Mario Kart

Podcast Episode: 0143
How did a Mario Game become the biggest racing game of all time?

    We all know Mario Kart and if you don't you have met someone who has played it.  This is not your run of the mill racing game, Mario Kart is so much more.  From racing to battling your friends, Mario Kart has it all.  Follow AutoLooks as we take you through the background of Mario Kart franchise, to see how this little go kart game become one of the biggest racing games titles of all time.

    Everyone has heard of him and we all have seen or played at least one of his games.  Mario is one of the biggest icons in the video game universe, so its no wonder that eventually we would find him in a racing game.  Joined by his friends, Mario brings us the world of go-kart racing like non other.  Sure, we have played other racing games, so how could this one be any different?

    Mario Kart is more than just your average racing game. Adding in the ability to knock out your opponents with items, Mario Kart brings racing to whole new level.  This ability not only changes the way we race within the confines of this world, but allows us to go further than our standard racing games can.  And Mario Kart doesn't just stop there, as it has added much more over the years.

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    More characters, new items and even the ability to turn your own home into a circuit, Mario Kart has gone there.  But how can this game be bigger than than the competition when its intention is marketed in a child's world?  AutoLooks takes a look at the history of this franchise, as we dive deep into the Karting world of the Mario universe.  From its humble beginnings on the Super Nintendo to a home circuit, we will follow Mario as he journey's his way through our screens.

Everett J.
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