Let's just be upfront: The blue shell in "Mario Kart" is a frustrating, obnoxious item that we all wish would go away. It's the number one cause of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in any ...

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Oh goodness. It's back. Mario Kart World was never going to let the Blue Shell go, and that means many tears and lost victories by a hair. But, as with previous Mario Kart games, there are a few ways ...

Well, don’t hold your breath. Eurogamer recently asked Kosuke Yabuki, director of Mario Kart 7 and 8, whether they’d ever consider ditching the blue shell, and he basically told players to suck it up.

The Blue Shell is one of the most powerful offensive items in Mario Kart World, but some fans are suggesting that Nintendo give it a new, more defensive function for those who are already in the lead.

Outrunning the blue shell isn't easy. If this had gone on long enough, it's likely the blue shell would eventually catch up with the pink-haired Animal Crossing character, but Villager made a ...

This post has not been edited by the GamesBeat staff. Opinions by GamesBeat community writers do not necessarily reflect those of the staff. Nintendo provided me with a copy of Mario Kart 7 I'd like ...

J. Brodie Shirey is a Contributor from the United States who currently lives in York, Pennsylvania. He's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but aren’t we all? Brodie is a big ...

Blue Shells are a true tyrant of Mario Kart World, and they will always stop whoever is in first place to try and destroy their progress and victory. Luckily, Blue Shells are not as unstoppable as one ...

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, ...