Dr.EisDrachenJaeger on 24 October 2013
Nintendo separates their RAM allocation into two caches on the dies that allow for direct access so you can do some mental gymnastics to get everything running very smoothly when it comes to that
Also I dont know where you got it in your head that this game is not "redefining 3D Mario" from because according to Miyamoto and the team it for all intents and purpose is.
http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=215300
The game is using high res textures, they're simple but hi res
