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Worlds

A meander through the video game and movie worlds of my youth and beyond


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Sweet Sweet Canyon

A landscape made entirely out of candies, chocolate, cookies, cakes, and other confectionery. That’s what awaits racers in Sweet Sweet Canyon. Take some time to admire the scenery and you will see that every piece of the track is dessert-ified, from off-road frosting that slows you down to a conspicuous…
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Sunstrider Isle

Warmth and light suffuses every inch of Sunstrider Isle. Everything feels so magical, from the fairytale-esque woodland to the architecturally impossible structures. But as the sinister floating fel crystals suggest, there’s something not quite right on Sunstrider Isle…
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Hillys

Hillys may look peaceful, but don’t be fooled by appearances – the smell of conspiracy is rife here. This small mining planet has been at war for many years. A relentless invasion from an insectoid alien force known as the DomZ has left the Hillyan people terrified and desperate
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Water Park

The second Mario Kart 8 track that I’m going to look at is Water Park, a partially flooded amusement park. With its bright blue skies and crystal-clear water, this looks and feels like a great summer holiday destination. There are also lots of hidden details to spot…
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#025 Pikachu

Pikachu is cute, easy to recognise, and highly marketable. It still holds a special place in our hearts, over 25 years after it made its debut. But, perhaps surprisingly, Pikachu wasn’t always going to be Pokémon’s mascot…
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Mario Kart Stadium

Mario Kart Stadium is a track that is simply themed around racing itself. Unlike many other tracks in Mario Kart, this one really feels like an actual, official racetrack – somewhere where competitive racers come to prove themselves.
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