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It’s one of my favorite theme park lands, home to an augmented reality Mario Kart attraction and clever, simple games embedded into the design.

As Nintendo was previewing “Mario Kart World,” the latest edition in the blockbuster racing series, President Trump was launching a global trade war.

Bowser in an interview Thursday said $449.99 — as well as the $499.99 price for a package that includes “Mario Kart World” — were confirmed in advance of the latest tariffs.

No doubt it will have a key role to play in “Mario Kart World,” a rethinking of the series that includes the sort of kart races the franchise is known for but also adds a deep ability to explore the world.

“Mario Kart 8” is one of Nintendo’s top-selling games, selling more than 67 million units, and thus the first new entry in about a decade will carry high expectations.