Special thanks go to the following contributors for city tracks over the course of the series:
➤ Swiftjar for knowledge of Sydney and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe collaborations: https://x.com/Swiftjar ➤ Daan Koopman for knowledge of Amsterdam and the Dutch language: https://x.com/NintenDaan ➤ Tom Arnold for knowledge of Vancouver: https://x.com/RaginTombo ➤ BerkutReaper for knowledge of Rome and the Italian language: http://www.x.com/BerkutReaper ➤ David García Abril for knowledge of Madrid and the Castilian Spanish language: http://www.x.com/Xander_VJ __
Props to various external resource contributors:
➤ Super Mario Wiki for various information and official art assets: mariowiki.com ➤ noclip for Wii course models: https://noclip.website/ ➤ Sketchfab for various Mario Kart course models: sketchfab.com ➤ gameNwatch26 on Reddit for extensive landmark details for all Tour cities: reddit.com/user/gameNwatch26 ➤ Nintendo Dream Web screenshots: ndw.jp __
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#MarioKart #MK8DX #MarioKart8Deluxe #Wave2 #Wave4 #Wave5 #NintendoSwitchMarvel Snap Meets Pokémon?! - Pokemon TCG Pocket Hands-OnGameXplain2024-09-19 | During a recent trip at Gamescom 2024, we got to play around with the new Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, which is scheduled for a mobile release on October 30. Join us as we give our in-depth thoughts on how the game functions, what the title has to offer and what the potential future could be! __ Video by: Daan & Tom Thumbnail by: Tom __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain
#pokemontcgpocket #pokemon #pokemontcgTHE GRAND FESTIVAL WINNER IS IN! Past vs Present vs Future Splatfest Results!GameXplain2024-09-16 | THE RESULTS FOR THE GRAND FESTIVAL IN SPLATOON 3 ARE IN! See the full splatfest results ceremony and how Team Past managed to win...But what could mean for Splatoon 4?! #splatoon3 #splatoon4 #nintendoswitch __ Video by: Thumbnail by: __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplainTaylor Swift Who? Theres a CRAZY IMPRESSIVE Concert Happening on Your Switch RIGHT NOW!GameXplain2024-09-15 | There's a CRAZY IMPRESSIVE concern right now in Splatoon 3 for the Grand Festival! #splatoon3 #nintendoswitch #nintendo __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplainDivine Protection!? All Changes in Wii Rainbow Road! | Classics VS Mario Kart 8 ANALYSISGameXplain2024-09-15 | The Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was quite the success, and once again, we’re looking at All Changes and differences made for the returning courses in Wave 6 of the DLC. The final race of the Spiny Cup is Wii Rainbow Road. It’s the grand finale, taking place on an iconic prismatic raceway high above the earth, with several elements taken straight from Super Mario Galaxy, many Boost Panels and half-pipe ramps, a steep plunge towards the planet, a wavy road leading to giant holes and a Launch Star cannon, intertwining split paths—all in antigravity. So how does the most recent update differ from past instalments? Let’s find out!
➤ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Overview 01:32 - Gameplay Changes 04:08 - Aesthetic Changes: Environment Checkpoint 05:41 - Aesthetic Changes: Pole Position Checkpoint 07:55 - Aesthetic Changes: Launch Star Cannon Checkpoint 09:26 - Auditory Changes 09:51 - Musical Changes: Wii Checkpoint 12:18 - Musical Changes: Switch Checkpoint 15:11 - Sign-Off __ Video by: Mathew Kirkegaard Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold Intro Animation by Jan Neves with Jingle by Mathew Kirkegaard __
#MarioKart #MK8DX #MarioKart8Deluxe #Wave6 #NintendoSwitch6 Things Astro Bot Does BETTER Than MarioGameXplain2024-09-14 | Astro Bot is better than 3D Mario in these 6 ways!
0:00 Intro 0:17 Mario Needs Better Collectibles 2:14 More Reactive & Interactive Levels 3:22 Borrow Ideas 4:44 EPIC Boss Battles 5:31 End Levels with a Bang 6:40 A GREAT HUB World
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#astrobot #nintendo #mario __ Thumbnail by: Tom __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplainDoes Wario OWN It All!? All Changes in Ninja Hideaway! | Tour VS Mario Kart 8 ANALYSISGameXplain2024-09-07 | The Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was quite the success, and once again, we’re looking at All Changes and differences made for the returning courses in Wave 1 of the DLC. The final race of the Lucky Cat Cup is Ninja Hideaway. It’s the walled grounds of a shinobi dojo, containing trap-filled tatami rooms and Ninja Shy Guys, botanical gardens with bamboo and sakura trees, a temple and other such cultural structures, and a run across the rooftops of some of these buildings—all dual-level and mysteriously themed after Wario and his favourite food: garlic. So how does the most recent update differ from its mobile appearance? Let’s find out!
➤ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Overview 01:35 - Gameplay Changes 02:54 - Aesthetic Changes: Environment Checkpoint 03:53 - Aesthetic Changes: Pole Position Checkpoint 06:20 - Auditory Changes 06:37 - Musical Changes: Opening Checkpoint 07:06 - Musical Changes: Tour Checkpoint 08:59 - Musical Changes: Switch Checkpoint 10:41 - Sign-Off __ Video by: Mathew Kirkegaard Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold Intro Animation by Jan Neves with Jingle by Mathew Kirkegaard __
#MarioKart #MK8DX #MarioKart8Deluxe #Wave1 #NintendoSwitchLets Play Astro Bot! - LivestreamGameXplain2024-09-06 | Let's see how good the new Astro Bot is! __ Video by: André Thumbnail by: Tom __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain #AstrobotDigging into Shovel Knights Past, Present, & Future w/ YCGS Sean Velasco + DLC ImpressionsGameXplain2024-09-05 | We were able to play Shovel Knight Dig’s final DLC, Wicked Wishes, during PAX and also had the pleasure of interviewing one of the creators of Shovel Knight, Sean Velasco, about Yacht Club Games on topics such as Shovel Knight DX, Mina the Hollower, a 3D logo, Smash, Arby’s and more!
Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:21 DLC Impressions 5:25 Interview with Sean Velasco 6:05 Preserving Shovel Knight 6:45 How Shovel Knight DX's stereoscopic 3D will work 7:40 Working on Shovel Knight for 10 Years 9:05 DLC & Beefto 11:26 On publishing 12:48 Retro game recommendation 14:38 Mina the Hollower's unique development challenges 16:30 The 3D Logo Reveal & what's next 17:27 When we can expect Shovel Knight in cameos again
__ Video by: Tom Arnold __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain #Shovelknightdig #YactclubgamesWe Played Herdling & a Smash Bros-like Starring Public Domain Characters?! (PAX Impressions)GameXplain2024-09-03 | We had a chance to play the beautiful herding adventure, Herdling, and the recently announced Smash-like, Royalty Free-for-All, with a public domain twist that was partially inspired by Codename S.T.E.A.M. in a unique way!
#Herdling #PAXWest #RoyaltyFreeForAllWhat if Pokémon Met Volleyball? Beastieball Champ Challenge Gameplay & InterviewGameXplain2024-09-03 | We had a chance to chat with Greg Lobanov about how Beastieball is coming along in advance of its Early Access launch on Steam this year, and try out Champ Challenge mode at PAX.
#Beastieball16-Bit Re-Masterpiece!? All Changes in Bowser Castle 3! | Classics VS Mario Kart 8 ANALYSISGameXplain2024-09-01 | The Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was quite the success, and once again, we’re looking at All Changes and differences made for the returning courses in Wave 6 of the DLC. The third race of the Spiny Cup is SNES Bowser Castle 3. It’s a scorching stronghold with menacing towers rising from a vast lava pit, having sharp-angled pathways, crushing Thwomps, controlled lavafalls and timed Lava Geysers, steep antigravity ramps, and tricky paths along and atop tall walls. So how does the most recent update differ from past instalments? Let’s find out!
➤ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Overview 01:22 - Gameplay Changes: Pole Position Checkpoint 03:41 - Gameplay Changes: Split Passage Checkpoint 05:39 - Aesthetic Changes: Environment Checkpoint 07:51 - Aesthetic Changes: Pole Position Checkpoint 09:15 - Auditory Changes 09:32 - Musical Changes: SNES Checkpoint 10:47 - Musical Changes: GBA Checkpoint 11:52 - Musical Changes: Switch Checkpoint 13:44 - Sign-Off __ Video by: Mathew Kirkegaard Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold Intro Animation by Jan Neves with Jingle by Mathew Kirkegaard __
#MarioKart #MK8DX #MarioKart8Deluxe #Wave6 #NintendoSwitchWhy Shes Destined for Smash Bros 6GameXplain2024-08-31 | Could Pauline be destine for the next Super Smash Bros? We explore the implications of her appearing in Super Mario Party Jamboree! #supermariopartyjamboree #smashbros #nintendo
While there won't be the Switch successor, they didn't say anything about Silksong... (a long shot). #nintendodirect #indieworldNintendo Direct (but...Partner) + Sonic Movie 3 Trailer TOMORROW?! (& Indie World!)GameXplain2024-08-26 | BIG DAY TOMORROW #nintendodirect #sonicmovie3 #switch2 __ Thumbnail by: Tom __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchasesLets Watch the Nintendo Museum Direct!GameXplain2024-08-19 | Is it weird to be excited for a museum? Nintendo's museum is scheduled to open fall 2024 in Kyoto. #nintendodirect #nintendomuseumCastaway is Both a Bite-Sized Zelda and a Sick Tower Challenge - REVIEWGameXplain2024-08-16 | Castaway is the indie spiritual successor to Link's Awakening you've been waiting for...combined with a Roguelike?! We explain what that means in our review! ➤ Buy on Switch: nintendo.com/us/store/products/castaway-switch #castaways #zelda #nintendo __ Video by: Andre Thumbnail by: Tom __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchasesDevelopers Being Told to Not Expect Switch 2 Launch SoonGameXplain2024-08-13 | Ruh-roh, is the Switch 2 coming even later than some people hope?
SOURCE: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-saves-tango-gameworks-and-numbers-all-of-the-numbers-gi-microcast via: videogameschronicle.com/news/developers-reportedly-told-not-to-expect-switch-2-to-launch-before-april-2025 __ Video by: Andre https://x.com/AndreSegers Thumbnail by: Mason https://x.com/MasNConrad __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchasesCloud Parkour?! All Changes in Sky Garden! | Classics VS Mario Kart 8 ANALYSISGameXplain2024-08-10 | The Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was quite the success, and once again, we’re looking at All Changes and differences made for the returning courses in Wave 1 of the DLC. The third race of the Lucky Cat Cup is GBA Sky Garden. It’s a race amidst the heavens, featuring a cobblestone path through cloud platforms, giant beanstalks all around, interwoven vine bridges, an assortment of flowers, and even a lone, elevated Toad House! So how does the most recent update differ from past instalments? Let’s find out!
➤ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Overview 01:21 - Gameplay Changes 03:58 - Aesthetic Changes: Environment Checkpoint 06:12 - Aesthetic Changes: Pole Position Checkpoint 07:38 - Musical Changes: GBA Checkpoint 08:49 - Musical Changes: DS Checkpoint 10:05 - Musical Changes: Tour Checkpoint 11:38 - Musical Changes: Switch Checkpoint 13:22 - Sign-Off __ Video by: Mathew Kirkegaard Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold Intro Animation by Jan Neves with Jingle by Mathew Kirkegaard __
#MarioKart #MK8DX #MarioKart8Deluxe #Wave1 #NintendoSwitchA Walkable Wuhu Island?! + Channel UpdateGameXplain2024-08-08 | We have an important channel update , before checking out an incredible user created mod called Wuhu Island Explorer: ➤ Support Joey's YT Channel: youtube.com/@FerrisWheelPro?si=nD66WhswoE5fGw5K ➤ Support Tris's YT Channel: youtube.com/@ToonTris ...and Twitch: twitch.tv/toontris
0:00 Intro 0:46 Kid Icarus: Uprising 2:20 Nintendogs + Cats 3:41 Pokemon X and Y 4:52 Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 6:06 Tomodachi Life 7:17 Metroid: Samus Returns 8:45 Kirby Planet Robobot 9:50 Fire Emblem Awakening __ Written by: Joey Ferris & Tris Valbuena Edited by: Joey Ferris Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases
#nintendo3ds #3ds #nintendoswitch15 NEW Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Details (Traversing Hyrule Trailer)GameXplain2024-08-05 | The second trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has arrived, and its brought with it a lot of new information about the game! In our analysis, we go over connections to BotW, the ALTTP Map, new abilities, and more! #legendofzelda #zelda #zeldaechoesofwisdom __ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:17 New Locales 1:04 ALTTP Map EXPANDED! 1:46 NPC Reactions 1:54 Deku Scrubs! 2:11 BotW-Styled Quests 2:31 Main Quests in the Log 3:00 New Locations 3:08 Registering Horses 3:23 Smoothies, Ingredients, & Materials 3:53 Accessories 4:36 Clothing 4:52 Bind Ability 5:37 Creative Uses for Echoes 6:09 Stealth Sections & More Plot Details 6:57 Wanted Poster 7:29 Closing __ Video by: Tris Valbuena Thumbnail by: Tris & Tom __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchasesThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Traversing Hyrule TrailerGameXplain2024-08-05 | Check out the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchasesThe Secret Importance of Mario TennisGameXplain2024-08-04 | The original Mario Tennis may have set the standard for every future Mario spin-off game, but how? #mariotennis #nintendo #waluigi __ Video by: Tris Valbuena Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchasesWhat if Switch 2 Sells Poorly?GameXplain2024-08-03 | What if the Switch 2 fails? What will happen to Nintendo? Will we be playing Mario on PlayStation?
0:00 Intro 1:17 Switch 2 May Not Sell As Well 1:54 Hybrids Aren't That Exciting Anymore 3:45 Most Switch Owners Might Be Content 5:37 What Would Make Switch 2 FLOP? 7:35 Bad Marketing? 8:31 What Would Happen to Nintendo? __ Video by: Joey Ferris Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases
#Switch2 #nintendoswitch #nintendoswitch2Comparing Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Remaster vs. Wii)GameXplain2024-08-02 | How does the new Epic Micky: Rebrushed look when compared to the original on Wii? Let's find out by comparing the footage from the THQ Nordic Presentation! Wii Footage by: pewDmew - youtu.be/ho6YfFyrcZQ?si=rZkJv7zZsW5HYLS1
#epicmickey #nintendoswitch #nintendodirectDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Official Trailer (2D Levels, Boss Battle, & More!)GameXplain2024-08-02 | Check out the official gameplay trailer of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed from the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase! __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases
#epicmickey #disney #mickeymouseMario & Sonic are DEAD, Game Boy Turns 35, & More! - PipelineGameXplain2024-08-02 | All the gaming news this week such as:0:00 Intro 0:00 Intro 1:15 Bungie Layoffs 9:10 Game Informer Shuts Down 16:45 Nintendo Financials 27:04 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 37:50 Cheater Wins in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition 44:44 Sonic Generations Delisted From Xbox Store 53:00 Topical Freeze: GameBoy 35th Anniversary 1:11:30 Shout Outs & Wrap UpSwitch Sales Drop + No Switch 2 News in Financial ReportGameXplain2024-08-02 | The Nintendo Switch successor wasn't mentioned in the latest Financial Earnings Report, but there are other details! Source: nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/index.html __ Video by: Joey Ferris Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold __ ➤ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@gamexplain ➤ X: twitter.com/GameXplain ➤ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gamexplain_official ➤ TWITCH: twitch.com/GameXplain ➤ Shop Nintendo at Amazon: amzn.to/48bzR8l As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases