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Nintendo will shut down smartphone racer Mario Kart Tour this September, after seven years of service. A notice posted on ...

A unique YouTube video brings a playable version of Mario Kart to the video platform, including multiple characters to choose ...

The Nintendo Download for 7/2/26 is short and sweet, with a handful of featured titles, lots of music, promotions and plenty ...

This week Nintendo added twenty seven Nintendo Switch, eight Nintendo Switch 2, and three Nintendo Music track to the eShop Channels.

Image: Nintendo Life. Earlier this week, Sony dealt a devastating blow to the gaming community by confirming that it would no ...

And low-key as it is, Rhythm Heaven Groove is the perfect encore for a little system that sought to match the rhythms of 21st ...

Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley ...

This is an independently submitted op-ed and does not reflect the views of The Tower. If Nintendo’s recent effort with Mario Kart World proved anything, it’s that there’s never enough characters to ...

Kevin Afghani is the new voice of Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi and Wario. The voice actor took over the roles from retiring Charles Martinet, starting with the 2023 game "Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Gaming Legends How to Unlock All Costumes, Characters, & Karts in Mario Kart World Posted: November 15, 2025 | Last updated: April 7, 2026 Mario Kart World has 50 characters, 40 karts, & 127 costumes ...

If you’re a longtime fan of Mario Kart, you already know that the series thrives on charm, chaos, and creativity. With Mario Kart World, Nintendo has taken the classic karting formula to new heights.