Having issues with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC not working can be particularly frustrating, especially if you’ve been waiting patiently for the Booster Course Pass to arrive so you can start racing around the first eight tracks in the set. You may have received a pop-up notification to say …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass has split fans opinions
Last night Nintendo announced that 48 new tracks would be coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe via the new Booster Course Pass, and reception has been pretty varied. As part of the Nintendo Direct it was revealed that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe would be doubling its number of tracks. First …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has an update for the first time since 2019
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe received an update yesterday for the first time since 2019. Nintendo has updated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the first time since its last update in 2019 (via, NintendoLife (opens in new tab)). While the sight of an update might be exciting, it’s not that exciting …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review: “The definitive version of the most complete Mario Kart to date”
Mario Kart 8 was a revelation, but not quite a revolution. Though its biggest new feature made a significant impact, underneath the bonnet purred the same finely-tuned engine. Anti-gravity racing was always more about spectacle than systems: a change for the better, undoubtedly, and a real treat for the eyes. …
Read More »Why the racing genre needs to be more hardcore
Before I begin, let’s clear up one common misconception: ‘hardcore’ does not necessarily mean ‘hard’ as in ‘difficult’. Casual games can be difficult. Perhaps the best explanation is that hardcore games demand a greater understanding of how they work and more discipline on the player’s part to get the most …
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