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: Dealing With a Blue Shell Attack
Of all the enemy attacks in Mario Kart, the blue shell is my LEAST favorite. While green shells are clumsy and easy to dodge and red shells require proximity to […]
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: What to Do When We Fall Off of the Track
Even the most skilled veteran on the race track will eventually have a “spin-out” moment in Mario Kart… perhaps an adversary landed a blue shell attack and took us out, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sonic’s Cross-Platform Strategy: Becoming All Things To Save Some
Years ago, the idea that Sonic the Hedgehog would appear in games on a Nintendo platform seemed ridiculous to consider. But when Sega made the decision to end hardware development […]
Finding God in Video Games 