Summary
Oh, and speaking of rosters—Mario Kart can’t seem to shake off its obsession with Mario characters. But Sonic? It’s pulling in celebs from Sega and beyond. Wild, right?
And then they threw in a free roam feature. Maybe it’s like letting a kid loose in a candy store? No real clue why I’m stuck on that image. But whatever. People are loving it.
So there’s this guy, Takashi Iizuka, who’s been running the Sonic show since, like, ancient history (okay, since Sonic the Hedgehog 3—still ancient, if you ask me). He wasn’t holding back at the Summer Game Fest. Dishing out some spicy takes on Mario Kart World while folks are just starting to play around with Nintendo Switch 2. Kind of snarky, right?
Mario Kart World? It’s the newest kid on the block in this long line of kart games. And guess what? They tossed in a free roam mode. You can just zip around with buddies. It’s like freedom in a video game! Though what’s the deal with keeping it glued to just the Nintendo Switch 2? Some players aren’t too thrilled about that. Is it me, or does this kinda feel like putting up a “No Entry” sign for everyone else?
Iizuka, ever the rebel, is shaking things up. He spilled the beans on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, their own kart racing gig. They’re not playing follow-the-leader with Mario Kart World. Instead, they’re shouting, “Hey, we’re on all platforms!” That means cross-platform matchmaking, too. So whether you’re on a Switch or some other console, you can race with your pals. Inclusivity matters, right?
As Mario Kart World Keeps Things Tight, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Just Goes Bonkers
Remember when Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was all the rage? Having characters like Link and Isabelle practically made it a party. But Mario Kart World? It’s honed back in on the Mario crew, which is cool if you’re a die-hard. But if you’re like me, always hungry for something fresh, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is blurring lines! Joker from Persona 5, ring any bells? Hatsune Miku, too. And Minecraft’s Steve—talk about eclectic!
Although, let’s be real, who’s just in it for the roster? It’s all about feeling that rush when gameplay hits just right. With Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds hitting the circuit on September 25, maybe by then, people have had their fill of Mario Kart World. Time for a shake-up in the kart racing universe. Just me thinking aloud here.
