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Battletoads

Battletoads

iam8bit,  Rare, and Xbox Game Studios have announced the Battletoads NES Legacy Cartridge Collection. The special re-release “comes in a premium fold-out box sporting painstakingly restored full-color archival artwork, and comes with exclusive pack-ins, as well as (in the collector’s tradition) a foil-stamped dust cover.”

If that wasn’t enough, there will also be a Smash Hits Vinyl Soundtrack for Battletoads. It comes with tracks from the original Battletoads, Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, Battletoads Arcade, and newly-launched Battletoads title.

Here’s the full rundown of everything included in the NES re-release and vinyl soundtrack:

Did you know that Rare once had a Battletoads game in the works for Game Boy? Former Rare staffer Paul Machacek revealed that information to RareFanDaBase, who said that it was a spinoff of an arcade name of the same name. Despite being totally finished, it was cancelled due to the arcade title underperforming.

Rare continues its behind-the-scenes videos of its various games with another one focusing on Battletoads. Below, you can listen to bonus insider facts straight from the studio.

Rare has a new behind-the-scenes video up that focuses on the music of Battletoads. Take a look at the video for commentary from composer David Wise, who shares some insight and even has a bit of a musical performance.

Battletoads is known to be one of the tougher games on the NES. What do the teenagers of today think of the Rare classic? Find out in the video below.


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