If you’re a Nintendo Switch owner who skipped the Wii U, I think Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be an automatic purchase. It’s easily the best Mario Kart title since Mario Kart DS, and it’ll be a staple in your collection on the Switch. If you owned a Wii U and poured hundreds of hours into the original Mario Kart 8 (like me), then you might question whether or not you should pick it up on...
During a meeting with Nintendo at PAX East this year, we were able to confirm the docked resolution and FPS performance for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. We spoke directly with Nintendo. When docked, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will run at 60fps in 1080p. It will hold that resolution when docked no matter what. When split-screen with two players, the game will maintain that 60fps...
Mario Kart 8 was a fantastic title on the Wii U. It was one of the best selling games for the platform, and it was an absolutely awesome kart racing experience. It lacked a major feature that many sorely missed: a proper Battle Mode. The game had a Battle Mode of sorts. It was the simple three balloon battle system, though it was set entirely on the game’s racing courses. That’s right...
Fans of Mario Kart are probably wondering what’s new in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a game Nintendo is calling the “definitive version” of the popular racer. Well, the Japanese video game company this week released a new overview trailer, which details everything fans can expect from the game when it hits stores on April 28. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will come with everything from Mario Kart 8,...
We’re all thinkin’ it. You are. I am. Everyone is. The Nintendo Switch is gonna be great for toilet breaks. Nintendo of Germany gets it, too. That’s why it posted the commercial you see at the head of this post. Though we’d warn you about dropping the Switch into the toilet. Nintendo hasn’t mentioned how waterproof the new console will be, we’re guessing not at all. Mario Kart 8...