Something big heading to the VC?

[Ikohn4ever]

“Something big is coming to the Virtual Console, something that, for the past decade, certain corners of the retro community have been crying out for. I wish I could say more, but the uncertainties of publishing schedules prevents me from spilling the beans too early. Nevertheless, if what we’ve heard turns out to be true, the virtual console is about to become a lot more interesting and looks like it might turn out to be much more valuable to dedicated retro gamers than we first thought.”


http://gonintendo.com/?p=9790



Earthbound would be my first guess if its true

[Zen Davis]

Earthbound was my first guess as well.

[suko_32]

Hmm...how credible is this source?

[hohez]

Come on Mother, and/or Fire Emblems.

[Tybee]

This has to be Earthbound. I can't think of anything else that fits the bill as described.

[afedock]

I thought Earthbound as I was reading it.

[Sleepkyng]

if its earthbound... no, damnit people, we've been through too much!

[Tybee]

What if it's *gasp*...ALL THREE MOTHER TITLES...TRANSLATED.

Okay, I'll stop.

[GrimNecroWizard]

I was hoping some Rare game like Goldeneye, PD, Banjo Kazooie or something...But then it sounded like the article kept emphasizing retro.

[drfunk85]

It says that theyve been wanting them "for almost a decade". That would seemingly eliminate anything on the N64. Also it wouldn't be referring to anything online.

Earthbound would be a good guess if this is really true. It's probably as likely as anything else.

[Scobie]

It's not going to be one or two games, guys... it's going to be all games from a well-known publisher with a huge back catalogue, or it's going to be another console.

[Grave_Addiction]

Yeah, I don't think it can be anything other than Earthbound.

But an online version of Goldeneye would be a cream dream.

[destro713]

EarthBound would be cool to have on VC, seeing as it's my favorite game ever made, but I wouldn't say I've been "waiting" for it. I've had it, and when I want to play it I just fire up my SNES and play it. And I wouldn't say that "dedicated retro gamers" have been waiting for it either, because SNES systems are fairly easy to come by and EarthBound can be had for about $40.

What I have been waiting 10 years for is Mother 3.

It actually does in some way make sense for them to release it this way in America, since the money of the several thousand people who'd buy it (at perhaps more than $8, since it's technically a GBA game and not an SNES game) would definitely cover what it would cost to localize it, and all the other costs -- packaging, manufacturing, advertising, etc. -- would be dodged by it being download only. They might even sell a few Wiis with it, if there are any EB buffs who haven't yet found a reason to buy one.

Anyway, I'd pay like 50,000 Wii points for that shit. Hell, they're just Wii points. It's not real money. Right?

...

Right?

[jlarlee]

must be something that didn't make it over here

[seanr1221]

Drangonquest games?

[b3b0p]

The source according to the link is GamesTM (http://www.gamestm.co.uk). Which appears to be a UK magazine. Not sure I would get too excited about anything yet, at least for North America.

[defiance_17]

must be something that didn't make it over here

That's what I was thinking, but what? Dragon Quest V?

Maybe it's something original? A true sequel to Chrono Trigger?

[destro713]

A true sequel to Chrono Trigger?
No way. Way too much money involved in making a whole new game from scratch. They'd never even come close to breaking even, considering they'd only be selling to people who own a Wii AND were fans of Chrono Trigger AND still have a desire to play a new 2D RPG AND have wireless internet.

[Morrigan Lover]

Donkey Kong with the Cement Factory level intact. You heard it here first.

[mykevermin]

It says that theyve been wanting them "for almost a decade". That would seemingly eliminate anything on the N64. Also it wouldn't be referring to anything online.

My thoughts as well. Here's hoping it isn't aiming to please the "Urban Champion Prime" petition of one that's been going strong since 1996.

[godmike007]

Star Fox 2, SNES!!

[Morrigan Lover]

Doesn't EA still own the license to James Bond games? I don't think Nintendo could legally release Goldeneye (Same reason Capcom can't make any more MvC2s)

[willardhaven]

Probably all SNES Squaresoft/Enix games

[Scorch]

http://starmen.net/eb64/images/titlescreen.jpg Earthbound 64, fully translated, it will be.

[GizmoGC]

If its NOT Earthbound it better be Super Mario RPG.

[jah2004]

Damn its gotta be Earthbound. I have been dying to play that game for a long time.

[Reality's Fringe]

What if it's *gasp*...ALL THREE MOTHER TITLES...TRANSLATED.

Okay, I'll stop.

I'll kiss everyone on this board if it comes to pass. Tongue, no tongue, your choice.

[X-616]

I really, really hope it's GoldenEye.

[FriskyTanuki]

Doesn't EA still own the license to James Bond games? I don't think Nintendo could legally release Goldeneye (Same reason Capcom can't make any more MvC2s)
Activision owns the license now.

[Roufuss]

It won't be just one game... would be kind of silly to make all this hooplah about one game.

It's got to be something even bigger like SquareEnix's entire SNES back catalog, or something huge like that.

[defiance_17]

No way. Way too much money involved in making a whole new game from scratch. They'd never even come close to breaking even, considering they'd only be selling to people who own a Wii AND were fans of Chrono Trigger AND still have a desire to play a new 2D RPG AND have wireless internet.

Obviously it was nothing but wishful thinking on my part. But hypothetically, who said it would need to be "from scratch"? Developing new areas and a couple new characters using the same engine (were they even called "engines" back then?) couldn't be that expensive.... I would love to see some type of add-ons for old titles, despite what Nintendo has said about porting to the VC.

[hohez]

It wont be any FF games, square has all these gba rereleases right now and would be shooting themselves in the foot if FF6 was on VC for 8 bucks, but cost 30 in stores.

Now, Dragon Quest 5 and 6, and the mother games, and some Fire Emblems :drool:

[GizmoGC]

Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Mario RPG, Earthbound...ahhhh!

[MusicNoteLess]

Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, Chrono Trigger....Hell I'll throw a Killer Instinct in there.

[Roufuss]

It wont be any FF games, square has all these gba rereleases right now and would be shooting themselves in the foot if FF6 was on VC for 8 bucks, but cost 30 in stores.

Now, Dragon Quest 5 and 6, and the mother games, and some Fire Emblems :drool:

One is portable with extra stuff, the other is not portable and has no extra goodies.

Square would gladly whore out the game twice and Square's fans would gladly buy it twice.

[Scorch]

They've already confirmed Mario RPG is on its way, it already got approval from the ESRB, so its not that...

[porieux]

I hope there is some lovin' for people who don't care about Japanese RPGs ;)

[Roufuss]

They've already confirmed Mario RPG is on its way, it already got approval from the ESRB, so its not that...

It got approval but Nintendo never officially announced it.

[Steggy]

you alll kno it will be something gay like mario is missing or mc kids for the regular nes...

[evanft]

Saturn games.

[defiance_17]

Saturn games.

That would be huge. There are quite a few titles I never got to play.

[jkam]

Speculation is fun and all but I feel as if we have been doing this with the Wii for a very long time. I'll wait for something concrete to get excited about.

[Dezuria]

you alll kno it will be something gay like mario is missing or mc kids for the regular nes...

Hey.. Mc Kids was pretty fun! :D

I'm hoping for Super Mario All-Stars! I'm not counting on that though, they'd probably rather milk us by releasing each game on the NES seperately.

[Skylander7]

I don't know about Saturn emulation.. I think the data size would be way too big for that. I WISH it were true, but c'mon.. to this day, Saturn emulation isn't 100% operational.

I'm thinking it may be Square backlog.. who knows, maybe a translated Seiken Densetsu III will show up (there's plenty of fan translated ROM's floating around).

However, the strongest possibility has to be the Mother series.

[mykevermin]

Hey.. Mc Kids was pretty fun! :D

I'm hoping for Super Mario All-Stars! I'm not counting on that though, they'd probably rather milk us by releasing each game on the NES seperately before releasing the whole shebang on SNES.

fix'd.

Saturn games aren't plausible, (1) due to their size, and (2) if we discount the size, how in the world would discs be acquired?

[Judhudson]

It has to be Superman 64!*






*waits to be stoned to death

[hohez]

Speculation is fun and all but I feel as if we have been doing this with the Wii for a very long time. I'll wait for something concrete to get excited about.

Wii speculation is like a whole feature unto itself. All the Nintendo On and mystery controller stuff were speculation demos before the actual system release.

[hhhdx4]

probably wont happen, but mm Nights on VC.

[Drensch]

I'm with earthbound, but what about Sin & Punishment?

[Dezuria]

I'm gonna say, Commodore 64. ;)
I saw a lot of articles about this happening, so maybe it's true? I wouldn't care for it personally. I like retro games but that's a bit too retro for me. :)

[hhhdx4]

Well, its obviously Mario Teaches Typing.

[munch]

I've never played Earthbound. Hell, I don't even know what type of game it is. But if it's it, and I can find a Wii by 2009, I'll buy it to check it out.

[Lorddraco07]

God I hope it is Earthbound. :applause: I love that game so much! Getting an actual cart anymore is pricey on ebay and having it on the wii would be great.

[rickonker]

With the hype in that quote this should be bigger than just one game.

[Shion]

Paperboy FTW

[Lan_Zer0]

you alll kno it will be something gay like mario is missing or mc kids for the regular nes...
Have you PLAYED MC Kids? Its one of the best platformers the NES has to offer. I kept an NES (of the FC Console variety) on for a couple days just to beat it with a friend. Best $1.25 I ever spent.

EDIT: I said it once and I'll say it again. Saturn games would make me cry.

[Kendal]

Super Mario World FTW! ;)

[rickonker]

Paperboy FTW
After that quote, it would be fucking funny as hell if it was Paperboy. Damn that would own.

[BIG5]

Rad fucking Racer. Or Tecmo Bowl.

[Chrono72090]

I would love Mother 3. I honestly doubt it has anything to do with Earthbound, though. If it's anything as big as he's saying, it's gotta either be:

1. Something that wasn't brought to the US.
2. New games that haven't been released.
3. Games from a system that hasn't been revealed to be on the VC.

[foltzie]

Super Mario Bros 2! The original!

[elprincipe]

*quietly wishes for translated Seiken Densetsu 3 and Fire Emblem games*

[vasco]

Sin and Punishment. So what if it hasn't been 10 years! That would rock!

[destro713]

something gay like mario is missing

Don't fuck with Mario Is Missing. I love that game.

[GizmoGC]

you alll kno it will be something gay like mario is missing or mc kids for the regular nes...

MC Kids is one of the best platformers for the NES...I hope so!

[destro713]

Super Mario Bros 2! The original!

Wasn't that just The Lost Levels?

[GizmoGC]

Wasn't that just The Lost Levels?

Yeah, boring.

[Friend of Sonic]

My official guess is a new system added to the catalog: Neo Geo.
It'd be hella sweet...

[Strell]

This is gon' be such a letdown.

I can already tell.

[mykevermin]

This is gon' be such a letdown.

I can already tell.

Given the hype, it could be a Reggie handjob simulator and people would still be let down.

With a few exceptions, of course. ;)

[Strell]

Given the hype, it could be a Reggie handjob simulator and people would still be let down.

With a few exceptions, of course. ;)

Phbhbt. I coded that in BASiC years ago.

[Empyrical]

Seiken Densetsu 3 would rock, since I've never got to play with traditional controls or truly translated version.

But yeah, the announcement sounds a lot bigger than just one game like Earthbound, the only things I can think it would be would be the unreleased Fire Emblems, Enix's Dragon Quest games, or maybe even retro classics with online support like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. Or Rare games - that would be huge, as well.

Or shit, maybe it's old Atari games... remember the Jaguar? 3DO, anyone? Sega CD? N64 disc drive? Arcade Games?! Throw MAME on that bitch and watch as billions pour in.

[Apossum]

they're finally releasing Bio Force Ape!!!!!!!

http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/unreleased/bio8.jpg

YEAHHHH!!!!!

[FriskyTanuki]

It'll be the addition of the Atari 2600 to the VC with Pong and ET for $5 each.

[rickonker]

What the fuck is MC Kids? Yeah Mario is Missing was the shit, and so was Mario's Time Machine.

[MightySlacker]

Virtual Boy.

Dave

[figcoinc]

Maybe River City Ransom!!!

Haha, only I want that on VC.

Whenever I get a Wii of course.....

[jollydwarf]

Well, since no Nintendo console should have a launch window without a Star Wars game... (http://www.juegomania.org/Star+Wars:+Shadows+of+the+Empire/fotos/n64/0/402/Foto+Star+Wars:+Shadows+of+the+Empire.jpg)

Am I kidding? What does your heart tell you?

[lordwow]

Umm....

Dreamcast...

[rickonker]

DC games are pretty big, but that would still be cool.

[Lan_Zer0]

What the fuck is MC Kids? Yeah Mario is Missing was the shit, and so was Mario's Time Machine.

MC Kids

Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.C._Kids

Dev Page:
http://greggman.com/games/mckids.htm

I bought this game as a joke when I got a ton of NES games from ebay last year. It has since become one of my favorite NES games of all time. Fun, challenging, catchy music, and Ronald. Perfect.

[jollydwarf]

Dreamcast: not that close to a decade old, not really what I think most people mean by "retro". At least...not yet.

I don't think it's going to be Goldeneye for a number of reasons, although the way Reggie addressed it in a very recent interview does give me pause for thought here....

[rickonker]

MC Kids actually looks pretty good. I'd never heard of it before but from reading that developer's page it sounds like one of the most advanced platformers on NES. Damn, I can't believe I actually want to play some McDonald's game...


I seriously doubt MS will sign off on putting Goldeneye on VC.

[Oops! I did it again.]

The Angry Nintendo Nerd's review of MC Kids is funny. But yeah, I also remember that game - I rented it based on the strong graphics on the rear cover, and it actually held up as a game, for the most part.

[cochesecochese]

It's gonna be Quest 64.

[lilboo]

Sega Saturn games, ftw

[icruise]

DC games are pretty big, but that would still be cool.
They're big and I also really doubt that the Wii could emulate the Dreamcast. Saturn, maybe.

[Sarang01]

Ok I'm going to say either Mother Trilogy or Snatcher and Policenauts.

Yes let's be honest here that there has been a community begging for the latter two forever, badgering Konami about it and rightfully so. That being said, Roufuss's speculation about the entire Square and Enix back catalog of SNES games is equally plausible and I would LOVE to play "Treasure Hunter G" on it as well as "Secret Of Mana 2".
edit: Holy shit! Wait a minute, what if it's "Rondo Of Blood"?!

[evanft]

Saturn games aren't plausible, (1) due to their size, and (2) if we discount the size, how in the world would discs be acquired?

I imagine that the compressions technology today would allow for the games to much smaller than they were.

[Plinko]

Codenamerevolution.com has a little blurb on the story right now that recalls about 6 months ago when Nintendo was posting job openings for translators for the Virtual Console.

It has to be some sort of Japanese game that wasn't released here, so I think everyone's guess of the Mother series is dead on.

[Tybee]

Rad fucking Racer. Or Tecmo Bowl.

Without the 3D glasses? Pass.

[evanft]

Wait, maybe it's Sin and Punishment, or a bunch of Treasure games?

[Tybee]

RC Pro Am FTW!

[Scobie]

RC Pro Am FTW!

Haha! I remember that game! I'd like to have it again on the VC, but not before Nintendo's Pro Wrestling!!! The urge to lay down some brain kicks is overwhelming even to this day.

[Scobie]

MC Kids

Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.C._Kids

Dev Page:
http://greggman.com/games/mckids.htm

I bought this game as a joke when I got a ton of NES games from ebay last year. It has since become one of my favorite NES games of all time. Fun, challenging, catchy music, and Ronald. Perfect.

The ruffians on GoNintendo gathered around a microphone to watch Raw Meat Cowboy play...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4VnQmi_xaM&eurl=

Rated PG-13 for language and sexual references!

[J35U5]

They're big and I also really doubt that the Wii could emulate the Dreamcast. Saturn, maybe.

Let me get this through you peoples heads, WII CANNOT EMULATE THE SATURN!! For one the games average about 3-400megs a piece not to mention how complex the saturn was. The thing has like 3 processors and can only be emulated properly on really high end PCs.


Never gonna happen

[SpottedNigel]

Panzer Dragoon Saga...i dont give a shit how long I have to leave my Wii on to download.

[hxhawkeye]

I know it won't be, but I would kill for an official English release of Seiken Densetsu 3, greatest of all Mana games.

[Qslugs]

Vectrex.

[Apossum]

Disc size is not an issue-- that's what compression is for.

I dunno...if MS could get the Xbox emulated on the 360, Nintendo might be able to get the DC going on the Wii, if they dedicated a large enough team.

[fenderhutz]

2 words

Yo Noid

[anomynous]

Power Stone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skylander7]

Holy shit... what if they did get together with Treasure.. and it was Radiant Silvergun??! Yeah, I know.. wishful thinking. However, it's feasible. If I remember correctly, the game doesn't take up all that much space. I think the MAME file is only around 20 megs or so (don't quote me on it, I don't remember exactly.. and it still doesn't work on MAME). They could likely emulate the arcade version of the game.

I'd splooge if it were true.

[supershammy]

A poster on GoNintendo made a good suggestion in postulating that perhaps they were going to release old point-and-click adventures on the Wii.

My other guesses are for multiplayer in VC games or, more likely, translated import games.

[hhhdx4]

Maybe its..........t3h m3g4t0n!!1!11!11!1!!!11!!!1!!




http://www.atomicarchive.com/Effects/Images/WE12.jpg

[Skylander7]

Damned it, where's that new EGM.. I need to see what the Quarterman says about all this.

I agree with a previous post by Strell.. this is going to be the biggest letdown/ Nintendo induced case of blue balls on the planet. However, I get a kick out of the fact that this thread has produced enough ideas that Nintendo could literally take them and make millions off of the VC.

[Tybee]

Somehow this started logically and sanely with everyone agreeing that this would be Earthbound.

Then, as usual, things got out of hand.

[VidgamesgivemeA_D_D]

It's Super Mario Bros.

[rickonker]

Let me get this through you peoples heads, WII CANNOT EMULATE THE SATURN!! For one the games average about 3-400megs a piece not to mention how complex the saturn was. The thing has like 3 processors and can only be emulated properly on really high end PCs.


Never gonna happen

I disagree. I'm the first to complain about how weak the Wii is, but I'm sure it can emulate the Saturn. The Saturn has a lot of processors but they're all slow by today's standards.

However, I also think this isn't going to happen, because it would take too much effort to do this. It's not worth it to Nintendo to work on emulating all of the Saturn's processors.

[pdat2003]

I think a lot of people are missing the boat on Earthbound.

I think Snatcher (Sega CD) would please may a retro nut who don't have the game and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a copy.

[lordwow]

Joystiq commented on a possible subscription service (monthly fee), but it seemed mostly like speculation.

[Apossum]

It's Bio Force Ape...

CONFIRMED (http://packy.dardan.com/walky/albums/gwalla/apb.jpg)

[Gameboy415]

I'm with earthbound, but what about Sin & Punishment?

Now that you mention it, I could see it being Sin & Punishment!

A while back, when Virtual Console was first announced, wasn't Sin & Punishment on a bunch of US release lists??

I managed to find a copy of the game here in Japan but I don't have an N64 here to play it on!! x(

[SMMM]

Sam and Max.

[djkunai]

Super Ma-ri-oh-ho R-P-G.

[seanr1221]

If Sin & Punishment hit the VC I would play it constantly. The game looks great.

[rickonker]

Sam and Max.
YES.

[SithFran]

E.T. Atari 2600, 'nuff said.

[VidgamesgivemeA_D_D]

SMRPG was confirmed awhile back.

I talked to a friend that works for Nintendo, he's confirmed that it's Sammy Sosa High Heat Baseball.

ES SO REAL!

[Tybee]

Sam and Max.

Were that were true.

And curse you for dangling that elusive carrot in front of me.

[Purple Flames]

I'm not gonna make any guesses as to what it could be. That way I won't work myself into hype mode and then have my hopes shot down if the VC news is Bubsy.

[fenderhutz]

Epor Epor Epor!!!!!

[Apossum]

Epor Epor Epor!!!!!


epor epor epor....hmmm.....ah! Rope!

[redgopher]

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood was mentioned on another forum. The guys on my QA team agree with that post, or Mother. One of those two. Something the retro community has clamored for for over a decade. Both would make sense.

For the love of god, you people guessing Super Mario RPG are stupid as hell.

[Blind the Thief]

Somehow this started logically and sanely with everyone agreeing that this would be Earthbound.

Then, as usual, things got out of hand.

I really don't understand WHY this would be referring to Earthbound. It came out here, it's Nintendo-owned, and has a cult following...I've pretty much assumed from the start that we'd be getting this.

[js1]

The source according to the link is GamesTM (http://www.gamestm.co.uk). Which appears to be a UK magazine. Not sure I would get too excited about anything yet, at least for North America.

I'm with you, I think it might be something that europe did not get. Why would a magazine in the UK post something like that for the gamers in north America?

[onacouch]

(somewhat) likely candidates (mostly SNES-era RPGs that never made it here):

Bahamut Lagoon
Terranigma (sequel to Illusions of Gaia, which was the sequel to Soul Blazer)
Mother 1 and/or 3
Front Mission
Dragon Quest V or VI
Seiken Densetsu 3
Star Ocean
Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo
Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

[chodax]

My guess is PONG!

[mykevermin]

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood was mentioned on another forum. The guys on my QA team agree with that post, or Mother. One of those two. Something the retro community has clamored for for over a decade. Both would make sense.

For the love of god, you people guessing Super Mario RPG are stupid as hell.

If it is Rondo of Blood, then we'll surely find out, sooner than later, what the upper end of what Nintendo (or, rather, Hudson) thinks we're willing to shell out for VC titles. If it ever makes it to VC, it certainly won't be $6.

[Plinko]

If it is Rondo of Blood, then we'll surely find out, sooner than later, what the upper end of what Nintendo (or, rather, Hudson) thinks we're willing to shell out for VC titles. If it ever makes it to VC, it certainly won't be $6.

I'd pay well over $6 to have a rare game like Rondo of Blood on the Wii.

[daroga]

Here's hoping it's 3D Worldrunner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3d_world_runner).

No, seriously, that game rocks.

[Dogpatch]

My guess is PONG!

You could position the wiimote similar to the bar on the screen and just move you hand up and down. Wait a sec. Sounds like one of Strell's ideas. :razz:

[foltzie]

Yoshi's Cookie!

[bigdaddy]

Earthbood or a new 2D Mario game.

[Lan_Zer0]

Here's hoping it's 3D Worldrunner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3d_world_runner).

No, seriously, that game rocks.
Hrm, that game looks very interesting. All star dev team too.

[daroga]

Hrm, that game looks very interesting. All star dev team too.It's mindless fun. Never beat it though, the last level is tough in that NES, "Let's make this game impossible!" sort of way.

[supershammy]

Update to the madness by the guy who wrote the blurb in the UK magazine originally:

December 6th, 2006
A couple days back we discussed a recent article in GamesTM that said a mystery VC title was coming out. (http://gonintendo.com/?p=9790) Reader Mr.Hendo got in touch with me to give us some more info. He is a member of the GamesTM forum, and has a bit of info posted by GamesTM staff writer Ash.
Everybody seems to be grasping the wrong end of the stick, where that comment’s concerned. The mystery game in question isn’t actually a console game and wasn’t made in Japan. So everyone who’s guessing at Mario RPG or NiGHTS 2 is going to be disappointed.
You guys went nuts commenting on this story the other day, now with this bit of info, what are you changing your answers to?!

Source: GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=9973)

So, it is concluded that it is a single game, which wasn't the impression I got initially. Also, it is a game that is not from Japan, and is not for a console. That leaves the PC and the arcade, if it is a port of another game.

My personal guess is still that it is a PC point-and-click adventure game, which were usually developed by American/European companies as far as I know.

[Tybee]

Yeah, I'm changing my answer to a LucasArts adventure game, most likely Sam & Max. The evidence:

- The obvious: Sam & Max were never on a console (this would rule out the Monkey Island series) and were, of course, developed in the U.S., not Japan.

- Telltale Games, the makers of the latest Sam & Max games, have been in contact with Nintendo about bringing those games (or something else) to the Wii.

Source: http://www.mixnmojo.com/php/news/showfile.php?id=2132&category=telltale

- Sam & Max and other LucasArts adventure titles were/are huge in the U.K. (arguably more popular than they were in the U.S.), which is where this tip originates.

- Although the tip concerns just one game, it opens the door for a whole genre, which would explain the level of euphoria GamesTM attaches to the tip.

[rickonker]

Update to the madness by the guy who wrote the blurb in the UK magazine originally:


Source: GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=9973)

So, it is concluded that it is a single game, which wasn't the impression I got initially. Also, it is a game that is not from Japan, and is not for a console. That leaves the PC and the arcade, if it is a port of another game.

My personal guess is still that it is a PC point-and-click adventure game, which were usually developed by American/European companies as far as I know.

Let's hope you're right.

[hhhdx4]

How do we know any of this is even real?

[SMMM]

Sam and Max.

I said it first, folks. And I'm stickin to it.

[Scobie]

Source: GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=9973)

So, it is concluded that it is a single game, which wasn't the impression I got initially. Also, it is a game that is not from Japan, and is not for a console. That leaves the PC and the arcade, if it is a port of another game.

My personal guess is still that it is a PC point-and-click adventure game, which were usually developed by American/European companies as far as I know.


I'm already disappointed. One game on the VC is *not* worth massive hype. Now, if Nintendo sealed a deal with a company like Sierra to get all of their old point-n-click games updated and put on the VC with Wii-mote controls, that'd be worth hooting about.

[hdtvrand]

update from gonintendo:

"A couple days back we discussed a recent article in GamesTM that said a mystery VC title was coming out. (http://gonintendo.com/?p=9790) Reader Mr.Hendo got in touch with me to give us some more info. He is a member of the GamesTM forum, and has a bit of info posted by GamesTM staff writer Ash.
Everybody seems to be grasping the wrong end of the stick, where that comment’s concerned. The mystery game in question isn’t actually a console game and wasn’t made in Japan. So everyone who’s guessing at Mario RPG or NiGHTS 2 is going to be disappointed."

[hohez]

update from gonintendo:

"A couple days back we discussed a recent article in GamesTM that said a mystery VC title was coming out. (http://gonintendo.com/?p=9790) Reader Mr.Hendo got in touch with me to give us some more info. He is a member of the GamesTM forum, and has a bit of info posted by GamesTM staff writer Ash.
Everybody seems to be grasping the wrong end of the stick, where that comment’s concerned. The mystery game in question isn’t actually a console game and wasn’t made in Japan. So everyone who’s guessing at Mario RPG or NiGHTS 2 is going to be disappointed."

you're about 3 hours too late, click back a page.

[Vinny]

An arcade game not made in Japan?

:-k

It's probably Pong. And since it's an arcade, they'll probably charge 2000 Wii points for it.

[Reality's Fringe]

Maybe "Not Console" means handheld?

[jack001]

My moneys on handheld systems, say original GB (zelda links awakening) or game gear, or even neo geo pocket or something obscure like that.

[Apossum]

I'm already disappointed. One game on the VC is *not* worth massive hype. Now, if Nintendo sealed a deal with a company like Sierra to get all of their old point-n-click games updated and put on the VC with Wii-mote controls, that'd be worth hooting about.


small sites like these seem to thrive on these "OMG MEGATON" announcements..they keep it going, milk the hype, then bam, lame announcement..

[angrywolf]

My moneys on handheld systems, say original GB (zelda links awakening) or game gear, or even neo geo pocket or something obscure like that.

I would buy Zelda Links Awakening in a heartbeat, even though I already played it when the GBC version came out, but seeing as it doesn't work with the DS, that would be amazing...

[smalien1]

Pokemon red/blue?

[mykevermin]

Am I mistaken, or will Nintendo continue to announce each Monday's VC releases on the preceding Friday? Also, is this something to be expecting next week, or just an announcement of forthcoming something?

[hohez]

Maybe "Not Console" means handheld?

I've been hoping for handheld emulation since day one, but are there really any handheld games the retro community has been clamoring for?

[supershammy]

How do we know any of this is even real?
The first hint towards something exciting coming on the VC was written in a UK gaming magazine, which is pretty damn legit. Although everyone is giving credit to GoNintendo, they actually just posted a transcription of the original printed column from a magazine. Check the links posted earlier for a picture of the column in the magazine, and a link to the new bit of info posted by an employee on an official forum linked to the magazine.

And Mykevermin, I think you're right about the announcement schedule. I can't wait for this Friday!

[Tebunker]

It has already been confirmed that the developer for Sam and Max are trying to get together with Nintendo to have the new series on the VC. I don't know if this would be the big news. I doubt we'll hear anything anytime soon.

[Tybee]

I really, really don't think you're going to see GB, GBC, or GBA titles on the VC, at least not at this early juncture. The GBA itself is still alive and kicking. The DS plays GBA games. We had the Game Boy Player for the GameCube. So I don't see Nintendo bending over backward to emulate its portables on the Wii. Maybe down the road. But not now.

GameGear is a little more likely, but I don't think retro gamers have exactly been clamoring for GG titles, most of which were scaled down Genesis games. Still, this is something I would like to see someday.

I think it has to be something PC-based. And point-and-click adventures are a no-brainer on the Wii. It's really the most logical conclusion.

[Arkay Firestar]

What if its a series of remastered classics? That would be nice. Link to the Past with the Four Swords engine...they really should have two series' of VC games...one with just untouched classics, the other using more recent engines for classics.

[Rig]

I know this has already been ruled out, but I would kill for Lunar 1 and 2 on Sega CD.

Please, make it happen, Nintendo.

[drfunk85]

Um, what about Oregon Trail? Seriously, that would be bad ass. I don't even know who owns the rights to the game, but it just popped into my head.

Bonus points if we can hunt with our Miis.

[js1]

Give me snatcher on sega cd!

Really , though who knows what types of games nintendo will bring out over the lifetime of this system.(it has not even been out a month yet)

[daroga]

I have a feeling handheld emulation will wait till the DS2 or the next Gameboy hits and has its own Virtual Console system.

[dothog]

Now, if Nintendo sealed a deal with a company like Sierra to get all of their old point-n-click games updated and put on the VC with Wii-mote controls, that'd be worth hooting about.
That is a terrific idea, though they'd have to come up with a workaround for the text input on the earlier ones. It'd be good stuff, though.

[Strell]

That is a terrific idea, though they'd have to come up with a workaround for the text input on the earlier ones. It'd be good stuff, though.

Well whoever remade KQ1/2 just gave them icon parsers, much like the last few generations of point-and-click games. (I always got a kick out of asking Roger Wilco to lick random things. Buildings apparently tasted like wildberry!)

I'm not down for the speculation of this sort of thing, though. 'Cuz inevitably I'll lie in bed, my eyes wide and hopeful, thinking about playing Day of the Tentacle on the Wii and reliving the madness of Dr. Fred.

And then it won't happen. I'm going to get some shit like Kirby, but you can change his color.

Yay.

[LinkinPrime]

Reggie has been quoted that he wants to get Goldeneye on the VC, my guess is that he made it happen.

[Tybee]

Reggie has been quoted that he wants to get Goldeneye on the VC, my guess is that he made it happen.

And my guess is that you aren't fully aware of all of the rights hurdles that that actually entails.

[LinkinPrime]

And my guess is that you aren't fully aware of all of the rights hurdles that that actually entails.
Oh I've heard of them. Its just a guessing game at this moment. I'm willing to think that it could be Goldeneye. If anyone can go through those hurdles, I'm sure Regie could.

[supershammy]

If anyone can go through those hurdles, I'm sure Regie could.

Hahahaha

[Skylander7]

The sequel to Chakan! Forever Man FTW!!!!

[lordwow]

I was thinking about it, and I want to see the old Quarterback Club games from N64. Probably a rights disaster to get em though.

[defiance_17]

I was thinking about it, and I want to see the old Quarterback Club games from N64. Probably a rights disaster to get em though.

You're kidding, right? Those were the worst football games I've ever played. The wide receivers needed walkers to get down the sidelines.

[dserafin1986]

Those games did suck...I wanna see Wall Street Kid with a save system on the VC...That would be hot

[Predator21281]

No, it can't be Mother. I just went through al the work of grabbig th Famicom version so I don't feel guilty about getting the ROM and have it transferred onto a cart. Too much blood has gone into that project. Fire Emblems, come on.

[schuerm26]

I might be the only one but im hoping for little league baseball.(not as the surprise but sometime) Man I loved that game when i was a kid.

[smalien1]

blast corps

[defiance_17]

I might be the only one but im hoping for little league baseball.(not as the surprise but sometime) Man I loved that game when i was a kid.

I did too. It's one of the only NES games I still have.

[Kendal]

So when will we know this surprise on the VC?

[FSUddin]

Me thinks it will be before Christmas since there is supposed to be some big announcement by Nintendo before then. Also, I don't think this announcement will be the Opera browser launch in the US concurrent with the launch in Europe on Dec. 23rd.

FSUddin

[hardwo0d]

Okay so it wa not on a console and is not coming over from Japan. Actually what I was thinking about was a title that was originally slated for the Nintendo 64, then the Gamecube and Xbox.... The title is Blizzard's Starcraft: Ghost

[Dezuria]

Duke Nukem Forever!

[SithFran]

Any new info on this yet?

[daroga]

The Wii can read C64 floppies. Yes.

10 minutes to load Ghostbusters? I cannot wait!

[Cambot]

Oregon Trail!!!!

[rickonker]

Oregon Trail!!!!
Your Mii has died of dysentery.

[integralsmatic]

GI just did an article on earthbound...so it could be a hint that it will come..if it does..im gonna purchase it with Ice Hockey because i love ice hockey!

[voodooaddict]

Joystiq commented on a possible subscription service (monthly fee), but it seemed mostly like speculation.

This would be great.

Like GameTap ... but on the Wii. That would be a GameTap killer.

[SithFran]

The Wii can read C64 floppies. Yes.

10 minutes to load Ghostbusters? I cannot wait!

Is there any way to get that game? I loved playing it at my friends house back in the day. I miss it.

[daroga]

Is there any way to get that game? I loved playing it at my friends house back in the day. I miss it.If I'm not mistaken, the NES Ghostbusters is pretty similar. But it doesn't have the grinding of the C64 disk drive, which ruins the experience.

Do C64 games fall into the realm of abandonware yet? I suppose not the Epyx ones that are supposedly coming to the Virtual Console.

[Ikohn4ever]

Your Mii has died of dysentery.


fuck that shit I died fordin the river