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Nintendo Switch 2 has been jailbroken for the first time
Nintendo Switch 2 has been hack-free since launch, but one person claims that the system has now been jailbroken. X user pepsipu indicates that Mario Kart World was modded for the first time after taking advantage of an exploit. This person put various characters in the game, including Cinnamoroll,...
The Nintendo Switch 2’s Open-World Era Is Officially Here, and It Rules
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort's excellent open-world modes continues an emerging Switch 2 trend started with Mario Kart World.
Mario Kart 8 patch stops Switch 2 players from being bombarded with more obstacles than on Switch 1
Meanwhile, fans wonder if "Mario Kart World is dead"
Mario Kart's First Wave Of Wall-Riding Toy Cars Includes 6 Core Characters
Nintendo has revealed a range of Mario Kart World toy cars that can ride walls like they do in the Switch 2 launch game.
People Can’t Stop Talking About Mario’s New Tiny Pockets
Nintendo recently held two Direct presentations back to back, with fans hoping that the company would reveal a new Mario game of some kind. While that didn't happen, what we did get was the reveal that Mario Kart World is getting some new tracks. Now, though, it seems the company has some more...
Nintendo Store UK: Sports Resort bundle, Mario Kart World and Zelda Special Edition don’t have replaceable battery
The Nintendo Store UK has confirmed in its recent listings that the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle, Mario Kart World bundle and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 bundles will not contain a user-replaceable battery. The consoles with replaceable batteries have...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting more free character DLCs
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds flew under the radar a little bit when it launched, in part due to coming out in a similar timeframe to Super Mario Kart World. However, Sega's party racer has had a very impressive first year on the market due to a massive number of free content updates. As we move into …...
The 25 Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games in 2026
What are the best Nintendo Switch 2 games? From Mario Kart World to Resident Evil Rebirth, here are our favorites
Mario Kart World isn’t Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s replacement – here’s why
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe recently received a free update that made a surprising number of changes, considering the original game is 14 years old. This was no doubt done because of the game’s immense sales – it’s moved over 70 million copies, and sold an additional 490,000 in the last quarter alone. When...
Mario Kart World has gotten its biggest update yet, adding 10 ‘new’ classic courses and more
Mario Kart World has gotten its next major update, bringing in QoL improvements, two additional Knockout Tour courses and 10 ‘new’ classic SNES tracks. Mario Kart World has gotten its biggest update yet, adding 10 ‘new’ classic courses and more first appeared on KitGuru.
Mario Kart World Version 1.8.0 patch notes add SNES tracks & two Knockout Tours
There are 10 new raceable tracks across multiple modes, and the Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally have been added to Knockout Tour.
Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.8.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You can download this free update now. Nintendo has dropped a surprise update for Mario Kart World this week, which adds 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits and two new Knockout Tours. If you haven't already downloaded this update, it's now officially live! It bumps the software up to Version...
Mario Kart World Version 1.8.0 (patch notes)
One of the announcements during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation was the inclusion of tracks from Super Mario Kart on the SNES now available in Vs mode in Mario Kart World along with two new Rally’s in the excellent Knockout Tour mode. We now have the full patch notes for Version 1.8.0 which...
All Classic Courses Added in Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World has received a free update that includes 10 classic courses! Here's which tracks made the cut and where to find them in-game.
Mario Kart World Free Update Adds 10 Classic Super Mario Kart Courses, Propeller Rally, and Turnip Rally Routes Today
Nintendo announced a free update for Mario Kart World, set to release later today. This update will implement ten classic courses from Super Mario Kart in VS Race mode. You’ll be able to ride over question mark panels across these courses to get items, too. Additionally, two new routes are joining...
PC Hit Meccha Chameleon And Remake Of Original Mystery Dungeon Out Today
Along with a few demos for upcoming games. Crisis Core and the Mario Kart World update aren't the only shadowdrops today. Perhaps the biggest one is the first console release for smash hit PC game Meccha Chameleon. It is a multiplayer hide-and-seek game in which the hiders can cover themselves in...
Mario Kart World Adds 10 Classic SNES Courses Today to VS Race
The free content update also packs Turnip Rally and Propeller Rally into Knockout Tour, providing even more competitive content.
Next Mario Kart World Update Out Now, Final Kirby Air Riders Amiibo Revealed
Will kicking it old school make Mario Kart World more palatable to those who prefer worlds closed? Two of the best selling Switch 2 games received new information today. Mario Kart World's version 1.8 update is out now, and in addition to adding two more Knockout Tours a "Vs Race" option is...
Super Mario Kart SNES Tracks Arrive In Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World gets a free update today adding 10 classic SNES tracks and two more Knockout Tours
The 10 SNES stages have been "hiding in plain sight", Nintendo says
Mario Kart World 1.8.0 update out now, patch notes – new content, features, changes, more
The next major update for Mario Kart World just released with version 1.8.0 following its announcement in today’s Nintendo Direct. There’s a lot here, including new SNES courses and Knockout Tours. Many other improvements, changes, and fixes are included. The full rundown is as follows: Mario Kart...
Brand-New Mario Kart World Update Coming Today
A brand-new Mario Kart World update has just been announced, and it's available later today.
'Mario Kart World' is getting a major free update
'Mario Kart World' is getting a free update with 10 new tracks.
Mario Kart World Free Update Is Out Today With All This New Stuff
As part of the Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced a free update for Mario Kart World that adds courses from the original Mario Kart game, 1992's Super Mario Kart. People don't have to wait--the update is out today. Classic courses from that game, including Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and...
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