2005 was a legendary year for video games. Many of the greatest titles made quite an impact, as a lot of these games are either still talked about today or have carried into the modern era with grace.

Launched for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Mario Kart DS split the difference between the improved 3D fidelity of the 2001 GameCube entry and the more classic feel of the earlier titles.

There were plans to put E. Gadd in Mario Kart DS, but those never materialized, and Dry Bones ended up taking his place on the roster. However, Mario Kart World may be the perfect opportunity for ...

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Critics levied complaints about its repetitive single-player offerings, but still called Mario Kart DS one of the must-play games on the system. Fans agreed, as more than 23 million copies were sold.

3. Mario Kart DS Fans remember this as the first Mario Kart game to include online multiplayer, and while that is certainly notable, this game offers much more than that. It lets you customize ...