The Dual Purpose of Coins in Mario Kart: Showing Us The Way
One of the kindnesses that Mario Kart shows its players is guiding us on the optimal path around the course through the placement of coins. Even from a distance, seeing […]
Mario Kart and Keeping our Eyes on the Road
Like most racing titles, winning a race in Mario Kart requires us to keep our eyes completely fixed on what we are heading towards… a quick glance in the wrong […]
Mario Kart Cup Races: Starting Out Wrong, But Still Finishing Strong
Every Mario Kart title features a variety of “cup races” to compete in, and winning one of these cups requires the racer to achieve the highest combined score across all […]
Mario Kart and the Importance of Who We Choose to “Follow”
Watching another players’ portion of the screen while playing in “split-screen” with them can be a dangerous game, and doing this during a race in Mario Kart is no exception. […]
Mario Kart and the Art of the Power Slide
Every great video game over the years has stuck to the tried and true formula of being easy to pick up and play, but difficult to fully master… and Mario […]
Mario Kart: Blooper Ink and Walking by Faith
While there are plenty of obstacles that can stop us in our tracks during a Mario Kart race, the “inked screen” from a Blooper ink attack is the only one […]
Fake Item Boxes in Mario Kart: Counterfeit Answers to Prayer
Races in Mario Kart can be won or lost based on the item boxes around the track that we pick up, and the most devious object in the entire game […]
The “Luigi Death Stare”
One of the most iconic images in all of gaming is the infamous “Luigi death stare”… that look of absolute and utter disdain cast by Mario’s brother in Mario Kart. […]
Mario Kart: It’s Not Over Until It’s OVER
Mario Kart races aren’t over until they are truly OVER… until one racer actually crosses the finish line, there are still multiple paths to finish first for those who keep […]
Mario Kart and the Problem With Revenge
Few gaming franchises are more iconic than Mario Kart, offering the perfect blend of a simple racing game with the unpredictability of vehicular combat, resulting in an addictive experience where […]
Finding God in Video Games 