Diddy Kong Racing
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The Faces of Livestreaming: SkybilzTwitch streamer Skybilz discusses her journey into streaming in 2013, her passion for using gaming for charitable causes, and her current focus on "deathless" runs for the YOLO Challenge. She highlights the importance of community engagement and entertaining viewers, particularly through retro games and randomizer challenges, and her work supporting the Shameless Fund for LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
Top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games contain some surprising revelationsNew sales data from Circana's Mat Piscatella reveals the top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games in the US, with Super Mario 64 topping the list. The rankings highlight the console's influential role in the transition to 3D gaming and include surprising entries like Pokémon Snap and Diddy Kong Racing in the top 10.
Community: "All-Consuming, Joyous, Heartbreaking" - Your Nintendo 64 MemoriesThis article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 by sharing cherished memories from its community. Readers recall experiences with iconic games like Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007, and Mario Kart 64, highlighting the console's impact on local multiplayer and personal nostalgia.
Ocarina Of Time Fan Project Bows Out Before Nintendo Comes KnockingA fan project recreating The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine has been canceled by its creator, CryZENx, due to fears of legal action from Nintendo. This decision comes shortly after Nintendo announced its own remake of the game for the Nintendo Switch 2. The creator cited "Nintendo ninjas" as the reason for stopping development, highlighting Nintendo's history of protecting its intellectual property.- Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Preview: Ex-Rare Devs Take Aim at Reviving the Spirit of Diddy Kong RacingSuper Yooka-Laylee Kart aims to revive the spirit of Diddy Kong Racing with a focus on customizable rulesets for races. These options extend to the grand prix mode, allowing for unique challenges like invisible racers or all racers being the same character, emphasizing player skill and mastery of game systems.
Hands On: "We Want It To Feel Like A Fighting Game" - Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Offers More Depth Than You ThinkSuper Yooka-Laylee Kart aims to capture the spirit of the original Super Mario Kart while incorporating modern features inspired by fighting games. Playtonic is focusing on skill-based gameplay with mechanics like a rage meter and input-based special moves, alongside rollback netcode for online play. The game will be available on PC, with a Nintendo Switch release highly anticipated.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Leaked by Steam DB ListingA SteamDB listing has seemingly leaked 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart', revealing character art and suggesting a kart racing genre. This follows recent social media teases from the developers. The game's exact approach to the genre remains unknown, but comparisons are drawn to established titles like Mario Kart and Diddy Kong Racing.
Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, so you can experience never completing it as an adult eitherDonkey Kong 64 is being added to the Nintendo Switch Online service's Nintendo 64 library on June 4, 2026. The game, known for its extreme collectathon gameplay and numerous collectibles, will feature save states and a rewind feature. This marks the first time the 1999 Rare-developed 3D platformer will be playable on a handheld Nintendo console.
Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it in 2026? Our verdictThis analysis evaluates the value of Nintendo Switch Online in 2026, considering its evolution since its 2018 launch. While initial online play faced criticism, the service now offers a robust library of retro games from NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, and more, alongside features like cloud saves and free DLC for Expansion Pack members. Despite some drawbacks like limited drip-feeding of new retro titles and certain game exclusions from cloud save functionality, the subscription is deemed a worthwhile investment due to its expanded benefits and competitive pricing, especially with family plans.
Diddy Kong Racing reveals unused character RooArtist Kevin Bayliss, who worked on the Nintendo 64 title Diddy Kong Racing, revealed an unused kangaroo character named Roo. Roo was ultimately scrapped because it didn't make sense for a baby kangaroo to operate vehicles while wearing boxing gloves, with Pipsy taking her place later in development. Bayliss also shared details about the character's rendering and a past pitch for Diddy Kong Racing Adventure.
50 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All TimeThis article ranks the 50 best games released for the Nintendo 64, celebrating the console's 30th anniversary. It highlights genre-defining classics and influential titles that showcased the system's capabilities in the early 3D era, from Super Mario 64 to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.