But unlike previous attempts, it's clear developer Sumo Digital has put a huge amount of effort into to not just making a game that cashes in on Mario Kart's success, but, to paraphrase Sir Alex Ferguson, one that can knock the classic series off its karting perch. Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing is the latest in a long line of pretenders to the throne.
Nothing on a non-Nintendo console has ever quite cut the mustard. Since its debut on the SNES in 1992, the series has been the definitive action/racing title. I f there's one thing Nintendo owners have always been able to brag about, it's Mario Kart.
