A new N64 surprise on Nintendo Switch featuring Mario has brought Nintendo fans back to 1996 right before the end of 2024.

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Throughout 2024, the Shacknews staff came together to debate and rank every track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to celebrate MK8's 10th anniversary.

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