For nearly three decades, it has been gaming’s most ruthless foe: the blue shell. First introduced in 1996’s Mario Kart 64, I’d wager that the dreaded homing missile has been the cause of more broken ...

A possible LEGO set modeled after the Spiny Shell from the Mario Kart series may be released in the coming months. The iconic Spiny Shell is an offensive power-up from Mario Kart that seeks out the ...

If there’s one thing that can quickly frustrate Mario Kart players, it’s the infamous Blue Shell. No matter how skilled a racer you are, a Blue Shell can completely alter the course of a race, sending ...

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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, ...

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The Lego Mario Kart Blue Shell kit is a smaller one, as it only uses 234 bricks. Once fully built, it is 10cm (4in) tall and 10cm (4in) wide. This means it is about the right size to pair with the ...

The Blue Shell is a point of controversy for fans of the Mario Kart franchise. First introduced in Mario Kart 64, this shell attacks the first place racer and is 100% unavoidable. Many hate it, but ...

If the Blue Shell is the bane of your existence, then your world is about to get a little more chaotic, as Nintendo has released a brand new update for its long-life racer Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Blue Shell is one of the most iconic and divisive items in all ...