Video: Former Rare artist Kev Bayliss shows off original Donkey Kong Country sketches
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During his days at Rare, Kev Bayliss worked on a number of different projects, including Donkey Kong Country. Bayliss helped determine the direction of the game’s character art.
In a YouTube video today, Bayliss offered up a look at some of his original sketches for Donkey Kong Country. Aside from Donkey Kong himself, we also get a look at Rambi, the Kremlings, and more.
Here’s the video intro from Bayliss:
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time early 1997 build emerges with pre-release assets, showcases changes from the final game
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One of our earliest looks at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time came in 1997. It was fully playable at the trade show, which was a full year before launch. We’ve learned over the years that the build on display there offered up some significant changes from the final version.
Now more than twenty years later, assets from that early version of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have popped up online. Forest of Illusion obtained a prototype N64 cartridge for F-Zero X from a former Nintendo employee, which amazingly enough, has the unfinished build.
Here’s a roundup of notable findings:
Video: “New LEGO Super Mario Master Your Adventure Maker Set”
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A new video for LEGO Super Mario is in that promotes the recently-released Master Your Adventure Maker Set. View it below.
Monster Hunter Rise special promotion in Japan raffling off exclusive amiibo
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According to a translation by Dualshockers, Capcom Japan has announced a promotional event with participating 7-11 stores in that region.
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PlatinumGames hopes to give an update on Bayonetta 3 and more in 2021
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When PlatinumGames is asked about Bayonetta 3, you tend to get the same response. Aside from the studio constantly reassuring fans that development is going well, we haven’t really heard much about the game. That’s been the case since the project was originally announced at The Game Awards in December 2017.
There’s still no word on when Bayonetta 3 will release, but perhaps we’ll finally hear more this year. That’s based on a brief comment from PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya.
During one of the recent Arcade Archives streams, Kamiya – who is known for his appreciation of classic games – had a phone conversation with Hamster boss Satoshi Hamada. Kamiya ended up suggesting that there could be a status update on Bayonetta 3 and other upcoming titles from the studio in 2021.
Here’s the full transcript, as translated by Nintendo Everything:
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Nintendo Minute – “Animal Crossing: New Horizons Winter Fashion Show”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta have a winter fashion show. Check out the full episode below.
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Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Byleth amiibo up for pre-order on GameStop
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The next wave of Super Smash Bros. amiibo are now up for pre-order on GameStop. The retailer has Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Byleth here.
All of these amiibo will release on March 26.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Course Decoration Kit now available on My Nintendo in Europe
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The Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Course Decoration Kit has been up on My Nintendo in North America for a couple of months now. If you’re in Europe, you can now get your hands on the reward as well.
My Nintendo has the Course Decoration Kit here. It costs 600 Platinum Points, but keep in mind that there’s a charge for shipping which is always the case with physical rewards.
Nintendo to release tray for making Mario chocolate in Japan
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Nintendo isn’t done with the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. just yet. Over in Japan, it’s been revealed that fans will soon be able to purchase a tray that’ll make it easy to create Mario chocolate. The product comes with special wrapping paper as well.
There are eight sections comprised of the full chocolate bar. The original Super Mario Bros. is represented with Mario’s 8-bit sprite, his power-ups, and more.
The Mario chocolate tray is due out in Japan on January 29. Pricing is set at 2,500 yen.
Below are a few additional photos:
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My Nintendo adds Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invitation Greeting Card Sets, Splatoon 2 / Super Mario Splatfest Keychain Set
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Another pair of physical rewards have been added to My Nintendo in North America. Along with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invitation Greeting Card Sets, members can spend their points on the Splatoon 2 / Super Mario Splatfest Keychain Set. The rewards cost 400 Platinum Points and 350 Platinum Points respectively.
Here are some additional photos:
