Footage emerges of cancelled N64 racer Rev Limit
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During the N64 days, Seta was developing a promising-looking racer known as “Rev Limit”. It would have offered real-world driving with impressive graphical effects and a bunch of vehicles based on real marques. Unfortunately, after the company ran out of money, the project was cancelled.
Nearly two decades later, YouTuber RetroGameTV managed to obtain a prototype cartridge and N64 development kit in a Yahoo Auctions lot. The title screen even shows a copyright of 1999 even though most had assumed it had been scrapped a year prior.
We’ve posted RetroGameTV’s video below, which shows off racing, different tracks and cars, and more.
Photos of the Eevee Build-A-Bear
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Polygon has shared some photos of the brand new Eevee Build-A-Bear. In the gallery below, you can get a look at the different versions of the plushes.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo cards 6-Pack packaging
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Thanks to Amazon, we have a look at the Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo cards 6-Pack packaging. View the image above.
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[Let’s Talk] September 2016 Nintendo Direct reactions
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Prior to this week’s Nintendo Direct, we had gone several months without a major presentation. March was the last time when we saw a broadcast with new announcements in a prepared video. Most people have been expecting that we’d hear something about NX soon, but Nintendo first decided to share news about the 3DS.
Quite a bit was shown during the Nintendo Direct on Thursday. Not all of the games themselves were new, but it at least showed that the 3DS will continue to receive support into next year. Super Mario Maker is heading to Nintendo’s portable in December, followed by Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World next February (with a Poochy amiibo of course), Mario Sports Superstars in spring, Dragon Quest VIII, and a Pikmin side-scroller. Let’s also not forget about Ever Oasis and Tank Troopers. Nintendo also unveiled new Zelda amiibo, released new Hyrule Warriors DLC, Picross 3D: Round 2 (in North America, December 2 in Europe with a physical option) and Zelda: Skyward Sword digitally, and teased Animal Crossing: New Leaf’s update (with new amiibo cards and a Nintendo Direct to come).
Now that our brief recap is out of the way, what do you think of this week’s Nintendo Direct? Were you pleased with what was shown, or were you let down? Have any thoughts about particular games? Let us know in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: Your dream NX game
New Zelda amiibo pre-orders live at Best Buy
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Amazon sold out of the new Zelda amiibo for a second time earlier today, but they can now be reserved at Best Buy. Pre-order 8-Bit Link, Zelda: Ocarina of Time Link, and the Toon Link/Zelda set here. We’ll keep you informed about updates from other retailers.
Nintendo Minute – “Three Favorite Zelda Games”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta talk about their favorite Zelda games in celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. Watch it below.
Pokemon Sun & Pokemon Moon: Super Music Collection joins iTunes in November
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A few hours ago, a Pokemon Sun/Moon soundtrack was announced for Japan. We now have word from The Pokemon Company that the same item will be coming to iTunes in November.
The Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection contains all 175 tracks from the two games. Each song has enhanced sound quality.
Songs can either be bought for $0.99 each or $9.99 for the entire album.
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Video: A look at Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Gamescom 2016 pillow and notebook
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At Gamescom, Nintendo handed out a couple of exclusive Zelda: Breath of the Wild items. Business partners were given a special pillow and notebook. Both can be seen below.
Nintendo didn’t pay anything for Mario’s inclusion in Olympics closing ceremony
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Nintendo earned big exposure during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics last month. Mario appeared in a special video, and Japan’s prime minister even dressed up as the famous character. Mario and other characters had representation in the closing ceremony to ring in the next Olympics Japan will host in 2020.
Japan Today has a follow-up report on Nintendo’s involvement, and shared some interesting information. The site reached out to spokesperson Yasuhiro Minagawa, who said that the company did not need to pay anything for Mario’s inclusion. It merely came about due to Nintendo’s “cooperation”.
“I want to make that clear. We did not pay,” Minagawa stated. “And we are not going to become Olympic sponsors either.”
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Photos of The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Music Collection, tracklist
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Update: Bumped to the top. Added in the full tracklist.
On September 28, The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Music Collection will be available in Japan. Famitsu has now shared a few photos, which we have below. The last two are retailer bonuses by the way.
