"Controversial "Sandbagging" Strategy Nerfed in Mario Kart 8 Update"

Nintendo has released an update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that nerfs the controversial "sandbagging" strategy, which involves intentionally hanging back in races to acquire and abuse the game's best items. The update prevents players from acquiring strong items by stopping or driving in reverse, or taking an item box in the same location multiple times during a race. While some argue that sandbagging requires skill, others believe it goes against the spirit of racing. The change limits the effectiveness of intentional sandbagging while still allowing slower players a chance to get at least one good item.