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I thought Nintendo had forgotten the incredible N64-era water tech that powered Wave Race, but Mario Kart World is bringing it back on Switch 2

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Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World
Genres · racing
Release · Jun 5, 2025
Developer · Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
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Nintendo
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1980–2026
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Top genres · platformer, adventure, puzzle
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Active · 1992–2001
Latest · Wave Race: Blue Storm
Top genres · racing
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