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Title: Super Mario 64x4 DS boxart?
Post by: Luigison on October 04, 2004, 07:43:56 PM

Super Mario 64 DS boxart revealed?

Retailer product page shows never-before-seen artwork on Mario box; could imply launch-title status for remake of N64 classic.

While GameSpot was not expecting to see any official assets for Nintendo's DS titles until the Gamers' Summit later this week, an update on one of Gamestop's product pages has got our wheels turning. While the rest of the retailer's database entries for Nintendo DS titles have remained basically unchanged since E3, a recent update to the page for Super Mario 64 DS (called Super Mario 64x4 at E3) shows new box art for the title.

Featuring what looks to be a totally original piece of artwork featuring the game's four playable characters, the box art is a far cry from the usual mock-up boxes that Gamestop uses as placeholders. The box also lacks the "For Display Only" notice and "Rating Pending" logo, instead featuring the Nintendo logo and an "E" for Everyone rating.

Faced with this evidence, a source inside Nintendo told GameSpot News that he was "inclined to believe that [the artwork in question] is real."

What does it matter? If Gamestop has indeed received an official piece of box art, or even official artwork from which to fashion its own box art, it would be a strong indication that Super Mario 64 DS will launch with the system on November 21. Another launch title currently known is Activision's Spider-Man 2, which has a similar box art shown on the site.

Adding to the evidence that Gamestop has received these assets directly from Nintendo, the site also sports an authentic-looking box art for Mario Power Tennis that is not available from Nintendo's press artwork repository, where the game is still titled Mario Tennis. The title Mario Power Tennis, said our source, is definitely official.

GameSpot will have full coverage of the Nintendo Gamers' Summit, including the whole scoop on the Nintendo DS' launch lineup, later this week.

By Chris Kohler -- GameSpot
POSTED: 10/04/04 05:53 PM PST

Title: Re: Super Mario 64x4 DS boxart?
Post by: Raccoon Sam on October 05, 2004, 09:08:50 AM

Holy corn-ice cream.

Far,far away is a half-burned potato begging help from the monkeys.

Edited by - mariofan 7 on 10/5/2004 8:10:39 AM