But where did this banana-wielding icon come from ... Diddy Kong Racing (1997), Rare’s answer to Mario Kart. With a twist, though — Diddy Kong Racing had a whole adventure mode with a ...

Mario Kart World adopts an open-world format with free-roam exploration, a first for the series. Diddy Kong Racing was the first game to feature these mechanics, influencing titles like Crash Team ...

Mario Kart 9 has finally been revealed, and it has the opportunity to revisit one of the best ideas from Diddy Kong Racing. Considering the Mario Kart series' history of success, there's no ...