Garfield Kart Throws Shade at Mario Kart Tour’s Farewell!
In the high-octane world of kart racing, Mario Kart has always been the undisputed champion. But it seems even kings aren’t immune to a little playful banter, especially when their mobile empire is coming to an end. The social media team behind Garfield Kart: Furious Racing and Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift recently decided to poke fun at Nintendo’s upcoming shutdown of Mario Kart Tour.
The official Garfield Kart account made a cheeky declaration on social media, asserting its superiority by stating that their game “will not randomly kill your game license.” It’s a direct jab at Nintendo’s decision to pull the plug on Mario Kart Tour later this year, implying a more stable future for fans of the lasagna-loving feline’s racing adventures.
While Garfield Kart games might not command the same massive player base as the iconic Mario franchise, it’s hard to deny the humor in this rivalry. And in a fun twist of fate, the two main characters actually share a unique connection in Hollywood! None other than Chris Pratt lends his voice to both Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its upcoming sequel, as well as to Garfield in the latest animated film. Who knew the voice of Mario would also be the voice behind the cat taking shots at his mobile game?
For fans of Mario Kart Tour, the finish line is in sight. Nintendo is officially shutting down the mobile title on September 29th, marking the end of its seven-year run since Nintendo first ventured heavily into the mobile gaming space. This move isn’t entirely surprising; many of Nintendo’s other mobile ventures from that era have also been retired, though popular exceptions like Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Pikmin Bloom continue to thrive.
Despite the mobile shutdown, the Mario Kart legacy is stronger than ever on consoles. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to be a monumental success on the Nintendo Switch, consistently ranking among the console’s best-selling titles, keeping the kart-racing action alive and well for millions of players globally.