Wii Virtual Console:

[Dagless]

It was more a shock thing!

Nope, I'm still shocked :eek: I've never played the real Mario 2

[Sky Blue]

better get it quick!

Named after the Japanese holiday season famous for its firework displays, the ‘Hanabi Festival’ on Wii’s Virtual Console will see the release of a selection of classic titles split over three themed weeks, starting from today. To celebrate the launch of Super Mario Bros. in Japan on 13th September 1985, the first week of the Hanabi Festival on Wii’s Virtual Console will be Mario Week and will feature the classic Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and puzzler Mario’s Super Picross. On top of these great Mario titles, Mario will also be taken to the next dimension as he folds effortlessly from 2D to 3D in Super Paper Mario only on Wii, which will be avalable from Septmber 20 in shops across Australia.

Over the following two weeks of the Hanabi Festival, Virtual Console fans will get to experience a host of special classics including the US versions of Nintendo Entertainment System action–platformer Ninja Gaiden and space shoot ‘em up Gradius III (Super Nintendo Entertainment System), as well as discovering Japanese-exclusive titles like Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun (Nintendo Entertainment System) and the cult Nintendo 64 blaster Sin And Punishment.

[giganten]

Is Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels worth to buy?

[BoyBach]

Is Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels worth to buy?


Definitely!

:cool:

[twistedlegato]

Lost Levels?

BUt it won;t have a saving feature meaning=torture.

[atszyman]

Lost Levels?

BUt it won;t have a saving feature meaning=torture.

But suspending is vastly superior to saving... simply hit the home button and go back to the Wii Menu. When you come back to your game you are exactly where you left off... mid jump/menu screen/falling in a pit just as if you had paused it and left the system running to go eat supper...one caveat... If someone (like a toddler) turns off the Wii while you are playing your game/before you can hit Home->Wii Menu you have to start over from your last save. I lost about 2 hours in A Link to the Past due to my toddler finding the power button on the Wiimote.

[twistedlegato]

I lost about 2 hours in A Link to the Past due to my toddler finding the power button on the Wiimote.

Sorry, but that's too cute:D

[atszyman]

Sorry, but that's too cute:D

Couldn't really be too mad at her since 1) I had no idea that an unexpected power off lost your suspended game, 2) I gave her the Wiimote to pay with while I played thinking "what harm can she do?"

So now I make sure that as many people as I can tell know the limitation of suspend to avoid my fate.

[Sky Blue]

encouraging news in the world of the Virtual Console today. It looks as if PC Engine CD-ROM2 games will be hitting the VC soon according to Nikkei's all Japanese website.

The initial releases are thought to be Ys Book 1 & 2 and Chou Aniki. Ys is one of the finest RPGs on the system and Chou Aniki is a weird and wonderful shooter from the creators of the Megadrive/Genesis classic Gynoug.

For those not in the know the PC Engine CD-ROM2 is the equivalent of the North American TurboGrafx-CD.

yay

[Antares]

Is there any stop to the variety of consoles being added to the Wii's Virtual Console lineup? I mean, Neo Geo games are coming, and now...this? What's next? Sega CD games? Atari Jaguar games? 3DO games? Man...

[Dagless]

It's still a sour taste of awesome when the Amiga isn't on there :(

[Dagless]

Well then! just popped into my inbox!

edit: ah. already confirmed...

[bluebomberman]

It'll be interesting to see how CD games are handled. Are we really going to be able to download 100+ MB games without some sort of external storage?

I'd be so up for Star Control 2 for the 3DO. (Yeah, I know there's a free open-source version (http://sc2.sourceforge.net/) that even runs on the Mac, but it looks absolutely horrible on today's hi-res displays. I also never got gamepad support to work. The only way to blast Ur-Quans to smithereens!)

[twistedlegato]

It'll be interesting to see how CD games are handled. Are we really going to be able to download 100+ MB games without some sort of external storage?



What CD games would be on the VC?

[Dagless]

What CD games would be on the VC?

Neo Geo and TurboGraphxCD games.

I think we'll be seeing USB drive support soon. My spare 4gb pendrive is just waiting for something like this.

[twistedlegato]

Neo Geo and TurboGraphxCD games.

I think we'll be seeing USB drive support soon. My spare 4gb pendrive is just waiting for something like this.

I don't know of anyone of those systems :(

[GFLPraxis]

What CD games would be on the VC?

I want Sega CD games...
Sonic CD was amazing.

[bluebomberman]

I don't know of anyone of those systems :(

Wikipedia is your friend for these matters, as always, but I'll try to jump in with a little (totally adulterated) history lesson:

The TurboGrafx-16 had a hugely expensive CD attachment and almost no notable games for it, aside from the semi-legendary Ys Book I & II RPGs.

The Neo-Geo was this system known for incredibly expensive cartridge games. It fared better as the system hidden within arcade cabinets You've probably seen some of the games on other consoles, or at the very least mentioned on gaming sites (Fatal Fury series, Metal Slug series, King of Fighters series, Samurai Showdown series).

[Sky Blue]

The TurboGrafx-16 had a hugely expensive CD attachment and almost no notable games for it.



wrrrrrrrrrronggggggggggg

http://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/pcedracx.gif

[Dagless]

Is that the Castlevania that people go on about it being the best original Castlevania game?

I bought Mario 2 this morning, go to World 2-2 without dying. Then it just goes stupidly hard! I love it.

[Sky Blue]

Is that the Castlevania that people go on about it being the best original Castlevania game?


yar, rondo of blood.

[JackAxe]

So it's a traditional platformer vs the DS and GBA hybrids?

WHERE'S BUCK ROGERS!!!

<]=)

[Sky Blue]

So it's a traditional platformer vs the DS and GBA hybrids?

<]=)

yes, it's a real Castlevania game.

[EricBrian]

I bought a Wii last night and man, I love it. Bowling is awesome. LOL

[bluebomberman]

The TurboGrafx-16 had a hugely expensive CD attachment and almost no notable games for it, aside from the semi-legendary Ys Book I & II RPGs.

wrrrrrrrrrronggggggggggg

I'm going to offer the meek defense that Rondo of Blood was never released outside of Japan, therefore existing outside my childhood.

Any other noteworthy PC Engine CD games?

[atszyman]

link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13451)

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Yoshi's Story™ (Nintendo 64, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): The evil Baby Bowser has cast a spell turning Yoshi's Island™ into a picture book. Worse yet, the Super Happy Tree has been stolen, making the island dark and gloomy. Players must take control of six Yoshis, each a different color, and travel through six pages (worlds) of platforming adventure to recover the tree and return the island to normal. Featuring huge character models and bright, vibrant colors, the game's various environments (such as woods, caves, mountains and oceans) come alive in a uniquely gorgeous 2½-D look. Eat fruit, avoid enemies and obstacles, and throw eggs from the Yoshis' never-ending supply in your quest to stop Baby Bowser's plan from succeeding. If you're good enough, you can aim for higher scores by being picky about the fruit you eat. And who knows, you might even find the mysterious black and white Yoshis.

Super Thunder Blade™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence, 800 Wii Points): In this follow-up to Thunder Blade, you'll fly a new and improved attack helicopter in a series of attacks against guerilla armies that are bent on taking over the world. Although your aircraft is formidable, your enemies are vast and varied. You'll have to take on submarines, tanks, fighter planes and more. Your command of this state-of-the-art battle copter must be top notch, as you'll have to dodge oncoming fire and use your various weapons to eliminate all enemy targets so you can reach the guerilla base and end their nefarious plans once and for all. Put on your flight suit and step into the thrilling action of Super Thunder Blade.

World Class Baseball (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Acclaimed for its steady game play, World Class Baseball is the definitive baseball game on the TurboGrafx16. Battle the computer in OPEN MODE or play a friend in VERSUS MODE. Customize your team in EDIT MODE or even watch a game between two computer opponents in WATCH MODE. World Class Baseball offers the complete baseball gaming experience. Of course there's also plenty of single-player action. The main feature is PENNANT MODE, where the player chooses a team from one of the world's leagues and strives to win their team's league. Beat league rivals and save your progress with passwords on your way to becoming league champions. After winning your league, get ready to the face the other league's champion in the heated series for the world championship.

[Sky Blue]

WII-KLY UPDATE: THREE NEW CLASSIC GAMES ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

Sept. 24, 2007

When you take on a challenge, it's helpful to know your goal. Are you trying to bury an opponent under colorful boulders, defeat the evil Syndicate's lifelike robots or rescue a princess? Maybe all three? Well, you can rest easy knowing that this week's diverse selection from the Wii Shop Channel is here to help you take care of all the above.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Kirby's Avalanche™ (Super NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Everyone's favorite round, pink hero takes a break from swallowing his enemies to put your brain to work in this fast-paced puzzle game. Players take control of Kirby and match wits with well-known enemies from the Kirby series (including his archrival, King Dedede) in an effort to win the First Annual Dream Land Avalanche Competition. The simple-but-addictive game play revolves around brightly colored blobs and boulders. When the right amount of matching blobs are stacked, they explode and rain down on your opponent's field of play. Repeat this until your screen is clear to move on to the next round. But be careful—the farther you advance, the faster the blobs fall and the smarter the opponents get. Are you good enough to help Kirby become the avalanche king?

Streets of Rage™ 3 (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Violence, 800 Wii Points): Just when you thought the world was safe from the Syndicate and its shady leader, Mr. X, they have returned to torment the city once again. Mr. X has developed lifelike robots to take the place of various city officials so he can be in complete control. Now it's up to our old heroes Axel, Skate and Blaze to stop the threat with their amazing fighting skills. With more weapons and combat moves, as well as secret characters and various endings, this return to the streets is one you won't want to miss.

LEGEND OF HERO TONMA (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone - Mild Cartoon Violence, 600 Wii Points): LEGEND OF HERO TONMA is an action game that puts players in control of the magic-user Tonma, whose role - as was typical for game heroes of the day - is to travel to another world and save the princess. Fight your way through seven stages using Tonma's jump ability and shot power. Collect power-ups and barriers to grow in strength and pummel your enemies. Bring that strength to the end of each stage to face off against and defeat the menacing bosses that aim to keep you from the princess. This well-detailed game's comic visuals and feel will have players wanting to come back for more frantic and exciting action.

For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.

[Dagless]

Streets of Rage 3 :eek: £4 for a legal version of a game that cannot be bought for less than £32 though rarity. Thank. you. Nintendo and Sega.


I wanted this game so bad but it was impossible to find. I've been keeping an eye on eBay for years. Now I just gotta wait for the EU release!

[JackAxe]

Have I mentioned that I'm still waiting for Buck Rogers on Genesis... :(

Come on guys, do something! :p

<]=)

[Antares]

I wanted this game so bad but it was impossible to find. I've been keeping an eye on eBay for years. Now I just gotta wait for the EU release!

Downloading tonight....

Wouldn't it be deliciously ironic if it's never released in Europe? :)

Have I mentioned that I'm still waiting for Buck Rogers on Genesis... :(

Come on guys, do something! :p

<]=)

Not going to happen. Sorry....

[JackAxe]

Because you have no authority in the matter, I'll just wander over to some other bureaucrat and get the run around ;)

I got my Ghouls 'n Ghosts, WonderBoys, R-Type, Street Fighter 2s, etc., so I'm confident I'll also get one of my favorite console RPGs.

<]=)

[MacRumorUser]

Jimmi any news on those star points to wii points yet ?

Getting sick of registering new games just for their points to be sat there doing nothing.

[BoyBach]

This weeks EU releases:

Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth - Nintendo 64 - 1200 Wii Points

Gradius III - SNES - 900 Wii Points

Legend of Hero Tonma - Turbografx - 600 Wii Points


Typical! Sin & Punishment is finally released (for a limited time) and I've banned myself from spending any of my money on anything 'unnecessary'. :mad:

...

On a side note, check out a selection of the Japanese releases for the next month (October) that will hopefully be released elsewhere soon:

Cybernator - SNES
Ys Book I & II - Turbografx
Art of Fighting - NEO GEO
Samurai Shodown - NEO GEO

[Dagless]

Top dog! I'll get Sin and Punishment.

[JackAxe]

Bleh, when will other regions get Neo Geo games?

<]=)

[Sky Blue]

WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO NEW CLASSIC GAMES ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

Oct. 1, 2007

This is a special week on the Wii Shop Channel. Frankly, it's a gamer's dream come true: Nintendo is launching the new Import genre with the release of two games that previously have never been available in the Western Hemisphere on their original platforms. The first will be hugely popular with Mario™ fans, who will love reliving the style of his classic games as they encounter new skills, new levels and new dangers. Nintendo® 64 enthusiasts also get a masterpiece of the shooter genre and perhaps the best game never released outside of Japan. Welcome to Import Week for the Wii Shop Channel!

The two new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Super Mario Bros.™: The Lost Levels™ (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Originally released in Japan as Super Mario Bros.® 2, this game has previously made only brief cameo appearances in the Western Hemisphere. Now available on the Virtual Console™ in all of its original splendor, Mario fans will appreciate the familiar look and feel of the game, while finding that its updated game play creates an entirely new challenge. No longer content just to wear different-colored overalls, Mario and Luigi also possess different skill sets: Mario can stop quicker, while Luigi can jump higher. In addition to the classic enemies already known to fans worldwide, there are also Poison Mushrooms, backward Warp Zones, and the occasional wind gust (which can help or hinder your progress) to take into account. And if that's somehow not enough, expert players can go looking for the game's secret worlds. So get ready to put your Mario skills to the ultimate test, and save the Princess again. Just don't be surprised if she's in another castle.

Sin & Punishment™ (Nintendo 64, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen – Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, 1,200 Wii Points): Created by the legendary development studio Treasure, this is a game that hard-core gamers and fans of Japanese imports recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64 titles to have never previously reached North American shores. Its unique combination of English voice-overs with Japanese subtitles (preserved in this version) has only added to the enthusiasm for its eventual release here. Experience the frenetic pace of a classic shooter, while choosing from a variety of options and a number of different skill levels until you are ready to take on the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Not to be outdone by the action, however, the intriguing story line gives the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Set in the near future, on an overpopulated Earth starved for resources, players uncover the intriguing mystery of two teenagers (Saki and Airan) and their battle against the Ruffians as they advance through level after level of nonstop action. Take a deep breath, gather your energy and prepare to see why this game is so highly praised.

[Antares]

Huzzah! Sin & Punishment!

As for The Lost Levels, is this version any different from The Super Mario All-Stars version?

[atszyman]

Huzzah! Sin & Punishment!

As for The Lost Levels, is this version any different from The Super Mario All-Stars version?

This version probably lacks the updated graphics of the All-Stars version and most likely also loses the save feature that All-Stars had. However Virtual Console Suspend is vastly superior to Save (provided that the Wii Power is not cut in the middle of your game).

[atszyman]

Well the US finally gets NEO GEO games.

link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13620)

This week, Nintendo adds another delicious category to its smorgasbord of classic titles. NEOGEO games will now be appearing in the Wii Shop Channel for download. NEOGEO becomes the sixth platform represented in the Wii Shop Channel, and it adds additional depth and breadth to the best selection of classic games available.

Hard-core gamers will especially appreciate the vibrant, arcade-quality graphics and the ability to finally play games they might have missed during the NEOGEO heyday. The first NEOGEO offering includes three fighting games that are a mix of familiar franchises and cult classics. Dive in and check out the deep game play, diverse characters and special moves and combos.

The three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

FATAL FURY (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1991 and one of the longest-running series in the fighting-game genre, this title introduced players to Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi. Select one of the three and visit many locations as your chosen fighter engages in numerous street fights around the fictional city of South Town. If you're good enough, you'll eventually take on Billy Kane and then his boss, the notorious crime lord Geese Howard. Use each fighter's own finishing maneuver and battle in two different planes on the screen, one in the foreground and the other farther away in the background. The game also features a two-player mode that is well known for its unique setup, which allows fighters to both fight and help each other. Do you have what it takes to win the King of Fighters tournament?

WORLD HEROES (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points): A fighting game released in 1992 featuring eight characters, including Hanzo, Janne and Rasputin, modeled on historical figures from throughout the ages. The fighters compete against each other to become the world's toughest combatant, with players using a setup consisting of only three buttons (one each for punching, kicking and throwing). Adding to this unique system is the fact that the strength of your offensive blow depends on how long the button is pressed and held. Along with regular match styles, Death Match mode is also available and features mines, electrified ropes and other dangerous objects in the battle arena that can change conditions during the fight or damage players. Enjoy the wide range of combat forms as you take on history's best!

ART OF FIGHTING (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points): This fighting game, released in 1992, began the story of the Sakazaki family and Robert Garcia, further developed in two later sequels. Yuri Sakazaki has been abducted by Mr. Big to punish her father, Takuma, and her brother, Ryo. To rescue her, Ryo and Robert must take on numerous enemies around South Town, eventually reaching the mysterious Mr. Karate. The passion of the game's creators is evident in the unique game-play elements introduced. These include an energy gauge that is depleted every time a fighter uses a special maneuver, Desperation Attacks that are usable only when a fighter's health is low and camera zooming that adjusts on the fly as fighters move around the stage. All these features ensure that players use strategy and tactics, rather than simply mash buttons. Adding to the mix are little touches such as characters showing cuts when they are injured and voice-over samples during cut scenes. Can you perfect the art of fighting and save Yuri?

[Dagless]

The Neo Geo would be my perfect console. Stuffed full of fighters and Metal Slug. Lovely stuff really and can't wait for it to reach the EU.

Now we just need some ultimate Street Fighter game on the Wii...

[JackAxe]

How Did I Miss This!!! Neo Geo!!! :D :D :D

<]=)

[Dagless]

HOLY RUDDY yes :)

We have Super Metroid. Only I gotta get my game ready for the student IGF contest so I won't be able to get it just yet :(

ps. What a golden week in gaming! Orange Box, Sonic and online co-op in Brawl, Super Metroid on the VC... ahh. Good ol' gaming.

[JackAxe]

So much goodness right now. :)

To ramble about Orange Box a bit:

I'm hopefull for a Wii port next year, so I'm not going to pick it up for my PC just yet. I still have my old co... CDs.... &#172;&#172;.

I read an interview with Gabe Newell and here's what he says about the Wii after being asked about outscoring projects or bringing them in house;

"Newell: I think we’ll bring them in house more for licensees issues than our own. Just for our own priorities, that puts the Wii at a much higher priority at understanding that. I think the Wii represents more of a challenge because of its input. You can think of the Xbox 360 as pretty much a PC and a PlayStation as kind of a PC. The Wii gives you a bunch of problems that don’t fit into that model. You can’t think of it as graphics, CPU, texture bandwith scaling, you have to think of it as more fundamentally, and I think it’s more valuable. I think it’s more interesting than just graphics chip – CPU combination. It’s the machine I have at home. The fact that we don’t have anything in development on it even though it represents big opportunities as a whole, it’s an obvious hole in our strategy."

I love Metroid's controls on the Wii -- they're outstanding, so if they can bring that goodness to a Wii Orange Box port, I would be all over it. Graphically the Wii can definitely handle HL2, especially when you consider the fact that it was made during the 9xxxx generation of GPUs, which aren't as feature rich as the Wii's newer GPU. And I'm tired of techTards that don't know jack beyond their own FUD, stating a Wii can't handle physics. What is this 1990 or something...

Blah!

WHERE'S BUCK ROGERS DOOMSDAY!!! :p

<]=)

[atszyman]

Last week Neo Geo, this week Turbo Grafx CD...

link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13802)

This week marks the first appearance of a CD-ROM game for the TurboGrafx16 on Virtual Console™. Take control of the Hunting Dog ship and battle deadly Obbellon fighters in the classic horizontal sci-fi shooter, Gate of Thunder. If shooting's not your thing, you can go out and save the world from evil demons or a power-hungry general in this week's other offerings that bolster the Wii Shop Channel's catalog of action-adventure and real-time strategy games.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Ninja Gaiden II™: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): In Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, a new villain, Ashtar, is revealed. Take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa and rescue Irene Lew, a former CIA agent, from Ashtar. Destroy the Sword of Chaos, a weapon of great power forged from the bone of a demon. Use techniques such as the Fire Wheel or the Windmill Throwing Star and attack while holding on to walls and ladders. Use the most innovative technique of all - the ability to create Shadow Clones, orange shadow versions of Ryu that will constantly follow him, repeating previous actions (moving or attacking) in a delayed cycle. Once again defeat henchmen, creatures and bosses with new fighting techniques and even more weapons as you progress through multiple stages on your way to destroying Ashtar, Jaquio and the Realm of Chaos.

Metal Marines® (Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Set in the near future, most of Earth's land has been disintegrated in the chaos of the Anti-matter War. This real-time strategy game portrays the Colonies' Allied Force - the Metal Marines - in their epic struggle against General Zorgeuf and the Imperial Federation, who are bent on world domination. Commanding the Metal Marines across a series of battles, the player must strategically allocate resources, ready supplies, manage funds and move troops in an effort to outwit and outmove the opponent. The real-time battle system rewards split-second decisions and adaptability in the struggle for military superiority. Unlike most turn-based strategy games, Metal Marines engrosses the player in a fast-paced and frantic battle in which both sides advance simultaneously. A constant eye must be kept on enemy movements to maintain a formidable defense and not miss the perfect chance to strike. Strategic foresight and quick judgment hold the key to victory.

Gate of Thunder (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): The legendary sci-fi shooter is back! Gate of Thunder is a horizontal side-scrolling shooter that places you in control of special undercover agent Hawk, whose mission is to stop the deadly army of Obbellon fighters. Jump into the action as Hawk gets aboard his ship, the Hunting Dog, and heads out toward the enemy. Blast through stages while effectively using all three of the weapons at your disposal and receiving support from ally Wild Cat ships. Switch through equippable power-up options on the fly to change the direction of your attack. You'll have to blast in front of and behind you to survive all seven stages. Hard-core shooting-game fans looking for a challenge can select HARD or DEVIL mode to experience even more intense action!

[GFLPraxis]

Graphically the Wii can definitely handle HL2,

I was going to scoff because HL2 is supposed to have very high system reqs, but then I remembered that Half-Life 2 was indeed released on the XBox.

If the XBox can handle it, Wii definitely can.

[viccles]

I bought Zelda OOT. Can't wait :D I haven't played that game in years. I would download Donkey Kong but I have played it quite frequently on SNES. Thinking about mario 64 (forget its name?) looks like fun. Used to have that game too on N64

[viccles]

Has anyone played the mario racing or whatever its called for N64. Is it any good?

[JackAxe]

I played it quite a bit when it was first released and there are a few here that consider it their favorite from what I recall. Mario Kart DS is my favorite. If you've played it, some of its courses are from the n64 version.

Ghouls 'n Ghosts "Genesis" is a great game! :)

<]=)

[siurpeeman]

i just got a wii, and i've been going a little crazy on virtual console. i bought ocarina of time, ninja gaiden, punch-out!, gunstar heroes, gradius iii and super metroid. i was just about to get a link to the past, but i think i won't, since i've got it for gba. :)

Has anyone played the mario racing or whatever its called for N64. Is it any good?

it's good multiplayer fun. but if you really want mario kart, i say you should wait for mario kart wii, or get mario kart ds (if you have a ds).

[JackAxe]

I was going to scoff because HL2 is supposed to have very high system reqs, but then I remembered that Half-Life 2 was indeed released on the XBox.

If the XBox can handle it, Wii definitely can.

I'll have none of your scoffing! :p

I recall that and the Xbox's Geforce 3 doesn't hold a candle to to any of the 9xxx ATI's HL2 was optimized around. The only thing it had going for it, is that it's a dedicated gaming system. The Wii's GPU is superior on every front when compared to the XB's antique, it's only limited by Nintendo's firmware and ignorant -- often retarded -- developers to state the obvious. :)

<]=)

[Dagless]

it's good multiplayer fun. but if you really want mario kart, i say you should wait for mario kart wii, or get mario kart ds (if you have a ds).

Yea, Mario Kart 64 was good, but Mario Kart DS is pretty much a "best of" of the whole series. It remains to be seen if the Wii version will be as good (but with online battling and 12 player online racing it might just push past DS :)).

[viccles]

I'm definitely buying mario kart for wii but I thought maybe I could buy that to tide me over but I'm only playing with 1 player or can someone else suggest a game similar? :D

[viccles]

For people who have Zelda OOT, this might be a stupid question but what exactly are the controls? I"m using the classic controller and I can't seem to figure out how to talk to navi or anything

[JackAxe]

If you press the home button during the game, you'll find the control setup and so on.

<]=)

[viccles]

If you press the home button during the game, you'll find the control setup and so on.

<]=)

Thanks :) much appreciated

[Dagless]

Coolio, it turns out if you change your country to Brazil (this might be PAL only) you can buy really cheap Wii Points :eek:

Gonna give this a go now. There's so much I want on the VC right now. Sonic 3, Super Metroid, Streets of Rage 3, Sin and Punishment. Not to mention a couple fighters for good measure.

friggin VC. I always said this thing will eat my money and take my time away :(

edit: doesn't work. Can change to Euro to save a little bit. But nothing like getting an American friend to act as a middleman for point cards :D

[GFLPraxis]

For people who have Zelda OOT, this might be a stupid question but what exactly are the controls? I"m using the classic controller and I can't seem to figure out how to talk to navi or anything

Use the Home button to see the instructions, but IIRC moving the analog stick up, down, left, or right equates to the various C-stick buttons. So move the analog stick up to talk to Navi.

[atszyman]

Lunar Pool® (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Lunar Pool takes the historical game of billiards and reinvents it with a unique and futuristic flair. The rules are simple: All you need to do is use your cue stick to hit the white cue ball, causing it to hit the other numbered balls and make them go into the pockets. You can enjoy nearly unlimited game play with 30 tables, two different ball arrangements, and the ability to change the degree of friction on the table. You can play against a computer or another human player, so try challenging someone once you've got the hang of the game.

Ninja JaJaMaru-kun® (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Take on the role of a ninja called JaJaMaru and rescue the captured Princess Sakura from the evil Namazu Dayuu in this action-packed game, previously unreleased outside of Japan. JaJaMaru must use his throwing stars to defeat the monsters lurking in each of Dayuu's many hideouts. JaJaMaru has to be careful though, as each monster has its own unique weapon and method of attacking. The only way for him to advance is to break the floor bricks above him and move up and down between the levels of each round, defeating monsters as he goes. To help him, broken bricks sometimes reveal items that JaJaMaru can use to his advantage, possibly leading to the ultimate power-up: a ride on Gamapakun, the giant frog. Throw in some bonus stages and you've got a game with a style all its own.

Golden Axe™ III (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): The once-peaceful kingdom so familiar to fans of the original Golden Axe is under threat once again. The Prince of Darkness has stolen the invaluable Golden Axe, taken over the kingdom and rendered its warriors harmless with an evil curse. One warrior breaks free from the curse and must defeat the prince and regain the Golden Axe to save the kingdom. In this one- or two-player action game, play as a giant, a panther or a sword-wielding human and fight your way to victory once again.


link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13876)

[Antares]

"The rules are simple: All you need to do is use your cue stick to hit the white cue ball, causing it to hit the other numbered balls and make them go into the pockets."

Now this is truly groundbreaking. I have never heard of such a thing! :eek:

Hmm...does anyone know if Golden Axe™ III is any good/worth buying? I might be interested in it.

[Sky Blue]

rumours abound of an official Nintendo DS Memory Card, with a Virtual Handheld service...hmmm...

[JackAxe]

That would be awesome. I had though it was something Nintendo was going to do when I heard about VC.

I so hope I'll be able to play Ghouls 'n Ghosts Genesis on my DS. :D

<]=)

[viccles]

I downloaded Super Paper Mario. Its the most fun game! Can't put it down :D

[Dagless]

rumours abound of an official Nintendo DS Memory Card, with a Virtual Handheld service...hmmm...

But isn't that just a GB/GBC download service, not a method to play current VC systems?

Still it rocks. My GB carts have seen better days and I wonder how long they really will last for.

[Sky Blue]

WII-KLY UPDATE: THREE NEW CLASSIC GAMES ANNOUNCED FOR WII SHOP CHANNEL

Oct. 29, 2007

This Halloween, you needn't leave your own living room to encounter spooky spirits and creepy creatures from mysterious otherworlds. The Wii Shop Channel is celebrating the year's most frightfully fun holiday by offering a mix of eerie games that'll keep players' spines tingling. Mash with monsters in a classic Castlevania sequel, tangle with supernatural samurai or battle as a powerful magician-you're bound to discover cool tricks and visual treats no matter which titles you choose. Happy Hallo-Wii!

Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system's Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Castlevania® II Simon's Quest (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): In this one-player adventure, you'll take on the role of Simon Belmont once again and duel to the death with Count Dracula. Grab your legendary whip, Vampire Killer, and roam freely through Transylvania on a quest to find the count's missing body parts-these are the key to breaking an evil curse. This quest won't be easy, though, for you must battle hideous fiends who stalk the land. In addition to the intense action and tight control the Castlevania series is known for, this sequel also introduced several unique game-play elements into the fold. Build experience the longer you play, buy weapons and items from merchants, or talk with villagers to get clues (some of which are false). Watch as day turns to night and then back again. Take a deep breath, steady your nerves, and help Simon end his curse and defeat the count once and for all.

SAMURAI-GHOST™ (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Animated Blood and Violence, 600 Wii Points): This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" where Yoritomo lies in wait. Use spirit weapons to power up your sword, or other items, such as candles to recover health, and defeat the endless hordes of enemies. Each zone is not only protected by a boss but also includes demons as well as real samurai from 12th-century Japan. Get ready for some intense one-on-one combat action.

MAGICIAN LORD (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen - Blood and Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1990 and regarded as one of the NEOGEO's earliest signature games, this side-scrolling platformer mixes action with the mystical world of fantasy. A magician named Elta, last descendant of the famed Magician Lord, takes on an epic adventure to save the world from the evil Gul-Agieze. Elta must battle through eight stages, collecting the eight tomes of power that are key to defeating Gul-Agieze and his evil plans. By obtaining orbs in one of three colors (elements) that appear during the game, Elta's offensive powers and jumping abilities can be strengthened. The effect varies considerably depending on the combination of elements, though, and Elta can transform into six different forms: Waterman, Dragon Warrior, Shinobi, Samurai, Raijin or Poseidon. Can you help Elta to become the new Magician Lord?

For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.

[jessica.]

Coolio, it turns out if you change your country to Brazil (this might be PAL only) you can buy really cheap Wii Points :eek:

Gonna give this a go now. There's so much I want on the VC right now. Sonic 3, Super Metroid, Streets of Rage 3, Sin and Punishment. Not to mention a couple fighters for good measure.

friggin VC. I always said this thing will eat my money and take my time away :(

edit: doesn't work. Can change to Euro to save a little bit. But nothing like getting an American friend to act as a middleman for point cards :D
I was going to say if this worked I'd go ahead and risk being late for work just to buy. ;)
"The rules are simple: All you need to do is use your cue stick to hit the white cue ball, causing it to hit the other numbered balls and make them go into the pockets."

Now this is truly groundbreaking. I have never heard of such a thing! :eek:

Hmm...does anyone know if Golden Axe™ III is any good/worth buying? I might be interested in it.
LMFAO yes, the Wii revolutionizes the way we play games!
rumours abound of an official Nintendo DS Memory Card, with a Virtual Handheld service...hmmm...
Ok wait up. So on the DS there may be a way to download VC games? I'm going to die alone!

[atszyman]

Sweet, Castlevania II... haven't played that one in ages. I tried to find a good ROM of it once, but they all pretty much sucked... not sure why...

Of course I've been stuck at the same point in MP3 for about a month now, with no chance to play in sight, and having a strong urge to pick up Zack & Wiki and/or Super Mario Galaxy, someday I might actually get to play games again...

[JackAxe]

I played to the very end of MP:3. I'm missing only one freaking missile. :( I'm not going to do the final run until I get 100% completion, so it has been on hold for a few weeks since I haven't had the time to explore further.

I never beat Magician Lord in the arcade, so I'll pick this one up if my friend is interested.

I'm getting Zack & Wiki tomorrow... I hope. :) I've been working nonstop and through the nights, so haven't had a chance to pick it up, let alone spend the time to play it.

So much to do, so little time to do so.

<]=)

[pcypert]

Yay! Finally! One of my favorite games from my youth. Simon's Quest is my favorite. Can't wait to play again. Be sure and play through quick if you've never played through again. Nice alternate ending for you ;)

Paul

[Sky Blue]

Super Mario 3 tomorrow .wwwwwwwwwwwwwoooooooooooooooooo

[atszyman]

Super Mario 3 tomorrow .wwwwwwwwwwwwwoooooooooooooooooo

We all knew it but here's (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13957) the official announcement.

WII-KLY UPDATE: GREATEST GAME EVER ANNOUNCED FOR WII SHOP CHANNEL

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of Super Mario Galaxy™ next week? Can't get Mario™ out of your head? You and everybody else! To whet your appetite for all things Mario, Nintendo is offering a special treat on the Virtual Console™ this week. It's not just any game, it's Super Mario Bros. 3™ – considered by many to be the greatest video game of all time (for at least one more week, anyway). It's a must-have title on a week that also features the first Virtual Console import title for Sega Genesis and a fun multiplayer golf game for TurboGrafx16.

Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system's Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Remember when no one had ever heard of a Tanooki Suit or knew that Bowser™ had a clan of Koopalings? The game that made these things common knowledge is also considered by many to be one of the best ever made. Bowser and the Koopalings are causing chaos yet again, but this time they're going beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into the seven worlds that neighbor it. Now Mario and Luigi™ must battle new enemies, returning favorites and a new Koopaling in each unique and distinctive world on their way to ultimately taking on Bowser himself. Luckily for the brothers, they have more power-ups available than ever before. Fly above the action using the Super Leaf, swim faster by donning the Frog Suit or defeat enemies using the Hammer Bros. Suit. Use the brand-new overworld map to take the chance to play a minigame in hopes of gaining extra lives or to find a Toad's House where you can pick up additional items. All this (and more) combines into one of gaming's most well-known and beloved titles—are you ready to experience gaming bliss?

Alien Soldier™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older –Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): As Epsilon-Eagle, you are an alien soldier who has been genetically engineered to produce maximum intelligence and strength. You were once a member of the criminal organization Scarlet, but when you decided to break from the group, you were forced into a showdown with Scarlet's new leader Xi-Tiger, who kills a hostage in his attempt to destroy you. Now it's up to you to take revenge against the bad guys in this side-scrolling action game! Choose from six different weapons and battle the bosses of Scarlet until you reach the final confrontation with the ultimate secret weapon!

Power Golf (TurboGrafx16, 1-3 players, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Power Golf sports a perfect combination of simple-yet-realistic controls and beautiful graphics. Swing away on 18 lush holes in one of three different game modes: the single-player STROKE PLAY mode and the multiplayer MATCH PLAY and COMPETITION modes. Enter tournaments as one of three different characters—beginner, intermediate and advanced. Wind strength and the slope of the green add extra challenges to each hole. Compete against other players in the standard NORMAL MATCH or ante up one of your clubs in the unique CLUB MATCH. Up to three players can play in COMPETITION mode, and a handicap feature is included to help novice players pull off breathtaking shots just like their advanced rivals.

The list of downloadable games is updated weekly on Nintendo's Online Press Room. For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.

Great another reason to play when I have no time to do it....

At least the baby is sleeping through the night now, if I can just get caught up on TV I might find some time to finish MP3 and start Galaxy or Zack and Wiki... or SMB3... I mean, heck, I don't really need sleep, do I?

What I want to know is how people complain about a lack of games when I barely have time to read a review of a game, much less play one?

[Dagless]

I sit and cry.

If we don't get SMB3 this Friday I'll punch my Wii (which actually wouldn't be too bad, a 28" tube TV fell corner first onto Carolines Wii and barring a dented GC controller flap has no other damage).

[GFLPraxis]

I'm noticing a theme here. All the Zelda titles were released immediately on the VC, because of Twilight Princess. All the Metroid titles were released right before Prime 3. All the Mario titles are being released right before Galaxy.

I think we can expect Mario Kart for SNES to come out in December/January in time for Mario Kart on Wii, and then Smash Bros for N64 to come out in January/February for Brawl.

[viccles]

I've been busting for this game :D

[atszyman]

link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13981)

I remember wanting Axelay when it came out, but never getting enough money or time to pick it up. Now that money's not necessarily a barrier I have zero time and even less with SMG coming out. Maybe I'll finish MP3 sometime this month...

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Volleyball (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Step onto the court in one of the first volleyball games ever made. Select either the men's or women's competition, choose from one of eight available countries to represent, and prepare for some intensely fun game play. The straightforward controls include all the moves you'll need to effectively direct your six-person team. Take some time mastering them in the training mode, though, because you'll need all the practice you can get when competing against challenging computer opponents. If you feel like some multiplayer action, take on a friend in the two-player mode and see whose skills are more polished. Block, set and spike your way to victory.

AXELAY® (Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Mysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet of Corliss, slowly draining the planet's resources. Take control of the prototype Axelay ship and use its wide range of advanced weaponry to battle enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action —from other planets to space stations — all on your way to destroying the alien headquarters. You are Corliss' last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot the Axelay using Konami's famously tight play control and experience what many consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.

BLUE'S JOURNEY (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 900 Wii Points): The planet of Raguy has been invaded by the Daruma tribe, changing it from a beautiful and peaceful place into one filled with pollution. Released in 1991, this horizontally scrolling action game tells the story of an insectarian named Blue and his quest to save the planet and keep its inhabitants from being turned into slaves. Use Blue's main weapon, a leaf, to flip enemies onto their heads and then throw them at other members of the Daruma tribe, defeating anyone in your way. Additional weapons, such as bombs and boomerangs, are also available, or you can collect flowers to purchase other special items like honey or swim fins. Blue also has the special ability to change his size at will — if he's too big to fit in a particular area, then shrink him. The bright, colorful graphics, combined with lots of hidden items to find, ensure an enjoyable experience with plenty of replay value. Help Blue muster all his strength and eliminate the Daruma tribe.

[MacRumorUser]

What happened to the STARS to POINTS we have been waiting for since the Wii was released last December... I guess they have scrapped them ?

[Dagless]

I emailed Nintendo a few weeks back and they said there will be an announcement shortly.

Heh. "Shortly".

I'm putting off VC purchases till this comes into effect too.

[jeremy.king]

Now that Volleyball for NES is out, I really hope this means that Super Dodge Ball and World Cup Soccer is soon to follow. Two of my favorites and seemingly based on the same "engine."

[atszyman]

Now that Volleyball for NES is out, I really hope this means that Super Dodge Ball and World Cup Soccer is soon to follow. Two of my favorites and seemingly based on the same "engine."

I though that originally as well but the videos didn't seem quite right when I watched them on the web. So I did some research.

Super Dodge Ball was developed/ported by Technos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technos_Japan_Corporation#Games). They are not responsible for any volleyball games.

I do remember Super Dodge Ball very fondly, and I also remember liking River City Ransom quite a bit, or at least it was one of the few games available for rental in my small hometown that didn't completely suck. Hard to tell how much nostalgia has colored my memory.

[jeremy.king]

They are not responsible for any volleyball games.


Really? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Championship_V%27Ball)

I was mixing up my volleyball games.

[atszyman]

Really? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Championship_V%27Ball)

I was mixing up my volleyball games.

Someone needs to update the Technos Wikipedia page then, they don't mention it in the games list...many times in the article, but I'm lazy and didn't want to read that much....

well live and learn...

[Dagless]

1 game for us this week. Such an uneventful game it is that I can't remember the name. And that's the way it should stay.

[Sky Blue]

Next week for US...

STAR TROPICS :eek::eek::eek:


(and King of Fighters '94)

[JackAxe]

Ahhhhhh, how I missed this thread. :D

I've never played Star Tropics, but it looks fun, so I'll need to get some more points. I read that the original included a letter with the box, I wonder if this will be in the help guide?

I'm still waiting for Buck Rogers Countdown to Doomsday. I hope someone finds my many redundant posts about this game and decides to port it to VC along with Starflight.

<]=)

[Sky Blue]

Master System & Game Gear games coming to VC.
http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0801/25/news075.html

[::Lisa::]

Here's a huge list of the VC games I have...

- Super Mario Bros. (NES v),
- Sonic the Hedgehog.

:o

[JackAxe]

Buy more games!!! :)

Finally, I've been waiting for SMS and GG games.

<]=)

[Sky Blue]

For next Monday:

Feb. 4, 2008

Wii-kly Update: Two New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop Channel

Step into two very different types of action this week. Either battle the bad guys to save hostages and preserve freedom or bury your opponents with magical jewels. Whatever you fancy, you'll need to be ready for a challenge: strategize as a fearless hero or manipulate special jewels to raise the crush bar. How do you plan to win today?

Two new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

OPERATION WOLF™ (NES®, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Use of Tobacco and Violence, 500 points): A group of desperate terrorists is keeping hostages in their jungle fortress. As a member of the elite tactical squad Operation Wolf, you must invade their hideout, destroy their operations, and get the hostages out alive! Maneuver through a series of missions and fight off soldiers, patrol boats, helicopters, and more. The further you progress, the more enemies you’ll have to defeat and the harder they’ll try to stop you in your tracks (going so far as tossing knives and grenades at you or wearing armor). Each area along your path ends with a boss battle where you’ll have to find and exploit each boss’s particular weakness. To top it all off, your weapon options are also limited, so you’ll need to conserve ammunition and grenades. Operation Wolf is said to be the most valiant and capable unit in the military—can you save the hostages and win the day?

Columns III™: Revenge of Columns (Genesis, 1-5 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 points): This single-player or multiplayer experience expands upon the game play of the original two Columns titles giving players some extra attacks to spring on opponents. As in the original Columns, jewels fall into a bin, and you have to twist and manipulate them to form matches of three or more in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line to keep the jewels from stacking up and reaching the top. In Columns III, special magical jewels do things like raise your opponent’s crush bar or lower your own, adding an extra element of strategy to the game. This is a great game to play with friends, so download it today and jump into the action!

[JackAxe]

Operation Wolf in the arcade was great! I couldn't imagine playing this game for the NES.

<]=)

[JackAxe]

Finally, an arcade stick for the Wii. Even though I have cube sticks, I'll probably get two of these since they have more buttons.

Hori Wii stick. (http://www.google.com/products?client=safari&rls=en&q=Wii+Hori+Arcade+stick&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1)

<]=)

[Sky Blue]

C64 coming to Europe

Commodore 64 classics will be coming to the Wii's Virtual Console later this year, Nintendo has announced.

Available for 500 Wii Points (GBP 3.50/ EUR 5) a pop, all-time C64 favourites including Uridium and International Karate have been confirmed so far, with "regular updates" bolstering the line-up thereafter. Currently, the platform has only been confirmed for Europe - the legion of US C64 fans must wait patiently for now.

Originally released way back in 1982, the Commodore 64 went on to become the best-selling home computer of all-time, with 22 million units sold worldwide. Hugely popular across Europe and the United States, the C64 built up an incredible line-up of software, with well over 4,000 titles produced during its production lifetime (1982-1994).

In fact, you could say we saw this renaissance coming - back in October last year we launched our Retro channel and posted reviews of 50 of our favourite games on the system. Follow the magic blue words if you missed out and want to wallow in weepy '80s nostalgia.

Bala Keilman, CEO of Commodore Gaming, commented: "The massive impact the Commodore 64 had on video-gaming is still evident today with many gamers remembering the computer and its games with great fondness. By working with Nintendo of Europe, we are ensuring that future generations of gamers can play some of the best and most popular titles that kick-started the computer games revolution and so keep the C64 legacy in gamers hearts."

Laurent Fischer, Managing Director of European Marketing & PR of Nintendo Europe adds, "We are extremely pleased to be working with Commodore Gaming to provide even more retro hits for Wii owners to choose from on Virtual Console. We hope that this great choice of games will bring nostalgia to our gaming fans, while an entirely new generation of video game players can experience a host of classic games for the very first time."

As excited as we [Kristan - Ed] are, our eyes nearly popped out of our heads when we saw that Nintendo plans to charge 500 Points for the games. How much would you pay for them? Also, what other platforms would you like Nintendo to add? Spectrum? Amiga? Saturn?

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=93203

lulz

[JackAxe]

I was just going to post this. I didn't get the worm. :(

Back in the days, I had one floppy disk with a billion C64 games on it. :)

<]=)

[jeremy.king]

So is Atari next?

[Antares]

500 points is too expensive. 20 points, maybe. Most C64 software and games are public domain. I can't imagine paying for them now.

[JackAxe]

20 pts would be fair, I would even pay 50. I have my fingers crossed for Mail order monsters and Zak McKracken. :)

I have these games everywhere, but the addict in me wants them on my Wii also. :o

More storage please.

<]=)

[tk421]

More storage please.

Definitely, we need storage options. But not for C64 games.

Back in the days, I had one floppy disk with a billion C64 games on it.

;) :D


What I'm wondering is if they will ever bring GameBoy games to VC. Maybe on the next DS? There are some excellent GameBoy games.

[JackAxe]

I've had my hopes up for a GB/GC/GBA channel and had thought that option would be available early on. It only makes sense.

<]=)

[Antares]

What I'm wondering is if they will ever bring GameBoy games to VC. Maybe on the next DS? There are some excellent GameBoy games.

Gameboy games to play on the DS or GBA? How would it work all blown up on a 40" or larger screen? Those would be some mighty large sprites. And yes, I used to have a Super Gameboy to play Gameboy games on my SNES....I know it could theoretically could work...but it wouldn't be pretty.

[JackAxe]

Gameboy games to play on the DS or GBA? How would it work all blown up on a 40" or larger screen? Those would be some mighty large sprites. And yes, I used to have a Super Gameboy to play Gameboy games on my SNES....I know it could theoretically could work...but it wouldn't be pretty.

To play on our DS of course. :)

Imaging how wonderfully primitive the C64 VC titles will look on a large screen. :D I play Frodo full screen on my Apple 30" and the games are so simple that they hold up just fine. The same is true for GB and GC games, but I personally don't like playing those games on my comp or TV.

<]=)

[Sky Blue]

For Monday:


Feb. 25, 2008

Wii-kly Update: Two New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop Channel

This week’s additions take players on a psychedelic trip down memory lane. Kirby® is back and armed with a bunch of new talents, including the option to combine abilities. Curious to find out what mixing the Burn and Cutter powers gives Kirby? We won’t spoil that for you here. If the colorful landscapes in the pink sphere’s world are too much for you and you’re looking for straight firepower instead, then try plunging your soul into the mind of a twisted demon. We’ll just see how you fare against wave after wave of bizarre enemy creatures in that kind of environment.

Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

Kirby 64™: The Crystal Shards: (Nintendo 64®, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Kirby’s first 3-D adventure is also his Nintendo 64 debut, and it finds the always-versatile hero battling a new enemy called Dark Matter. Dark Matter is after a distant land’s powerful crystal, but a young fairy named Ribbon attempts to save it by escaping with the gem to Dream Land. Now the crystal has been broken, and it’s scattered around the world. Take control of Kirby and help him journey across six worlds, battling a wide variety of enemies and challenging bosses, as he tries to collect all 100 pieces of the shattered crystal. Along the way, you’ll use Kirby’s trademark copying ability to use enemies’ strengths against them. Not only that, but try combining any two abilities to create a brand-new one that is usually stronger than the original. Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you’ve got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.

Psychosis: (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 600 Wii Points): This is a side-scrolling shooter played in a world created from the mind of a twisted demon. Your soul has suddenly wandered into that evil world that exists in every person’s heart. The only way out is to blast your way past the grotesque creatures that block your path in five “causes” (stages). You must face the dangers of this psychedelic world by making full use of three shot types and the satellite option. With power-ups, you can change your shots to a wide-coverage beam, a satellite-generated laser and more. Each shot type can be powered up to three levels. You can also block enemy fire by rotating the satellites to a desired position. How you use these features will be the key to successfully escaping this strange and surreal world.

[mekopolis]

i'm excited about the C64 games...i loved that system -haha

[zap2]

I might pick up Kirby 64, looks decent..assuming it plays like the 2D games

[JackAxe]

Phantasy Star 2 was my favorite console RPG from that time period. I couldn't stand Final Fantasy after playing it. I own it for GBA, but I'll still pick it up.

For all of you "clowns" that have stated VC games are too expensive, look over this comparison article:
http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/416

Besides NES games, VC games cost significantly less on average. Here's a quote from the article; "“high price” argument against Nintendo Virtual Console games — at least versus their used counterparts — no longer holds water."

And I like how they end the article with investment vs convenience, because the latter of the two is exactly why I like the VC.

<]=)

[tk421]

Phantasy Star 2 was my favorite console RPG from that time period. I couldn't stand Final Fantasy after playing it. I own it for GBA, but I'll still pick it up.

For all of you "clowns" that have stated VC games are too expensive, look over this comparison article:
http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/416

Besides NES games, VC games cost significantly less on average. Here's a quote from the article;

And I like how they end the article with investment vs convenience, because the latter of the two is exactly why I like the VC.

<]=)

I've always thought they were a great deal. And NES games are highly variable when it comes to price. There are a number of them that are cheaper on VC, even if you don't consider convenience.

[7on]

Ooooo my gf just bought me 2000 points for our anniversary!

What should I get.... hmmmm I know Yoshi's Story is at the top of my list. :-D