Freak out on something that is not widely publicly available? How so?

Well the code is out there now, and I'm sure many have a copy.

It made it to r/datahoarders and I'm sure the eye will have a copy.

There's no way we're letting this slip. If anybody can't find a copy PM me and I'll help you track one down.

Alternatively, there's a mirror here at the moment. https://anonfile.com/D5rcz5u4n6/sm64_zip

I imagine it'll get taken down eventually, but I don't see a problem with letting as many people get their eyes on it in the meantime.

What I mean is that Nintendo is going to DMCA that link, but it's fine, we've got other copies.

In situations like this I highly recommend anyone with a spare 15.2MB of disk space to download this just to help preserve it.

Yeah can't post on 4chan without a VPN, should've used 8ch.

/tech/ would love this

I mean, that's just Nintendo being Nintendo. You know they will freak out over the silliest stuff when it comes to their Mario franchise, it's just a given. Maybe these folks should have decompiled some "orphaned" code/game where we literally have no idea who the copyright owner even is, then at least it would bring the stuff back from obscurity. But Mario 64 is just 'meh'.

What are you talking about? Super Mario 64 is an extremely loved game and is still played. People will find much more interest in this than some obscure game that nobody cares about.

People are passionate about this game and there is a good chance of a PC port of the game now (as well as more substantial mods) because of that.