Dinosaur Planet was originally planned as a Diddy Kong Racing/adventure game hybrid
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Rare was originally developing Dinosaur Planet for the N64. However, the project was cancelled, and ultimately saw a complete transformation. The final game ended up as Star Fox Adventures for the GameCube.
Former Rare staffer Phil Tossell spoke about what the studio initially had in store for Dinosaur Planet while speaking with Retro Gamer this month. Tossell revealed that the project “was supposed to be a hybrid of Diddy Kong Racing and an adventure game.”
“Actually, it was supposed to be a hybrid of Diddy Kong Racing and an adventure game. Every level would have some kind of track in it and a race as part of the story. It took a while to settle down…”
One reason why Dinosaur Planet turned into a Star Fox title was because of Shigeru Miyamoto’s feeling that some of the characters between the two were similar in appearance. To say the least, Rare welcomed the opportunity to work on one of Nintendo’s legendary franchises.
“It seemed like a no-brainer. They’re offering this great character from this great franchise! I was attached to Dinosaur Planet but I love the original Star Fox. Our only concerns were how we could fit it into this game we have.”
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Video: Super Mario Galaxy vs. Super Mario 3D World
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New Pokemon Center opens in Japan
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A new Pokemon Center has opened in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture’s Mitsui Lalaport Shopping Park. “Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay” is the second largest Pokemon store, only beaten in size by the one in Osaka. Consumers can pick up a limited edition shopping bag for the venue’s grand opening.
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Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal Clash! Duel Carnival screenshots
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Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Amazon reveals its full gaming deals for Black Friday 2013
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Amazon has revealed its full slate of games set to be discounted during Black Friday 2013. Games will begin going on sale starting on November 25, lasting through November 29. Scribblenauts Unmasked, Rayman Legends, and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes are just some of the titles set to be discounted. You can find the full lineup here
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Pokemon 2DS bundles appear on more European retailer listings
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Just a couple of days ago, we reported on new 2DS bundles located on Amazon Spain and Amazon Germany. Since then, additional European retailers listings have been discovered – named ones on Game Mania and Toys XL. It’s sounding like the 2DS bundles will begin hitting stores next month.
Mario Party: Island Tour – footage of every boss battle mini-game
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Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind screenshots, details
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Another round of Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind details and screenshots have appeared. You can find a roundup of the latest content below.
– Play as humanity’s strongest soldier in Levi’s story
– Will encounter the female titan in the forest of giant trees
– World Mode: develop weapons by collecting raw materials
– Can also hire soldiers to fight with in battle in this mode
– Customize equipment before each mission
– The Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear and Plug-In Blades used for fighting titans have many variations
– It’s handy to have recovery items ready
– “Normal Mission” and “Investigation Mission” available in World Mode
– Normal: number of Army Corps members increases every time you complete a mission
– Once you reach a certain number of Corps members, new missions will become available
– Investigation: total number of group members decreases regardless of the mission’s outcome
– Can obtain valuable items instead
– Can sometimes pick up a “Ring” during combat
– This allows players to become a titan for a fixed time
– If you become a titan, you’ll become stronger, use punches and kicks to attack, and can stomp titans of smaller stature
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Media Create software sales (11/11 – 11/17) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PSV] God Eater 2 #
02./00. [PS3] Call of Duty: Ghosts – Subtitled Edition
03./00. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014
04./00. [PSP] God Eater 2
05./02. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
06./00. [3DS] Daigasso! Band Brothers P
07./03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
08./00. [3DS] Medarot Dual: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver.
09./06. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V
10./01. [PS3] Battlefield 4
11./00. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014
12./05. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2013
13./00. [360] Call of Duty: Ghosts – Subtitled Edition
14./00. [3DS] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014
15./07. [PSP] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2013
16./14. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle!
17./11. [WIU] Wii Party U
18./00. [PSP] Arcana Famiglia 2 #
19./04. [PSV] Akiba’s Trip 2
20./00. [3DS] Model Oshare Audition: Dream Girl
21./00. [3DS] Seisou no Amazones
22./09. [3DS] Metal Max 4: Moonlight Diva #
23./23. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
24./13. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience: Wars
25./22. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
26./19. [PSV] Gundam Breaker #
27./10. [3DS] Bandai Namco Games Presents J Legend Retsuden
28./08. [PS3] Akiba’s Trip 2
29./20. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2013
30./15. [PS3] Rocksmith 2014 Edition #
31./21. [PS3] BlazBlue: Chronophantasma #
32./25. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life #
33./29. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
34./18. [PS3] NBA 2K14
35./31. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
36./12. [PS3] Onechanbara Z: Kagura with NoNoNo!
37./27. [3DS] Youkai Watch
38./00. [3DS] Dora-Chie: Mini-Dora Ongakutai to 7-tsu no Chie
39./33. [PSP] AKB1/149: Love Election #
40./16. [PSV] Exstetra
41./00. [WIU] Call of Duty: Ghosts – Subtitled Edition
42./34. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
43./00. [PSP] Shinigami Shogyou: Kaidan Romance #
44./35. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team #
45./32. [3DS] Sonic Lost World
46./24. [PSV] Hyperdimension Neptunia Re:Birth1 #
47./41. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
48./50. [PSP] God Eater: Burst (PSP the Best Reprint)
49./26. [PS3] Tears to Tiara II: Haou no Matsuei #
50./36. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn #
00./00. [PSV] Persona 4: Golden
