#701 - Extreme Mario Kart


Mario Kart Wii was originally going to be called "Mario Kart X", referencing extreme sports. This explains the addition of bikes and half-pipes, among other elements. However, the name was changed since Smash Bros Brawl was called Smash Bros X in Japan.

SOURCE: http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/mariokart/0/3

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