On this day in 2003, Mario Kart Double Dash!! was released for the Nintendo GameCube in North America. Double Dash was the first and last in the console series to have two characters on the one kart. This added two new gameplay mechanics that provided more diversity in the racers handling. Firstly, players could hold two items at one time. Each character on the kart was able to hold one item. Switching the characters between the passenger and driver position allows the player to utilize the different items. Secondly, the physical characteristics of the characters, primarily weight, affect the handling, speed, acceleration, and weight of the vehicle. Heavier characters, although slower had the ability to push karts with smaller characters around and potentially wipe out the smaller kart. Smaller characters have better handling and acceleration. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is not the best game in the Mario Kart series, however, it is a worthy entry for the new mechanics it introduced. Currently, the only way to play Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is on the Nintendo GameCube as there has been no virtual console or rerelease of the game. #thisdayingaming #onthisdaygaming #todayingaming #videogamehistory #videogames #Nintendo #NintendoGameCube #GameCube #MarioKartDoubleDash!! #MarioKart #MarioKartDoubleDash #MarioKartSeries









