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|designer = [[Rareware]] | |designer = [[Rareware]] | ||
|platform = [[Nintendo 64]] | |platform = [[Nintendo 64]] | ||
|release = NA: November 24, 1997<br>EU: | |release = <small>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]:</small> November 24, 1997<br><small>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]:</small> November 21, 1997<br><small>[[wikipedia:Japan|JA]]:</small> November 21, 1997 | ||
|genre = Racing | |genre = Racing | ||
|mode = Single player<br>2-4 multiplayer | |mode = Single player<br>2-4 multiplayer | ||
|rating = ESRB: K-A (Kids to Adults)<br>OFLC: G | |rating = [[wikipedia:ESRB|ESRB]]: K-A (Kids to Adults)<br>[[wikipedia:OFLC|OFLC]]: G | ||
|media = 128 Megabit Cartridge | |media = 128 Megabit Cartridge | ||
|input = Nintendo 64 | |input = [[wikipedia:Nintendo 64 controller|Nintendo 64 controller]] | ||
|accessories = Controller Pack | |accessories = Controller Pack, Rumble Pak | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Diddy Kong Racing''' is a racing game for the [[Nintendo 64]] developed by [[Rareware]]. 800,000 copies were ordered in the two weeks before Christmas 1997, making it the fastest selling video game at the time, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. | '''Diddy Kong Racing''' is a racing game for the [[Nintendo 64]] developed by [[Rareware]]. 800,000 copies were ordered in the two weeks before Christmas 1997, making it the fastest selling video game at the time, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Banjo mentions racing a pig and a genie at some point in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]]''. This is a | *[[Banjo]] mentions racing a pig and a genie at some point in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]]''. This is a reference to ''Diddy Kong Racing'' with Wizpig being the pig and Taj being the genie. | ||
*Although Banjo wears the blue backpack which Kazooie uses, Kazooie is never mentioned nor seen in the game. She is, however, mentioned in the game's instruction manual. | *Although Banjo wears the blue backpack which [[Kazooie]] uses in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]], Kazooie is never mentioned nor seen in the game. She is, however, mentioned in the game's instruction manual. | ||
*Diddy, who lives on Donkey Kong Isle, contacts Banjo and Conker from their respective lands using Squaks the Parrot, to help Timber on Timber Island. | *Diddy Kong, who lives on Donkey Kong Isle, contacts Banjo and Conker from their respective lands using Squaks the Parrot, to help Timber on Timber Island. Because of this, it can be assumed that the [[Isle o' Hags]], along with Conker's homeland, Donkey Kong Isle, and The Mushroom Kingdom (due to Donkey Kong and the rest of the Kongs making appearances in many Mario Games) all exist on the same planet, or "Game world". | ||
*Tricky the Triceratops is also a sidekick character in another [[Rare]] game, [[wikipedia:Star Fox Adventures|Starfox Adventures]], although the two characters seem to have no connection. | *Tricky the Triceratops is also a sidekick character in another [[Rare]] game, [[wikipedia:Star Fox Adventures|Starfox Adventures]], although the two characters seem to have no connection. | ||
*[[Trophy Thomas]]'s initials may be a reference to T.T., as both characters set time trials. | *[[Trophy Thomas]]'s initials may be a reference to T.T., as both characters set time trials. | ||
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===Box Art=== | ===Box Art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Dkrboxart.jpg | Image:Dkrboxart.jpg|''Diddy Kong Racing'' Box Art | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Character Artwork=== | ===Character Artwork=== | ||
<gallery widths=" | <gallery widths="120"> | ||
Diddyblue.jpg|Diddy Kong | Image:Diddyblue.jpg|Diddy Kong | ||
Diddyhover.jpg|Diddy Kong | Image:Diddyhover.jpg|Diddy Kong | ||
DiddyDKR.png|Diddy Kong | Image:DiddyDKR.png|Diddy Kong | ||
BanjoDKR.jpg|[[Banjo]] | Image:BanjoDKR.jpg|[[Banjo]] | ||
BanjoDDKR.png|[[Banjo]] | Image:BanjoDDKR.png|[[Banjo]] | ||
Krunch.gif|Krunch | Image:Krunch.gif|Krunch | ||
KrunchDKR.png|Krunch | Image:KrunchDKR.png|Krunch | ||
TiptupDKR.jpg|[[Tiptup]] | Image:TiptupDKR.jpg|[[Tiptup]] | ||
Tiptupcrash.jpg|[[Tiptup]] | Image:Tiptupcrash.jpg|[[Tiptup]] | ||
Tiptuphover.jpg|[[Tiptup]] | Image:Tiptuphover.jpg|[[Tiptup]] | ||
Bumpercar2.jpg|Bumper | Image:Bumpercar2.jpg|Bumper | ||
BumperDKR.png|Bumper | Image:BumperDKR.png|Bumper | ||
ConkerHover.jpg|Conker | Image:ConkerHover.jpg|Conker | ||
ConkerBalloon.png|Conker | Image:ConkerBalloon.png|Conker | ||
ConkerDKR.png|Conker | Image:ConkerDKR.png|Conker | ||
Pipsyplane.jpg|Pipsy | Image:Pipsyplane.jpg|Pipsy | ||
PipsyCar.png|Pipsy | Image:PipsyCar.png|Pipsy | ||
Pipsy.png|Pipsy | Image:Pipsy.png|Pipsy | ||
PipsyDKR.png|Pipsy | Image:PipsyDKR.png|Pipsy | ||
Timberplane.jpg|Timber | Image:Timberplane.jpg|Timber | ||
Timberhover.jpg|Timber | Image:Timberhover.jpg|Timber | ||
TimberCar.png|Timber | Image:TimberCar.png|Timber | ||
TimberDKR.png|Timber | Image:TimberDKR.png|Timber | ||
2522842316349475.JPG|T.T. | Image:2522842316349475.JPG|T.T. | ||
Drumstick.jpg|Drumstick | Image:Drumstick.jpg|Drumstick | ||
DrumstickPlane.jpg|Drumstick | Image:DrumstickPlane.jpg|Drumstick | ||
Tricky.JPG|Tricky the Triceratops | Image:Tricky.JPG|Tricky the Triceratops | ||
Bluey.jpg|Bluey the Walrus | Image:Bluey.jpg|Bluey the Walrus | ||
Bluey2.jpg|Bluey the Walrus | Image:Bluey2.jpg|Bluey the Walrus | ||
Bluey3.jpg|Bluey the Walrus | Image:Bluey3.jpg|Bluey the Walrus | ||
Bubbler.jpg|Bubbler the Octopus | Image:Bubbler.jpg|Bubbler the Octopus | ||
Smokey.JPG|Smokey the Dragon | Image:Smokey.JPG|Smokey the Dragon | ||
Smokey2.jpg|Smokey the Dragon | Image:Smokey2.jpg|Smokey the Dragon | ||
Wizpigoriginal.jpg|Wizpig | Image:Wizpigoriginal.jpg|Wizpig | ||
TajBalloon.jpg|Taj | Image:TajBalloon.jpg|Taj | ||
TajDKR.jpg|Taj | Image:TajDKR.jpg|Taj | ||
Tiptup Photo.png|Tiptup | Image:Tiptup Photo.png|[[Tiptup]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Special=== | ===Special=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="120"> | ||
DKRSpecial.jpg|Taj and Diddy Kong ice skating | Image:DKRSpecial.jpg|Taj and Diddy Kong ice skating. | ||
DKRSpecial2.jpg|A hover race featuring Diddy Kong, Timber, [[Tiptup]], Pipsy, Taj and Wizpig | Image:DKRSpecial2.jpg|A hover race featuring Diddy Kong, Timber, [[Tiptup]], Pipsy, Taj and Wizpig. | ||
DKRSpecial3.jpg|Diddy Kong above Taj with the game logo | Image:DKRSpecial3.jpg|Diddy Kong above Taj with the game logo. | ||
DKRSpecial4.jpg|A plane race in the snow with Wizpig and Diddy Kong | Image:DKRSpecial4.jpg|A plane race in the snow with Wizpig and Diddy Kong. | ||
DKRSpecial5.jpg|Diddy, [[Tiptup]], Pipsy and the evil Wizpig | Image:DKRSpecial5.jpg|Diddy, [[Tiptup]], Pipsy and the evil Wizpig. | ||
DKRSpecial6.jpg|Wizpig trying to catch Diddy Kong | Image:DKRSpecial6.jpg|Wizpig trying to catch Diddy Kong. | ||
DKRSpecial7.jpg|All the characters (except unlockables) in a race versus Wizpig | Image:DKRSpecial7.jpg|All the characters (except unlockables) in a race versus Wizpig. | ||
DKRSpecial8.jpg|Wizpig in the sky and Diddy Kong, Timber and [[Tiptup]] below | Image:DKRSpecial8.jpg|Wizpig in the sky and Diddy Kong, Timber and [[Tiptup]] below. | ||
DKRSpecial9.jpg|A plane race between [[Tiptup]] and Bumper | Image:DKRSpecial9.jpg|A plane race between [[Tiptup]] and Bumper. | ||
DKRSpecial10.jpg|Smokey in a race with [[Tiptup]], Diddy Kong, Bumper, Krunch and Pipsy | Image:DKRSpecial10.jpg|Smokey in a race with [[Tiptup]], Diddy Kong, Bumper, Krunch and Pipsy. | ||
DKRSpecial11.jpg|Tricky vs. Diddy Kong, [[Tiptup]], Timber and Bumper</gallery> | Image:DKRSpecial11.jpg|Tricky vs. Diddy Kong, [[Tiptup]], Timber and Bumper. | ||
</gallery> | |||
{{Games}} | {{Games}} | ||
[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
