This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current GameSpot mobile gaming editor, Kyle Hilliard, to talk about the history and importance of the Mario Kart series. Before that, Game Informer associate editor Jason Guisao chats with Brian about the news of the week.

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:04 – New Characters in Pokémon Unite
00:03:56 – New Pokémon Revealed for Scarlet & Violet
00:06:45 – Where Does Pokémon Rank in Most Anticipated?
00:09:09 – Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Delayed
00:10:49 – Bear and Breakfast Release Date
00:11:31 – Shovel Knight Dig Release Date
00:12:20 – TMNT: Cowabunga Collection Impressions
00:17:29 – Personal News from Jason
00:22:29 – Gaming/Parenting Stories/Other Anniversaries
00:28:15 – Mario Kart's 30th Anniversary
01:41:43 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Kart Courses
01:47:28 – eShop Gem of the Week: Tinykin

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