"Mario Kart 8" Breaks Massive Sales Record In The United States

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Nintendo fans can't seem to get enough of Mario Kart.

Over the past 40 years, no video game company has brought more joy to people's faces than Nintendo. Sure, Xbox and PlayStation currently dominate the market, however, there is no denying that when it comes to cute and colorful games, Nintendo ultimately takes the cake. One of their flagship titles is the "Mario Kart" series and the franchise is currently on its eighth installment. "Mario Kart 8" has been released on the Wii U as well as the Nintendo Switch, and now, it is breaking records.

According to Complex, "Mario Kart 8" has officially become the best-selling racing game of all time in the United States. The previous game to hold that honor was "Mario Kart Wii" which released all the way back in the mid-2000s. In the last six years, the game has sold over 40 million copies around the world, and to this day, it continues to get tons of support.

"Mario Kart 8" Breaks Massive Sales Record In The United States
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Despite being a fairly casual game, "Mario Kart" has captivated fans since the 90s when the game first came out for the Super Nintendo. Over the years, it has evolved tremendously and has expanded to numerous characters that longtime fans might be confused about. Regardless, it's clear this game is still bringing joy to millions of people.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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