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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.

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 ...

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When it comes to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there’s no greater threat to the crown than an opponent holding a fearsome blue shell. But the latest speedrunning sensation for the Nintendo Switch racing game ...

Mario Kart 7 and 8 director, Kosuke Yabuki has revealed that Nintendo has tested the popular kart racer without the controversial Spiny (read: Blue) Shell item but concluded that the game didn't feel ...

Update [Mon 12th May 2025, 6:29pm]: It's now been revealed that LEGO's Spiny Shell set will be available via LEGO's Insiders Rewards Centre from May 15th, and you'll need 2,500 points to cla(i)m it ...

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Since debuting on the Super Nintendo back in 1992, the Mario Kart franchise has become one of Nintendo’s most beloved. The series has seen a lot of merchandise over the last few years, but most of it ...

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 ...