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
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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
).
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?
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
Coolio, it turns out if you change your country to Brazil (this might be PAL only) you can buy really cheap Wii Points
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
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
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.
"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!
Hmm...does anyone know if Golden Axe III is any good/worth buying? I might be interested in it.
Now this is truly groundbreaking. I have never heard of such a thing!
Hmm...does anyone know if Golden Axe III is any good/worth buying? I might be interested in it.
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.
<]=)
I so hope I'll be able to play Ghouls 'n Ghosts Genesis on my DS.
<]=)
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.
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.
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.
I was going to say if this worked I'd go ahead and risk being late for work just to buy.Coolio, it turns out if you change your country to Brazil (this might be PAL only) you can buy really cheap Wii Points
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
LMFAO yes, the Wii revolutionizes the way we play games!"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!
Hmm...does anyone know if Golden Axe III is any good/worth buying? I might be interested in it.
Ok wait up. So on the DS there may be a way to download VC games? I'm going to die alone!
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...
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...
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.
<]=)
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.
<]=)
We all knew it but here's the official announcement.
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?
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.
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.
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 ?