Should Mario Kart Ditch Classic Items?

Imagine Mario Kart without the green shell or banana peel—Nintendo almost made that call for the Switch 2’s Mario Kart World. The devs questioned if these legacy items still fit the new, sprawling map and modern mechanics. Would you trade nostalgia for innovation, or do classics like the banana peel still have a place in next-gen racing? Let’s debate: what makes an item truly iconic in gaming? #MarioKartWorld #NintendoSwitch2 #GameDesign #Games