# Best Modern Arcade Racers! **Source:** RetroRalph **Type:** video **Published:** 2023-02-24 **Duration:** 4m 23s **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Aea4FEzdag --- ## Analysis RetroRalph visits Mavericks arcade in Scottsdale, Arizona to showcase modern racing arcade games including Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005), Super Bikes 3 by Raw Thrills, and Asphalt Legends 9 arcade version. He praises the variety and quality of contemporary arcade racers while noting the absence of Cruisin' Blast, which he considers a favorite Raw Thrills title. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Mario Kart Arcade GP came out in 2005 and was made by Bandai Namco — _Direct statement about game release date and publisher_ - [MEDIUM] The Wii U version of Mario Kart ended up being ported to Nintendo Switch due to poor sales — _Jon's statement about Mario Kart history; requires external verification_ - [HIGH] Super Bikes 3 by Raw Thrills shares similar mechanics to Cruisin' Blast, including double-pump gas mechanics that create wheelies — _Direct gameplay observation and comparison_ - [HIGH] Asphalt Legends 9 arcade version has full motion capability that requires safety belt engagement to enable — _Observed during gameplay at the arcade_ - [HIGH] Asphalt Legends 9 includes a 360-spin button mechanic that can be used to knock out opponents — _Direct gameplay demonstration_ - [HIGH] Cruisin' Blast was previously available at Mavericks but is no longer there — _Direct statement about current arcade inventory_ - [HIGH] Cruisin' Blast has a version available on Nintendo Switch — _Jon's statement about game availability across platforms_ ### Notable Quotes > "This brings a lot of elements that would kind of refresh the series a bit. It's not necessarily a new one that's available for consoles, but it feels fresh and new, even though it was made in 2005." > — **Jon (RetroRalph)**, ~1:30 > _Commentary on Mario Kart Arcade GP's continued relevance despite 2005 release date_ > "A lot of their games that are racing games are very similar, but they're always super fun. It's high intensity, super fast, real chaotic, lots of interesting power-ups and things throughout it." > — **Jon (RetroRalph)**, ~2:45 > _Assessment of Raw Thrills' game design philosophy and consistency_ > "This game's got full motion, and unless you buckle your safety belt, it won't be enabled." > — **Jon (RetroRalph)**, ~4:15 > _Notable safety/engagement mechanic in Asphalt Legends 9_ > "I say this might actually be my favorite brand new arcade racer." > — **Jon (RetroRalph)**, ~5:45 > _Strong endorsement of Asphalt Legends 9 as top-tier modern arcade racing game_ > "Support businesses like this. It's keeping the arcade dream alive. It's maybe not the arcade dream we remember, but it's still pretty cool." > — **Jon (RetroRalph)**, ~6:30 > _Commentary on modern arcade venues and their cultural importance_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | RetroRalph | person | Content creator and arcade enthusiast hosting the video | | Mavericks | organization | Arcade venue located in Scottsdale, Arizona | | Mario Kart Arcade GP | game | 2005 Bandai Namco arcade racing game | | Bandai Namco | company | Publisher of Mario Kart Arcade GP | | Super Bikes 3 | game | Motorcycle racing arcade game by Raw Thrills | | Raw Thrills | company | Arcade game manufacturer known for racing games | | Asphalt Legends 9 | game | Full-motion arcade racing game with iOS/Android versions and console ports | | Cruisin' Blast | game | Raw Thrills racing arcade game previously available at Mavericks, now also on Nintendo Switch | | Nintendo Switch | product | Gaming platform with arcade game ports | | Burnout | game | Console racing series referenced as design inspiration comparison | ### Topics - **Primary:** Modern arcade racing games, Arcade venue culture and preservation, Game mechanics and design (motion controls, power-ups, combat elements) - **Secondary:** Cross-platform game availability (arcade to console ports), Raw Thrills game design consistency ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — RetroRalph expresses enthusiasm and appreciation for all games showcased and the arcade venue itself. Strong endorsement of modern arcade racers and call to support arcade businesses. No negative criticisms expressed. ### Signals - **[community_signal]** Content creator visiting arcade venue to showcase modern games and promote arcade culture preservation (confidence: high) — RetroRalph's closing statement: 'Support businesses like this. It's keeping the arcade dream alive.' - **[announcement]** Video highlights current availability of specific arcade racing titles at commercial venue (confidence: high) — Detailed showcase of Mario Kart Arcade GP, Super Bikes 3, and Asphalt Legends 9 at Mavericks --- ## Transcript Hey guys, welcome back to the channel. We're here in Mavericks in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we're going to check out modern racing games. There's a lot of good ones. I love Antonio Cruz and Blast, but there's probably a couple more here that I think you guys are going to like. So let's go check it out. This is Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. Look at my face. It's a really cool game. So what's interesting about this is it came out in 2016. It's a Bandai Namco game. And we all know that the Wii U version ended up being ported over to the Nintendo Switch due to sales, so we really haven't had a new Mario Kart game in a long time. This brings a lot of elements that would kind of refresh the series a bit. It's not necessarily a new one that's available for consoles, but it feels fresh and new, even though it was made in 2016. All the cool elements you remember from Mario Kart are in here. If you're into arcade racers and you like Mario Kart you gotta check this one out We finished The winner is Ducky Kid That right baby This is Super Bikes 3 by Roth Rills. This game right here almost reminds me of if Cruisin' Blast was on motorcycles. A lot of similar concepts. Double pump the gas in Cruisin' Blast and your car will go up. Same here. Double pump the gas on the motorcycle or the throttle and you'll pop a wheelie. It's really cool. The thing is with Raw Thrills, a lot of their games that are racing games are very similar, but they're always super fun. It's high intensity, super fast, real chaotic, lots of interesting power-ups and things throughout it. I did maybe cheat a little bit because I paid the extra credits to get unlimited nitros. Slow! First place! So I don't know, did I really get first place or did I cheat? I don't know, you be the judge. Let's check out the next one. This is Asphalt Legends 9 the arcade version This game has been around the series of these has been around for a really long time actually They have iOS and Android versions of the game, but this is the arcade version. What makes this so unique is it's got full motion. This thing is almost like an experience ride as much as it is a racing game. This game's got full motion, and unless you buckle your safety belt, it won't be enabled. I'll go McLaren. But it has some cool unique elements that remind me of the Burnout series for consoles. You can hit this 360 button right here. When you hit it, your car will do a full 360, but if you're near an opponent, you can knock them out. Check this out. If I perform a 360, I can knock people out. I knocked another guy out. This is so cool, dude! So it becomes really fun because there's these combat elements in the game with that 360 button. Like all racing games, you have a nitro button as well. This game is really fun. I say this might actually be my favorite brand new arcade racer Does it again Does it again First place Well that about wraps up this video, guys. This was Mavericks in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we got to check out a lot of cool modern racing games. Now, the one game they used to have here that they don't anymore is Cruising Blast, and that's one of my favorite Raw Thrills games. I've checked it out in prior videos, and there's even a version for it on the Nintendo Switch. So if you like racing games, check that out but more importantly support businesses like this it's keeping the arcade dream alive it's maybe not the arcade dream we remember but it's still pretty cool and there are some games in there that believe it or not you'd probably like as well that's it for now guys if you enjoyed this video give me a thumbs up consider subscribing the channel and we will see you on the next one We'll be right back. _(Acquisition: youtube_groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: b7a04f0f-827d-4994-b249-9a2d60b07614*