Aside from the fact that Mario Kart World introduces a big ol' open-world to the series for the first time, it also introduces some key new mechanics. There's legitimate technique

Mario Kart World features many iconic characters you can play as right away, but you'll need to unlock others as you play.

Mario Kart World: is it worth buying? Here's what to know - The game is a complete revamp of the Mario Kart franchise

Some tracks like Mario Bros. Circuit will ALWAYS have three checkpoints and will never have laps. Most tracks have a 3-lap variant, and this is the only way (that we’ve found) to actually consistently play them. You can also play these tracks online.

Most of the Mario Kart World controls are what you would expect from Nintendo’s flagship racer. However, there are some new additions worth learning. Some of these inputs can be found in-game in the manual but others need to be learned through trial and error – unless you check out the following table!

Mario Kart World's launch night was a wonderful experience, no matter the wins or losses. The joy this game brings is transportive.

Get coins quick with this simple, useful farming method that can help you unlock all the karts in Mario Kart World in an hour or less.

Playing Mario Kart splitscreen with a friend is a tradition as old as time and the good news is you can do it in Mario Kart World. The game’s Free Roam mode lets two players play splitscreen, where they can explore the world and find some of the game’s many collectibles.