I think it is also important to note a couple of things:
1) The latest addition to the GTA franchise has been indisputably recognized as THE game of the year and one of the most anticipated games at that. Mario Kart is a great game, but GTA's popularity dwarfs Mario Kart's in comparison.
2) The marketing campaign for GTA was MASSIVE!!! I MEAN GTA WAS EVERYWHERE!!! I honestly saw very little advertising for Mario Kart (Advertisement costs money!!!! Lots of money)
3) The development costs for GTA compared to Mario Kart...do I need to say much more?
I think considering the circumstances..
(GTA is more popular, GTA received tons of exposure, GTA was very very expensive...and yet the Wii and Mario Kart still sold very very well)
Nintendo and Mario Kart did great against the BIGGEST GAME of 08!!!
Great Job Nintendo! It was also very balls-e of Nintendo to put Mario Kart up against GTA!!!!
Like many posters have said before me...Nintendo is doing a phenomenal job!!!
I'm not a fanboy, I just try to tip the balance in favor of logic and common sense.
