Beyond its online capabilities, Mario Kart DS also raised the bar for what handheld racing could be. It introduced retro cups ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Mario Kart DS speedrunning community have discovered a new shortcut in the almost 20-year-old game, unlocking a new way for speedrunning die-hards ...

We used to play Mario Kart. It was 2003 and the Nintendo GameCube was a full-fledged member of my high school clique. It was at every social gathering, no matter how big or small. I went as far as to ...

Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog are two of the most recognized names in all of video gaming. While both franchises have roots in platforming, the philosophy behind their platforming mechanics has always ...

Mario Kart 7 is rarely talked about anymore, which is strange because it added a lot to the franchise. This was the first widely online entry, plus it let us glide for the first time. I suspect the ...