Mario Kart Tour is Keeping Mii Avatars Alive

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The release of the Wii in 2006 ushered in yet another golden age for Nintendo, with the motion-based, user-friendly console finding its way into the homes of millions across the globe. And, as the standard console pack-in game was Wii Sports, many console owners were soon asked to create something called a «Mii,» a cute, sometimes terrifying little avatar that would represent the player in-game. It's been a decade and a half since then, and Nintendo seemed to be steering away from implementing Miis in its games — that is until the recent Mario Kart Tour announcement that revealed Miis are coming to the game.

This new Mario Kart Tour update brings Miis to the game, along with a range of costumes that give each racer a different ability. Before this announcement, fans were all but sure that Nintendo had started to give up on its iconic avatars, but it seems as though the age of Miis may not be over just yet.

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It's been quite a while since Miis were properly included in a Nintendo game. While players can import their Miis into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, amongst some other titles, Miis aren't a core focus of the game, and are often ignored by many players.

The last game Nintendo released in which Miis were a primary focus was Miitopia, which released in May 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. However, this game was a port from the Nintendo 3DS, and not a fully fledged new title, suggesting to many that Miis were being cemented as a thing of the past.

With the recent announcement of Nintendo Switch Sports during Nintendo's February Direct, this notion was only cemented further for some fans. The trailer showcased the main