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Mario Kart World 'Forgotten,' as Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title Goes a Year Without Major DLC
Nintendo fans have reacted in despair at the lack of updates to Mario Kart World, following this week's big Nintendo Direct broadcast.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart challenges you to relearn old-school Mario Kart
Nothing illustrates the differences between 1993's Super Mario Kart and 2025's Mario Kart World than a new kart racer that feels like the former.
Tracks from Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 in Mario Kart World now on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added more tracks from the sublime sounding Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music today. The tracks from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 which are featured in Mario Kart World’s Free Roam mode and are now on Nintendo Music. Nintendo Music is a free iOS and Android app for...
ShackStream: Mario Kart World on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 713
Going to try my best in the Mario Kart World Global Online Challenge!
More Mario Kart World Tracks Race Onto Nintendo Music Today
You can now listen to Mario Galaxy Free Roam songs. Last week, Nintendo Music received a major update adding not only web browser support but also the tracks of Mario Kart World. This soundtrack came loaded with 130 tracks and Nintendo mentioned at the time how the "Free Roam" tracks were planned...
NateTheHate says he’s not expecting Mario Kart World DLC in Nintendo Direct
Mario Kart World is a solid entry to the best-selling franchise but fans have been clamouring for new tracks to be added to the game’s multiplayer mode. We were treated to a lot of additional courses in the now content-packed Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but we’ve yet to see anything similar for Mario Kart...
Opinion: Mario Kart World Deserves Its Flowers, So Let's Stop Comparing It To MK8 Deluxe
I'm a Fire Flower, twisted Fire Flower. Sometimes, when I wind the window down in my car, I think about Mario Kart World. I’m sitting alone in the driver’s seat, radio playing some mid-2000s indie or alt-rock, a breeze blowing through my hair. It might be a quiet morning, the traffic light but the...
Mario Kart World Global Online Challenge - Dealer's Choice
Streaming Mario Kart World on tonight's show!
Nintendo Music now supports PC, tablets, and car screens as a whopping four hours of Mario Kart World bangers join the streaming service
Nintendo Music has been around for a good while now, but despite many updates to its musical selection since launch, the streaming service has only been accessible via Nintendo's mobile app. That's now changed. Read more
Mario Kart World, the best game soundtrack of 2025, just hit Nintendo Music
Nintendo has finally officially released the soundtrack of its Switch 2 exclusive, plus launched a new Nintendo Music web app
Nintendo Music Is Now Available on PC, Tablets, and Cars
Nintendo also started adding tracks from Mario Kart World on the same day. The post Nintendo Music Is Now Available on PC, Tablets, and Cars appeared first on Siliconera.
Uniqlo Reveals Official Mario Kart World Merch For Its First Anniversary
Uniqlo is getting Mario Kart World t-shirts and sweatshirts this summer and has revealed the collection ahead of the game's first anniversary.
Nintendo Music Launches Web Player, With Over 4 Hours of Mario Kart World Tunes
Nintendo Music has added its most-requested soundtrack to date — the toe-tapping tunes of Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World — and launched a new web player.
Mario Kart World OST added to Nintendo Music alongside new webplayer
Listeners can now enjoy the massive Mario Kart World soundtrack from the comfort of their browsers.
Nintendo Music gets desktop, tablet and car versions as Mario Kart World soundtrack is added
The app now offers nearly 150 soundtracks from Nintendo's history
Nintendo Music updated to Version 1.6.0, Mario Kart World added
Nintendo has released Version 1.6.0 of the Nintendo Music app on iOS and Android devices. The update adds support for devices with larger screens (i.e. iPads), as well as the ability to use Apple CarPlay (including Siri functionality) and/or Android Audio so you can safely search and swap between...
Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added
Listen "anytime, anywhere". The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online members has today been updated with the Mario Kart World soundtrack. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Nintendo Music 1.6.0 update out now, patch notes – plus hint of Mario Kart World addition
Nintendo Music has just received a new update with version 1.6.0. The patch is starting distribution on various platforms now. The update is notable for its support of new platforms. You can now properly use the app with the likes of iPad, CarPlay, and Android Auto. Functionality is also included...
Uniqlo Will Sell Mario Kart World Shirts for Adults and Kids
Mario Kart World will get its own Uniqlo shirts and sweatshirts collections for the first time in 2026. The post Uniqlo Will Sell Mario Kart World Shirts for Adults and Kids appeared first on Siliconera.
Famitsu software sales (5/18/26 – 5/24/26) – Top 30
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: 1. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 64,899 / 1,206,548 2. [NS2] Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 39,661 / NEW 3. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia – 22,821 / 1,024,285 4. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 13,699 / 2,952,208 5. [NS2] Tales of Arise:...
Famitsu software sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – Top 30
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: 1. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 98,092 / 1,141,649 2. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia – 22,758 / 1,001,464 3. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 12,651 / 2,938,509 4. [NSW] Minecraft – 3,857 / 4,207,594 5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons –...
Nintendo's New 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2 Bundle Is Now Available
Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available now, giving you a choice between Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia.
Famitsu software sales (4/27/26 – 5/10/26) – Top 30
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: April 27 – May 3 1. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 150,374 / 894,312 2. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia – 23,350 / 950,394 3. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 8,538 / 2,914,917 4. [PS5] Pragmata – 8,050 / 57,306 5. [NS2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 –...
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