: The data confirmed long-standing rumors about a playable Luigi, unused enemies (like the "Motos" boss), and early level geometry that appeared in E3 promotional materials. Popular "Cracked" and Fan Recreations
Historical data from the 2020 Nintendo "Gigaleak" confirmed that the actual E3 1996 build was dated , and was nearly identical to the final retail version, save for minor coin graphics and voice lines. Earlier kiosk versions from April 1996 featured the older HUD icons (flat coins and differently styled stars) often seen in beta screenshots. : The data confirmed long-standing rumors about a