I hadn't seen the new Mario Kart 7 ad until this morning, but by the looks of it, it's probably CGI, right? Wrong. The ad for the latest title to hit the Nintendo 3DS is bright, shiny, and fun, just like the game itself, but it's made up of real cars and real drivers, as evidenced by a new behind-the-scenes clip from the ad team. Check out the official ad above, then get a glimpse of the making Read more

The holidays aren't just a time to stuff your face with home-cooked meals, it's also a time to reconnect with your family. Don't just huddle around the TV to watch the football game on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day — try getting the whole clan involved in some friendly video game competition. Who says family gatherings have to be boring? Wii Sports — ($30) — It's the hit that keeps on Read more

Just before I left for a weekend trip to Portland, OR, I heard about an especially geeky bike path that someone had painted on a newly paved stretch of North Williams Avenue in Northeast Portland. And luckily, the bike path was on the way to an especially yummy brunch spot, so I got to check it out for myself! The path is painted with stenciled details from Mario Kart — banana peels, shells, Read more

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. div#main{overflow:visible;} Read more

Earlier today, Nintendo unveiled its latest console, the Wii U, but also told us about a few of the new games being created for the Nintendo 3DS, two of which are Super Mario and Mario Kart. We saw the games in action during the press briefing, but in case you missed the live broadcast, here are a few of the trailers you may want to see. First up, Super Mario for the 3DS: Want to see more? Read more

The 3DS games are coming! The 3DS games are coming! Though Saturu Iwata teased the next Wii console early on in today's E3 press briefing, we first got a look at the next games to hit the 3DS. Check out all the titles below! Mario Kart — Due out holiday 2011 Starfox — Out this September. Super Mario 3D — The Tanuki Suit is back in 2011! Kid Icarus Uprising — Hits shelves (with special Read more

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