The Ultimate Nintendo 64 Iceberg Begins...

[@GamerFolklore]

The Nintendo 64 Iceberg FULL IMAGE: i.imgur.com/4amqXYS.png And thanks to our pals at Fantom Wallets for sponsoring this video! store.fantomwallet.com/fantom-magsafe/ Use code "STAYTRUE" for 20% off!! This ended up being like almost 3 hours of recorded footage by the fireside, so I figured I would break it up into four parts. That being said, "Part 2" (Tiers 3 & 4) will be posted soon. Then Part 3 (Tiers 5 & 6) and finally Part 4 (Tiers 7 & 8) in due time. Those parts are much more deep and fascinating. I know this early part is kinda tame and basic, but it will get pretty cooked later. Anyways, it's nice to get back to the fireside. I hope everyone is having a nice December, stay comfy, stay true, and keep your eyes peeled for Part 2 😉

[@Benobot99]

Looking forward to Part 2!

[@jeffersonspyplanemusic]

Part 2?

[@GamerFolklore]

@@jeffersonspyplanemusic I wasn't happy with how this turned out in the end, so I might redo it entirely. But I haven't decided yet, so it's kinda on the backburner. You're right though... I should pick this back up again.

[@YN-im5qn]

@@GamerFolklore Definitely take your time to make the whole iceberg in one seat for next winter. The Fireside series are so undervalued.

[@willwatkins6694]

Need the deep ice tiers

[@Tomato-Thunder]

Nice, but Donald Duck Goin Quackers' corrupted, bugged midi music is missing there. (See its TCRF article, its really, really crazy)

[@theflaxxensaxxentake1874]

1 of my fondest memories around the year 2000 was my friends and I, all coming inside together after an afternoon of sledding during a snowday, and playing the snowy levels in mario64 with that iconic accordion music. It felt like we lived in the alps. I love these fireside videos.

[@doggo7078]

Me: 'Back in my day a solar flare launched a gamma ray into my favourite streamer's Nintendo 64, changing 1 bit and creating an upwarp on Tick Tock Clock' Kids: Grandpa, shut up, it's time for your medicine

[@garrettabcdefg4602]

The DK64 rap is not cringe and a total masterpiece

[@mattjcwig]

DK Rap should have got an Emmy or like the highest acclaim a song can get, the fact that it didn't is a travesty!

[@MetroAndroid]

2:50 The expansion pak at least came bundled with DK64. Some other potential ideas for the iceberg: -N64 game decomp projects -Cremia hug 50% chance -0th Day/4th Day in Majora's Mask Random observation I made: The part-timer who works at the Trading Post in Majora's Mask mentions to Zora Link that he's working part-time since he's in a band that isn't making much money. You can see him in a tree in Termina Field trying to get some red rupees during the day. He says he stole the rupees from a crow... Possibly the same crow that circles Clock Town and is "fond of musical instruments" (according to a gossip stone) and will drop rupees for you if you play songs for it, implying he played music for the crow so it would drop rupees. He could possible be referring to the Takkuri as well, although he's not too close to it... Though it would play into him taking rupees from his boss, since the Takkuri brings the Trading Post/Curiosity Shop owner stolen items.

[@LOP4795]

I swear this might be the only long-form KZbin Channel that could exist for years. Goose can still tell stories by a fireplace even when he starts turning gray.

[@TheViken1]

Holyyy.. another fireside chat and its an iceberg. Bliss

[@GamerFolklore]

And there are 3 more of these to come!

[@mike_and_jan]

Can't wait! You have no idea how many times I've rewatched the Goldeneye iceberg video, and even fallen asleep to it during a cozy rainy day@@GamerFolklore

[@CaptainFalcon333]

29:00 Yes. I remember all the absurd rumours of Smash bros. 64 characters that could be unlocked. Those times have not really changed, just changed from rumours/hoaxes to leaks/unlikely wishlists.

[@LethalJizzle]

I have less than zero interest in speed running, but ive watched so much of this channel because Goose can make anything captivating. Great job!

[@holdingpattern245]

I have two comments, first I remember someone saying that "L is Real" is actually a misreading of "Eternal Star," which makes a lot of sense if you look at it. There's also something funny about the paths in Star Fox 64, some of the hidden paths lead to areas where you can meet new characters, and it's possible to go from one of those areas back towards the easy path, and the new characters will follow you there, so you can play the same level with a new character sometimes.

[@Natef89]

Ngl I'm hella jealous Goose has this cozy little cabin located in a vague snowy Canadian forest he can retreat to any time he feels.

[@GamerFolklore]

If only you knew... 😅 It's my late grandmother's cabin, and a lot of family dynamics prevented me from going for a few years. Which is why I hadn't posted a fireside from the cabin since 2020. Someday I will get my own where I can record these weekly or even daily.

[@Natef89]

@@GamerFolklore Ah gotcha, what a shame to hear it was a seemingly forced hiatus. Either way glad to see you back next to the fire now bro!

[@Perc1000]

we want part 2

[@Mil_Buri]

My DK64 came with the expansion pak included in the box if I recall correctly.

[@chrisbeach423]

They all did, because the game couldn’t run without it lol thats why when you try to play it on emulators it crashes constantly. They couldn’t fix the bug so had to ship it with the expansion pack and that cost RARE millions. I haven’t watched the whole video yet he probably mentioned all this 😂

[@Iliek]

Interesting note about the L is Real 2401 texture: The exact same texture appears in Ocarina of Time. One place you can find it is in Dodongo's Cavern on the second floor of the central area.

[@chrisbeach423]

Yup. Thats the only location its in though right?

[@Iliek]

@@chrisbeach423 I thought it was somewhere else too but that seems like a false memory now

[@FuscaBat]

Thank you for bringing up the Super Mario Bros. Movie credits. I was very disappointed to not see Grant Kirkhope credited for the DK Rap.

[@tomsoya]

You could play Perfect Dark without the expansion pack, but you were limited to a slimmed down multiplayer.

[@Chromeberd]

It's been so long I forgot Advice Dog even existed. Jesus I'm getting old.

[@stansteez]

I don't know whee you got the info from about Space Station Silicon Valley crashing with the ExpansionPak present, but I can say this with 100% certainty: not an issue on the PAL console!

[@JDogth3Wise]

I vividly remember playing an N64 in the Calgary Airport as a kid while waiting for my dads planes when came back from work. It was free but the console reset once per hour so you had to race to get as far as possible in that hour

[@renakunisaki]

Better than the ones that had a GameCube with Wind Waker, but reset every 5 minutes... when the game has an unskippable 6-minute opening scene. 🤦

[@TheMAZZTer]

So I think Nintendo wanted to add Luigi to Mario 64 but the console's limitations meant they had to scrap him. I am convinced the sign in the courtyard says "Eternal star" just with some bad font kerning. The number 2401 means nothing and was just created because if it wasn't, the idea the sign actually says L is real falls apart. The fact the sign is for a statue of a star would seem to support the idea it's talking about the star. Plus you can see the second character in "star" is taller than the others, which works for the word "star" but not for the number 2401. Also the same texture was reused for a sign in OoT (clearly without an intent to be readable) are we gonna say Luigi was confirmed for that game as well?

[@one7decimal2eight]

I remember playing Killer Instinct in the arcade and the attract mode announcer said you could get this game for the Ultra 64.

[@renakunisaki]

I played the heck out of Silicon Valley, with an Expansion Pak, and it never crashed. Expansion Pak was also included with DK64, so no reason kids would be asking for it. Gigaleak included a Luigi model, but it was never actually included in the game.

[@bengixd]

I remember my grandma taking away my copy of goldeneye and when I got it back everything was unlocked like I had beaten the game. Same thing happened with my copy of donkey Kong 64. I even put the dust inside my cartridge of ocarina of time and it had progressed me further through the game. I thought the dust inside the place she hid it was magic. Now I realise I probably had put it in crooked

[@Satchel_Charge__]

Epic gamer grandma was secretly 100%ing all your cartridges

[@devinmccanna645]

Spent most of the day in the hospital (I’m fine) and seeing the notification come up on this was one of the best parts of an otherwise lousy day, thanks Goose

[@Sweetguy1821]

I remember rumors about being able to thaw Zora's domain. I put so much effort thinking it was possible. 😂

[@mmmben]

I think the expansion pack also opened up the Brood War expansion on the N64 starcraft port, which is a wild port in and of itself!

[@glitchyfruit2503]

15:00 until 2012 my local McDonald’s had Mario kart 64 with a steering wheel, break, and gas’s pedal as the controller

[@John_Lee_]

I love this but is there any way for you to have better audio in the cabin?

[@starshkr46]

One of my friends got a Majora's Mask for Christmas without the expansion pack, his family had to hurry back to store to get it after finding out it was needed lol. Also another neat tidbit for the Eternal Star plaque, it appears again in Dodongo's Cavern in OoT

[@renakunisaki]

The L stood for Link all along.

[@dustinschouest8405]

I'm gonna be introducing my son to the N64 as he grows up. He's 1 now. I'm hoping he can beat half the games I never could as a kid

[@assault410]

They needed the Expansion pack in order to create that DK64 intro

[@hicknopunk]

It is because it ram leaks.

[@assault410]

@@hicknopunk they needed the extra ram for lankys arms

[@renakunisaki]

​@@hicknopunknah, there was a leak but it was fixed before release. The game just uses a lot of memory.

[@stephenh9483]

where is part 2 goose????? we want it NOW! Not tomorrow, not after breakfast NOW!

[@GamerFolklore]

It might be a while because I'm gonna rerecord it. Enough people weren't happy with the audio quality on this one.

[@PKMNwww411_MkII]

Perfect Dark's multiplayer can be played without the Expansion Pak, but you need it for the campaign. StarCraft 64 requires it for the Brood War missions and 2 players.

[@TriforceofShadows]

I swear I saw a clip or quote of Miyamoto about the 2 player mode in 64 being planned and partially working but cut for time. Great video, learned some new things.

[@belrussell-lynch502]

I LOVE the fireside chats. You have such a gift for storytelling goose and you seem like such a chill guy. Love these videos. Looking forward to the next one!

[@keithsherwood6274]

I think every copy of DK64 came with the expansion pack included IIRC

[@nonzz3ro]

I heard DK64 only required the expansion pak because it had a memory leak that they couldn't solve before release

[@hicknopunk]

Yes, you are correct

[@urmasterjohn]

Do you know if the memory leak can be replicated more than once? Can you force the N64 to out of memory?

[@hicknopunk]

@@urmasterjohn it happens every time you load the game. If you play too long in 1 session, the game will crash. There is a very in depth YT video on this topic. Without the additional ram, the game i think only runs a little while before crashing. Ram leaks are from lazy programmers and rushed deadlines. They knew they had to get the game out, so they just released the flawed game.

[@GGSpeedruns]

Cannot underestimate the value of speedrun content, the Wethertanko is a great example. I wouldn't have started my channel if not for the Mr. Hyrule video you made. I cant ever find enough long form speedrun content like summoning salt and Abysoft

[@badleech]

Ah, that was perfect for a cold saturday evening. Looking forward to the next one. Always a great trip back to the childhood - thanks for your Videos and your Work! Just looked at the iceberg - some of those I never Heard of, some I know. Like the feet of the starfox team... Cruel theory. Take care :)

[@MrKylePopovich]

2:25 also Indiana and the Infernal machine needed the expansion for an extra level I believe?!

[@TheRepoMan360]

Man this brought back some nostalgia. Looking forward to the rest of the iceberg!

[@googleaccount9256]

The Goose really knows how to fill your heart with vintage joy!

[@nightfallalicorn4246]

It didn't take me long to brick my cheat cartridge Equalizer for the N64 back in those days. I was trying to get Banjo Kazooie to play and I think it was due to selecting a game on the list I didn't have. I thought the default expansion pack was 4mb, I didn't know it was empty and was actually built-in the system itself. Some fascinating stuff here.

[@Yubl10]

My guess as to why the Luigi model was made for Mario 64. I believe that it's a leftover from the very early days of the games development back when the game was just Mario and Luigi on a big flat plain. At that time, the camera was fixed in one place ( something that you can still activate with a game shark ) and Mario and Luigi could run around freely but once they started putting objects and non flat terrain in the world they realized that it wouldn't work and scrapped the idea until decades later when they made Mario 64 on the DS. Basically, Mario 64 was going to have a two player mode with Luigi early on, but it got scrapped.

[@FreddyChoppins]

Love the video and fireside ambience as always, Goose. One thing i miss about the N64 era of gaming was all the urban legends because the internet wasn't as prevalent as it is today, and people weren't deep diving into games' codes to discover every little thing so some kid said there was a Sky Temple or whatever in Ocarina of Time and everyone went nuts doing all sorts of nonsensical things to try to unlock this secret. On the topic of the N64 kiosks, I don't remember those but I remember Blockbuster and I think K-Mart (R.I.P to them both) having a Sega Saturn with games like Bug, Panzer Dragoon and Nights.

[@David_K_C]

Thanks for this Goose. Brings me back to memories of great times as a kid. I am Canadian and living in Europe for the last 2 decades and your cabin videos always remind me of cozy Canadian Christmas time. Anyways, I remember playing the 20 minute demo of Ocarina of Time at McDonalds when they had the N64 in it. I asked my parents for OOT for Christmas and they bought the green Donkey Kong 64 bundle for us that Christmas! Amazing memories that I will cherish forever

[@myloemike]

I always love these fireside chats. Happy I could watch it tonight in the middle of a Canadian winter!

[@Frilleon]

Thanks goose. Wish you had your microphone for this one

[@GamerFolklore]

Idk why but my old Lav Mic, which I used in my early firesides, just started sucking all of a sudden. I actually tried recording with it in this video (you might be able to see it on my sweater) but the audio was even worse than the on-board camcorder mic. Anyways, I'll get a new one soon.

[@Frilleon]

@@GamerFolklore thanks

[@munchiemac2895]

My best time on starfox is about 25 mins killing the real Andross

[@KidMangaX]

You forgot one important entry: “Js did Enn-Six-Four.”

[@TheTundraTerror]

Doesn't the "L is real" texture already appear in LoZ: OoT, too?

[@GamerFolklore]

Yep, in Dodongo's Cavern.

[@inmortal009]

I wait the whole year every single year for what it probably is more than a decade now for your Christmas time videos. my friends... ☃️

[@ajbahus]

Discovering a crazy glitch like MissingNo through a random AngelFire site made me think that it was possible to find the Triforce as well. Or else why would someone go through all the trouble of coming up with all those crazy steps?

[@zachhawkins5005]

You're my favorite retro content creator.

[@stephenh9483]

part 2 goose!!!!!!

[@GamerFolklore]

I'm gonna rerecord Parts 2-4 because there were enough complaints about the audio. So it might be a few weeks. New vid tomorrow, though!

[@Iliek]

@@GamerFolklore It's worth the wait to hear that smooth voice in full glory.

[@brosevideogames7908]

Have only watched 10 seconds so far. Immediately on appearance of the first image I was like “is No Mercy on there, and what level if so?” I was not disappointed.

[@Bulldoxide]

If you need high res images of the wwf no mercy USA and USA-1 variant carts when you get there let me know.

[@GamerFolklore]

I think I forgot to mention the recall and different versions when I recorded it. But feel free to send them by email or Twitter (you can find info in description, I think!)

[@LinkageAX]

It was fortunate that the expansion pack came free with Majoras Mask

[@LinkageAX]

dk rap isnt cringe! i refuse to believe!

[@stevenbrodeur3023]

You’re a hell of a public speaker. You should be a host of something, anything. Shit, you’re in Canada. Start doing play by play for the NHL

[@HollandOates]

Excited for this! Friendly Neighbourhood Audio Engineer here! Consider getting a wireless lavalier mic. The audio in that cabin with a distant mic renders your voice hard to follow. thanks for the vid!

[@averagewhiteguy2]

With the "L is Real 2401" texture appearing in OoT as well and the fact that this is a JAPANESE made game, it's so bizarre that people would think it means that and that it would be in English. It's just blurry Japanese text. Anyway, I enjoyed the video.

[@chrisbeach423]

I think it says Eternal Star. It’s definitely English language. I wish Nintendo would tell us what it says and put the rumor to rest 😂

[@averagewhiteguy2]

@@chrisbeach423 No it isn't.

[@hotkeyafl]

Fireside chats rule. Keep posting GE & PD, I'll watch all of it.

[@robertminks7100]

Your cabin videos are so cozy, Goose. Thanks for taking the time to continue making videos while you're out there in the wild for us to enjoy. I wish we could join you around the fire.

[@Zeru64_]

This turned out to be very nostalgic. I remember those rumors back in school days. I didnt have internet at home back then, but I remember I went to the public library and used the (painfuly slow) internet connection on one of their computers once a week to write down on my notebook the instructions to get the Triforce in Ocarina of Time. I tried a shameful amount of different "tutorials". I'm not proud of it, but can't deny I had fun at least 😅

[@Thuggers3rdcousin]

Goose with an N64 iceberg that he contributed to all on his own? Let’s gooo

[@Benobot99]

Part 2 soon? This was very enjoyable.

[@christopherwoodjr235]

Excellent topic and video. Brought be back to the days where rumors sparked a feeling of excitement and wonder. I was told by a classmate that there were 121 stars in Mario 64 and spent hours using the cannon and wing cap outside of the castle trying to find it.

[@Wrobles14]

Lovely Jumper/sweater mate

[@TH3SLEEPING]

I really enjoy these cozy video's by the fire. Thanks Goose.

[@TheAaronRodgersTao]

I love the lofi of this video. Well done. Not a sarcastic remark.

[@Xbob42]

You know, sometimes I would get mildly irked that GGF would awkwardly say "passed away" instead of "killed" or "defeated" due to algorithm shenanigans... but seeing that he lives in my grandma's house, all is forgiven.

[@lovesgibson]

I almost never watch iceberg videos… but I will if it’s from Goose

[@haunteddeandollsuk]

15:22 citadel is a fully working level on goldeneye x mod, the original citadel though was a test map for multiplayer apparently , i heard that goldeneye multiplayer was a last minute idea 😮 i’m glad they added multiplayer as soon many classic memories hiding in the facility toilets with proximity mines 😂 and your opponents cheating by looking at the split screen lol

[@uknighted213]

This channel is so damn comfy!

[@Drew_D]

I feel like this is a required course for a Nintendo 64 degree, and I'm taking notes. 📝

[@TheKyozo]

Nothing quite like a crackling fire on a cold december evening with Goose

[@LegendOfGroose]

Always love to see more fireside chats, so cozy and nostalgic! And an Iceberg no less. Always looking forward to more from you!

[@pomogranite7]

Part 2 when?

[@thehungrymonk17]

stoked for the follow up vid

[@FREN12345]

Thanks for the good content! One small suggestion if you don't mind: Get a small lav mic, it really would have helped with the sound in this case, it's a bit hard to understand for me (non-native English speaker). Otherwise really loving your long and deep dives on N64 lore :)

[@GamerFolklore]

I'm gonna rerecord the rest of the iceberg because yeah, the quality was not up to standard. My apologies.

[@kaldogorath]

I always wanted a DD and the Zelda game, Mario game, Cabbage, and the upgraded versions of Kirby 64 and Hybrid Heaven. It would have been cool to see what things developers came up with for it.

[@ryantaylor1142]

Merry Christmas guyz

[@BGNADS]

DD GANG SIGNING IN 🫡 Love my DD even if it’s mostly just to boot up and look at the home screen of Mario running in circles.

[@digitalversatiledisc69]

Ayo wheres da rest of da burg

[@GamerFolklore]

Hopefully part 2 this week.

[@samuraibobafett1118]

Cabin season returns

[@chuganoga1908]

Solid video man. I genuinely love your content you push out 🎉

[@LuLzMrTom]

Looking forward to the next parts :)

[@Loki-]

I really appreciate this, but now we have the best N64 Iceberg with echoey audio 😂 Who will top this one? 😅

[@Philosophvr]

200 iceberg breakdown. Straight addicted to this channel and Gooses' story telling!

[@marcelmais6430]

quite a charming video and apperance presence of yours but the audio quality goose, cmon. you can do a lot better i am sure.

[@GabeOwzer]

First tier and I’m already learning something. Never knew there were games that would crash with the expansion pack!

[@airic21]

I know you didnt forget Perfect Dark Ghost lol... Great video thx buddy.

[@danielmango1806]

Long and deep tonight? Yes please.

[@butterman0007]

YES! GOOSE GO! GOOSE GO! . Kuzco? The poison chosen especially to kill Kuzco. Kuzco's poison. That poison? chosen for Kuzco? Riiiiiight.. (you better have read that in his voice)

[@GearsOfWar941]

Another great video Goose, cant wait for part 2 of the iceburg

[@turkey339]

Going back to the Kiosks I remember there being 1080 snowboarding at the ones at Zellers (before Wal-Mart)

[@CableWrestler]

Awesome video! I love this style. You need a lapel microphone, or use your phone on voice message. I WANT TO HEAR YOUR SILKY TONES. You also need more light - your camera is struggling to expose properly and causing you to be a bit blurry. Just my opinion - I share it because I care, I'd regard you as a friend.

[@GamerFolklore]

Thank you. And I know, regarding the tech stuff. I'm a bit rusty since I haven't done firesides in a while. I actually recorded this with a lav mic and it was somehow worse. I think my lav mic has just gotten old and peaky.

[@RedcastleGAV78]

My friends. A lovely surprise Saturday evening Goose vid by the fireside. NICE 👌

[@Benobot99]

8:22 A Thwomp. Whomp's are taller grey slabs of rock with a different face. I know you know, but I had to.