we cheered as it crossed the 50 million sales mark, and now, hold on to your red shells because it’s hit an even more mind-blowing milestone in just one year! Nintendo’s latest quarterly financial report unveiled the staggering news: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has now soared to a whopping 60.58 million sales worldwide since its epic debut back in April 2017 until December 2023. What’s even more thrilling is that our favorite kart racer has clinched the title of the best-selling Switch game ever, leaving its rivals in the dust. Sorry Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Super Mario Odyssey—it looks like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has claimed the gold cup! Just imagine that in the past year alone, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has burned rubber to the tune of around eight million copies sold. That’s right, a staggering eight million! It’s a testament to the timeless appeal of this classic game, originally based on a decade-old Wii U version. Who says age slows you down? But let’s not forget the turbo boosters that fuelled this phenomenal success. Thanks to the Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Booster Course Pass, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been supercharged with six DLC waves, adding a whopping 96 tracks and bringing back beloved characters from Mario Kart history. Now, that’s what I call a winning formula!

Mastering the Fast Lane

by
isabelle99

Let’s dive into the exhilarating world of at 200cc! The speed is fast, the tracks are furious, and the competition is fierce. Ready, set, go! Tip No. 1 – Lightweight to Heavyweight, the Journey of Speedsters​ Picture this! Zooming through Rainbow Road at breakneck speed, narrowly avoiding a banana peel with a perfectly executed drift. How do you achieve such precision in 200cc? Start with the nimble lightweight drivers and gradually morph into the heavyweights like Rosalina and Bowser. Begin with karts, tires, and gliders that prioritize handling and acceleration. It’s the secret sauce to conquering sharp turns and bouncing back from falls. As your skills level up, switch to the heavyweights for that unbeatable top speed, allowing you to bulldoze through the competition. Tip No. 2 – Speed Evolution from 50cc to 200cc​ Diving headfirst into 200cc can feel like tossing a banana peel into a crowd and hoping for the best. Let’s take a breather and start your Mario Kart journey at 50cc. Feel the wind in your hair as you gradually increase the speed, mastering each class as you go. Discovering shortcuts and becoming one with your kart. Slow and steady wins the Mario Kart race. Tip No. 3 – Embrace the Basics, Conquer the Tracks​ In the chaos of 200cc, don’t forget your roots. Basic strategies are the backbone of a seasoned racer. Nail that Rocket Start for an early lead, strategically hold items to dodge Red Shells, and remember, the Boo item is your stealthy sidekick, ready to snatch opponents’ items. While not every trick works in 200cc, the fundamental strategies remain your trusty companions across all speed classes. Establish good habits early on, and you’ll be leaving your competition in the dust.

Extremely Fun! Ninjas Take Over Mario Kart

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ninjashyguy3

How are our beloved Mario Kart fans doing on the Ninja Tour? We were blown away with the number of courses Mario Kart Tour has to offer during the event. We didn’t expect that many courses! I love the variety we can choose from, and it makes the whole ninja look just like they’re taking the entire world. Without further ado, here are our top courses you will love and want to race till you drop. Ninja Hideaway Courses​ It’s the very first course on the cups you will see. We know these courses will be fun just by looking at the course image. It’s a classic Japanese ninja style with a stunning view of an old castle or mansion. What we didn’t expect was the fact that it’s extremely fun. Of course, we have no clue how it’s going to make us smile and laugh. If you haven’t tried any of the Ninja Hideaway courses, go racing now! Shy Guy Bazaar Courses​ Shy Guy and the classic Aladdin style look amazing and perfect. We still can’t get enough of seeing Shy Guy riding flying carpets whenever we jump off the road. It really is satisfying. Try it for yourself if you haven’t already. And there are loads of excited small roads to make your races even better if you can. Wario Shipyard Courses​ Now let’s jump into a Wario ship and find some coins! It’s a good combination racing in the ship and then underwater. Especially the corners inside the ship that we can’t seem to get enough of. It feels like we’re the ninjas on duty in mysterious places. Rainbow Road Courses​ Holy Moly! This is extreme! The Rainbow Roads take us out into space. The world seems small, so let’s hope on to the shiny universe. If you are a sci-fi lover, Rainbow Road courses are your besties.

Mario Kart: Double Dash Luigi Circuit Staff Ghost Guide

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luigicircuit

This page will detail and explain how to beat the staff ghost on Luigi Circuit in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Staff Ghost Unlock Time: 1:29.000 1. When you begin the race, use a perfect starting boost, hit the dash panel at the end of the road, and stay near the inside curve near the Chain Chomp. 2. Powerslide around the right corner and turn into the road that is on the right (before the chain chomp). When you exit that road and get back on the main road, stay on the inside of the left turn and powerslide as many times as possible before the turn ends and you hit the dash panel. 3. When you land after hitting the dash panel, try to get in one or two powerslide boosts. After this section, you will encounter another tight left turn. 4. Stay on the inside of the tight left turn and get in as many powerslide boosts as possible until you reach the finish line and start lap 2. 5. On laps 2 and 3, you will repeat all steps except when you take the cut near the Chain Chomp, use your mushrooms on both laps, and cut across the sand before coming out of the exit. You may watch a video of the course down below beginning at 00:00

The Coolest Collection for Mario Day Ever!

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pilotmario4

This is the best week ever! We were celebrating this Mario Day by playing tons of Mario games, including this awesome Mario Tour. It’s the perfect combo with loads of Mario courses and 8-bit racing items. We can’t wait to collect them all, and we’re sure you can too. Let’s not waste any time and see what we got this week. You’ll love it! Blow Your Mind with Cool 8-Bit Racing Collection his Mario Day just gets even better than ever! All new cool racing items come in 8-bit. We can now collect 1 racer, 3 gliders and 1 kart. The first one is Mario (SNES). Our beloved Mario style from childhood is now ready to win the race with Triple Mushrooms special skill. Pair perfectly with the 8-bit Pipe Frame kart and its Mini-Turbo Plus special skill. Another classic-looking item to get on this tour. And here are three cute 8-bit mushrooms and a classic red glider. We blushed with excitement when we saw these. There aren’t just one or two gliders, but three! We have more glider selections this time around. The cool-looking 8-bit Goomba and cute 8-bit Super Mushroom gliders. There are two different mushroom styles for everyone, and the classic red 8-bit super glider comes with the Mushroom Plus special skill. On top of that, we can get Mario (King) during the Mario Tour as well. The classic Mario character dresses up in a charming royal suit with a giant crown and golden shoes. He also comes with the Coin Box special skill. It’s going to be so much fun! Once in a Lifetime to Get All 8-Bit Badges and Mario (Classic) An unexpected 8-bit badge collection in the Mario Tour. It’s a perfect set for the Mario Day event that we haven’t seen coming. If you haven’t checked it out yet, just launch the game to get your first badge now. It’s easy, just that! We also put up the list of challenges you need to complete to collect all the 8-bit badges. The most exciting part is getting the classic Mario character. Let’s do this! Mario Challenges: You won’t believe what you will get if you have Gold Premium and complete the Gold Premium Challenge during the Mario Tour. You get the gold 8-bit Pipe Frame kart. It looks stunning in gold, and we can’t wait to get our hands on one. This is going to be the most fun event ever! It was one of the best ways to celebrate Mario Day. Share your Mario Day celebrations with us in the comments section below. We’re thrilled to see what our Mario Kart fans do on this day. Have fun!

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios

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bowser32

Haven’t we all wished we could just be in the world of Mario Kart? From the breathtaking colors of Rainbow Road to the frightening landscape of Grumble Volcano, every world the game creates is a whimsical and magical journey for the senses. If you’re like me and have dreamed of being a part of that world, then your dream is about to come true because Universal Studios Hollywood is all set to open the doors to its Super Nintendo World extension on February 17th, 2023! This new zone is based on the iconic Mario video game and brand. Plus, its biggest and primary attraction is The Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride, which uses cutting-edge technology to provide an exciting and immersive experience. Thanks to augmented reality, visitors may toss virtual shells at other racers, avoid obstacles, and race through the Mushroom Kingdom alongside Mario and other legendary characters. It also has amazing animatronics and special effects that bring Mario Kart’s environment to life; like, virtual items can even be felt by visitors via their chairs. In addition to the Mario Kart ride, other attractions at Super Nintendo World include Bowser’s Castle, Toad’s Café, and Peach’s Castle. The region is intended to resemble a real-life video game, replete with brilliant colors, strong graphics, and interactive aspects. The park promises to be a thrilling and immersive experience for Mario Kart enthusiasts and everyone who enjoys these beloved video games. Super Nintendo World’s creative design and cutting-edge technologies are likely to excite visitors of all ages, making it a must-see destination for gamers and theme park aficionados alike. Let us know what you think of this expansion in the comments below!

Summary – Mario Kart: Super Circuit

by
mksc

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the third console game to be released, and it includes some new modes that combine single and multiplayer play. Grand Prix is the main mode, and it contains a total of four cups that you’ll be able to challenge and compete in. The game, overall, is very simple, and it follows the original design elements from previous Mario Kart games, making it familiar to most users. On the other hand, the single-player mode is nothing innovative. However, if you play it with a friend, you’ll love the 2-player mode in Double Dash. This time, you’ll be able to choose from a total of 20 characters. Double Dash also gives characters specific power-ups to make sure that each character is unique. Controls​ L and R – DriftControl Stick – SteeringStart – Pause the gameX and Y – Use itemsZ – Change character positionsA – AccelerateB – Brake Co-op Controls​ L and R – Drifting for front player or slide attack for rear playerControl Stick – Steering for front playerStart – Pause the gameX and Y – Pass items to rear player or rear player to use itemsZ (Both players press at the same time) – Change character positionsA – Accelerate or to use items for rear playerB – Brake or to use items for rear player Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Items​ Mushroom: Grants the kart user a small speed boost.Triple Mushroom: Grants the kart user three speed boosts.Banana Peel: It makes a kart spin around and come to a brief halt.Green Shell: A Green Shell works like a missile, it will spin and stop any kart that it hits.Red Shell: A Red Shell works in the same way as a Green Shell, but it will home in on an opponent kart and chase them down until they are hit.Spiny Shell: This shell hones in on the kart in first place and targets it in particular.Star: The Star makes the user’s kart completely invulnerable to all damage, while also providing a small speed boost.Lightning: Except for the user kart, this item shrinks all racers.It will make the other racers vulnerable to getting run over.Fake Item: Looks similar to a regular item crate. Any kart that runs into it will be launched and brought to a halt. Special Items​ Green and Orange Fireballs – Mario and Luigi: Fireballs split up after being thrown. They can take down multiple opponents at once.Heart – Peach and Daisy: Flying hearts that surround the user in protective layers. Any items that hit Peach and Daisy become theirs to use.Yoshi and Birdo’s Eggs – Yoshi and Birdo: These eggs roll down the race track and home in on enemies. They hit and break to drop three more items for the user to pick up.Chain Chomp – Baby Mario and Baby Luigi: Gives a slight speed boost to the user and chases opponent karts with utmost ferocity.Triple Green Shells and Triple Red Shells – Koopa and Paratroopa: They can be thrown at enemies or used for protection against other items. The thrown effects are the same as regular Green and Red Shells.Giant Banana – Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Almost impossible to dodge this giant banana peel. The effects are the same as regular bananas.Bowser’s Shell – Bowser and Bowser Jr.: This giant shell rages down the race track and slams any and all karts in its path.Bob-omb – Wario and Waluigi: Aim at enemies to blow them up, slowing them down and stunning them for a brief moment. It can also explode onto yourself, so be careful when you use it.Golden Mushroom – Toad and Toadette: Grants the kart user an infinite amount of speed boosts for a short time. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Courses & Cups​ 1. Mushroom Cup​ Luigi Circuit Peach Beach Baby Park Dry Dry Desert 2. Flower Cup​ Mushroom Bridge Mario Circuit Daisy Cruiser Waluigi Stadium 3. Star Cup​ Sherbet Land Mushroom City Yoshi Circuit DK Mountain 4. Special Cup​ Wario Colosseum Dino Dino Jungle Bowser’s Castle Rainbow Road 5. Battle Courses​ Cookie Land Block City Luigi’s Mansion Nintendo Gamecube Pipe Plaza Tilt-A-Kart Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Characters​ The following characters/drivers are playable in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: Mario and LuigiPeach and DaisyBaby Mario and Baby LuigiWario and WaluigiYoshi and BirdoKoopa and ParatroopaDonkey Kong and Diddy KongBowser and Bowser Jr. Unlockable Characters: Toad and ToadettePetey Piranha and King Boo Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Unlockables​ Mirror Mode Get first place in the 150cc All Cup Tour. Special Cup Get first place in the 100cc Star Cup. All Cup Tour Get first place in the 150cc Special Cup. Luigi’s Mansion Course Get first place in the 150cc Mushroom Cup. Tilt-A-Kart Battle Course Get first place in the Mirror Flower Cup. Toad and Toadette Get first place in the 100cc Special Cup. Petey Piranha and King Boo Get first place in the Mirror Star Cup. Unlockable Karts: Green FireRattle BuggyBloom CoachTurbo BirdoPara WingBarrel TrainBullet BlasterWaluigi RacerToad KartToadette KartPiranha PipesBoo PipesParade Kart Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Tips​ Starting Boost or Rocket Start Press the acceleration button after the lights turn green to perform a starting boost at the start of a race. How to Perform a Double Dash If you’re playing co-op mode, it’s possible to do a double dash from the starting line. You can do this by making your co-op partner use the boost at the beginning of the race, and this time, the flames will change to a blue color instead of the regular red.

Summary – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

by
mkdd

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the third console game to be released, and it includes some new modes that combine single and multiplayer play. Grand Prix is the main mode, and it contains a total of four cups that you’ll be able to challenge and compete in. The game, overall, is very simple, and it follows the original design elements from previous Mario Kart games, making it familiar to most users. On the other hand, the single-player mode is nothing innovative. However, if you play it with a friend, you’ll love the 2-player mode in Double Dash. This time, you’ll be able to choose from a total of 20 characters. Double Dash also gives characters specific power-ups to make sure that each character is unique. Controls​ L and R – DriftControl Stick – SteeringStart – Pause the gameX and Y – Use itemsZ – Change character positionsA – AccelerateB – Brake Co-op Controls​ L and R – Drifting for front player or slide attack for rear playerControl Stick – Steering for front playerStart – Pause the gameX and Y – Pass items to rear player or rear player to use itemsZ (Both players press at the same time) – Change character positionsA – Accelerate or to use items for rear playerB – Brake or to use items for rear player Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Items​ Mushroom: Grants the kart user a small speed boost.Triple Mushroom: Grants the kart user three speed boosts.Banana Peel: It makes a kart spin around and come to a brief halt.Green Shell: A Green Shell works like a missile, it will spin and stop any kart that it hits.Red Shell: A Red Shell works in the same way as a Green Shell, but it will home in on an opponent kart and chase them down until they are hit.Spiny Shell: This shell hones in on the kart in first place and targets it in particular.Star: The Star makes the user’s kart completely invulnerable to all damage, while also providing a small speed boost.Lightning: Except for the user kart, this item shrinks all racers.It will make the other racers vulnerable to getting run over.Fake Item: Looks similar to a regular item crate. Any kart that runs into it will be launched and brought to a halt. Special Items​ Green and Orange Fireballs – Mario and Luigi: Fireballs split up after being thrown. They can take down multiple opponents at once.Heart – Peach and Daisy: Flying hearts that surround the user in protective layers. Any items that hit Peach and Daisy become theirs to use.Yoshi and Birdo’s Eggs – Yoshi and Birdo: These eggs roll down the race track and home in on enemies. They hit and break to drop three more items for the user to pick up.Chain Chomp – Baby Mario and Baby Luigi: Gives a slight speed boost to the user and chases opponent karts with utmost ferocity.Triple Green Shells and Triple Red Shells – Koopa and Paratroopa: They can be thrown at enemies or used for protection against other items. The thrown effects are the same as regular Green and Red Shells.Giant Banana – Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Almost impossible to dodge this giant banana peel. The effects are the same as regular bananas.Bowser’s Shell – Bowser and Bowser Jr.: This giant shell rages down the race track and slams any and all karts in its path.Bob-omb – Wario and Waluigi: Aim at enemies to blow them up, slowing them down and stunning them for a brief moment. It can also explode onto yourself, so be careful when you use it.Golden Mushroom – Toad and Toadette: Grants the kart user an infinite amount of speed boosts for a short time. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Courses & Cups​ 1. Mushroom Cup​ Luigi Circuit Peach Beach Baby Park Dry Dry Desert 2. Flower Cup​ Mushroom Bridge Mario Circuit Daisy Cruiser Waluigi Stadium 3. Star Cup​ Sherbet Land Mushroom City Yoshi Circuit DK Mountain 4. Special Cup​ Wario Colosseum Dino Dino Jungle Bowser’s Castle Rainbow Road 5. Battle Courses​ Cookie Land Block City Luigi’s Mansion Nintendo Gamecube Pipe Plaza Tilt-A-Kart Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Characters​ The following characters/drivers are playable in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: Mario and LuigiPeach and DaisyBaby Mario and Baby LuigiWario and WaluigiYoshi and BirdoKoopa and ParatroopaDonkey Kong and Diddy KongBowser and Bowser Jr. Unlockable Characters: Toad and ToadettePetey Piranha and King Boo Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Unlockables​ Mirror Mode Get first place in the 150cc All Cup Tour. Special Cup Get first place in the 100cc Star Cup. All Cup Tour Get first place in the 150cc Special Cup. Luigi’s Mansion Course Get first place in the 150cc Mushroom Cup. Tilt-A-Kart Battle Course Get first place in the Mirror Flower Cup. Toad and Toadette Get first place in the 100cc Special Cup. Petey Piranha and King Boo Get first place in the Mirror Star Cup. Unlockable Karts: Green FireRattle BuggyBloom CoachTurbo BirdoPara WingBarrel TrainBullet BlasterWaluigi RacerToad KartToadette KartPiranha PipesBoo PipesParade Kart Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Tips​ Starting Boost or Rocket Start Press the acceleration button after the lights turn green to perform a starting boost at the start of a race. How to Perform a Double Dash If you’re playing co-op mode, it’s possible to do a double dash from the starting line. You can do this by making your co-op partner use the boost at the beginning of the race, and this time, the flames will change to a blue color instead of the regular red.

This Small Update to Mario Kart Could Elevate It!

by
donkeykong54

For many years, Mario Kart has been a cherished racing game, and it remains a popular choice for gamers of all ages. While the game has mainly stayed the same during all this time, there are a few aspects that may be enhanced to improve the gameplay experience. Today, we’ll talk about a modification that may be made to Mario Kart to make it even better. A more dynamic weather system is one adjustment that could be implemented. The weather in Mario Kart is currently static and has no effect on gameplay. The game might be made much more fun and demanding by incorporating a weather component that players would have to understand and incorporate. For example, rain might make the course slick, and high gusts could alter your kart’s direction. Alternatively, players may encounter a sudden sandstorm, decreasing vision and making navigation more challenging. Introducing a dynamic weather system into Mario Kart would elevate the game and make races even more entertaining. It would present gamers with a new challenge and add an extra degree of excitement to the game. With this update, Mario Kart would still remain a classic yet instill a contemporary edge that would appeal to a new generation of players. We know and love all Mario Kart games that have come till now and will continue to support all the ones that come moving forward, BUT if you could add, change, or redefine an element of the game, what would it be and why?