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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Nintendo's Konno Leaves After Four-Decade Run

Nintendo veteran Hideki Konno is reportedly leaving the company after about 40 years, per a July 2025 Facebook post. He started as a designer on Super Mario Bros. 2/3, directed titles like Super Mario Kart, Yoshi's Island and Mario Kart 64, led a group at Nintendo EPD, helped shape the 3DS as a producer, and later produced Mario Kart 8 while overseeing Nintendo's mobile division (Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Mario Kart Tour) and contributing to MK8 Deluxe DLC. His departure follows Kensuke Tanabe's retirement, marking another long-time Nintendo staffer stepping away; Nintendo has not issued an official statement.

via Nintendo Life|

#hideki-konno #mario-kart #nintendo

technology1 month ago•13 min saved

Hideki Konno exits Nintendo after four decades, shaping Mario Kart, 3DS and mobile titles

Longtime Nintendo designer Hideki Konno has left the company after about 40 years, with confirmation from his Facebook page that he departed last July. Konno produced most Mario Kart titles (director on Super Mario Kart), directed Luigi’s Mansion, and later led Nintendo’s mobile efforts (Miitomo, Dr. Mario World, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Mario Kart Tour) and the 3DS hardware, a departure that comes amid other senior retirements at Nintendo.

via Nintendo Everything|

#hideki-konno #mario-kart #mobile-development

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Dominates UK Charts with Mario Kart and EA Sports FC 26

The UK software sales chart for the week ending December 27, 2025, features two Nintendo Mario Kart games in the top five, with Mario Kart World at #2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at #5, highlighting Nintendo's strong presence in the market.

via Nintendo Everything|

#entertainment #gaming #mario-kart

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle Discontinued

The Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle is reaching the end of its lifecycle, with no further units to be produced, making it a limited-time offer that is soon unavailable.

via Nintendo Life|

#bundle #limited-edition #mario-kart

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Mazda's Suitcase Car Sparks Airport Mario Kart Fantasy

Mazda developed a 1990s concept for a suitcase-sized, electric go-kart designed for quick airport transit, inspired by a desire to avoid waiting for taxis, but it was never produced due to practical limitations. Modern technology could revive this idea with lightweight batteries and compact design, potentially turning airport travel into a real-life Mario Kart experience.

via Jalopnik|

#airport-mobility #electric-vehicle #mario-kart

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Miyamoto Doubts Any Game Surpassing Mario Kart's Sales but Sees Drive to Try

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed skepticism that any new IP could surpass Mario Kart's sales, emphasizing Mario Kart's enduring popularity and suggesting it may never be overtaken, though he acknowledged the potential for new successful IPs if they resonate with players.

via Nintendo Life|

#ip #mario-kart #nintendo

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

Silent Hill f Tops Japanese Charts Amid Switch 2 Launch

The latest Japanese game charts show Silent Hill f leading sales, with Mario Kart World and the new Switch 2 console also performing strongly. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds struggled to keep pace, highlighting regional preferences and anticipation for the Switch 2 release. Hardware sales favor the Switch 2, which remains the top-selling console this week.

via Nintendo Life|

#entertainment #japanese-charts #mario-kart

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Hedgehog's Speed Secrets

Sega's new racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds appears to playfully challenge Nintendo and Mario Kart, leveraging modern 'live service' features to attract players and refresh content regularly, while Sega emphasizes creating new experiences over remaking old titles.

via BBC|

#mario-kart #nintendo #sega

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Sega's Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Revives 90s Rivalry with Mario Kart

Sega has released a nostalgic ad for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that mocks Mario Kart World by emphasizing its traditional racing structure and speed, echoing its 90s 'blast processing' campaign, and positioning its game as a more straightforward alternative to Nintendo's open-world kart racing.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#ad-campaign #blast-processing #mario-kart

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Sonic Racing Challenges Mario Kart's Dominance

SEGA's marketing for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds playfully references a classic Genesis commercial and takes a light-hearted jab at Nintendo's Mario Kart World, highlighting features like cross-dimensional racing and customization while acknowledging the different market dynamics of 2025.

via Push Square|

#advertisement #cross-platform #mario-kart

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

IRL Mario Kart Race Heats Up for the Lead

RPM Raceway has launched Kart Klash, an innovative real-life racing experience at their indoor tracks in the northeast, using advanced electric karts that mimic the fun and accessibility of Mario Kart, offering a new way for enthusiasts to enjoy karting with a modern twist.

via The Verge|

#electric-karts #irl-racing #kart-klash

technology6 months ago•0 min saved

Kirby Air Riders: Nintendo's New Mario Kart-Style Adventure

Kirby Air Riders, a sequel to the 2003 GameCube game Kirby Air Ride, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20, with the developer describing it as being similar to Mario Kart.

via WIRED|

#kirby-air-riders #mario-kart #nintendo

toys-and-collectibles6 months ago•1 min saved

Mattel Launches Special Edition Pauline Hot Wheels for Mario Kart

Mattel has announced a special edition Pauline Hot Wheels vehicle, inspired by her appearance in Mario Kart, available for pre-order at $22, arriving in September 2025, featuring a Rhodamine red body and premium packaging.

via Nintendo Life|

#hot-wheels #mario-kart #mattel

world6 months ago•1 min saved

PETA Calls on Nintendo to Remove Nose Ring from Mario Kart Cow

PETA has urged Nintendo to remove a nose ring from the character Cow in Mario Kart World, criticizing the ring as a symbol of animal cruelty used in the meat and dairy industries, and advocating for more compassionate treatment of animals in media representations.

via My Nintendo News|

#animal-rights #cow #mario-kart

world6 months ago•2 min saved

PETA Urges Nintendo to Remove Cow's Nose Ring in Mario Kart

PETA has protested Nintendo's new 'Mario Kart' character Cow for wearing a nose ring, which they say symbolizes animal cruelty. They are urging Nintendo to redesign the character to remove the nose ring, highlighting concerns about the use of such rings in the meat and dairy industries to control animals. The game, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, has become popular, but PETA's criticism focuses on promoting animal welfare.

via GeekWire|

#animal-rights #cow #mario-kart