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Robot Chicken Meets Mario Kart For an Edgy Skit

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:30:33 -0700

What happens when the sometimes-sick humor of Seth Green's Robot Chicken capitalizes on the relentlessly wholesome game play of Mario Kart? Let's just say that sweet little Toad's driving skills are milked for all they're worth, not to mention innovative uses of the turtle shells and boosts.

Swoon! The Mario Kart Love Song

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:23 -0800

I never considered that Mario Kart could lead to some heartbreaking, emotional lyrics and music, but I'm pleasantly surprised by this sweet song that deals with the love story behind a plumber, a princess, and the road ahead.

Exclusive Look: Carrie Underwood Kicking Butt in Mario Kart!

GeekSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:05:03 -0700

Last time we saw Carrie Underwood with her DS, she was playing with her virtual pups in Nintendogs. This time she's kicking butt and taking names while racing a few of her bandmates in Mario Kart. She still has that awesome Metallic Rose DS (so jealous), and seems to have a pretty good strategy on how to take out her competition. Check out her commercial below!

Mario Kart Wedding Cake Pwns

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:17 -0700

I literally did a huge geek gasp when I saw this exquisite Mario Kart Cake on Flickr the other day. Stop me if you've heard this before but, this one has to beat all the other yummy geek cakes I've ever seen!

This chocolate decadent cake, filled with chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, ganache, and buttercream, was made to celebrate the bride and groom - and their love of Mario Kart! Flickr user M.A.L. tells us how they came up with the idea:

We were looking for ideas to make our wedding different and our own, a unique wedding cake was one of the things we came up with. My wife suggested the idea of having a video game cake after we saw one online. We wanted a game that we both enjoyed and decided on the game series we have spent the most time playing together. Coincidentally, the latest Mario Kart game was released on the same weekend of our wedding.

How sweet - a celebration of love and gaming! Who could ask for a lovelier day? Check out more pics of the amazing Mario Kart cake, complete with a Rainbow Road, triple mushrooms, snowy mountains, and Yoshi's Mach Bike when you .

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Mario Kart Wii Review: Another First Place Finish

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:30:00 -0700

I don't have to tell you that I'm a big time Nintendo fan, what with my DS always in tow, and all my Super Mario Bros paraphernalia that litters my bookshelves . . . oh, well, you probably haven't seen that, have you? Anyway, yesterday afternoon, the Nintendo stork dropped a sweet little box on my desk, and I didn't even have time to tell you since I literally "raced" home (get it - raced?) and started playing my copy of Mario Kart Wii! Yes, racing fans, I got the scoop on one of the hottest games to hit the shelves this Spring, and I just had to test it right away. Who wouldn't? As you might be able to tell, I was totally stoked to get the chance to play MKW early, since there is a special place in my heart for racers. But seriously, Mario Kart Wii is just as fun as you'd imagined.

When I first opened the box, the first thing I noticed was that the Wii Wheel was smaller than I expected, but still fits nicely into your hands. It might even fit into your eight year old's hands, if you'd let them have a turn, that is! But unfortunately, the pack only comes with one wheel, so you should keep an eye out for additional ones so you can play nicely with others. After popping in the disk, inserting my Wiimote into the wheel, and doing a little Mario jig, I was ready to race. Isn't it funny how starting up a new Wii game for the first time always brings out the kid in you? To find out more about Mario Kart Wii, and to see more pics, just read more

The great thing about Mario Kart - and the Wii altogether - is that it brings back fond memories of your old favorites. From the Super NES to the DS, you've probably raced all of the tracks before, just not quite like this. Plus, there are some really awesome new tracks that took me more than a few tries just to get through without falling off the sides! And the Wii Wheel? It's actually very responsive and smooth. I didn't experience any problems or bugs the whole time I played.

The best part about the game is that you can choose from a variety of cars and now bikes, plus even a stroller for when you are playing Baby Mario or Baby Peach. Not just any stroller though, this thing has power! Another cool feature is the online play. Race live on the wireless connection, and play against other racers' "ghost" cars to take the top spot around the world in timed trials. There were only a few active when I took it on, but I'm sure the online play will become one of the best (and one of my favorite) features of the game.

So hold tight! Mario Kart Wii comes out Sunday, April 27, and I definitely recommend adding this title to your Wii Library. Next up? Wii Fit, of course!

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Mario Kart Wii Coming April 27

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:01:34 -0700

For those of you waiting oh so impatiently for the Wii edition of Mario Kart, you'll have to hold your breath for only another month. Mario Kart Wii will be hitting shelves on April 27 here in the states, but lucky Japanese Wii fans can get their hands on it a whole two weeks and some odd days earlier. I hope we don't have a repeat of the delayed Super Smash Bros. Brawl release where it gets pushed back at the very last minute! I just don't know if my little heart could stand it.

Thankfully, Mario Kart Wii is coming stocked with the Wii Wheel (cause who would want to drive with the Wiimote? Not me!), although there's already sightings of some pretty impressive third-party steering wheels out there. Plus, this time we can race motorcycles and compete online with up to 12 players worldwide. Can't wait for some sweet Mario Kart action? Check out the trailer below when you read more.

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It Took a Lot of Tries to Wii-Invent the Wii Wheel

GeekSugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:10:40 -0700

With Mario Kart for the Wii hitting store shelves April 27, I'm already getting my engine revved up and am dying to get my hands on a Wii Wheel (which just so happens to come with the game!). A wheel is a wheel is a wheel right? Not exactly. When Mario Kart Wii creators were asked about the development of Mario Kart Wii, they said that there were 30 different prototype Wii Wheels before they got just the right wheel design. . . as some were not white, and some were not perfectly round. For more interesting Mario Kart tid-bits, check out the full interview!
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Daily Tech: Jason Priestley and Chace Crawford Share a Wii Wheel Moment

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:47 -0700

At the Mario Kart Wii launch at the Nintendo World store in New York this week, Jason Priestley and Chace Crawford took part in some Mario Karting action! - Kotaku
Here's another wasteful company to add to the list. Canon used a ginormous box to ship a tiny computer part to a customer. Next time, try saving money, packaging, and the earth! - Consumerist
Yahoo! is hoping to cash in on the popularity of social networks by making its website into a social hub where users can customize their own web pages. - USA Today
Due to overwhelming traffic from Miley Cyrus' seminude photos, Vanity Fair had to temporarily shut down their website. - Shiny Shiny
Rumors are circling that Tony Hawk will be teaming up with Sidekick to launch a special-edition Tony Hawk Sidekick LX. - The Boy Genius Report
More and more people are ditching their landline telephones and turning to cell phones as their primary phone. - CrunchGear

2008 Video Game Preview: Part III

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:00:25 -0800

We are in the home stretch for our three part series giving you a taste of the coolest games scheduled to drop in the next 12 months. In this final installment, it's all about size. One game making a move from a tiny touch screen to a roomier home, a huge silver screen box office buster downsizing to something more modest, a series with an extra large following that will surely grab even more attention, and a little known charmer that just might make it big. Check out parts I and II if you haven't already, and keep your eyes peeled each month for new releases so you can get your game on all year long! Mario Kart Wii
What's better than racing classic Mario Kart style? With a Wii wheel, of course! The new Wii edition offers the usual online multi-player action but now you can race motorcycles! Will Princess Peach ride side saddle? Find out in early 2008 on the Wii.

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Indiana Jones
Seriously realistic graphics from LucasArts is sure to make this game visually stunning. The only setback is that it's been in production for so long, I doubt that newly coined super star Shia will make a cameo. But there's always hope, right? Look for Indy this year on the silver screen and in your home on the PS3 or Xbox 360.

Little Big Planet
Customization is the name of this game where you make your own characters, levels, and surroundings. Swap customized games online for seriously endless options for gameplay. Plus it's so cute, you really won't be able to resist. Stealing your heart this winter on the PS3.

Grand Theft Auto IV
The joys of Grand Theft Auto return for hot wiring, car jacking, crash inducing action with Niko Bellic. GTA developer Rockstar, promises a brilliant online experience and almost zero load times. We'll hold them to that! Check it out this Spring on your PS3 or Xbox 360.

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From the Set of the Mario Kart Movie: Mario a Total Diva

GeekSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:05:27 -0700

I so knew that Mario was a prima donna! From the satirical Mario Kart movie comes this awesome outtake: Mario having a total Christian Bale flip out. Where was Luigi during this? Ordering around a PA in his trailer?