Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mario Kart World is launching at $80, and gamers have opinions. Is Nintendo out of touch… or are they the only ones being upfront about what a game really costs?
In this video, I break down why Mario Kart’s $80 price tag might not be the ripoff it’s made out to be, especially when compared to “free” games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty. From live-service models to endless DLC in full-price titles like Street Fighter 6 and The Sims 4, the real cost of modern gaming might surprise you.
We’ll also look at how Nintendo’s pricing model stacks up, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Breath of the Wild and even Joy-Con controllers. Whether you're a fan or a skeptic, this is a closer look at what you're really paying for in 2025.
If you enjoy thoughtful takes on Nintendo news, gaming industry trends, and debates that go beyond the headlines, you’re in the right place. Subscribe for more videos like this every week.
#MarioKart #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingNews #Nintendo #MarioKartWorld #GamePricing #VideoGameDebate #LegendOfPotato
Mario Kart World is launching at $80, and gamers have opinions. Is Nintendo out of touch… or are they the only ones being upfront about what a game really costs?
In this video, I break down why Mario Kart’s $80 price tag might not be the ripoff it’s made out to be, especially when compared to “free” games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty. From live-service models to endless DLC in full-price titles like Street Fighter 6 and The Sims 4, the real cost of modern gaming might surprise you.
We’ll also look at how Nintendo’s pricing model stacks up, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Breath of the Wild and even Joy-Con controllers. Whether you're a fan or a skeptic, this is a closer look at what you're really paying for in 2025.
If you enjoy thoughtful takes on Nintendo news, gaming industry trends, and debates that go beyond the headlines, you’re in the right place. Subscribe for more videos like this every week.
#MarioKart #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingNews #Nintendo #MarioKartWorld #GamePricing #VideoGameDebate #LegendOfPotato
![Zelda Charity Stream for St. Jude | Day 2 | Daily Raffles & Grand Prizes!
[Donate Now to Support St. Jude Children’s Hospital!] https://tilt.fyi/MJFKiWDQyk
Take Todays Quiz For Free Chances On The Grand Raffle Wheel: https://forms.gle/CwqsdBpMJ6FdGXtt5
Any donation during this stream gives you a chance to win the following Steam key bundle:
Remnant 2
Remnant Records
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Infraspace
Lost Eidolons
Daily Raffles take place at 9:45pm Central. Must be present to win.
Join me in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as we raise money for St. Jude Childrens Hospital! Every dollar donated equals 1 raffle entry – so if you donate $100, you get 100 entries! 🎉
Grand Raffle: All donations qualify for the Grand Raffle on November 27, 2024. You do NOT need to be present to win! Here are the 5 grand prizes:
Nintendo Gamecube with controllers, Wario World, TMNT
Nintendo Wii with controllers, Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Carnival Games
Playstation Vita with 3 games (Senran Kagura, Ragnarok Odyssey, Exist Archive) + Pocket Go Retro Game Handheld with preinstalled games + Talking Baseball Electronic Game + 3 SNES Games (Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Jurassic Park, Tecmo Super NBA Basketball) + 5 Playstation 1 Games (NFL Gameday 2001, WCW Backstage Assault, PGA Tour 98, NFL Gameday 98, WWF Warzone)
Pokemon Prize Pack: Pikachu Indonesian Adventure Box Set with 20 booster packs +, Pikachu keychain + Pikachu Gold Foil Batik Card, 36 Mini Packs, 7 Good Day Indonesian Coffees with Collectible Cards, 2 Pikachu Hats, 2 Pokemon Indonesian Activity Books, Pikachu Happy Meal Box
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Funko Bundle: Splinter, Super Shredder, Michelangelo Art, Krang + Donatello Fuggler Plush
Our goal is to raise $1,000 for St. Jude. Help us make a difference while enjoying some amazing gaming fun! Every donation counts. 💪
In Game Charity Milestones:
$50: Glide and Seek – Tonic will glide off the nearest tall structure.
$100: Surfs Up – Tonic will spend 5 minutes shield surfing.
$150: Chef’s Surprise – Tonic will cook random ingredients for 10 minutes.
$200: Lids the Limit – Tonic will only use a pot lid as a shield for the next 10 minutes.
$250: Chats Choice – Tonic will let chat pick his next in-game decision.
$300: Weapon Roulette – Tonic will drop his current weapon and use the first one he finds.
$350: Action Stance – Tonic will play the next 10 minutes standing.
$400: Silly Suit Up – Tonic will wear the weakest or silliest armor until the next goal.
$450: Wild Tamer – Tonic will attempt to tame a wild horse or creature chosen by the audience.
$500: Single Weapon Showdown – Tonic will use only one weapon type for the next 10 minutes.
$550: Bare Bones Battle – Tonic will remove all armor and play without it for 10 minutes.
$600: Bowmaster Challenge – Tonic will take on the next fight using only bows and arrows.
$650: Blindfolded Wisdom – Tonic will solve the next puzzle blindfolded with chats help.
$700: No-Fast-Travel Trials – Tonic will avoid fast travel for the next 20 minutes.
$750: HUD-less Hero – Tonic will play with the HUD turned off for the next shrine or puzzle.
$800: Beast Slayer – Tonic will defeat a Lynel or Gleeok, no matter where he is.
$850: Skyfall Challenge – Tonic will climb to the highest point and glide to the nearest enemy camp.
$900: Bare Essentials Boss – Tonic will take on a boss or mini-boss using only basic weapons.
$950: Chat Navigator – Tonic will play blindfolded for 5 minutes with chat guiding him.
$1000: Shield Bash Bash – Tonic will use only shields to attack for the next 5 minutes.
Physical Charity Stream Milestones:
At every $100 raised, I will visit Fugly Leos Dojo Of Pain! I have to do whatever Fugly Leos wheel lands on, and the punishment options are as follows:
Dinosaur Puppets for 1 Hour – I’ll try to game while wearing dinosaur puppets on my hands, adding some prehistoric chaos to my controls!
Baby Food Challenge – Hani, my wife, has secretly chosen some baby foods for me to try on stream. Each one will be a surprise!
Chubby Bunny – The marshmallow madness begins! I’ll stuff my mouth and try to keep saying “Chubby Bunny” until I max out on space.
Erbies Edible Bugs – Crunch time! I’ll be eating the entire bag of Erbies edible bugs. Yep, every last one.
Bertie’s Every Flavored Beans – Each bean is a flavor mystery, and with each pick, I’m in for either a sweet treat or a terrible surprise!
Pickled Watermelon Rinds – Time to pucker up! I’ll be taking on the tangy flavor and unique texture of these pickled bites.
Crystal Eyeglasses for 1 Hour – A sparkly twist to gaming, these eyeglasses will keep me dazzling (and maybe struggling) for the next hour.
Pickled Lemons – Sour, intense, and downright challenging, these lemons will keep things puckered.
Plus much more!
#stjudelive #stjudes #zelda #tearsofthekingdom #charity Zelda Charity Stream for St. Jude | Day 2 | Daily Raffles & Grand Prizes!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lIHDPRIqSVc/mqdefault.jpg)





![[Live 🥔] Cadence Of Hyrule - Featuring The Legend Of Zelda - Final Boss Hype!!
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![Zelda Charity Stream for St. Jude | Grand Finale | Grand Raffles Happen Tonight!
[Donate Now to Support St. Jude Children’s Hospital!] https://tilt.fyi/MJFKiWDQyk
Every $1 donation puts your name on the Grand Raffle Wheel!!
Grand Raffle takes place at 9:45pm Central. You do NOT need to be present to win!!
Join me in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as we raise money for St. Jude Childrens Hospital! Every dollar donated equals 1 raffle entry – so if you donate $100, you get 100 entries! 🎉
Grand Raffle: All donations qualify for the Grand Raffle on November 27, 2024. You do NOT need to be present to win! Here are the 5 grand prizes:
Nintendo Gamecube with controllers, Wario World, TMNT
Nintendo Wii with controllers, Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Carnival Games
Playstation Vita with 3 games (Senran Kagura, Ragnarok Odyssey, Exist Archive) + Pocket Go Retro Game Handheld with preinstalled games + Talking Baseball Electronic Game + 3 SNES Games (Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Jurassic Park, Tecmo Super NBA Basketball) + 5 Playstation 1 Games (NFL Gameday 2001, WCW Backstage Assault, PGA Tour 98, NFL Gameday 98, WWF Warzone)
Pokemon Prize Pack: Pikachu Indonesian Adventure Box Set with 20 booster packs +, Pikachu keychain + Pikachu Gold Foil Batik Card, 36 Mini Packs, 7 Good Day Indonesian Coffees with Collectible Cards, 2 Pikachu Hats, 2 Pokemon Indonesian Activity Books, Pikachu Happy Meal Box
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Funko Bundle: Splinter, Super Shredder, Michelangelo Art, Krang + Donatello Fuggler Plush
Our goal is to raise $1,000 for St. Jude. Help us make a difference while enjoying some amazing gaming fun! Every donation counts. 💪
In Game Charity Milestones:
$50: Glide and Seek – Tonic will glide off the nearest tall structure.
$100: Surfs Up – Tonic will spend 5 minutes shield surfing.
$150: Chef’s Surprise – Tonic will cook random ingredients for 10 minutes.
$200: Lids the Limit – Tonic will only use a pot lid as a shield for the next 10 minutes.
$250: Chats Choice – Tonic will let chat pick his next in-game decision.
$300: Weapon Roulette – Tonic will drop his current weapon and use the first one he finds.
$350: Action Stance – Tonic will play the next 10 minutes standing.
$400: Silly Suit Up – Tonic will wear the weakest or silliest armor until the next goal.
$450: Wild Tamer – Tonic will attempt to tame a wild horse or creature chosen by the audience.
$500: Single Weapon Showdown – Tonic will use only one weapon type for the next 10 minutes.
$550: Bare Bones Battle – Tonic will remove all armor and play without it for 10 minutes.
$600: Bowmaster Challenge – Tonic will take on the next fight using only bows and arrows.
$650: Blindfolded Wisdom – Tonic will solve the next puzzle blindfolded with chats help.
$700: No-Fast-Travel Trials – Tonic will avoid fast travel for the next 20 minutes.
$750: HUD-less Hero – Tonic will play with the HUD turned off for the next shrine or puzzle.
$800: Beast Slayer – Tonic will defeat a Lynel or Gleeok, no matter where he is.
$850: Skyfall Challenge – Tonic will climb to the highest point and glide to the nearest enemy camp.
$900: Bare Essentials Boss – Tonic will take on a boss or mini-boss using only basic weapons.
$950: Chat Navigator – Tonic will play blindfolded for 5 minutes with chat guiding him.
$1000: Shield Bash Bash – Tonic will use only shields to attack for the next 5 minutes.
Physical Charity Stream Milestones:
At every $100 raised, I will visit Fugly Leos Dojo Of Pain! I have to do whatever Fugly Leos wheel lands on, and the punishment options are as follows:
Shot of Hot Sauce
Only Speak in Woof and Meow
Draw Funny Things On My Face
#stjudelive #stjudes #zelda #tearsofthekingdom #charity Zelda Charity Stream for St. Jude | Grand Finale | Grand Raffles Happen Tonight!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o7II7jkl6ew/mqdefault.jpg)
