Super Mario Power-Ups That Should Be in Mario Kart 9

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Rumors suggest that Mario Kart 9 will be very different from its predecessors in terms of its list of playable characters. Nintendo may have plans to cross Mario Kart over with various other Nintendo franchises to diversify the roster. Although the specific plan is surprising, the general idea isn't; the Mario Kart character roster is a flexible but fundamental part of the franchise that's rich for positive change. While Nintendo is possible working on creating change through the character roster, it should examine some other Mario Kart fundamentals that could use an update. For instance, the list of items available in Mario Kart could use an upgrade in Mario Kart 9.

Mario Kart has generally worked with the same pool of basic Super Mario-themed items for many years now, but each game has at least a few special additions. While Mario Kart 9's items could include various references to other Nintendo franchises, ideally it'll tap into the Super Mario franchise too. There are a lot of semi-obscure Super Mario power-ups that seem like they could be a lot of fun in Mario Kart 9, especially thanks to the creative new courses that star in Mario Kart nowadays. Mario Kart owes everything to Super Mario, after all, so it should make use of its source material as best it can.

Mario Kart 9 Should Upgrade Vehicle Customization

The third Super Mario Bros. game featured quite a few unique power-ups that Mario and Luigi could use, like the Hammer Suit and the Tanooki Suit, but the Frog Suit is simultaneously one of the game's most distinct power-ups and one of the most obscure. Generally only found in special locations like Toad Houses, this item was ideal for traversing Super Mario Bros. 3's water levels, thanks to its increased swimming