Namco Bandai’s VR ZONE amusement center in Shinjuku doesn’t just have a Neon Genesis game. It also has virtual reality Mario Kart. And Dragon Ball Z.
Mario Kart Update Removes Offensive Gesture
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch just got an update that amongst other tweaks changes one of Inkling Girl’s animations, which I guess Nintendo didn’t realise meant something a little more offensive in Europe than it did in Japan.
Modder Adds Sonic To Mario Kart 8
Between his inclusion in Smash Bros. and his own kart racing title, Sonic fits into Mario Kart 8 like a puffy white glove. Modder CorBond57 makes it happen by swapping the hedgehog’s model with Mario’s.
Why Mario Kart Is So Fun
Mario Kart has been around for 25 years and the fun has never let up. How has the beloved racing manage to stay so exciting over the years? We take a look in this critical video.Read more…
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Connection Issues
The Nintendo Switch’s first big online multiplayer game has arrived, and while many people are enjoying the upgraded version of Mario Kart 8, others are also enjoying frequent disconnects and lag.
Poor Mario Kart 8 Player Gets Forced Out of First In Worst Way
To play Mario Kart is to suffer, especially if you’re in first. Sometimes, though, the Mario Kart doesn’t just take the crown away—it also makes you regret picking up the controller at all.
Mario Kart 8’s Splatoon Inklings Must Be Protected At All Costs
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a great time. Cruising around tracks and shooting Koopa shells all over the place will never get old. But someone’s enjoying it way more than anyone else: the Inklings from Splatoon. They are precious children and happy to be here. Be nice to them.
The Glory Of Being Hit With A Blue Shell At The End of A Mario Kart Race
You’re about to cross the finish line. Suddenly, a spiky blue shell starts hovering over you. Now, there are ways to avoid getting hit by the world’s most annoying item, but in that moment, there is only tunnel vision for the goal in front of you.
Tourist Crashes Replica Mario Kart Into Tokyo Police Box
A Korean tourist renting a replica, real-life Mario Kart (from a company currently being sued by Nintendo) has smashed into a police box in Tokyo.Read more…
We’ve got a long week ahead of us.
We’ve got a long week ahead of us. So here’s Reinhardt from Overwatch joyriding down Mario Kart’s Rainbow Road. Thanks for lifting our spirits, Noilleber. (P.S. stick around for the video’s ending.)