4:14The Shortcut Hidden in Plain Sight for 14 Years
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It's a funny idea, that the track's own Wario sign was pointing at a secret shortcut all along. Mario Kart fans who've raced this mine track for years will want to know what they missed. You can see where he points, but not what's there.
'14 Years' says millions of players raced past it, which makes the find feel huge, and 'Hidden in Plain Sight' promises the clue was there all along.
Wario is recognised instantly and his pointing fingers lead your eye down to the track, and POINTING in bright green matches the gesture.
When you find something your audience missed for years, show the clue that was there all along and say it was pointing at the answer. Let the title give how long it stayed hidden.
Show the clue that was always there, not the answer.
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