The Decline of F-Zero: Mario Kart's Dominance and Low Sales

Former Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura explains that the lack of a new F-Zero game is due to low sales, high costs, and the popularity of Mario Kart. Imamura suggests that F-Zero needs to innovate to boost sales, but the long dormancy of the franchise poses a challenge in appealing to both new and veteran fans. Additionally, the cost of developing a new F-Zero game is a concern. Imamura believes that careful consideration and collaboration with external developers could help revive the franchise, citing the success of Donkey Kong Country as an example.