Sega recreates video from the the 16-bit console wars of the ’90s to promote Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Mario Kart
Nintendo finally reveals the big date for the long-awaited Switch successor, which will be getting a brand-new Donkey Kong adventure.
But there are still a few surprises and mysteries hiding in the evolutionary, not revolutionary, successor to Nintendo’s phenomenal hit.
The flag is up and the drinks are downed as our reporter sees what happens when she gets behind the virtual wheel while intoxicated.
The most entertaining/aggravating thing about Mario Kart is coming to the classic card game.
Blow your warp whistle and hop on this whirlwind tour of all that Universal Studios Japan’s newest section has to offer.
Universal Studios Japan also gives hints about Yoshi ride, Bowser Jr. boss battle attraction, and punching park’s question mark blocks.
Attempt to keep the go-karts running on Tokyo roads raises embarrassingly low amount of money.
Beautiful selections from Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, and more stir the heart and the nostalgia too.
Intellectual Property High Court slams the breaks for the company once known as “MariCar.”




















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