Nintendo flaunts new breakneck speed mode, set to release for free in April. Nintendo has published a trio of Mario Kart 8 videos showcasing how much faster the Wii U game plays in its new 200cc mode.

Drifting is a necessary technique to master if you expect to excel in Mario Kart games, including 8 Deluxe. But in 200cc, as you're flying through the track at break-neck speeds, there are times where ...

The following contains spoilers for Mario Kart World. It's undeniable that speed is the name of the game with kart racers; they're called racers for a reason. While not every fan of the genre has a ...

Dermot is a pupil of Sonic the Hedgehog whose legs are getting a bit tired. Engage him in witty banter on twitter @dermolo 200cc is fast. Like, really fast. It's the fastest Mario Kart has ever been, ...

Mario Kart 8’s second round of downloadable content is out, and it’s beautiful — but the real star is the free bananas-crazy 200cc mode. Yesterday, Nintendo released a set of new characters, tracks, ...

Mario Kart 8's souped-up 200cc difficulty isn't yet included within Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World — but Nintendo has hinted at the possibility of its reappearance via a post-launch update.

It's no secret that Mario Kart 8 is one of the Wii U's best games. Heck, the argument could be made that the game is responsible for saving the console last summer, months before Super Smash Bros. for ...

The new 200cc mode that came to Mario Kart 8 recently has nerfed the firehopping tactic. Firehopping, a tactic known by Mario Kart 8 players that lets you go faster during a boost by hopping right and ...

Mario Kart 8 will have a load of new content soon, with the 200cc racing class arriving as a free update for all players. We've already seen footage showing just how much it'll shake up the way we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Robertson reports on technology & digital play. Yesterday's Nintendo Direct unveils new wooly Amiibo, fresh characters for ...

Nintendo’s latest mobile game offering brings players the fun and frantic action of Mario Kart, right on their Android and iOS smartphone. If you’ve been diving into the free-to-play Mario Kart Tour, ...

A 200cc mode is coming to Mario Kart 8, Nintendo announced today during its Direct presentation. 200cc is 50cc faster than the series' previous maximum. Nintendo added that when racing at such high ...