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Behind the Scenes of the Mario Kart 7 Ad

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:50:57 PST

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 of the ad in a short behind-the-scenes clip after the break.

Video Games For Family Gatherings

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:38:42 PST

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 kickin! Wii Sports is still a crowd-pleaser at my house - and many others - during the holidays, since it gets everyone moving (which seems to help with digestion of a big meal). And as you'd expect, bowling is an age-defying favorite, but the other games, including golf, tennis, baseball, and boxing, provide endless hours of entertainment.
Dance Central 2 ($50) - Just imagine Uncle Joe shaking his groove thang to Lady Gaga, and Auntie Sissy battling it out against you on the dance floor. This game is a lot of fun, and even more entertaining to watch.
Wii Party ($34) - Leave the old-timey board game in the closet and play this game instead. Wii Party lets you use your Mii to compete in over 13 different party games and 17 minigames that are fun for the kids and grandparents alike.
Mario Kart ($49) - Use your Wii controller or a special Wii wheel to race your friends and fam through courses set along Mario-themed tracks.
Kinect Sports ($44) - Sure, there's a newer version of Kinect Sports, but the original is still a fave. The original features soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, track and field, and boxing to get your family off the couch post-Thanksgiving pig-out.

A Portland Bike Path Gets the Mario Kart Treatment

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:30:09 PDT

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, mushrooms, and a star at the end. While there were only six or seven designs stenciled onto the street (mostly banana peels), it's a cute touch to an otherwise nondescript half-mile of bike path. Check out the designs in the photos below; I'm not sure how legal it is to stencil art onto the street, but you have to admit it's completely cute.

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Robot Chicken Meets Mario Kart For an Edgy Skit

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:30:33 PDT

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 PST

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 PDT

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!

Get Excited: It's the Super Mario 3DS E3 Trailer

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:29:42 PDT

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? Check out a few more trailers after the jump!

Nintendo Announces New Games Coming to 3D

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:41:17 PDT

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 AR cards) this year.
Luigi's Mansion 2 - Luigi gets his vacuum back (in an entirely new game) this year.

Daily Tech: Nintendo Brings Mario Kart to Life

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:58:07 PST

Nintendo creates full-size Mario Karts - SlashGear
20 gorgeous submissions in the National Geographic photo contest - Dvice
Do not mess with the office IT department - Cracked
Thousands sign online petition to oust the Kardashians from the airwaves - Newser
Android OS has seen a 500 percent jump in malware since July - Tecca
The Star Trek crew watches Star Wars - GeekTyrant

Couple Up: 5 Games For Valentine's Day Fun

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:00:46 PST

Rather than going broke on the usual Valentine's Day dinner for two, why not stay home, cook a meal together, and play a few video games? Not only will you save some cash (and calories), but you'll also heighten the mood with a bit of playful competition. Check out five of my favorite games, perfect for couples.