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Disney XD is reteaming with Nintendo for its second original eSports TV show. Clash of Karts: Mario Kart 8” (Dec. 5 at 8 p.m.) is a one-hour special that pits four two-person teams of kids ages 13 to 17 coached by YouTube influencers Mari Takahashi, Meghan Camarena, Seth Bling, and Andre Meadows in aMario Kart 8video game tournament. Alison Haislip and Matt Rife host the original eSports competition, which is played on Nintendo’s Wii U console in front of a live audience of about 50 kids.
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[Event news] Pixel Arcadia – A Brand New Digital Showcase Dedicated Exclusively to Retro Gaming to Debut Summer 2026
Pixel Helix, the retro games marketing specialists, have today officially announced Pixel Arcadia, a pioneering digital showcase dedicated to the celebration of retro games, classic gaming culture, and the global community that keeps them alive. The mould-breaking debut broadcast is scheduled to air on 24 August 2026 at 20:00 CEST / 19:00 BST / 14:00 EST / 11:00 PST.