Mario Kart 7 is the seventh entry in the Mario Kart series and the first entry on the Nintendo 3DS. Developed by Nintendo EAD and Retro Studios, it features 3D graphics, gyroscopic motion controls, gliders, and underwater racing for the first time in the franchise. Mario Kart 7 has generally been met with both critical and commercial success, and is currently one of the best selling games on the platform.