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New Mario Kart Features Unveiled, Fans Demand Price Cut

4/18/2025

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Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct unveiled exciting new features for the highly anticipated game set to launch on June 5 with the Switch 2. Fans can look forward to fresh courses, characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics like free roam and charge jump. However, the $80 price tag sparked frustration among players, who voiced their demand for a price cut during the live stream.

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Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct unveiled exciting new features for the highly anticipated game set to launch on June 5 with the Switch 2. Fans can look forward to fresh courses, characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics like free roam and charge jump. However, the $80 price tag sparked frustration among players, who voiced their demand for a price cut during the live stream.