Kart around NYC with free Mario cab rides this Thursday

25 Comments by Ross Miller Apr 22nd 2008 6:30PM
Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii, Driving

Celebrating this weekend's Mario Kart Wii launch, Nintendo is offering New Yorkers a free cab ride this Thursday, April 24. According to the press release, just head over to the Sheraton Hotel (811 7th Ave., between 52nd and 53rd streets) between 8:00 and 10:00 am or 12:00 and 2:00 pm to roam the city on Nintendo's tab.

We at Joystiq would like to caution you, though, that just because the cab driver looks like Mario doesn't mean he's part of the deal. Make sure to double check that before you try to walk away from a large, mustachioed man without paying your fare.

Tags: cab, mario, mario-kart, mario-kart-wii, new-york, new-york-city, nintendo, nyc, taxi

(Page 1) Reader Comments

WiiFTW: Apr 22nd 2008; 6:35PM

WARNING: telling the cab driver to start snaking so can set a new lap record is not a valid command.

WiiFTW: Apr 22nd 2008; 6:37PM

*so you can

Ranko: Apr 22nd 2008; 6:35PM

That picture was the highlight of my day. Thank you.

343 Guilty Fart: Apr 22nd 2008; 7:31PM

OMG Yoshi's Taxi Kab Kart Konfirmed!!!

TheOverlord#2 SPEAKS: YOU READ IT NOW(Brawl: 1461-5875-9923): Apr 22nd 2008; 9:34PM

It's Koming Soon

BPM [SSBB: 5026 4120 1186]: Apr 22nd 2008; 9:41PM

Now I know that "Yoshi yoshi yoshi!" translates to "HEY! I'm drivin' here!"

Curtis the Claw:XBL - supapaypamawio: Apr 22nd 2008; 6:49PM

I'm going to New York tomorrow night, maybe I will take advantage of this haha.

Curtis the Claw:XBL - supapaypamawio: Apr 22nd 2008; 7:49PM

How far do you think the taxi ride can be?

TheOverlord#2 SPEAKS: YOU READ IT NOW(Brawl: 1461-5875-9923): Apr 22nd 2008; 9:35PM

Until someone uses a POW Block.

Trippy_Haps: Apr 22nd 2008; 6:50PM

"...just because the cab driver looks like Mario doesn't mean he's part of the deal..."

But he'll still smell like mushrooms.

SoulBlade: Apr 22nd 2008; 6:50PM

I'd rather ride in the cash cab.

But that's a pretty interesting marketing campaign. Continuing to think outside of the box... but I guess that's what happens when your console's printing money.

THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime): Apr 22nd 2008; 7:03PM

Nintendo continues its attack on the environment!lol.

Matt B: Apr 22nd 2008; 7:03PM

"You know, honestly, I’ve been too busy recently trying to figure out why the fuck cabs shoot banana peels."

Grave: Apr 22nd 2008; 7:11PM

It runs on bananas, better for the enviroment

Mr Khan: Apr 22nd 2008; 7:09PM

So you pay them in giant gold coins?

They'll clean up

Amanda: Apr 22nd 2008; 7:49PM

Yeah, too bad this Thursday is the 24th, not the 22nd...so is it tonight or Thursday?

matt: Apr 22nd 2008; 8:06PM

Thursday is April 24th.

Michael K.: Apr 22nd 2008; 9:58PM

thats a really random ad campaign, doesn't seem like it'll be too effective

Michael K.: Apr 22nd 2008; 9:59PM

thats a really random ad campaign, doesn't seem like it'll be too effective

Alaska Nebraska: Apr 22nd 2008; 10:39PM

...I'm really tempted to do it. Oh, public transportation. The picture is gold.

GearSecond! (a.k.a AwesomeStuff): Apr 23rd 2008; 2:21PM

*slowly points*... I...know you??...

Saria the Cat: Apr 22nd 2008; 11:41PM

But...why?

TheHuntIsOn: Apr 23rd 2008; 3:08AM

Good question. Would make sense if it was a free ride to some Nintendo shop or something.

"Quick driver, take me to Washington"

Saria the Cat: Apr 23rd 2008; 3:19AM

@TheHuntIsOn: Oh yeah! It would actually be really good marketing if the pick-up spot was FROM the big Nintendo store in NY, too.

Tim The Enchanter: Apr 23rd 2008; 10:06AM

That pic is full of win. Just make sure you're not in the cab behind Yoshi's... banana trail..

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