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Garfield Craps On Mario Over Upcoming Mario Kart Game Shutdown

Public criticism from the Garfield brand highlights widespread industry frustration as Nintendo confirms the impending shutdown of Mario Kart Tour.

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The brief

Nintendo has announced the upcoming sunset of its mobile title, Mario Kart Tour, alongside the discontinuation of Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. These service closures are part of a broader trend of online games ceasing operations.

Coverage from GameSpot highlights a critical response from the Garfield brand regarding the decision. Additional reporting from Polygon notes the significance of Nintendo participating in the industry-wide trend of killing active game titles, while Massively Overpowered and WKRN News 2 confirm the official shutdown notices.

Future developments depend on Nintendo’s official transition plans for these mobile services. Coverage does not yet specify a final termination date for the affected titles or the reaction from other affected publishers.

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Quick answers

Which games are being shut down?

The titles identified for shutdown are Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis.

How has the industry reacted to the news?

Garfield has publicly criticized the shutdown of the Mario Kart mobile game, while analysts at Polygon have noted the wider industry trend of discontinuing online services.

Is there a specific end date for the games?

Coverage does not yet specify the exact date when the games will cease operations.