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Top 5 Favorite Courses in the Autumn Tour That We Love

May 31, 2025November 14, 2022 by breessy

How is everyone doing in the Autumn Tour? We’re having a blast racing through all the courses multiple times, from Pauline Cup to Peachette Cup, during the Autumn Tour before it ends on November 15th, 2022. You definitely have your very own list of favorite courses during this tour, and today we want to share our top 5 favorite courses that we love with you. Let’s see if we have any courses in common for this Autumn Tour. Vancouver Velocity 3 It’s one of the very first courses you will play in the Pauline Cup. A mini-exploration around Vancouver begins with a quick ride through an amazing aurora scene next to the Vancouver Convention Center, where the bat challenge awaits you in the tunnel. Try not to hit any bats if you don’t want to lose any coins. Once you race out of the tunnel, what’s waiting for you is beautiful lighting set up perfectly for the shopping area. It looks so stunning that we just want to stop there for a while to appreciate the view. Another fun part of the Vancouver Velocity 3 course is the Rogers Arena, where adorable Shy Guys move around in the center. The arena itself is quite slippery when trying to catch some coins and swerving around a stand at the same time. Vancouver Velocity For this variation, there is a fun ride under a giant blue Olympic cauldron all the way to Vancouver Park, which reminds us of the upcoming winter. The park scene might be short, but it’s just perfect with the trees covered with snow. Also, there is a huge park with a cabin-style welcoming racers to Vancouver Park. A little surprise that gets us every time is that bats fly into our way when entering the gorgeous view of the suspension bridge. It’s the coolest and funniest part of this course to drive through. Vancouver Velocity R/T Get all the fun with the Vancouver Velocity R/T course. We are pretty much racing through the opposite side of the Vancouver Velocity course, but this time, no bats are hitting us while racing on the suspension bridge. The Vancouver Velocity R/T course is a super fun drive back to the blue Olympic cauldron. New York Minute 4T We just can’t get enough ramps, so we dive right into the New York Minute 4T course. We very much enjoy riding through New York City, and we start the journey on Broadway Street before entering the residential area. We also drive right into the famous landmarks of Center Park and the Empire State Building. We were welcomed by a red carpet in the Empire State Building, and the scene looks luxurious with the gold/red décor that makes us feel like a vivid racer for a few seconds. This is another amazing view within the parking lot area. Los Angeles Laps 3T Los Angeles Laps 3T course has the most beautiful views from all of our favorite lists for the Autumn Tour. Begin the race by the beach, with all the ramps, and through hotels/city buildings. I have to say jumping into the Dodger Stadium is quite fun and exciting with all the views, and everything looks lively and colorful. Another scene that shocks us is a village by the beach with the right color of sunset highlighting the houses and other items in the game, which looks just like a romantic movie scene.

Explore the Upcoming Animal Tour

May 31, 2025November 11, 2022 by Vision X

Next up in Mario Kart Tour is the Animal Tour! The Animal Tour will feature GCN DK Mountain from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Also, it is unclear from the trailer, but it looks like Riverside Park may be included as well! This tour will begin on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, at 10 p.m. PT. The new courses will be available to view on our YouTube channel once they’re playable. The trailer is in this post below.

Mario Kart Fans, Get Ready for the Best Ever Black Friday Sneak Peek from Nintendo

May 31, 2025November 7, 2022 by breessy

This month, we need to talk about the newest and most exciting news of all, which is Nintendo’s Black Friday. As we all know, Nintendo offers not just digital and physical game deals but also some eye-catching and cool console special editions and bundles to get us excited every year. This time around, an unexpected new update on Black Friday is a beloved Mario Kart bundle and deal. That’s the best sneak peek we’ve all been waiting for, and it’s finally here. First off, let’s start with the star of this year’s Black Friday. It’s a neon blue and neon red joy-con system bundle. The part that shocks us is the list of items that come with this one. Here it is. The perfect holiday gift for a Mario Kart fan! You’re not just getting a new Nintendo Switch system; it also includes a free digital download version of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership to get started with online play mode. All of this costs $299.99! There was a similar system bundle like this a few years ago as well. In case you missed that one, this November will be your chance to get your hands on it. This fabulous Mario Kart system bundle will begin on November 20, 2022. One more Mario Kart deal that we didn’t expect to see is a huge $40 discount on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit sets that will be available at the very same time as the Black Friday system bundle. To complete the Mario Kart collection, this deal is hard to say no to if you have a budget to spend on it as well. What will you choose between the Mario and Luigi sets? We would definitely purchase both of them. Don’t forget that the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit sets deal ends on November 27, 2022. Nintendo keeps updating the sneak peek for Black Friday. If there are any Mario Kart bundles and deals, we will keep you posted right here at mariokarting.com. Visit us as often as possible so you don’t miss out on any new updates on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour and all things Mario Kart.

Perfect Icy Winter Course with GBA Snow Land

May 31, 2025October 31, 2022 by breessy

Bringing back Snow Land in Wave 2 as a part of the newest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC was a good decision, and it is the perfect course that you will love to jump right in during this winter. Get ready for the snowy season! This is a fun way to play and enjoy yourself with friends and family on a new slippery track with adorable spinning penguins from your childhood. An unforgettable moment from the Star Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. It’s the first beloved course in the series, and beware not to hit any penguins while you’re speeding up if you want to win the race. Hit them, and you crash. The point is to avoid them and run through them. GBA Snow Land is now available as the second course of the Propeller Cup in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Fun Challenge Ideas Need an ice-breaking activity or new things to do with your friends and family? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Without further ado, let’s dive right in.

Rushing Rockets Tournament Results

May 31, 2025October 30, 2022 by Vision X

The unstoppable Macii does it again! Macii is once again taking home the gold by winning the Rushing Rockets tournament! Here are the final results of the tournament: 1st – Macii (47 points) 2nd – BAG (39 points) 3rd – SatinL (10 points) We are currently in the planning stage for the next tournament, but it is not set in stone yet. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!

Autumn Tour Arrives in Mario Kart Tour

May 31, 2025October 28, 2022 by Vision X

The Autumn Tour has been announced as the next Mario Kart Tour tour. The Autumn Tour will feature a New York Minute battle course and will debut on November 1, 2022, at 11 p.m. PT. The tour seems to also feature old favorites such as Los Angeles Laps. You can check out the new trailer below.

TAG Heuer Teams Up Again For Their 2 New Watch Series

May 31, 2025October 19, 2022 by Doli Yolanda

A large part of the function of the TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario watch is to unify the activities and movements of the user. Uniquely, users can interact with Super Mario characters displayed on the dial. Priced at around $2,150, the TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario quickly sold out in the market. Reportedly, all pre-ordered units sold out in less than 10 minutes! “We are excited to reveal two new series from of our collaboration with Nintendo. The spirit of TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 collection is the perfect match for the limited edition Mario Kart mechanic, thanks to its modern and fun personality, driven by speed and friendly competition. Both watches are designed for lovers of fine watchmaking who keep their outlook on life fresh and fun,” said Frédéric Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer.As a result, the price of this watch itself rose to $6,000 which is three times the official price. The Second Brand Follow-Up Project Recently, TAG Heuer once again teamed up with Nintendo to create a video game-themed watch for the Mario Kart series. Unlike previous projects that combined elements of a classic clock with a digital clock, for these two Mario Kart references, TAG Heuer presents a very different look from analog watches. TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Chronograph The first collection of this brand is a chronograph watch which is only available in as many as 3,000 units. The case is made of 44mm diameter stainless steel and features a Mario character silhouette on the back. Another detail that is similar to the collaboration between the watchmaker and the video game series is again seen in the black ceramic bezel that bears the white “Mario Kart” logo. There are three subdials on the face that are placed at the 6 o’clock position, 9 o’clock, and 12 o’clock respectively. One subdial is at 9 o’clock in the Mario character section of the racer. The date window at 3 o’clock displays classic items in Mario Kart, including bananas and Bullet Bill. Both items serve as a substitute for date numbers. The set price for this TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Chronograph is $4,300. TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Chronograph Tourbillon Next is a watch equipped with a chronograph function and a tourbillon mechanism, which TAG Heuer produces far fewer, with only 250 units.This timepiece has a 45-millimeter case made of grade 5 titanium, and sapphire crystal glass on the back case engraved with the words “Mario Kart”. Through the crystal glass, users can see the movement of the clock which shows three silhouettes of characters from the video game.The tourbillon movement at the 6 o’clock position displays Mario and two power-up items in the game, Spiny Shell and Bullet Bill. The listed price for this TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Chronograph Tourbillon series is $25,600. Both watches come with black cowhide straps sewn in red thread on the edges, as well as strap locking clasps featuring the Mario “M” symbol. Buyers of this watch will get a black watch case and a series travel pouch.

Halloween Tour and Rushing Rockets Tournament Update

May 31, 2025October 14, 2022 by Vision X

The spooky season is upon us with the arrival of the Halloween Tour for Mario Kart Tour! The Halloween Tour will feature GBA Boo Lake and will be available on October 18th at 11 p.m. PT. The trailer is posted below. Also, we finally have a date for our “Rushing Rockets” Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament! The tournament will be on October 29th, 2022, at 8 PM EST. The rules and prize are TBA until the week of the tournament.

Mario Kart Finally Makes Battle Mode Available Again!

May 31, 2025October 5, 2022 by Doli Yolanda

Mario Kart Tour recently updated their game to version 3.0.0 by bringing back Battle Mode on October 4, 2022. The game, which has just celebrated its third anniversary, can be downloaded via the App Store and Google Play Store. Mario Kart Tour itself is a mobile companion to Mario Kart, which has proven to be one of the most popular games on iOS and Android allowing fans to race on the move.Mario Kart Tour has surpassed more than 200 million downloads and $200 million players since the game was released in 2019. The dynamic racing game series, featuring familiar characters, and cool course designs, make it very interesting. Although the game seems easy to play, the developer always makes sure to include features that make players addicted to it. Mario Kart Tour Adds Battle Mode Battle Mode is a multiplayer game from the Mario Kart series such as Grand Prix and VS Mode. As opposed to the usual racing mode, this mode involves driving karts while throwing objects at other players to earn points. The arrival of the Mario Kart Tour battle itself comes with battle arenas. The Cookie Land GCN map is coming and will definitely reopen the Gamecube era. Meanwhile, the SNES Battle Course will display green, yellow, blue, and red courses. In addition to eliminating features that are felt to make the game unbalanced, Mario Kart Tour developers also provide additional features for this game. Later, there will be several Battle Modes that will appear in Mario Kart and each mode will focus on a different goal other than being the first in the race. One of the available modes is Balloon Battle, where players must use items to pop three balloons that are above the heads of other players or above the heads of NPCs. Players can take advantage of various unique items such as shells, banana peels, bombs, and so on to paralyze players. The player who is able to lead the team or the player who still has balloons will be the winner.

Prepare for Battle in the Battle Tour

May 31, 2025September 30, 2022 by Vision X

The Battle Tour is the next tour to arrive on Mario Kart Tour! The Battle Tour will feature Battle Mode, which was explained in our previous post. The tour will debut next Tuesday at 11 p.m. PT. There is another trailer down below that shows some of the courses for the newest mode.