GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A notoriously tricky "ultra-shortcut" in Mario Kart Wii has been performed by a human, after years of attempts. The shortcut is on the final track, ...

A track shortcut that's been the white whale of the Mario Kart Wii speedrunning community for four years has finally been executed by a human being. The 2008 game is beloved for the many ways that ...

Since the series first inception back in the early 90s, Mario Kart has pulled in a dedicated and passionate fanbase that has learned the ins and outs of every track from each iteration of the ...

Arthur’s reaction to the feat is awesome, to say the least! The video is mostly silent before the streamer pulls off the feat, but the celebration in his voice shows just how difficult this task is.

Mario Kart Wii is nearly 13 years old, but hardcore players are still trying to bend it to their will with “ultra shortcuts” — massive lap skips that require unreasonably high levels of skill. But ...