


and the Koopalings, or against other local players. From there, Mario or Luigi can race against Bowser Jr. Players then drive through all four gates, in order from one to four, to illustrate the racetrack’s path. In a cute touch, this is accomplished by course cameraman Lakitu splashing the tires of Mario or Luigi’s kart with pink paint. To set up a course, players are required to place all four gates - no more, no less - and “paint” the layout they want. A USB charging cable is also included to charge the kart - Nintendo said the kart’s batteries will last about 90 minutes on a charge when played at 150cc speeds. Each $99.99 set comes with its own remote controlled kart, and to help define the game’s racetrack layouts, four numbered cardboard gates and two arrow sign boards. Nintendo will sell two separate sets for Mario Kart Live: a Mario set and a Luigi set. We previewed Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit during a video call with Nintendo on Wednesday, where representatives for the company walked us through course creation, gameplay, and what the mixed-reality game is and isn’t capable of. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit also looks like an expensive alternative to the incredibly robust Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that’s already available on Switch, and seems like it will require a lengthy setup to enjoy for short periods of time. It looks like a magical experience, letting you turn the floors of your home into custom racetracks that you can design yourself, or with family and friends, and race on them, Mario Kart-style. 16, blends a physical race kart that features a built-in camera with a digital game. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, a new mixed-reality game coming to Switch on Oct. The next Mario Kart will be playable on your Nintendo Switch and the floor of your living room.
