This has been a special year for many reasons. There were new games to welcome into our everyday lives. There was a new Shacknews Hall of Fame class to honor. Plus, there were some big gaming ...

Desert courses, for whatever reason, seem to always be the least interesting in Mario Kart. While Bone-Dry Dunes isn't an exception, it still boasts several interesting things: a sand-sailing galleon ...

For years, Nintendo has insisted that the data reflecting the speed of Mario Kart 8’s 200cc mode is accurate, despite fans and players pushing back that the mode felt much faster. Well, as it turns ...

Last month, we finalized our ranking of all 96 tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Before we head off for the year, we want to play through those tracks one more time, in order, while raising money for a ...

I've compared several Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks to roller coasters, but Wario's Gold Mine might be the only course that actually feels like one — especially during that steep drop right after the ...