"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.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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