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Podcast: Nintendo Therapy
Episode: 163: Mario Kart Tour 18+ Rating & Switch 2 Battery Rumors Explained
Description: This week on Nintendo Therapy, Harrison and Kevin dive into the surprising news that Mario Kart Tour has reportedly been re-rated 18+ in Brazil, putting a Mario game in gambling-adjacent territory due to its loot box / gacha mechanics. With the game already restricted in Belgium, we talk about what this could mean for Nintendo’s mobile strategy — and whether tighter global regulations could push the company away from monetization systems aimed at younger players.We also break down rumors that a future Nintendo Switch 2 revision could feature a replaceable battery in Europe to comply with upcoming right-to-repair laws. From...