If you’re making a kart racing game, the standard to beat is Mario Kart; it always has been, and it probably always will be. Even after three decades, there’s still nothing that hits quite like ...

That’s the declaration belted by Mario in his chintziest Italian accent at the start screen of 1996’s Mario Kart 64. It’s a cry most Millennials recall fondly, and for good reason. It’s a welcome to ...

Ah, yes, Mario Kart. The survival game masquerading as a racing title. Don’t believe me? All you need to do is reach first place on any track. Better yet, do it on Mario Kart World. On a six-lap race.

The Mario Kart series has helped define racing games for more than 30 years. After spending the past decade showing what was possible with the Mario Kart 8 generation, it was hard to imagine where ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. It’s no secret that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was a massive seller on ...

If you know anything about gaming, you probably know the name ‘Mario Kart.’ Since 1992, the series has been a pillar of Nintendo’s output and a quintessential example of the company’s “easy to pick up ...