UA-cam doesn't take video length into consideration when deciding that you're dead between videos. The algorithm has been brutal to your channel. Hope they get their act together so you get the recognition you ought to receive. Great video.
Thanks man, appreciate you! I’m still having a great time with this channel, and I feel like I learn so much with each video. I completely recognize that my approach doesn’t align with UA-cam’s algorithm, but I would rather create something more timeless, that I can be proud of for a long time. I would definitely love sharing my videos with more people, but I’m proud of what I create and love engaging with you all like this. It’s been such a gift to share it with you! Thanks again Levi!
When you mentioned all the locations Mario Kart 64 ended up in, the place I find most synonymous w/ it was Best Buy. This was back when they cobbled together a bunch of screens into a giant super TV you could see from the entrance. The sides of it were surrounded by a giant Mario & Sonic in their typical promo material poses. The central pole it was on had a SNES w/ Yoshi's Island on one side and Game Boy on the other (Virtual Boy briefly in '95/'96), but front and center displaying on the giant screen was an N64, 4 controllers and a copy of this game. Wario Stadium was a common sight walking into the store throughout '97. Banjo-Kazooie & Star Wars Episode 1 Racer were later featured on it. Given how much the store scaled back its games area going into Gen 6, that was a remarkable thing to encounter. The only thing that came close was singing on their Wii copy of Beatles Rock Band (not the demo so almost all of the songs were available).
Man, what a throwback! If I had a nickel for every time I BEGGED my mom to take me to Best Buy, just so I could play the demos they had… For me, MK64 always makes me think of my orthodontist’s office! 😂 He always had a 64 with this game and a PS1 with Frogger, so it was an easy choice. Haha great memories!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And for real, it felt like half my footage was stuff like that: just 1000 ways to die in Mario Kart. 😂 This game is brutal at times, but sometimes you just gotta laugh after being dunked on so hard!
Thanks! Glad to be back. 😊 It’s been a busy season, so progress has been a bit slower than I was hoping. I’d rather spend more time to make sure it turns out well rather than rushing things out, though. It’s definitely been a practice in patience!
It's probably nostalgia, but I really love the 64 tracks. Rather than every track having to have its own gimmicks, I'm happy with some being packed with gimmicks and some light or without gimmicks.
That’s fair! I have honestly always loved the 64 tracks too, and I love seeing them return in later games. Like you said, a lot of them have an elegant simplicity to them that just feels nice compared to the more gimmicky tracks. I think my biggest struggle with this game comes from the combination of the lengthier and gimmicky tracks (Bowser’s Castle is a perfect example) combined with just how slow the game feels in general. It gave me more perspective as to how the series has been really well refined over time, but it was also cool to see the origin of some iconic tracks!
@@WestmarchMedia Ooooh yeah, that’s right. How could I forget destroying you in Mario Kart while you were living at the Palace? That entire evening is still one of the funniest experiences I’ve ever had.
UA-cam doesn't take video length into consideration when deciding that you're dead between videos. The algorithm has been brutal to your channel. Hope they get their act together so you get the recognition you ought to receive. Great video.
Thanks man, appreciate you! I’m still having a great time with this channel, and I feel like I learn so much with each video. I completely recognize that my approach doesn’t align with UA-cam’s algorithm, but I would rather create something more timeless, that I can be proud of for a long time. I would definitely love sharing my videos with more people, but I’m proud of what I create and love engaging with you all like this. It’s been such a gift to share it with you! Thanks again Levi!
When you mentioned all the locations Mario Kart 64 ended up in, the place I find most synonymous w/ it was Best Buy. This was back when they cobbled together a bunch of screens into a giant super TV you could see from the entrance. The sides of it were surrounded by a giant Mario & Sonic in their typical promo material poses. The central pole it was on had a SNES w/ Yoshi's Island on one side and Game Boy on the other (Virtual Boy briefly in '95/'96), but front and center displaying on the giant screen was an N64, 4 controllers and a copy of this game. Wario Stadium was a common sight walking into the store throughout '97. Banjo-Kazooie & Star Wars Episode 1 Racer were later featured on it.
Given how much the store scaled back its games area going into Gen 6, that was a remarkable thing to encounter. The only thing that came close was singing on their Wii copy of Beatles Rock Band (not the demo so almost all of the songs were available).
Man, what a throwback! If I had a nickel for every time I BEGGED my mom to take me to Best Buy, just so I could play the demos they had…
For me, MK64 always makes me think of my orthodontist’s office! 😂 He always had a 64 with this game and a PS1 with Frogger, so it was an easy choice. Haha great memories!
Wario getting knocked off of the course at 1:38 made me laugh extremely hard! Another great video! Your editing is on point!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And for real, it felt like half my footage was stuff like that: just 1000 ways to die in Mario Kart. 😂 This game is brutal at times, but sometimes you just gotta laugh after being dunked on so hard!
Glad to see you back! ♥♥♥♥♥
Thanks! Glad to be back. 😊 It’s been a busy season, so progress has been a bit slower than I was hoping. I’d rather spend more time to make sure it turns out well rather than rushing things out, though. It’s definitely been a practice in patience!
If I could like multiple times, I would!! Keep up the good work :)
Thanks so much! Appreciate your encouragement!
It's probably nostalgia, but I really love the 64 tracks. Rather than every track having to have its own gimmicks, I'm happy with some being packed with gimmicks and some light or without gimmicks.
That’s fair! I have honestly always loved the 64 tracks too, and I love seeing them return in later games. Like you said, a lot of them have an elegant simplicity to them that just feels nice compared to the more gimmicky tracks.
I think my biggest struggle with this game comes from the combination of the lengthier and gimmicky tracks (Bowser’s Castle is a perfect example) combined with just how slow the game feels in general. It gave me more perspective as to how the series has been really well refined over time, but it was also cool to see the origin of some iconic tracks!
Bro, remember Karting at the Ranch that one time!
Haha for sure! Was it 64 that we played?
@@GamesAreCreative I think it was Switch.
@@WestmarchMedia Ooooh yeah, that’s right. How could I forget destroying you in Mario Kart while you were living at the Palace? That entire evening is still one of the funniest experiences I’ve ever had.
@@GamesAreCreative Haha! Yes it was!
beautiful ending!! my brother in Christ!
Thank you so much! Appreciate your support!
@@GamesAreCreative Peace be with you!