Donkey Kong has looked pretty much the same since Rare put out Donkey Kong Country in 1994, but it looks like Mario Kart 9 might be a turning point for the character, as he now resembles his Super Mario Bros.

The Mario Kart Switch 2 footage seems to confirm at least 22 characters that will be a part of the playable roster come launch.

Nacon’s Switch 2 lineup features several accessories similar to what’s been available for the original Switch for the past seven years. These include carrying cases, screen protectors, silicone wraps, USB-C chargers, and even tiny steering wheels for individual Joy-Cons for using motion controls in Mario Kart.

The first game announced for Nintendo Switch 2 is a brand new Mario Kart, and it already looks quite a bit different from the rest of the franchise.

A console is only as good as its games. While Nintendo didn’t reveal anything in the way of specs for the forthcoming Switch 2 platform, the gaming giant

The DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe proved to be a smart way to keep interest in the game and tide fans over until Nintendo Switch 2.

Online mode was first introduced in Mario Kart Wii, but Mario Kart 8 didn't make many changes to its formula. It allows 12 players to join in online matchmaking, but aside from that, there's not a lot to it to make the online mode more interesting than racing against CPU opponents.

Mario Kart 9 is the perfect opportunity to bring the spotlight to forgotten characters and show fans what they are missing.

After months of speculation, Nintendo finally confirmed the Switch 2 this week with a teaser video that featured a hardware sneak peek. We got a brief glimpse at the next Mario Kart, but details about launch titles aren't expected until later this year.