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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99View GTA 6 trailer 2 Upcoming Switch 2 games Switch 2 pre-orders The Duskbloods Recommended reading Racing Games Mario Kart World gets my gold medal thanks to the thrilling 24-player Knockout Tour, and I can't wait for another lap Nintendo says Switch 2's Discord-like GameChat is a "defining feature" of the new console that was partially shaped by Zelda: Breath of the Wild and a cult puzzle game Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2's new built-in mic and GameChat feature could be a game changer, but not for first party titles Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World quietly fixes one of the series' longest-standing annoyances and I suspect I will get hit with 10% fewer red turtle shells because of it Racing Games Mario Kart World's free roam needs to take the lead from Forza Horizon if it wants to win me over Super Mario Nintendo hasn't managed expectations well for Switch 2's Mario Kart World, says ex-marketing lead: "We would be lectured endlessly about how we can't even use the word surprise" Nintendo Switch 2 anticipation partly fueled by "palpable desperation" in the world, analyst says, and people wanting "something to bring joy" no matter the launch games Platforming Games Super Mario Mario Kart World Nintendo embraces "that look of mild despair" on your friend's face as you test your friendship with items in Mario Kart World while watching them on Switch 2 GameChat Jordan Gerblick 21 May 2025 The Switch 2's real killer app is coming for your friendships When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nintendo) When Nintendo first revealed the Switch 2's GameChat comms feature, my first thought was, 'Welcome to 2012, Nintendo.' But now, after reading a new interview with a number of key Mario Kart World developers, I realize in hindsight that it was both silly and short-sighted to assume Nintendo didn't have much more diabolical plans for GameChat. We all know Nintendo games can ruin friendships. To this day, I'll never forgive myself for throwing a shoe at my best friend in 2011 because he hit me with like three blue turtle shells in a row or something. That said, it's never been as explicitly clear as it is now that Nintendo likes testing friendships. Friendships aren't a hapless casualty of party game war; they're targets for Nintendo to snipe like kart racers without bananas protecting their behinds. I know this because Nintendo said as much: part of the fun of the Switch 2's GameChat feature is seeing your friends' faces in real time as you ruin their day in Mario Kart World. You may like Mario Kart World gets my gold medal thanks to the thrilling 24-player Knockout Tour, and I can't wait for another lap Nintendo says Switch 2's Discord-like GameChat is a "defining feature" of the new console that was partially shaped by Zelda: Breath of the Wild and a cult puzzle game The Nintendo Switch 2's new built-in mic and GameChat feature could be a game changer, but not for first party titles "In previous Mario Kart games, you could see your opponents' names above their vehicle, but if you're using a camera for GameChat, they can see your face in real time," said programming director Kenta Sato. "If everyone uses a camera, it makes it easier to see who's playing as each character, but it's also fun to see the other person's expression when you hit them with an item." Art director Masaaki Ishikawa added, "that look of mild despair," laughing at all of our future pain. Joking aside, I genuinely hadn't thought of the comedic potential of playing games like Mario Kart World using GameChat. I don't know if I agree with "mild despair" being the extent of what I'll put on display after being hit by another blue turtle shell seconds from the finish line, but I can't wait to see my friends' faces when I give 'em a taste of their own medicine. Here are all of the upcoming Switch 2 games we know about. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. 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