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.

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The feather item returns to regular races in Mario Kart World after nearly 33 years. The feather ability may change Mario Kart racing dynamics, offering a new option to counter the blue shell.

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 ...

Dodging blue shells in Mario Kart has long been a tricky, albeit perfectly doable skill that players have been executing for years at this point. The good news, then, is it looks like you can still do ...

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 ...

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If there’s one thing that can quickly frustrate Mario Kart players, it’s the infamous Blue Shell. No matter how skilled a racer you are, a Blue Shell can completely alter the course of a race, sending ...

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