The Racing Game That Refuses To Die - Mario Kart Wii
With over 37 million copies sold, Mario Kart Wii has broken records as not only the most popular game in the Mario Kart series but also the best selling racing game of all time.
Similar to other competitive Nintendo titles, Mario Kart Wii has seen the rise of a competitive scene fueled by a passionate community that is still going strong to this day despite a distinct lack of developer support. In today's video, we take a deep dive into the world of Mario Kart Wii esports.
Special thanks to the following for their contributions to this video.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Mario Kart
1:08 Mario Kart Wii release
2:24 Modding and custom tracks
4:14 The server shutdown crisis
5:39 Wiimmfi and community revival
7:20 Competitive mechanics
8:49 Offline tournaments
9:40 The future of the scene
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