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Blue turtle shell at finish line spoils Mario Kart 8 world record

It happens to everyone who regularly plays Mario Kart: a last-minute blue turtle shell that lands just feet away from the finish line. It’s one of the most frustrating moments in any video game. Of course, there’s one consolation: that experience usually does not coincide with a world record run.

Speedrunner Skilloz_ was on track for the world record for a speedrun on the 200cc Star Cup in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. Playing as Donkey Kong, Skilloz_ was in the homestretch of the Mount Wario track as a blue turtle shell zoomed toward his kart and spoiled the nearly record-setting run. The dreaded blue turtle shell strikes again!

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boing12289d ago

He took it like a champ though.

Jls12289d ago

the ai said not today lol

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update 3.0.4 Fixes Music Park Ghost Data Issues

Nintendo has released Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 3.0.4 for Switch, addressing Music Park ghost data synchronization issues and fixing visual bugs in Rainbow Road.

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Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2025 sales, events, activities

Ahead of MAR10 Day next week, Nintendo has announced its plans for the event. There are various things planned including activities, events, and game discounts. For Nintendo Switch owners, select titles will be going on sale for $39.99.

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lellkay75d ago

Someone please explain to Nintendo what a sale actually is.

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Mario Kart tracks that never returned after debut

A full list of Mario Kart tracks that never got remade or remastered in future titles. Find out which ones haven't appeared in years.

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gold_drake225d ago

i want the og rainbow road back. it was soo good.