While Mario Kart World has been praised for continuing some decade-long traditions, the kart racing title has also brought an end to others.

Mario Kart World breaks away from series tradition to great success, even if it is slowed down by an interconnected yet world.

And at the center of that launch is Mario Kart World, an ambitious sequel to one of the best-selling games of all time from perhaps the single most revered game studio in the world: Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development (to give Nintendo’s game development arm its full title).