From Fluke to Foundation: How Mario Kart 64 Built the Modern Nintendo Empire
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June 28, 2026
Thirty years ago, the video game industry was in the midst of a violent, chaotic transition. The 16-bit era was bowing out, and the promise of 3D gaming hung in the air like a siren song. When Nintendo launched the Nintendo 64 (N64) in 1996, it carried…
