I’ve been having a grand old time with Mario Kart World over the last few days on Nintendo Switch 2. Getting to grips with the new courses and exploring the open world has been quite delightful, ...

Doing well in Mario Kart World is the same as putting a target on your back when it comes to blue shells. For some, the combination of a high skill ceiling, tough NPCs, and prevalence of the spiny ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Mario Kart is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, August 27, ...

Mario Kart World players in first place should avoid using the Blue Shell. Also known as the Spiny Shell, the Blue Shell can turn the tide of a race, but can backfire if misused. Mario Kart World was ...

The Blue Shell is a point of controversy for fans of the Mario Kart franchise. First introduced in Mario Kart 64, this shell attacks the first place racer and is 100% unavoidable. Many hate it, but ...

For nearly three decades, it has been gaming’s most ruthless foe: the blue shell. First introduced in 1996’s Mario Kart 64, I’d wager that the dreaded homing missile has been the cause of more broken ...

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GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Blue Shell is one of the most iconic and divisive items in all ...