Mario Kart World has only just been released, but fans have already discovered a hilarious reference to the classic "Luigi Death Stare" meme that became so popular after its discovery in Mario Kart 8.

Mario Kart World is still Mario Kart, and so still brilliant fun ... Cue lots of crossed eyes, attempts at live recreations of the Luigi death stare, and instant come-uppances for overdoing it.

Mario Kart 8 has been with us, in some form or another, for over a decade, believe it or not. In that time the track count went from 32 to 48, before ballooning to 96 with the Booster Course Pass DLC.

The secret Mario Kart 8 LAN Mode feature has returned in Mario Kart World. Let’s (LAN) party like its 1999! by Marc Griffin. Jun 6, 2025, 4:23 PM UTC. Image: Nintendo via Polygon.

With a new Mario Kart only days away, it's a perfect time to revisit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, perhaps for the final time. Mario Kart 8 has been with us, in some form or another, for over a decade ...

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the only first-party showing from the Big N in the top 10 this week, and that only makes it by the skin of its teeth. You have to look down in the late teens to spot the ...

Nintendo Switch OLED bundle (Mario Kart 8 | 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online): was AU$551.95 now AU$389.99 at eBay Save AU$161.95 Yes, next-gen is just around the corner, but the OG Nintendo ...

Mario Kart World cut out many popular characters from the previous game, and Nintendo has now explained the logic behind that decision.

One of the cooler aspects of Mario Kart World is its expansive roster, which includes NPC characters who typically do not share the limelight with stars like, say, Luigi and Peach. Excitement ...

Mario Kart World is a great racing game, but it really exists to teach you the joy of vehicular carnage.

Reacting to his voice as Mario in Mario Kart World, Afghani describes how hearing it makes him feel. "Hearing myself in Mario ...