kart

Nintendo’s augmented reality game includes an actual camera-equipped kart that syncs up to a Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth to turn real-world objects into in-game obstacles.

Other elements, like the sudden occasional sand storm, cause the kart to drift to the sides.

Like the karts themselves, however, it seems likely — or even certain — that the company will introduce additional characters down the road.

Races can be played with up to four, though a kart is required to play.

Watch the green-clad moustachioed menace wreak havoc in Mario Kart 8, blowing up Waluigi and then giving a “death stare.”

In an industry where name recognition matters, Mario Kart has undeniable clout.

Eight iterations in, Mario Kart has become something of a known quantity.

“There now, Ben,” said Betty, holding Bennie a little awkwardly in her arms in the soar-kart.