Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo fixes one of Mario Kart 8's only shortcomings in a generous port of a modern masterpiece.
Key events
1st February 2018
21st April 2017
Unofficial real-life Mario Karting company once again loses in court to Nintendo
Must now pay five times the original ruling.
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Everest and read this.
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Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Mario Maker all included!
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Including BOTW, Mario Kart 8 or New Super Mario Bros.
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Many top Switch and 3DS games all on offer.
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Russian Nintendo fans want rid of the company's local boss
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild's motorbike added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Da-da-da-daaaaa.
Now you can use Nintendo Labo to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Rubber banding.
Nintendo announces Mario Kart Tour for smartphones
Shell be coming round the mountain.
Digital FoundryTech Evolution: 25 years of Super Mario Kart
Nine games analysed across nine consoles: Digital Foundry charts the evolution of the classic series.
FeatureCan sports data analysis figure out exactly how much Mario Kart screws you?
When maths and Mario Kart meet.
Nintendo Switch shipped an impressive 4.7m in four months
Arms breaks a million copies.
Love it or hate it, it sounds like Mario Kart's Blue Shell is here to stay
'You know, sometimes life isn't fair.'
Check out Mario Kart's official first-person VR spin-off
Still no Birdo.
FeatureNintendo consolidates an already special year
Short, sharp and direct, a Switched-on Nintendo shows its best side.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe unlockables, including how to unlock Gold kart parts and Gold Mario
Prepare to play a lot of tracks to get everything you need.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe amiibo list for every Mii racing suit costume
How to dress your Mii like Sonic, Mega Man and other famous faces.
Mario Kart 8 guide: Tips, tricks and everything you need to know about the Deluxe edition on Switch
From mastering drifts to holding onto first place, we've got some essential tips and tricks for winning more of your Mario Kart 8 races.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe patched to remove offensive arm-clench gesture
Arms shocked as you are.
Nintendo Switch best-selling console in US for second month
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe shifted 550k.
VideoWatch: The video team plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
With colossal hangovers.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo's first UK chart topper in six years
Almost half of all US Switch owners now own a copy.
EssentialMario Kart 8 Deluxe review
Get karter.
Digital FoundryMario Kart 8 Deluxe: a great console title is a handheld revelation
Switch's enhanced Wii U port works beautifully on the go.
Nintendo sues company that let you race Mario Karts in real life
They'll be Lakitu escape jail.
Check out the Nintendo Switch steering wheel controller
You can pop a Joy-con in it for motion control.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adds Splatoon characters and Battle Mode courses
Launches April, priced £50.