IGN concluded its month-long fan-voted tournament to determine the Greatest Racing Game of All Time, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ultimately taking the top spot. The tournament, presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing, began with 32 titles across four regions: Arcade Racing, Simulation, Street Racing, and Wild Card. Fans cast their votes on IGN’s website and social media platforms throughout August to decide each round’s winners.
In the Arcade Racing region, Burnout 3: Takedown emerged victorious, defeating titles such as OutRun, DriveClub, and Hot Wheels Unleashed to secure a place in the Final Four. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe dominated the Wild Card region, overcoming Diddy Kong Racing, Wreckfest, and Crash Team Racing.
Gran Turismo 7 represented the Simulation region, triumphing over Forza Motorsport, iRacing, and F1 2020. The Street Racing region saw Forza Horizon 5 advance to the Final Four after beating Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition.
The Final Four matchups saw Mario Kart 8 Deluxe decisively defeat Burnout 3, while Forza Horizon 5 narrowly edged out Gran Turismo 7. This set the stage for a final showdown between Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Forza Horizon 5.
Ultimately, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was crowned IGN’s Greatest Racing Game of All Time, prevailing over Forza Horizon 5 in the Grand Finale. The tournament sparked considerable debate and nostalgia among fans, who actively participated in the voting process throughout the month.
