Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct unveils new characters, racing mechanics, modes, and items ahead of its Switch 2 launch.

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nintendo Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World looks to be hiding plenty of new features and details in its huge open-world, and one of them ...

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The first, Balloon Battle, has you launch items toward your opponents in an effort to burst their balloons. The second, Coin Runners, was introduced in Mario Kart Wii and has you collect coins ...

Mario Kart World will feature four game modes, including Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, Free Roam, and Battle Mode. Time Trials, VS Races, Team Races, Balloon Battle, and Coin Runners will also return.

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On Thursday morning, Nintendo kicked off the post-hump day portion of the week with a juicy little Nintendo Direct livestream focused on Mario Kart ... It's got a giant open world full of hundreds ...