18 Pieces Of Practical Driving Advice From “Mario Kart”

Follow these tried and true tips to be the best driver on the road.

Louis Peitzman a day ago 106 responses

Who Is Your Mario Princess?

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day in the Mushroom Kingdom, you’ll want this princess at your side.

Louis Peitzman 3 months ago 31 responses

24 Things That Prove Video Games Are All Grown Up

Video games are getting older, and so are you.

Hunter Schwarz 5 months ago 229 responses

The "Drive"/Mario Kart Mashup You’ve Been Waiting For

Only if we could get Ryan Gosling in a Mario costume.

Dustin D. 6 months ago 69 responses

This Is A Memphis Grizzly In Mario Kart

Marc Gasol tweeted a picture of himself in a go-kart with the hashtag #agrizzlieinmariocart. I decided to make his dream a reality.

Kevin Lincoln a year ago 2 responses

Retro Reality Brings 8-Bit Icons Into Our World

Man these graphics are really uneven. Photographer Lee Vidal transfers the essence of 8-bit backgrounds into the real world.

Donna Dickens a year ago 34 responses

This Is What A Real Life Mario Kart Looks Like

This dude has realized our childhood dreams. That’s all folks, go home. We have accomplished everything.

Michael Schmidt a year ago 54 responses

Mario Settled Down In Suburban California

As caught on Google Maps. Looks like Mario got out of the plumbing business and into RV rental and storage? Thanks for the tip, Brandon!

Donna Dickens a year ago 4 responses

The Mario Kart / Drive Mashup The Internet Has Been Waiting For

Comic book artist Dan Hipp has created a video game and/or a movie that needs to happen. Who else is throwing money at the screen?

Ryan Broderick a year ago 52 responses

Real Life Mario Karts Are Fantastic

West Coast Customs, aka those guys from “Pimp My Ride,” made real life versions of the karts from Mario Kart. I want one immediately. (via theweekmagazine.tumblr.com) Watch Video ›

Jack Moore a year ago 65 responses

3D Printable Koopa Shell Racers

Every day there is a new reason to covet a 3-D printer. The whole racer, including wheels and gears are created from a single piece.

Donna Dickens a year ago 17 responses

Mario Kart Noir

Another gritty day fighting the scummy Bowser. View Image ›

@LenKendall a year ago 49 responses

The Seven Deadly Sins Of Super Mario

I think the Blue Shell would’ve worked for Wrath too. Snatched from the jaws of first place….rage…building… View Image ›

Donna Dickens 2 years ago 28 responses

9 More Restyled AT-ATs

Jinkies, that will hold a lot of Scooby Snacks! Artist Steve Anderson bring us another round of souped up imperial walkers. View List ›

Donna Dickens 2 years ago 20 responses

Real Life Mario Kart

FX wizard Freddie Wong uses his impressive skills to bring Mario Kart to life in a way even Remi Gallard couldn’t. Check out how he did it in his behind the scenes video. Watch Video ›

Mr. BabyMan 2 years ago 51 responses

Mario Kart Bike Lanes

Some genius in Portland, Oregon, just made their bike lanes about a million times better. This makes me want to go to Portland and throw turtle shells at bikers. In, like, a friendly way. (Via.) View List ›

Jack Shepherd 2 years ago 75 responses

Mario Kart symbols appear on bike lanes in Portland, Ore.

Some wily vandal in Portland, Oregon has painted Mario Kart symbols into the pavement there on one of the city’s bike lanes. Unfortunately, the bananas, star and speed arrows don’t actually confer the same powers they do in they do in the game, but we did smirk to see that all of the bikers do faithfully avoid the banana peel, and hit the rest of the symbols head on. Watch Video ›

Google Reader 2 years ago 9 responses

Mario Kart Cupcakes

Mmmmm. I’m sure the red shell tastes the best and the banana tastes like disappointment. View Image ›

Dave Stopera 2 years ago 32 responses

Mario Kart Pinball

They’ve really figured a few things out in Japan. (Via Kotaku.) Watch Video ›

Josh Fjelstad 2 years ago 23 responses

Mario Kart RC Cars Use Power-ups on joystiq.com ›

Well, science, you’ve really done it this time. We’ve had to tighten our belts to notches unknown in light of these tough economic times, but we won’t be able to resist importing Tomy’s Japanese line of Mario Kart remote-controlled cars. Now, this isn’t exactly a brand new idea, but Tomy’s toys don’t just drive around — they also use power-ups and shoot virtual shells and bananas at one another.

Google Reader 2 years ago respond

Mario Kart: The Movie

Nothing spells drama like go karts and Italian stereotypes! We love the idea, but we’ll wait patiently until Dame Judi Dench scores a cameo as Diddy Kong. Watch Video ›

Eliot Glazer 3 years ago 64 responses

LOLrio Kart

The LOLrioKart is a shopping cart pimped out with a motor and wheels that’s rigged to go up to 45MPH. I’m quite sure there’s life-changing brilliance coming from the great minds at MIT. This, on the other hand, is just showing off. I’d like to see someone try and stop this thing with a banana peel. Watch Video ›

Lindsey W. 3 years ago 22 responses

Super Mario Kart : Death Race Double Dash

When Mario Kart meets Death Race. Now that’s the movie as it should have been ! Watch Video ›

cricket 4 years ago 17 responses

Nintendo Family Tree

From the box into which we blew to the remote we attach to our wrists, the Nintendo family tree takes us on a nostalgic journey through the genealogy of 8-bit culture. And to think we owe it all to an enthusiastic Italian plumber! View Image ›

Eliot Glazer 4 years ago respond

Real Life Mario Kart

A French prankster took to the streets in his own real life Mario Kart race, and he even brought his own bananas! Good first place finish, too. That’ll bring home the trophy. Watch Video ›

Brian Ries 4 years ago 3 responses

Mario Kart Wii

The a new version of the classic game goes to the Wii, gamers rejoice. As Mario would put it, “Mario Kart, Wii! Woohoo!!” In the running for best feature: Networked racing against your friends (or complete strangers, if that’s how you roll), with the ability to find their current game and join it. Read More ›

Scott Lamb 5 years ago respond