Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary w/ Dan Ryckert

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Giant Bomb Creative Director Dan Ryckert. After discussing Dan's career, they spend the remainder of the episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mario Kart 8.

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:19 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game

00:06:49 – Dan Talks About His Career

00:26:16 – Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary Retrospective

01:16:14 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Kart Gimmicks

01:20:51 – eShop Gem of the Week: Voxelgram

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