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 ...

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 ...

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch is no exception to the one and only rule of blue shells: first is the worst. When a blue-colored spiny shell is launched in Mario Kart, it instantly seeks out ...

J. Brodie Shirey is a Contributor from the United States who currently lives in York, Pennsylvania. He's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but aren’t we all? Brodie is a big ...

Lego has quietly added a Spiny Shell Mario Kart set to its site. You can only buy it using Lego Insider points though, not money. You will need to have at least 2,500 points if you want to buy the set ...

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, ...

Outrunning the blue shell isn't easy. If this had gone on long enough, it's likely the blue shell would eventually catch up with the pink-haired Animal Crossing character, but Villager made a ...

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.

This post has not been edited by the GamesBeat staff. Opinions by GamesBeat community writers do not necessarily reflect those of the staff. Nintendo provided me with a copy of Mario Kart 7 I'd like ...

Mario Kart World players in first place should avoid using the Blue Shell. Also known as the Spiny Shell, the Blue Shell can turn the tide of a race, but can backfire if misused. Mario Kart World was ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Blue Shell is one of the most iconic and divisive items in all of Mario Kart, and with the release of Mario Kart World, fans are digging into new ...