Hi, I'm Daisy!

Listening to a new podcast, Retronauts - really good, geeky gamer podcast that I'm really digging. The podcast describes itself as a podcast for old people, an hour-long weekly journey into gaming's storied past. Sounds about right.

I was just listening to the one about Mario Kart. Ahh, Mario Kart. I didn't play them all, but here are my favorites:

1. Super Mario Kart for Super Nintendo (SNES). I played so much of Super Mario Kart in college with my hallmates that Maryland should've given me a minor in it. Some of my best gaming moments have been playing split screen races and battle mode. This is the one I played the most, the one I love the most.

2. Mario Kart Double Dash for Gamecube. Played this mostly at Anne and Bill's on their gamecube. I also think its the best of all the Mario Kart games, I thought the levels were great and liked the controls. Some of the races against my cousins Nate and Hannah were among the most fraking fun I've ever had. (Adela and Aimee - not so good, hehe)

3. Mario Kart DS. Reminds me a lot of Super Mario Kart for SNES. I played this on and off for a few months after it came out. Not quite as fun playing alone, but the online racing worked really well. Still, not the same without everyone screaming and yelling in the same room.

In short, Mario Kart is best when playing with friends and family in the same room.