Retro Game Rumors

Time to bring you some awesome Retro Game Rumors. Now some of these aren't completely fact checked,so they might be just pure speculation. Regardless,you will find these interesting. So let's get on with the show.

Mighty Morphin' 32X Rangers

In 1995,Banpresto made plans for a Sega 32X version of 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie'. However,they quit production when they saw what an abysmal failure the 32X was.

The game was supposed to be a graphically enhanced version of it's Sega Genesis Counterpart,with better sounding music. Banpresto had no plans to make a Sega Saturn version of this game.
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Simon Belmont...Ninja Turtle?

There are rumors that Konami was gonna put Simon Belmont(from the Castlevania games)in the Japanese Version of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2'. There was also rumored that the famous Vampire Killer was gonna be in the Japanese version of 'TMNT 1' as well.

Konami has denied this.
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Lost Wrestlers

Diesel and Adam Bomb wese Supposed to be characters in 'WWE Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game'. But Acclaim scrapped them due to lack of space and time.

On a similar note,Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Savio Vega were supposed to be hidden characters in 'WWE In Your House'. Unfortunately,they never made it in. The game contains no hidden characters.
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Red Ring Z2

The Red Ring was stated to make a return in 'Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'. However,there are no extra dungeons or caves for the Ring to be found. There is a possibility that the Ring could've been planned for one of the existing Palaces or Caves.

The LoZ1 Red Ring was in Ganon's Underground Maze within Death Mountain,so maybe the Z2 Red Ring was to be placed in that game's Death Mountain? There are plenty of empty caves in that area,so it's very possible.

Anyway, The reason for the Red Ring's absence is likely due to the inclusion if the 'Shield' spell,which,like the Zelda 1 Red Ring,give the player a 50% Defense increase. 
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Reverse Sex Discrimination and Stuff

Originally,"Double J" Jeff Jarret was considered to be part of the roster for 'WWF Raw'. However,because they didn't wanna seem too sexist,Acclaim decided to ditch Jarret in favor of a Female Wrestler. They chose Luna Vachon. Why her? Why not Alundra Blayze (aka Madusa). And Why not Include Jeff Jarret as a hidden wrestler (like they did with Kwang in the 32x version).

Anyway, Speaking of the 'WWF Raw' roster. Initially,there were gonna be different ones for each console version (kinda like what they did for 'WWF Super Wrestlemania' and 'WWF Royal Rumble'). However,Acclaim decided that it would be best to have both the SNES and Genesis versions have the exact same roster.

I don't know who would've been on which roster,sorry.

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Kouryuu Sentai Power Rangers

There are rumors speculating around that The Sega Genesis version of 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' was originally a Zyuranger game.

The Green Ranger's attitude seem to reflect this. Tommy was never that badass,but Burai(his zyuranger counterpart) was.

For those who don't know Kouryuu Sentai Zyuranger is the show that Saban adapted for Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
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Sheng Long

There were rumors of a hidden character in 'Street Fighter II' and 'Street Fighter II Champion Edition'.

To intensify the rumors,EGM created a mock-up for their April '92 edition. Of course this was an April Fools prank on EGM's part,but many people believed it was true...including Capcom USA. When Capcom USA told Capcom Japan about this,they were amused and clarified that there were absolutely No hidden characters in those games.

EGM themselves didn't admit that it was a gag until their December '92 issue.

Sheng Long,the hidden character,was to have all of Ryu's moves,as well as a Blazing Shoryuken. he was also stronger and faster.

Another rumor going around is that EGM's April Fool's Gag inspired Capcom Japan to create Akuma,the dark shoto that debut in 'Super Street Fighter II Turbo' as a hidden character.
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Spring Beauty in Orange

Capcom Japan originally intended for Chun-Li's default costume color to be Orange instead of Blue. The proof is in her 'Street Fighter II' portrait,where her costume is orange. However this was fixed in 'Street Fighter II Champion Edition'.

In future games(starting with super street fighter II),Chun-Li gains more alternate colors to her outfit. One of which is Orange.
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Final Fantasy 7's Extra Materia

Square-Enix considered adding even more Materia to the game (besides the golem materia,that is).

Those Materia were: The Super Nova (magic),Tritoch (summon),Holy(magic),Meteor(magic),Wind (magic),and Water (magic).

However this was during 'Final Fantasy 7's' planning stages and(like the golem summon)were Never implemented physically in the game(both the prototypes and the final). I don't have the reasons why.

The Super Nova Materia allowed you to cast Super Nova. This was given to Safer Sephiroth (the 2nd form of sephiroth) as an attack in the Final game.

The Tritoch Summon,The Legendary Monster from 'Final Fantasy 6' was also planned to be in this game. It would've pretty much acted the same way it did in 6.

Holy and Meteor were intended to be usable Magic Materia. But in the final game they were non-usable spells cast by Aerith and Sephiroth respectively.

The Wind and Water Materias are self-explanatory.
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Final Fantasy 7's Extra Wespons

Square-Enix also planned on giving Characters more weapons.

There was A Powerful Staff for Aerith(ancient's wrath),2 Swords for Cloud (Excalibur and Jupiter blade),another Claw Weapon for Tifa(name unknown),A Glave for Cid (name unknown),and a Plasma Cannon(name unknown)for Barret.

Square-Enix also planned on creating a Masamune Sword for Cloud. And The Ancient Wrath was intended to be Aerith's Real Ultimate Weapon.

Like with the Materia,None of these weapons exist and were just concepts thought up for the Final Game.
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The Silver Chocobo of Final Fantasy 7

Square-Enix wanted to add yet another type of Chocobo for the players to breed. The Silver Chocobo.

This Chocobo would've been capable of traveling underwater. However,in the 11th hour they decided Not to have the player get this Chocobo.

A Silver Chocobo Is in the Game,though. It's one of the Racing Chocobo's.
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Extra Lv. 4 Limit Breaks

Square-Enix originally planned for each FF7 Hero/Heroine to have 2 Level 4 limit breaks. With Vincent and Cait Sith being the exceptions.

This never happened due to Time and Money limitations.
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Sephiroth Clone Get!

There is a rumor going around in the FF7 community that Square-Enix intended you to recruit The Sephiroth Clone. As you know the Sephiroth Clone killed Aerith and taunted our Heroes though out the game.

For whatever reason,the clone would join your party for a while. This is just a rumor and Square-Enix has never confirmed this.
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The Aerith Revival Project

Ah,the most Famous of the FF7 Rumors. According to the rumor,Square-Enix added a special 'Aerith Ressurection' side-quest to the PC version of 'Final Fantasy 7'.

This was created due to some of the fan-backlash about Aerith's death. Since it was too late to implement it in the Playstation version, Square-Enix included it in the PC version of the game.

Of course,this Rumor has long since been proven false.
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Zack's Revival

In addition to the Aerith Sidequest,Square also created a Zack resurrection Sidequest for 'Final Fantasy 7 PC'.

But,like with the whole 'Aerith Ressurection' thing,This has been proven false as well.
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FF1Q2

It was rumored that Square-Enix wanted to add in a Second Quest after you beat the main game in 'Final Fantasy 1'. In the 2nd Quest,you would have all of the Levels you obtained during the previous one. The Airship would be available as well.

However,due to lack of cart space,this wasn't possible for them to do. This rumor has been proven false by many.
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Final Final Fantasy

Square-Enix intended to end the Main Final Fantasy Series at 8.

However,their fans pushed them to do more....and so they did. Today,The Main Final Fantasy Series is up to 15.
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MMVGBC

Capcom Japan was planning on creating a Game Boy Color port of Mega Man V GB/Rockman World 5. However,at the 11th Hour decided not to go through with the idea.
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Bakusa/Boxer the Goblin

In Final Fantasy 7, There was an old rumor that there was a 3rd optional party member for you to recruit. On disk 2, there would be an opportunity to meet and recruit a friendly Goblin named Boxer. And Boxer would be faster and much more agile than most of your characters.

As his name suggests, Boxer/Bakusa is a Boxing Goblin who fights using boxing moves. His Limit Breaks include Goblin Punch, Goblin Upper, and TKO, which has a 70% chance of 1-Hit KOing an Enemy or Boss. 

You could even buy special Gloves for him in shops, once he becomes available. As to where to find him, Boxer/Bakusa could be found on one of the Islands, where he will appear as an enemy, but by using a special item, you'll be able to recruit him (similar how you get Chocobo's in this game).

Of course, this Rumor has been proven false.
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Cubone's Mama is....Kangaskhan????

Rumor has it that Game Freak originally intended for the Baby Kangaskhan(the cute little creature that's in kangaskhan's pouch) to be the Pre-Evolution of Cubone. And that Khangaskahn would be an Alternate evolution for the Pokemon.

Nintendo and Gamefreak have denied this rumor.
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Mixed-Up Pokemon Families

Rumor has it that The Final Evolutions of the Butterfree line and the Venomoth line were switched. It makes some sense,since Venonat (venomoth's pre-evolution) and Butterfree look similar. Same goes for Caterpie (butterfree's 1st stage evo) and Venonat.

Nintendo and Gamefreak have denied this as well.
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 Super Ninja Guiden IV

Tecmo wanted to create a sequel to Ninja Guiden III for the Super NES. But for some reason they scrapped the idea and gave us 'Ninja Guiden Trilogy' instead.

On a related Note: Konami was gonna create a Super NES Metal Gear title. But decided not to at the 11th hour.
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MMX72D

Capcom Japan originally wanted Mega Man X7 for the PS2 to be a 2D game. But due to the demand of Sony,Capcom Japan made Mega Man X7 a 3D Game with 2D sections.
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That's gonna do it for this Rumor-Mill. I'll be sure to find more soon. And when I do,I'll share them with you guys.

Until Next Time, Punch Nazis, Kick Commies, Resist Modern Attitudes and Stay Gold.