Wii Shop Thread: ***FINAL FANTASY 3 IS OUT ON THE VC***

[Inf^Shini]

Hmm, though that presumes that the followups will be 800 points each. It's possible the subsequent episodes will be add-on "levels" that require the first episode, but cost less. Wishful thinking?

However, I wasn't enamored in the slightest with Final Fantasy X, which is the only FF game I've ever played, so I'm not sure I'm interested anyway. But I have to presume that the old-school FF games have much less obnoxious/dumb/boring story to them, and that has to be considered a plus. Yes?
FFX is nowhere near the best showing of the Final Fantasy series. FFIV is my fav game out of the whole series since I enjoyed it's story the most, but I'll wait to see what the other episodes are priced at :/

I'm hoping for the rest to be priced at 100 pts. although that's pretty doubtful. Even then, if the game length isn't all that long, I might pass anyways.

[epb]

Damn, 9 episodes of FF!V:TAY? I'll pass.

[vherub]

is there confirmation of 9 episodes? i thought that was an internet rumor

[crunchewy]

If enough people say that they've read it somewhere, then it becomes true, even if it isn't.

[Josef]

$72? Wow, it feels just like I'm buying FFII (IV) on cart for the SNES all over again...

[vherub]

looks like the operations guide is saying episodes are 300 each
scratch that-
This is the deal from the operations guide:
800 points main game 1st part
800 points main game ending (17 blocks, release date 9/17)
The core games costs 1600 points

In addition to this two part core game, are 7 Tales.
These 7 tales are all optional sidequests, can be played in any order, or not at all, cost 300 points and are 3-7 blocks in size
the release dates are 6/1, 7/6, 8/3 and then 9/17 for the end
the operations guide gives a brief description of each Tale- remember you can check out the op guide in the wiishop without purchasing a game

So if you bought everything, it is 3700 points
if you just want the main game, it is 1600 points (but you have to wait 3 months for the last chunk).

[Strell]

Tales of Monkey Island

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[crunchewy]

looks like the operations guide is saying episodes are 300 each
that would mean 3200 total

That's still a lot, but certainly better then 7200! I might dip my toes in the 800 point waters and see if it has anything store for me... eventually.

[crunchewy]

Tales of Monkey Island

Fuck yes
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Where fuck yes is the link?

http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland

[Cao Cao]

They've already put up a trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHojfwdLucI

[Ryukahn]

If enough people say that they've read it somewhere, then it becomes true, even if it isn't.

Go to the FFIV TAY (http://na.square-enix.com/ff4ay/) site, click on tales. 9 different ones are shown. Granted, some of them could be combined, but I'm guessing they won't, since I don't see a reason to list them separately if they were going to be combined.

As is, I will wait and see what the future installments cost, as $72 would be way too much for all of it IMO.

[pete5883]

5 posts before yours shows it's $32.

[crunchewy]

But see vherub's post again - it's updated. Thanks vherub!

[Ryukahn]

5 posts before yours shows it's $32.

Didn't see the post since I read up to the post I quoted and then quoted/responded. :oops:

That pricing is much more reasonable.

[Josef]

Didn't see the post since I read up to the post I quoted and then quoted/responded. :oops:

That pricing is much more reasonable.

That's actually cheaper than if they released it as a standalone DS game (assuming the $40 price for most Square Enix DS games).

[tiredfornow]

Have any of you tried the game?

Just got done downloading it and I'm about to enjoy some herbal essence and a chicken parm sub before starting. I really, really hope the episodes aren't two hours long with some stupid cliffhanger at the end of each one. Wish me luck.

[PuppetYuber]

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=958463&topic=49760130

The whole game will cost around $37.

[PuppetYuber]

Sorry but what is so good about this Tales of Monkey Island?

[EXStrike]

It's the continuation of the Monkey Island series, which was an awesome PC adventure series back in the day.

[62t]

FFIV is just amazing

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 1 WiiWare game, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years - 800 Points.

[lilboo]

Jeeze.

[Monsta Mack]

So are they making any more NES games for Virtua Console? Cause I'm at the point where I would sell all my nes games if I could get them all backwards. It seems like the US has seen little to nothing come out this year from the NES side.

I could probably chop a few games out of my collection, but I'm wondering what's taking Capcom so long to put the other Megaman's out here. Where is Metal Gear and Snake's Revenge? DQ1-4 got ports to the Gameboy/remade but I still want them. TMNT 2 and 3? Also Little Samson and Magic of Schsudadasduad83213 are a must.

Strell shake the 8 ball please.

[Gden]

Yeah, I know, it was an accidental thing.

[foltzie]

I think you are a bit late in posting that particular update.

[mykevermin]

No update today?

I'm really, really tempted to buy FFIV After, but I don't like the idea of piecemeal games. I want to hold off on the chance that it might see a disc release for $20-30 in a year or so.

With that in mind, for those who bought it - how is it? FFIV was one of my favorite titles, so if it plays like that, I may have to dive in right now.

[Plinko]

This week's update is:

SNES -- Genghis Khan 2
WiiWare -- Swords and Soldiers
Fish 'em All

DSiWare: Mario vs. DK

Source: NeoGAF

[Purple Flames]

Fish 'em All

Am I the only one who read that as Fist 'em All at first?

[mykevermin]

You and lilboo.

[foltzie]

Did Wii Chess get lost on the Nintendo servers? I know it isnt likely to be a massive seller, but it was released to Wiiware in England...

[lilboo]

Myke speaks the truth.

[EXStrike]

http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=85125

Eduardo the Samurai Toaster next Monday

[ratzombie]

Wooo!

[Cao Cao]

Europe is getting Super Smash Bros. this week.
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=85378

Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros - 1000 Points

WiiWare
Cocoto Platform Jumper - 700 Points

DSiWare
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing - 800 Points
Sudoku 150! For Challengers - 500 Points

[lilboo]

Oh, nice. I do <3 the original smash bros

[foltzie]

Oh, nice. I do <3 the original smash bros

We wont get it until next year, at one VC title a week and about 98 till the next "milestone".

[lilboo]

:rofl: This is true :cry:

:rofl: I HATE Nintendo

[PuppetYuber]

can you go online with VC super smash brother?

[Doomed]

can you go online with VC super smash brother?
:rofl:

Wow, imagine if that were true. What's next: GameCube controller support in the Play on Wii! series? A universal friend code?

[EXStrike]

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: MARIO CALCULATES THE TIME NEEDED TO CATCH TOASTED RAINBOWS IN SPACE


June 15, 2009
Nintendo's downloadable content this week features the first-ever kitchen appliance with martial arts training. Throw in some rainbows and a game of catch, and you have a pretty interesting WiiWare™ lineup. But that's not all: There are Mario-themed Nintendo DSiWare™ applications and a classic arcade game for the Virtual Console™. Let's get to the details:


WiiWare

Eduardo the Samurai Toaster
Publisher: Semnat Studios
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Fight your way through 13 diverse locations on your own or with up to three friends in this frenetic and stylish side-scrolling action game. Play as Eduardo and his fellow toaster buddies as you fire an assortment of pastries at all kinds of dastardly food products. Hop onto laser-mounted scooters and fly across the screen in rocket packs, and learn to cooperate with your teammates or simply annoy each other in an awesomely fun way by throwing each other around the screen. The choice is up to you.

RAINBOW ISLANDS™: TOWERING ADVENTURE!
Publisher: TAITO
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: In Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!, players control the rainbow-magic-wielding Bubby or Bobby as they climb the seven seamless areas of a tower reaching the heavens while defeating enemies with their rainbow powers. Bosses controlled by the scientific genius Dr. Crescent await players at the end of every area. Race through every area within the allotted time to meet the rainbow-colored Holly's Comet. There are three game modes: Story mode, which tells the tale of Holly's Comet; Challenge mode, where players attempt to climb as high as they can; and Time Attack, where players select an area and see how fast they can climb it. Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! is an exhilarating action game where you use rainbows to climb into the heavens.

Let's CATCH™
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Play catch with friends in multiplayer party games and compete for high scores using your Mii™ character and others. Choose from six different single and multiplayer modes such as Speed Catch, which tests your ability to catch a fastball, and Bomb Catch, an elimination party game for up to four players. Select from a variety of characters or use your Mii character to play other favorite catch games. Unlock special features when you own both Let's TAP and Let's CATCH.


Nintendo DSiWare

Mario™ Calculator
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: N/A
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Mario and Luigi™ take a break from their normal adventures to dedicate their heroic talents to working with numbers. Mario Calculator features the full functionality of a traditional calculator, including a Memory key and the ability to display up to 13 digits, and adds a layer of atmosphere reminiscent of the original Super Mario Bros.™ Use the Unit Converter to turn one unit of measure into another (such as length, weight, volume, age and others), or track the history of calculations you've performed with ease. Listen to the Mario-related sounds and watch the coins fly as calculations are performed. Now, back to adding up those high scores...

Mario™ Clock
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Turn back time and enjoy a bit of classic game play based on the original Super Mario Bros. with Mario Clock. Help Mario and Luigi collect more coins than ever (POW block anyone?) while they run through a variety of stages. Gather enough coins and you'll be treated to another scene bound to bring back fond memories for many. Mario Clock includes both analog and digital clocks that use the system's internal clock or allow you to offset the time however you like. Program up to three alarms (with snooze functionality for those that need it) and assign them a Mario-related sound or use one created in the Nintendo DSi™ Sound application. You'll find yourself thinking "Just a few more coins..." in no time!


Virtual Console

Space Harrier™
Original platform: Virtual Console Arcade
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Animated Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: "Welcome to the Fantasy Zone. Get ready!" This is the greeting given to you as you start Space Harrier, but you don't have much time to take this advice. Even as the words are being spoken, your Harrier warrior is already charging into battle. Toting a huge laser gun under his arm, the Space Harrier can either run along the checkerboard ground or freely fly through the sky. Either way, he's always heading forward into the hostile 3-D world. As you progress, hordes of strange creatures and robots fly toward you. Fast reflexes are required to dodge their incoming fire. Environmental hazards can be a problem, too. Take care not to run into any trees or stone structures. If you need a bit of a morale boost, just defeat a boss, and the narrator will remind you that "you're doing great!"

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com (http://wii.com/) or NintendoDSi.com (http://nintendodsi.com/).

Holy crap.

[mykevermin]

What deserves a holy crap?

[EXStrike]

That it's six and not three =o

That said, I'm getting Eduardo and Let's Catch when I get home.

[tiredfornow]

You mean four? That DSi stuff doesn't count. :-|

[foltzie]

You mean four? That DSi stuff doesn't count. :-|

On the contrary, both DSi items count. In fact, it appears that the only thing both items do is count.

[tiredfornow]

#-o / :lol:

[EXStrike]

On the contrary, both DSi items count. In fact, it appears that the only thing both items do is count.

:applause:

[gunm]

What deserves a holy crap?


Just "crap" would work for me. :p

[Mr. Beef]

Wow. :lol:

[ratzombie]

Yup, still happy about not buying a DSi.

But Eduardo is out!

[EXStrike]

Let's Catch is pretty fun. I'm having a good time, and all I've done is play catch in Story Mode.

It's just relaxing, I guess.

[GizmoGC]

More Clocks and Calculators? Ugh. DSi is a POS.

[Friend of Sonic]

Yeah... I'm a little embarassed to be a future owner of the DSi. But at least it only cost me about 67 dollars after buying and trading in four clearance copies of Smackdown vs. Raw 09.

I really, really hope that they start to turn the DSi store into something overtly meaningful.

[EXStrike]

Eduardo is a letdown =(

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 2 WiiWare games, Icarian: Kindred Spirits - 1000 Points, and Let's Catch - 1000 Points.

[Wolfkin]

so i've been away and the thread title isn't changing anymore anything good out recently?

[Strell]

so i've been away and the thread title isn't changing anymore anything good out recently?

Ok.

Three weeks ago = Memorial Day, so I slacked off.

Two weeks ago = E3, so I slacked off again.

Last week I was just being a jerk.

This week I am still being a jerk.

HOWEVER.

I have been looking for a job recently, and that's taken up the bulk of my time. I ahven't been able to devote much time to CAG lately, and updating this thing hangs like a chore at times.

I was up last night doing assignments for a potential editor type job, so I'm a bit sleepy right now, but I'm going to update these either today or tomorrow. Hopefully today - I don't really have any more plans for the remainder.

So, you know. A heads up, as I have been distracted by something worthwhile lately. I've thought about holding off updates until something "good" comes out, but that's kind of chintzy.

[BlueLobstah]

Anyone from Euroland have Icarian impressions? This is the first WiiWare game I've been looking forward to in a while, so I'm curious to hear if its any good.

[Cao Cao]

SimEarth (Turbo CD) is set for release on Monday:
http://vc-pce.com/usa/e/title/simearth.html

[Cao Cao]

Anyone from Euroland have Icarian impressions? This is the first WiiWare game I've been looking forward to in a while, so I'm curious to hear if its any good.

Some reviews have been released (1 (http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/icarian_kindred_spirits), 2 (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=86625), 3 (http://gamerants.l3fty.com/?p=122)). There's also some gameplay footage of the beginning segment; that art style and the music makes it look bee-yutiful (Skip to 2:40 to see the gameplay):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACsBxC3R7lw

[Wolfkin]

i hear ya strell since I've been in Canada I've been busier than ever which is odd because technically I'm unemployed now. My CAG life. oh how i miss it. so many great deals I've missed so many VC games I need to get.SimEarth (Turbo CD) is set for release on Monday:
http://vc-pce.com/usa/e/title/simearth.html
oh... SimEarth is in my top 5 all time sim games. it was my fav before i discovered SimLife.

[Cambot]

i hear ya strell since I've been in Canada I've been busier than ever which is odd because technically I'm unemployed now. My CAG life. oh how i miss it. so many great deals I've missed so many VC games I need to get.
oh... SimEarth is in my top 5 all time sim games. it was my fav before i discovered SimLife.

How is the Turbo CD version compared to the SNES version (which I have)?

[rocky435]

The question is, will Cave Story be out this monday or the next??;)

[RelentlessRolento]

really? when the eff is cave story out? I have some cheap points lying around that need to go to that game.

[Wolfkin]

only version i played was on the computer.

[EXStrike]

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: CUT STRAIGHT TO THE FUN WITH PAPER, PLANETS, PUZZLES, MIND GAMES AND MINI GOLF


June 22, 2009
Familiar activities get a funky boost with this week's additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop™. A trio of fresh WiiWare™ titles will have players wrapping their minds around unique puzzles, entertaining brain drills and awesome mini-golf courses. A new Art Style™ game for Nintendo DSiWare™ turns cutting paper into a cool hand-held gaming challenge. And simple things like air and weather conditions become exciting game elements in the latest classic offering on the Virtual Console™.

WiiWare

Drill Sergeant Mindstrong
Publisher: XSEED Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Language, Mild Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Line up and get ready to use your mind. Drill Sergeant Mindstrong is a party game that allows up to four people to play at once. Players become boot-camp trainees under the tough Drill Sergeant Mindstrong, going through mind-boggling, mind-training games. The rules are simple, but concentration and quick thinking are key. Become the top boot of your class and earn promotions based on your efforts. This game is best played with friends and family.

NEVES Plus™
Publisher:YUKES Company of America
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description:Try your hand at the newest puzzle craze to come out of Japan, NEVES Plus! Enhanced for WiiWare, NEVES Plus not only retains all the simple, mind-bending tangram-based game play from the original Nintendo DS™ version, but also includes new multiplayer modes wrapped up in an Egyptian theme. This time, you and up to three others can work together to move, rotate and flip the seven Lucky stones into each of the 500-plus silhouette puzzles. You can also challenge one another in new multiplayer modes such as Versus, Speed, Lucky Number and Party Mode. Whether you play every mode by yourself or with friends, NEVES Plus is set to charm you with harder-than-they-look silhouette puzzles.

Family Mini Golf
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price:500 Wii Points
Description: Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy are back for some mini-golf action. Play through multiple golf courses that contain obstacles ranging from bumpers to speed ramps to fans and more. Up to eight players can play together using a single Wii Remote™ controller. You can download new courses to expand your fun-filled mini-golf experience, creating even more complex and difficult challenges to overcome. Can you conquer all the courses and become the mini-golf champion?

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Style: BOXLIFE™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Climb the corporate ladder in the world of BOXLIFE using your wits and... paper? Use the Nintendo DSi™ stylus to cut and then manipulate the paper into a box shape. Be careful-if you're not efficient with your cuts, you'll waste paper and be penalized. R&D mode teaches you new patterns and challenges you to complete various ranks, while FACTORY mode gives you the chance to earn money by making as many boxes as possible from an endless sheet of paper. Success in each mode brings its own reward: Clear ranks to earn a promotion, change your character's appearance, and use your earnings to acquire new items for your character's miniature garden. With this game's stylish graphics and catchy sounds, thinking inside the box isn't such a bad thing.

Virtual Console

SimEarth™: The Living Planet
Original platform: TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Violent References
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: An entire planet becomes your laboratory in this large-scale simulation game. Players help foster new life and promote its evolution into life forms of higher intelligence. Guide civilization along the path of evolution until it can achieve Exodus, the ultimate goal of settling on another planet. The basic challenge of the game is to maintain a comfortable environment for the life forms by adjusting atmospheric and geological parameters. Small organisms called Prokaryote and Trichordate will grow and evolve into a multitude of life forms. Making a drastic change is a recipe for disaster. The key to success is making small adjustments and watching how the life forms react. SimEarth also includes planets with environments different from Earth, such as Mars and Venus. Try your hand at terraforming these planets with harsh conditions and creating a world where life can thrive.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com (http://wii.com/) or NintendoDSi.com (http://nintendodsi.com/).

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[BlueLobstah]

I still wish they would release more than one VC title at the time, but other than that it appears to be a fairly solid release. I have 500 points left on DSi so I may have to download Boxlife sometime this week.

[icedrake523]

Anyone have Majora's Mask on VC? I'm curious about the controls. If you could tell me how they're laid out, that'd be great.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 2 VC games and 2 WiiWare games, SimEarth - 800 Points/TurboGrafx-16, Altered Beast - 900 Points/VC Arcade, Puzzle Bobble Plus! - 800 Points/WiiWare, and Water Warfare - 800 Points/WiiWare.

[Cao Cao]

Usually Nintendo of Japan would post next month's VC release list around this time, but it seems that they may hold off on that until next week. They did, however, update the release list (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/lineup.html) with the VC stuff for this week and next week (The dates only list "July 2009," but looking at the lack of anything else on the list, this release is pretty likely).
Next week in VC for Japan:
One of the Tantei Jinguji Saburo (Jake Hunter) games (Famicom)
Marvel Land (Arcade)

The rest of July's VC list for Japan:
Final Fantasy III (Famicom)
Super Punch-Out!! (Super Famicom)
Shinobi (Arcade)

EDIT: Got my dates wrong. Now I'm not sure when three are releasing.
EDIT 2: It turns out that these five games make up July's release list.

[ratzombie]

I'm not sure if anyone has answered this before, but why does Nintendo announce VC releases in advance in Japan and not North America?

[EXStrike]

NoA prefers to "surprise" us each week.

[BlueLobstah]

I'm not sure if anyone has answered this before, but why does Nintendo announce VC releases in advance in Japan and not North America?


Because Japan likes to announce how awesome they are compared to the US.

[Cao Cao]

I'm not sure if anyone has answered this before, but why does Nintendo announce VC releases in advance in Japan and not North America?

Nintendo of Japan controls the VC releases for all regions, so I'd imagine that they finish Japan's list first, and make it for a longer term.

[rocky435]

At times when the japanese VC gets things before America and Europe, I really wonder how much a difference there would be in sales if the wii was region free/freed. Maybe not a huge spike but there would be a difference.

Such as beat takeshi's game that out a couple months back. I would've dropped 5 bucks on that easy as many of you guys here would too.

The ff3 famicom is pretty rare since that is one of the main ff games besides for the ds remake here(which i don't own but need to get since it doesn't look bad at all and it's localized). People would nab it up even though they can't read it.

Is it a license thing?? I mean the ps 3 gets a lot of crap for being the third place but at least i can buy a psn card from japan via playasia/ncsx and play Ehrgeiz the jap psn store. I'm pretty sure the money will go to nintendo and the developers. Hell nintendo would have a lot more of my money from the virtual console.

[ZForce915]

I want Smash Bros this week!

[EXStrike]

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD - IT'S NO REEL FANTASY: WATER, SUDOKU AND SILVER STARS CAN BOOST YOUR SKILLS


June 29, 2009
This week's new downloadable games include a trio of WiiWare™ titles - two built around water-themed challenges and one designed to keep your mental chops in top shape. For Virtual Console™, you'll find a memorable SEGA character making his return in a classic single-player sci-fi adventure. Rounding out the lineup is a new Nintendo DSiWare™ title that's sure to have sudoku fans reaching feverishly for the nearest stylus.

WiiWare

Water Warfare™
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Water Warfare is a comical first-person shooter that uses water guns to battle and soak opponents. A map with a particular theme - Playground, Beach, Plaza or Nature Park - is generated automatically when the game begins, so you can think up new strategies each time you engage. Game modes include Single Player Missions, CPU Match and 2-Player Split Screen. On top of that, players with broadband Internet access can use Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to battle with up to eight players from around the world, or participate in Ranking Mode.

Reel Fishing® Challenge
Publisher: Natsume, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Reel Fishing Challenge offers a fun and challenging experience for novice fishers and master anglers alike. Put your skills to the test and discover new types of fish in the challenging mission mode, or relax and enjoy the game at your own pace in free play mode. No matter which mode you play, the game's beautiful graphics and natural setting bring the fishing experience to life. Choose from a variety of lures to attract and hook the game's numerous fish. Each fish looks and moves like the real thing - it's the closest you can get to real-life fishing without putting on your waders.

Silver Star Reversi
Publisher: Agetec, Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Silver Star Reversi has two modes: 1-Player mode allows you to play a match against the computer opponent, and 2-Player mode allows you to play against another person. In 1-Player mode, you can choose from five different computer opponents, turn the background music on or off, adjust sound effects and access in-game help features. During each match, you can also redo your last move, save the game at any point, or resign from the game. After a match has ended, you can review each move and resume the match from any point you choose.

Virtual Console™

Fantasy Zone™ II: The Tears of Opa-Opa
Original platform: SEGA MASTER SYSTEM
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Ten years have elapsed since Opa-Opa restored peace to the Fantasy Zone. Now history is repeating itself, and the planets that make up the Fantasy Zone once again find themselves attacked by the mastermind of the Nenon planet forces. This mastermind is secretly constructing a huge fortress in the Fantasy Zone and aims to put an end to their ambitious plans. Just as he did 10 years ago, Opa-Opa must do battle to save the Fantasy Zone.

Nintendo DSiWare™

SUDOKU MASTER
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: SUDOKU MASTER offers 150 unique puzzles that beginners and experts alike will enjoy. A handful of tutorials will help you learn the rules and controls as you go, and handy features like Write Mode and Temp Numbers make Sudoku pleasantly user-friendly. Feeling confident? Then try your hand at Title Mode to work your way up from Rookie to Sudoku Master. All puzzles were created by Sudoku veteran NIKOLI Co., Ltd., and tips from Sudoku godfather Maki Kaji are offered between games.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop™ and the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com (http://wii.com/) or NintendoDSi.com (http://nintendodsi.com/).

.

[soonersfan60]

Wouldnt that be something if final fantasy 6 came out and they actually let you play it on the wii and dsi something you wanted to play.

Fixed it for you...

[Ryukahn]

You'd think with the success that FFVII has had sales wise over here that they'd be eager to put out more FF games, but I guess not.

[lilboo]

Why does it seem like the same game comes out every week on the VC?

[Strell]

Think I've got everything updated to last Monday. If anyone spots any errors, lemme know.

[crunchewy]

Water Warefare got a good review on nintendolife (http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/water_warfare), but it's a FPS so I'm not terribly interested in it.

[EXStrike]

Holy shit Strell updated

Does anyone know in Water Warfare if you move as slow as you did in Onslaught? I liked Onslaught, but you move way too slow for my liking.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 2 VC games, and 2 WiiWare games, Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen - SNES/900 Points, Pulseman - SEGA Genesis/900 Points, Bit Boy!! - WiiWare/600 Points, and Gradius ReBirth - WiiWare/600 Points.

[SL4IN]

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: BIT.TRIP CORE BRINGS WIIWARE LIBRARY TO 100 GAMES AND COUNTING

July 6, 2009
Another year of American independence isn't the only thing we're celebrating this week. With new releases, including the hotly anticipated game BIT.TRIP CORE, Nintendo crosses the 100-game mark in its ever-growing WiiWare™ game library, a milestone that ought to keep fans ooh-ing and ahh-ing long after the Fourth of July. Other WiiWare offerings this week will have players bursting bubbles and racing in chariots, whether solo or with friends. Nintendo DSiWare™ welcomes a new Art Style™ title and a unique auto racing game, while a classic Commodore 64 title will have Virtual Console™ users tearing it up California style.

WiiWare

BIT.TRIP CORE
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points™
Description: BIT.TRIP CORE continues the BIT.TRIP saga in this retro-arcade-style game. BIT.TRIP CORE adds up to an exciting action/rhythm game that's best played while zoning out on the tunes and letting the visuals swallow you whole. The experience is inspired by games from the '80s, but with a modern twist. The game play is entirely new to the series, leaving the single-axis controls of BIT.TRIP BEAT behind in favor of the ability to control two axes. If the difficulty gets you down, grab a friend and play cooperatively with two-player multiplayer. Make it to the end and you'll have journeyed one step further to completing your BIT.TRIP.

BUST-A-MOVE Plus!
Publisher: TAITO
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: BUST-A-MOVE Plus! is a simple but hugely addictive puzzle game in which you must try to burst a multi-colored mass of bubbles with your very own bubble launcher. Every time you make a group of three or more bubbles of the same color, they pop. There are two game modes available: 1P Puzzle (players tackle the game's 135 stages in pursuit of a new high score or best time) and Battle (players take on friends or computer-controlled opponents). If that doesn't satisfy your passion for popping, there are a total of 270 extra stages waiting for you in the two add-on-content packs, available for purchase on the Wii™ Shop Channel. BUST-A-MOVE Plus! is simple to get into and deep enough to keep you coming back for more.

Heracles Chariot Racing
Publisher: Neko Entertainment
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: The famous Heracles has taken on a challenge like none he has ever faced. Our hero will have to beat his opponents in a race across mythological kingdoms and be the first to reach the top of Mount Olympus. You can play as Heracles and help him return the sacred trophy, or play as one of the other varied mythological characters from Satyr to Poseidon and claim the prize for yourself. Race through three racing cups across 10 courses set in five mythic landscapes. Use awesome fantasy weaponry to defeat your opponents: tridents, fireballs, Zeus's lightning rods and more. Get your friends together for intense two-to-four-player split-screen multiplayer action in Championship, Single Race or Battle mode.

Virtual Console

California Games
Original platform: Commodore 64
Publisher: Commodore Gaming
Players: 1-5
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to California, home of the most radical sports in the world. You're about to hit the beaches, parks and streets of the Golden State to go for trophies in everything from surfing to bike racing. California Games gives you the hottest sports and the most aggro competition. You even have to pick your own sponsor. So pull on those kneepads – you're about to get into the most fun you've had since Mom hid your skateboard. California Games is going to take you from surf to the turf, from the pipe to the parks.

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Style: BASE 10™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Art Style: BASE 10 is a game of numbers. Your goal is simple: create combinations equaling 10 by sliding numbers around the playing field. Move them horizontally or vertically, but be careful not to create an unusable non-number in the process. Choose from one of three modes: eliminate a set amount of numbers as quickly as possible in ZEROSUM MODE; get rid of prearranged groups of numbers in as few moves as possible in PUZZLE MODE; or continue removing numbers until your game is over in INFINITE MODE. In addition, you can challenge an opponent to a two-player wireless battle in VS MODE and see whose number-crunching skills reign supreme. If you think you're a master with numbers, the straightforward yet challenging world of Art Style: BASE 10 gives you the opportunity to prove it in a unique way.

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: For the racing elite, the world is their racetrack. Choose among 28 dream cars and motorcycles from the world's most prestigious manufacturers. Then race your way through eight of the most renowned cities, fully rendered in 3-D. Control your speed machine with either standard or touch-screen controls for precision driving. Photos taken with the Nintendo DSi™ Camera can be used as your personal icon or can appear throughout the various environments, including the garage where you can customize and tune your vehicles. From New York to Shanghai, Paris to Dubai, you'll weave a course through busy streets in six kinds of races plus four-player Multiplayer mode. Avoid police, demolish competitors and pass the leader to win. You'll need to floor it at every straightaway and push every drift to the limit to stay one step ahead and become the ultimate VIP of urban racing.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop™ and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com (http://wii.com/) or NintendoDSi.com (http://nintendodsi.com/).

California games on the Commodore? Really?

[theflicker]

Wow, pretty solid week. I'm down for Bit.Trip and Art Style for sure. Maybe Bust-a-Move too.

[foltzie]

Nintendo of Europe promotes something called the Hanabi Festival to release import games on the VC?

I have no idea why NoA wouldnt do the same thing.

[Nohbdy]

Because they don't need to. There's already import games.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Bit.Trip Core is retro-awesome just like Bit.Trip Beat, but it seems to be about 100x harder. I've played the first level around 5 or 6 times and I am getting killed. I did manage to make it to the first Boss only to fall victim during Wave 3/3.

To play the game you simply push the d-pad in the direction you want to shoot (which puts a transparent white line in that direction) and press the 2 button to shoot when a pixel crosses in front of it. You are limited to up, down, left and right.

The level progression is exactly the same as Beat. If you can keep a combo going, you'll ascend from "Hyper" into "Mega" mode where the graphics get trippier and the music gets a little more complex. If you keep doing well, you'll make it to "Super" mode where stuff starts getting really trippy and it is hard to focus on the pixels you need to shoot. Do badly and you will fall into the "Nether" area where everything goes black and white and monotone beeps play from the Wiimote. You can earn your way back to Hyper (normal) by filling the combo bar back up, but it seems way harder to come back from Nether in Core than it was in Beat.

There is an extra gameplay element that was not in Beat which is a bomb that you can set off with the 1 button which kills all of the dots on the screen. It can be helpful, but if you fall out of the rhythm, you are still going to be screwed when the pixels start coming back again. Oh, and they included a meter to show you how far along you are in the current song as well which was something I was hoping for in a sequel.

The only downside is the d-pad itself can be a little finicky sometimes and in the heat of the battle I have fired in the wrong direction quite a bit. Also, the B button plays extra notes like in Beat, but it is really distracting to your rhythm if you do it - which happens a lot on accident while you are pressing the d-pad. Otherwise it is another solid game from Gaijin, but damn it is hard.

[theflicker]

Yeah, I definitely find Core harder than Beat. It's very satifying when you get into a rhythm though.

Reminds me quite a bit of Digidrive from bit Generations.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 2 VC games, and 2 WiiWare games, Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II - NES/600 Points, Bomberman '94 - TurboGrafx-16/700 Points, 5 Spots Party - WiiWare/500 Points, and Karate Phants: Gloves of Glory - WiiWare/800 Points.

[ZForce915]

So, I've beefed up my account to 10,000 Wii Points. What has come out in the last month or so that I really need to have. Keeping in mind that I tend to prefer the pick up and play kind of games so things like RPGs aren't going to do it for me.

[Strell]

So, I've beefed up my account to 10,000 Wii Points. What has come out in the last month or so that I really need to have. Keeping in mind that I tend to prefer the pick up and play kind of games so things like RPGs aren't going to do it for me.

Swords and Soldiers. Simplified side scroller RTS game. Quite amusing.

Bit.Trip Core if you want retro twitch gaming that's difficult.

People seem to speak highly of Let's Catch, but say it is overpriced. I haven't looked into it.

Reasons to save points include the next Bit.Trip game (assuming the series is something you like) and Cave Story, which is a Metroidvania sort of game from what I understand.

[lilboo]

Any word on when My Life as a Dark Lord comes out? I was obsessed with MLaaK.
..What about Smash Bros 64?. Is that most likely our next "milestone" game?

[Cao Cao]

MLaaDL was released in Japan a few weeks ago, and according to GameFAQs (Not the most reliable source), it's set for Europe this week (7/17), so it should be coming to the US soon.

[BlueLobstah]

WiiWare

Bit Boy!!
Publisher: Bplus
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Get ready for the most spectacular journey through time in the history of video games!! Accompany Bit Boy Kubi through a crazy pixellated adventure and battle hordes of nasty monsters in 4-bit dungeons, 8-bit caves, 16-bit strongholds, 32-bit labyrinths, 64-bit arenas and 128-bit worlds!! Rescue Kubi's friends!! Set off in the ultimate pursuit of fruits and high scores!! Grab a friend for even more fun in Cooperative mode!! The Wii Remote is your joystick – let the arcade adventure begin!!

Incoming!
Publisher: JV Games Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: The goal of Incoming! is to defeat your opponents by destroying their tanks using the arsenal you have at your disposal. Advanced arsenals become available at different levels of the game. Incoming! is great fun for two people to play competitively. Can you defeat your opponent's tanks before they conquer yours? Collect power-ups to give your arsenal that tactical advantage. Your firing must be quick and your aim true to claim victory.

Ant Nation
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E 10 + (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Violence
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: The beloved childhood pastime of lazy Sundays spent with a magnifying glass and an ant farm finally arrives in its most mischievous form via the WiiWare service. You must train your colony of Super Ants using a devilishly fun toolset. Zap, torch and manipulate your ants to make them numerous enough and tough enough to survive a variety of increasingly difficult challenges.
• Zap your ants with lasers, fry them with your trusty magnifying glass, send down lightning and much more to build them to be the strongest Ants on the block.
• Send your ants into war against local bullies like spiders and ladybugs. Is your colony ready for the fight?
• 100 missions keep you busy facing a smorgasbord of fun and wacky tasks.
• Bonus mode features 20 additional challenges that allow you to get crazy with all your favorite weapons of ant destruction.
• Use your Wii Remote™ controller to drop a virtual hammer on your ants, use your Wii Remote like a metal detector to find in-game gold and much more.

Virtual Console

Secret Command™
Original platform: SEGA Master System
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Play as a lone warrior, armed to the teeth, sent on a top-secret commando mission behind enemy lines to liberate your comrades at arms. Released on the SEGA Master System in Europe as Secret Command, players will battle frenzied attacks from enemy soldiers, rocket troops, tanks and other enemies doing everything they can to stop you from saving the hostages. Use your trusty machine gun and a compound bow, equipped with explosive-tipped arrows, to pave the way to victory. Let nothing stand in your path. Play it with a friend in two-player mode for double the fire power.

Pulseman™
Original platform: SEGA Genesis
Publisher: GAME FREAK
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Animated Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: When noted 21st-century scientist Doc Yoshimaya fell in love with one of his C-Life artificial-intelligence creations, he uploaded himself into his computer, where her program core merged with his DNA, and half-human/half-C-Life Pulseman was born. Doc Yoshimaya's mind twisted as he emerged back into real life, and he became evil Doc Waruyama. Use Pulseman's ability to harness electricity as a weapon with his Volteccer attack as a means of rapid transport to fight Waruyama's Galaxy Gang across seven crazy stages. Find out why this SEGA Channel classic was widely regarded as one of the best-looking games for SEGA's MEGA DRIVE (Genesis) on release.

Nintendo DSiWare

Brain Challenge®
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Just like your body, your brain needs exercise to stay in shape. Brain Challenge is a simple, entertaining solution for stimulating your neurons that goes way beyond logic tests. Thanks to a complete range of 48 mini-games, Brain Challenge provides an exceptional variety of exercises. Not only can you train your brain for Math but also for four other categories: Logic, Focus, Memory and Visual. Plus an original Stress Mode, featuring multitasking and authority challenges, Plus, you can now personalize your profile and some exercises with your own photos.


Looks like they're still keeping up the pace with Wiiware...

[lilboo]

I am so sick of this Brain Challenge popping up like all the time!!

[foltzie]

hmm, looks like I shall be springing for Bit Boy this evening.

[EXStrike]

Pulseman!!!

[snipegod]

Bit Boy seems like an interesting concept with the changing graphics of past systems ... anyone have any opinions?

[SL4IN]

Downloading Pulseman after work today.

[natureboy46]

Still no Monkey Island...damn

[Cao Cao]

Bit Boy seems like an interesting concept with the changing graphics of past systems ... anyone have any opinions?

http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/bit_boy
http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=9839

Reviews so far have been negative. They say that while it's an interesting concept, it is not executed well. I suggest waiting for reviews on Ant Nation, something that I haven't heard of before, so it may be worth looking out for impressions of it. If neither of those pan out, Pulseman was a well-known import side-scroller for the Genesis, created by GameFreak before they moved on to Pokemon.

EDIT: First Incoming! review up:
http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/incoming

[Cao Cao]

I found out about Ant Nation's overall concept from a GameSpot preview:
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/antnation/news.html?sid=6207857&mode=previews

Essentially it's a combination of a pet sim and a Pikmin-style RTS. You are a human in charge of an ant colony, and it's your job to make your colony the strongest around. You do this by... torturing them to the brink of death... to make them stronger (And using candy to help them regain their strength). The standard ant torture tools are available to you, including, among others, a flame thrower, rocket launcher, earthquake, and a laser. You can then start missions that will generate enemies like spiders and ladybugs for your ants to fight.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 2 VC games, and 1 WiiWare game, Smash Table Tennis - NES/600 Points, M.U.S.H.A. - SEGA Genesis/900 Points, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord - WiiWare/1000 Points.

[Sailorneorune]

Now PAL-land doesn't have to worry about overpaying for a busted-ass cart with a torn label.

Congrats to you all.

Now buy Pulseman.

[Cao Cao]

FFCC: My Life as a DarkLord is set to release next Monday in the US.
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=89731

[Razzuel]

Holy god! Bit Trip Core is really damn difficult.

[EXStrike]

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: ART, CARDS AND CRYSTALS HAVE GAMERS SEEING SPOTS


July 20, 2009
Looking for a big name to bolster your downloading agenda this week? We've got two words for you: FINAL FANTASY®. The latest additions to the ever-growing WiiWare™ game library include the new FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a Darklord™, plus a fast-paced poker title and a brain-teasing party game that everyone in the household can enjoy. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service welcomes a slick new installment in the Art Style™ series, mixing extraordinary sounds and visuals to create a captivating puzzle game.

WiiWare

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Step into the royal shoes of the Darklord's daughter as she installs traps and monsters inside her tower to fight back the endless waves of invading adventurers in this world-conquest RPG. Known as Artifacts, these monsters and traps are your only hope in keeping the adventurers from destroying the Dark Crystal on the top floor. Fly your tower across the land and conquer every stage on your way to dominating the entire world.

Battle Poker
Publisher: Left Field Productions
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Battle Poker is a family-friendly card game with up to four players battling against the clock to make the best five-card hand possible. Battles are played across multiple rounds, and points are scored for each round based on the quality of the hand. Each player uses a Wii Remote™ controller to point and click on a standard deck of cards on the screen. The first click flips the card over, at which point it can be grabbed by anyone else. You've got to have fast fingers and eyes to grab the cards you need before someone else snatches them.

5 Spots Party
Publisher: Cosmonaut Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Have fun with the entire family and compete in three different play modes. 5 Spots Party is a game of skill for all ages based on the popular game of finding five differences. The goal is to find the greatest number of differences in the pictures shown. In the party modes, you must compete with other players and find as many mistakes as possible. In the 1-Player mode, you must find the differences before time runs out in order to beat the game's highest scores. How far do you think you can go?

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Style: ZENGAGE™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Do you dream of relaxing with a great puzzle game? Art Style: ZENGAGE revolves around sliding cells (squares) to match colors with cores (beads) located on the board. Clear each stage by matching all of the cores and cells. As you progress through the game's 100-plus stages, you'll encounter cells with special characteristics, such as immovability, which further add to the challenge. To truly master ZENGAGE, you must keep your mind sharp and employ careful strategy to complete stages in as few moves as possible. Combining wistful graphics and mesmerizing sound, ZENGAGE creates a surreal world that should be experienced by all puzzle gaming fans.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop™ and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com (http://wii.com/) or NintendoDSi.com (http://nintendodsi.com/).

No VC wtf

[lordwow]

No VC? :lol:

[mykevermin]

Has that ever happened before?

[botticus]

Even though LKS is shipping out today, I'll probably grab FFCC. Not like it's going on sale anytime soon.

[Ryukahn]

I'm kind of shocked at no VC release.

[utopianmachine]

Having just finally played and finished My Life as a King a couple weeks ago, I'm really on the fence about My Life as a Darklord. Is it basically the same thing, only on the side of the baddie? I'm not sure I can take another 15 hours of running around my town talking to everyone over and over again.

[BlueLobstah]

No, think of it as a MLAAK in name only. Instead of a city, you have a tower to defend, so it's more like a type of tower defense game. You build floors and set traps/enemies to defeat the entering adventurers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cSdNDb41Vg

I think it may be time for me to start using up some of my stored points. I'm behind a few Art Style games, and I really want to try MLAADL.

[utopianmachine]

Thanks a LOT for the video link, BlueLobstah. I think this is good enough for me to download. I'm really glad Square-Enix didn't go the lazy route and just make this a rehash of My Life as a King.

[Penguin1084]

wow wtf. no vc today? that's really stupid.

[flybrione]

My Life as a Darklord looks really cool. I think I'll pick this up today.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 2 VC games and 2 WiiWare games, Kirby's Dream Land 3 - SNES/900 Points, Detana!! TwinBee -TurboGrafx-16/700 Points, ColorZ - WiiWare/700 Points, and Heracles Chariot Racing - WiiWare/800 Points.

[Jmclark]

Just got in on that 1200 Wii Points for $8 deal, and had 100 points left over, so that brings me to 1300. Any suggestions on what to buy?

[theflicker]

What deal is this?

[Jmclark]

What deal is this?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231071

[Cao Cao]

Tales of Monkey Island this week. No VC again.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: MONKEY ISLAND AND MUSKETEERS, CARD GAMES AND SUDOKU

July 27, 2009

Three WiiWare™ games anchor this week's Nintendo Download. Gamers can buckle their swashes with both the first installment of a five-part Tales of Monkey Island series and a Three Musketeers platform adventure. Meanwhile, fans of card games will enjoy a half dozen classic options in HB Arcade Cards. On the Nintendo DSiWare™ side, beginners can learn the basics of sudoku with Sudoku Student.

WiiWare

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Join Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate, in this first chapter of an epic five-part saga, filled with humor, romance and piratey swashbuckling. When a showdown with the demon pirate LeChuck goes up in flames, Guybrush gets marooned on a strange island. How will he escape? Where is Guybrush's beloved wife, Elaine? And what's up with the voodoo pox spreading through the isles? Jump into Tales of Monkey Island today to find out!

The Three Musketeers: One for All!
Publisher: Legendo Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: The Three Musketeers have been imprisoned by the treacherous Count Xavier and his sinister lieutenant, Count Orsini! Well, almost - take on the role of Porthos, famed member of the Musketeers, to save the day in this swashbuckling platform adventure inspired by the classic novel. Swing the Wii Remote™ to launch blistering sword attacks on your foes, avoid fiendish traps and discover hidden collectables. Packed with frenetic fencing, heroic leaps and fun puzzles, this is one adventure no aspiring hero will want to miss.

HB Arcade Cards
Publisher: HB Studios Multimedia
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: HB Arcade Cards is a great collection of fun and easy-to-play card games. The collection of games included in this title includes: Rummy, Hearts, Euchre, Canasta, Cribbage and the always-classic Solitaire. Each game comes with an interactive tutorial to show you the rules and basic game play. You'll need to be clever to outsmart your opponents, and you can even team up with a computer partner to play Euchre and Cribbage. You can play HB Arcade Cards using a Mii™ character from your Wii™ console, or play with one of our four new characters. HB Arcade Cards has lots of style and flare, and will keep you coming back for more. Remember, it's never the same game twice.

Nintendo DSiWare

Sudoku Student
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Sudoku Student brings you the first Nintendo DSiWare sudoku experience with all the features you'd expect. For "students" of sudoku who are just getting their feet wet, Sudoku Student comes with a full tutorial. Once you've completed the tutorial, jump into simple and easy-going sudoku puzzles. Designed for entry- to beginner-level players, you'll find just the right amount of challenge to keep you hooked.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop™ and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

[utopianmachine]

Meh. I thought there was already a sudoku game for the DSi?

Interested in Tales of Monkey Island sometime.

[spmahn]

So 2 weeks in a row now with nothing new for the Virtual Console, is it fair to say that Nintendo is abandoning the concept, or at the very least rethinking their strategy. It really doesn't make much sense to me that Nintendo never really got behind this concept fully, there's only maybe a dozen or so must-have games that got put out, but other than that it's been nothing more than a steady stream of crap every seek for almost 2 years now. Who in their right mind thought it made sense to release Sega Genesis games for 7 dollars each when you can buy the whole damn collection on PS2 for 10? Or that people would be willing to pay 5 dollars for Commodore 64 games or crap first-gen NES ties? It just angers me that there is an almost endless amount of classics that Nintendo and their third party licensees have in their archives which may never see the light of day again. It seems to me like this would be an instant money maker for Nintendo, but I guess not...

[xycury]

Arg....

Tales is 1000 per chapter??? and there is like 6 chapters right? so a $60 title?

CRAP

glad I'm reaping pepsi caps but geez it's going to drain me just on this series.

Think they will release stamped disc that contains all the chapters?

[EXStrike]

Five chapters.

[xycury]

Five chapters. Ah, corrected, ok so only $50.

They were going to release a DVD for the PC side, I doubt they would for a Wii.

Guess more points to save up.

[crunchewy]

Is it certain that each chapter will be 1000 points? I hope not. In any case, I'll probably spring for the first chapter.

[lilboo]

..no VC again? :lol:............

[Gothic Walrus]

So...that's it? No more Virtual Console? Guess I don't need to worry about stocking up Pepsi codes for downloading stuff for my Wii. Probably shouldn't get my hopes up for Game Boy titles appearing on the DS, either.

Monkey Island is probably fantastic, but I have to decide whether I want to go Wii or PC with the new series.

Is it certain that each chapter will be 1000 points?

All five chapters of the Strongbad game were 1000 points, so I don't see why this would be any different.

[Ryukahn]

While I wish there would be more focus on VC, I'm sure a lot of folk are happy to see a decent selection of WiiWare titles each week. I'm not one of them, but I'd imagine WiiWare makes them more money as well.

[Doomed]

So...that's it? No more Virtual Console? Guess I don't need to worry about stocking up Pepsi codes for downloading stuff for my Wii. Probably shouldn't get my hopes up for Game Boy titles appearing on the DS, either.

Monkey Island is probably fantastic, but I have to decide whether I want to go Wii or PC with the new series.
Just wait for the season to finish and buy it on PC for $20-$30.

[spmahn]

While I wish there would be more focus on VC, I'm sure a lot of folk are happy to see a decent selection of WiiWare titles each week. I'm not one of them, but I'd imagine WiiWare makes them more money as well.

Maybe, but considering that the WiiWare games have development fees attached to them that VC games do not, that may not be the case.

[Brad Bishop]

I keep hoping for the old Nintendo arcade classics on VC Arcade.

[Jmclark]

Quick question. Should I get Bit. Trip Beat or Bit. Trip Core?

[crunchewy]

I need to look into these pepsi caps. Our vending machines don't seem to have any Pepsi promo about Wii Points and the (Diet) Pepsi I bought at the grocery store didn't seem to have any such promo either.

Speaking of the VC (which I really doubt is dead), I finally bought Lords of Thunder. Fun game, though I suck at horizontal scrolling shooters. It's a good game if you like this sort of thing, though it does take up a lot of space being, originally, a CD game.

[blandstalker]

Quick question. Should I get Bit. Trip Beat or Bit. Trip Core?

I'd start with Bit Trip Beat. Core is harder, both in terms of gameplay and control.

[BlueLobstah]

Has anyone picked up My Life as a Darklord? I'm curious to see some general impressions.

[Cao Cao]

Overturn is set to be released on Monday:
http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/07/30/wiiware-robot-fighter-overturn-to-arrive-monday-aug-3/

Overturn is a Wiiware robot-battling title priced at 800 points. It has online multiplayer, and it supports the balance board.

[Jmclark]

I'd start with Bit Trip Beat. Core is harder, both in terms of gameplay and control.

Okay, I'll probably pick that up.

After getting Bit. Trip Beat, I'll have 900 points left over, so any suggestions on what I should get? I'm looking at Water Warfare since another forum I go to is going to have a night of playing that once a week, but any other suggestions?

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 3 WiiWare games (and like America, no VC games), Driift Mania - WiiWare/800 Points, Tales of Monkey Island - Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal - WiiWare/1000 Points, and The Three Musketeers: One for All - WiiWare/900 Points.

[Cao Cao]

The Japanese VC titles for August were announced (GAF (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366988&page=17)):
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/lineup.html

Next Week in Japan:
Final Fantasy IV (Super Famicom)
PePen ga Pengo (MegaDrive)
Cosmo Gang The Video (Arcade)
Pac-Mania (Arcade)

Rest of the Month:
Ike Ike Nekketsu Hockey Bu (Famicom; Kunio-kun title)
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (MegaDrive)

[Ryukahn]

Final Fantasy IV (Super Famicom)

:shock::drool::bomb::wall:

That pretty much sums it up for me.

[Cao Cao]

The PR for Monday (Overturn is a notable for Wiiware and VC returns this week with Tecmo Bowl for the Arcade):
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: GRIDIRON ACTION, ART STYLE ANTICS, ROBOT BATTLES AND SEDUCTIVE BETS

Aug. 3, 2009

The onset of August means summer is winding down, but the downloadable action at the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop™ just keeps on heating up. Two new WiiWare™ offerings deliver futuristic robot foes and sultry poker opponents, respectively. On the Virtual Console™, there's great news for football fans as the arcade classic TECMO BOWL™ makes its way to the Wii system. And on Nintendo DSiWare™, you'll find a fresh addition to the eye-pleasing, mind-bending Art Style™ game series.

WiiWare

OVERTURN
Publisher: Studio Zan Inc.
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: OVERTURN is a futuristic robot-versus-robot fighting game. Choose from eight different robots to pilot and master, using various close-range and long-range weapons to blast away enemies in six single-player tournaments. Unlock secret modes and up to 12 new weapons. Customize your robot's color and weapons to prepare for your next battle. Then take the action online to play in a two-player Versus battle or a four-player Battle Royale match. Search the world for Friends or other players who are online and ready for battle. Players with the optional Wii Balance Board™ can use it to control their robots by shifting their weight.

Sexy Poker™
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature) - Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Get your pulse racing with a game of strip poker against a selection of six lovely manga-style women who may wind up in nothing but swimsuits or underwear when the final hand is dealt. Choose the classic Texas Hold'em Poker to be thrilled as the bets increase, or try the Black Jack game for a mix of chance and strategy. Discover the girls' personalities: they'll bluff you! Enter the photo gallery to see the pictures you've unlocked by playing and winning. If you're good enough, Emi, Sakura and their seductive girlfriends will bet their clothes to stay in the game.

Virtual Console

TECMO BOWL
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Released in 1987, the football game that took America by storm is back. This arcade version required a custom-made dual-screen cabinet and was popular for its large characters and intense graphics. The game is filled with great action as players take control of receivers and running backs, quickly moving the controller to break a tackle. Play alone or with up to four players in a two-on-two match. Experience the best moments of both competitive and cooperative play, finding holes in your opponent's defense, then savor the thrill of receiving a pass thrown by your teammate. In addition, game options such as play time, team division and difficulty level can be adjusted.

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Style: precipice™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The sky is falling in the form of cubes in the action-oriented Art Style: precipice. Watch for the telltale shadow to avoid seeing your character get crushed by a falling cube while climbing the stacked cubes to ascend to the floors above. Push, pull or shove cubes to make your climb easier. Try to gain extra points by stepping on five cubes in a row on the same floor. In addition, you'll encounter special cubes that can either be helpful or harmful to your effort. Choose from either TEN FLOORS mode, which challenges you to reach the tenth floor while scoring as many points as possible, or TOWER mode, which gives you the chance to climb as high as you can. Do you have what it takes to make it to the top, or will you be crushed?

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

[EXStrike]

Sexy Poker? :lol:

But Overturn and Tecmo Bowl VCA so bought

[utopianmachine]

I know that the Art Style games are pretty great, but can we get something else besides them (and sudoku) for DSiWare?

[BlueLobstah]

Sexy Poker? :rofl:

I wish Nintendo would stop changing the names of the Art Style games. It's getting difficult to remember what's what. Precipice (US) = Kubos (EU) = Nalaku (JP). Looks like its worth a buy in any case:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbjdwTh70H0

[Ryukahn]

Just as an FYI on Tecmo Bowl, you only get 12 teams. Those 12 teams do have real NFL players from the time on them, but the teams are only named after the city they are from, thus don't have the full team name.

[foltzie]

Just as an FYI on Tecmo Bowl, you only get 12 teams. Those 12 teams do have real NFL players from the time on them, but the teams are only named after the city they are from, thus don't have the full team name.

The fact that they have the NFL players is impressive. I thought Players Inc was in on the same deal with EA as the NFL.

[crunchewy]

Those fearing the end of the VC can breath a sigh of relief. Plus isn't Tecmo Bowl suppose to be pretty good? I can't remember if I ever played it way back when or not, but I *definitely* prefer the old 2D football games to the complex 3D ones they put out now. That was when football games were fun, not realistic.

On the DSi front, precipice looks good. I'm glad to see a return to more action-oriented Art Style games. All the other recent ones look like a bore to me, but this one looks like it will be fun. I may have to cash in my remaining points card to get it.

[lilboo]

...sexy poker???

[Ryukahn]

The fact that they have the NFL players is impressive. I thought Players Inc was in on the same deal with EA as the NFL.

My bad. I made it sound like the one appearing on VC had the players still in it, when to be honest I have no idea. Was just trying to point out that it wasn't the Tecmo Bowl most are familiar with, which is Tecmo Super Bowl.

[jza1218]

Didnt they already release Tecmo Bowl on the VC? In fact, I know they did, because I have it already.

[Ryukahn]

Didnt they already release Tecmo Bowl on the VC? In fact, I know they did, because I have it already.

You are right, as I just looked through the old VC list and it's listed for 500 points. This one is 600 points though. Maybe they added in the players? Who knows heh.

[BlueLobstah]

Didnt they already release Tecmo Bowl on the VC? In fact, I know they did, because I have it already.


This is the arcade version verses the NES version that was released prior.

[Ryukahn]

Does anyone know how long the various tower defense games last on WiiWare? While I still have a few things to do on Plants vs Zombies, I'm basically done with it and probably won't play it for awhile, but I'm looking for something similar. I was able to get ~50 hours worth of playing out of it, which is obviously great value for $10, so I'm hoping there is something of similar length on WiiWare. The FFCC My Life stuff looks interesting, though I don't know how long each of those lasts.

[jza1218]

This is the arcade version verses the NES version that was released prior.

Wish they had released Tecmo Super Bowl instead.

[BlueLobstah]

Does anyone know how long the various tower defense games last on WiiWare? While I still have a few things to do on Plants vs Zombies, I'm basically done with it and probably won't play it for awhile, but I'm looking for something similar. I was able to get ~50 hours worth of playing out of it, which is obviously great value for $10, so I'm hoping there is something of similar length on WiiWare. The FFCC My Life stuff looks interesting, though I don't know how long each of those lasts.


My Life as a Dark Lord is an interesting spin on the tower defense genre, so not sure if you would be interested in that.

I downloaded it yesterday on the whim since I didn't have anything better to do. I don't know how long it is, but it appears to have about 5 chapters. I played for about 3 hours and am only on the second chapter, so take that as you will. Some of the DLC may extend the play time, but none of it looked necessary to me unless you wanted to make the game easier to play.

[Doomed]

I wish they would release Soundvoyager to WiiWare. I'm not sure how well it'd work, but I'd like the chance to buy it twice.

[EXStrike]

Ghostfire Games announces Rage of the Gladiator for WiiWare. This the dev that made Helix

http://www.cnbc.com/id/32269478

http://www.ghostfiregames.com/gladiator/rage-of-the-gladiator/

[Ryukahn]

My Life as a Dark Lord is an interesting spin on the tower defense genre, so not sure if you would be interested in that.

I downloaded it yesterday on the whim since I didn't have anything better to do. I don't know how long it is, but it appears to have about 5 chapters. I played for about 3 hours and am only on the second chapter, so take that as you will. Some of the DLC may extend the play time, but none of it looked necessary to me unless you wanted to make the game easier to play.

Thanks for the info. The length sounds about right for a normal tower defense campaign. Are there any extra modes or difficulty settings?

[Doomed]

It's been a loooooooong time since I've played new WiiWare, but now I'm finishing off Strong Bad season 1 and then I'll try MLaaDL.

[BlueLobstah]

Thanks for the info. The length sounds about right for a normal tower defense campaign. Are there any extra modes or difficulty settings?


Only with DLC.

[Ryukahn]

Only with DLC.

Alright thanks. Sounds like it's another Swords & Soldiers as far as content goes.

[ProfWho]

Anyone play Overturn? I was wondering if it was any good.

[Ryukahn]

Wow, I just saw some screens from that Sexy Poker game on IGN. I can't believe Nintendo let that get on WiiWare lol.

[blissskr]

Wow, I just saw some screens from that Sexy Poker game on IGN. I can't believe Nintendo let that get on WiiWare lol.
Lol I just noticed that on the club nintendo site under wii ware thought it was funny it made me enter my birth date to check it out, and then from the site itself 'If you’re good enough, Emi, Sakura and their seductive girlfriends will bet their clothes to stay in the game!' Its going to be funny when nintendo starts getting complaints about someones kid 'accidently' downloading this.

[crunchewy]

I think Nintendo was affected by the heat they took at last years G3 or whatever that expo is called. Perhaps they think this is a way of showing that they aren't just for kids? In any case don't bite - it's a lousy game according to Nintendo Life, even from the standpoint of the "sexy".

[ajh2298]

I am new to the Wii Shop but it seems that they are done releasing the older console games and only focusing on the WiiWare titles?

[Flak]

Virtual Console is dead? No way, there goes one of my reasons for buying a Wii if that's true.

[pete5883]

Dead? They release Tecmo Bowl this week.

[EXStrike]

I think Nintendo was affected by the heat they took at last years G3 or whatever that expo is called. Perhaps they think this is a way of showing that they aren't just for kids? In any case don't bite - it's a lousy game according to Nintendo Life, even from the standpoint of the "sexy".

Sexy Poker isn't even their's.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 1 VC game, and 1 WiiWare, The Revenge of Shinobi - SEGA Genesis/800 Points, and Bonsai Barber - WiiWare/1000 Points.

[Ryukahn]

I am new to the Wii Shop but it seems that they are done releasing the older console games and only focusing on the WiiWare titles?

It's not looking good at the moment, but they could just be thinking that the VC games wouldn't sell well during the summer, so are holding off or something. It's definitely frustrating though.

[EXStrike]

Holy cow, I would kill for a more-fleshed out retail version of Overturn.

[Cao Cao]

This week, it's NyxQuest, Rock N' Roll Climber, and Super Star Wars!
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: BIG NAMES AND BRILLIANT GAMES MAKE FOR A MUST-SEE DOWNLOADABLE LINEUP

August 10, 2009

There's one word to describe the latest downloadable game offerings from Nintendo: phenomenal. For starters, Wii™ owners can dive into a space adventure for the ages as the Super NES™ classic Super Star Wars™ makes its Virtual Console™ debut. WiiWare™ devotees have two extraordinary new titles to choose from, including the high-flying NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits and the super-charged Rock N' Roll Climber™. And don't miss this week's Nintendo DSiWare™ Brain Age™ title, which will help keep your mind buzzing wherever you go.

WiiWare

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits
Publisher: Over The Top Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Experience the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl who must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend, Icarus. Fly over the ruins of ancient Greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras. You will need the help of Zeus and other benevolent gods from Olympus to summon their powers. They will let you cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds as you wish. By making your own wrist movements and pointing to the game screen, you will be able to achieve these and many other feats. Fly, aim and shoot using your Wii Remote™ controller. Play with a friend and maximize your abilities: While one controls Nyx, the other will control the powers from the gods.

Rock N' Roll Climber
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Prepare to "rock out" like never before in Rock N' Roll Climber. Climb rocks using the innovative control scheme, which has you controlling your character's movement using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ controllers. If you want an even more immersive experience, optional support for the Wii Balance Board™ is also available. Make your way up an array of courses, ranging from the Pop level's indoor rock wall to the Heavy Metal level's waterfalls (watch out for those moss-covered rocks - they're slick). In addition to the sense of accomplishment you'll feel upon reaching the top, you might just be rewarded with your own guitar.

Virtual Console

Super Star Wars
Original platform: Super NES
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Risk your life as a Jedi Knight. Join Luke, Han and Chewbacca in their fierce war against the Evil Empire. Battle treacherous aliens. Pilot two vehicles in high-speed, first-person 3-D sequences. Rip through the desert in Luke's landspeeder. Clash with aliens in the Mos Eisley Cantina. Blast menacing boss monsters and Imperial stormtroopers. Attack TIE fighters in the trenches of the Death Star. Fight your way through the wastelands of Tatooine to the hostile streets of Mos Eisley and beyond. Grab your blaster, strap on your lightsaber and take on the fight for galactic freedom.

Nintendo DSiWare

Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Language
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: This edition of the popular Brain Age series offers players a mix of new and familiar exercises, all with an artistic focus. Test your spelling in Word Attack, enjoy literary classics in Reading Aloud and tune your musical skills in Piano Player. A new Themes mode challenges you in drawing, photography and voice acting and lets you share your creativity with friends and family. And if you need a break, the always-enjoyable Virus Buster makes its return. Prepare for another round of training your brain in minutes a day.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
*NOTE: NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits was formerly known as "Icarian: Kindred Spirits" when it was first released in Europe

[lordwow]

Super Star Wars :whee:

That game is tough as balls.

[botticus]

I've heard good things about Icarian, I'll have to check it out.

[BlueLobstah]

Oh good, Icarian is finally out. I'll definitely be downloading that.

Not really Nintendo's fault, but the Brain Age Express games are really a ripoff when you can find copies of Brain Age 1/2 for $15 or less.

[Halo05]

Super Star Wars?! Are you shitting me?! That game is all kinds of awesome. Wow, of all the random games I never expected to see on the VC that series just about tops the list. I realize George Lucas and Co. love the moneyz but I didn't think they'd pursue it by selling their really good SNES action games again. Bring on Super Empire Strikes Back.

[Strell]

Definitely picking up NyxQuest. Been wanting to since I've heard of it.

Which reminds me: What in the hell is taking Cave Story so long? It was supposed to be out in January.

Also funny to see Rock 'n Roll Climber come out, given that we haven't heard anything about it since....it was either E3 or GDC where they last talked about it. I wonder if it's improved? The demo they had going didn't inspire confidence, despite that the premise was hilarious ("Guy climbs to top of mountain and ROKKS THE FUKK OUT!").

Very surprised to see Super Star Wars. I blame the slowing of VC games on the fact that you are required to have it rated by the ESRB, which (from what I know) costs a few thousand bucks. This has caused the VC to not be as profitable as it could be, which is why there's been a slowing of releases. Which makes me wonder if Europe/Japan have the same restriction/obstacle/equivalent?

But seeing a fairly good game that's licensed with something popular? Interesting.

Imma update today. I swear.

[hero101]

Wow, Super Star Wars. That sounds interesting. That wiiware game might be good too. I'm going to wait to hear someone's impression of the game first.

[Strell]

This is interesting. (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19455) It's basically some sort of small temporary partnership between Nintendo and Lucasarts. It confirms that the remaining two SNES games will be released, along with some other promotional tie-ins, such as the Check Mii Out channel running Star Wars themed contests and so forth.

"Additional classic LucasArts games for Virtual Console will be announced in the future."

I wonder what the chances are that old adventure games will be adapted as Wiiware? Probably not great, actually - I wonder if the size limitation would force voices to be ripped out of a port of, say, Loom.

[spmahn]

Maniac Mansion anybody? Please Nintendo, bring it!

[Ryukahn]

I blame the slowing of VC games on the fact that you are required to have it rated by the ESRB, which (from what I know) costs a few thousand bucks. This has caused the VC to not be as profitable as it could be, which is why there's been a slowing of releases. Which makes me wonder if Europe/Japan have the same restriction/obstacle/equivalent?

That's pretty lame. If that's the case, then I can't really blame them for not releasing many VC games anymore. Doesn't sound good for anything that's not super popular. On the plus side, Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior games should still make lots of profit, so I can hope for those! :bouncy:

[BlueLobstah]

Very surprised to see Super Star Wars. I blame the slowing of VC games on the fact that you are required to have it rated by the ESRB, which (from what I know) costs a few thousand bucks. This has caused the VC to not be as profitable as it could be, which is why there's been a slowing of releases. Which makes me wonder if Europe/Japan have the same restriction/obstacle/equivalent?

But seeing a fairly good game that's licensed with something popular? Interesting.


I believe this is only true if the title doesn't already have an ESRB rating. Of course this really only affects early SNES titles and most games prior to 1994. I'm not 100% sure if the ESRB rating counts if a game has been ported on a different system (say SNES->GBA).

Since we don't know what kind of profits publishers are making on the Virtual Console, it's hard to say whether or not the couple of thousand dollars for a new rating is purely the holdup other than Nintendo's usual shenanigans.

[soonersfan60]

It would be very cool if we got the Famicom Star Wars game released in Japan by Namcot (which never made it over here).

[Doomed]

It's not required to get rerated for the VC. There's no law that says games have to be rated by the ESRB. However, Nintendo probably does have a regulation to get everything rerated everytime they release it. See:

The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past (Wii) - Mild Animated Violence

The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past (GBA) - Mild Violence


I wonder what the chances are that old adventure games will be adapted as Wiiware? Probably not great, actually - I wonder if the size limitation would force voices to be ripped out of a port of, say, Loom.
If they can't, no need for WiiWare. Just pull an Atari and steal the Wii version of ScummVM. :lol: Maniac Mansion would definately be doable, it was ported to NES already, and it's small enough to get recreated for WiiWare.

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So, tell me about LOOM.
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Geeze, what an obvious sales pitch.
Sorry, but on some topics I just get carried away.
Nice talking to you.
Aye.

[hero101]

I hope them release a Pocky and Rocky I & II(SNES) and Shadowrun (SNES) soon.

[Cambot]

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8627/starwars.jpg

[gunm]

Wow, Super Star Wars--that game was fucking hard. I still have VC points sitting unused on the console, and 800pts seems fair, but I dunno...I have such a hard time investing in Wii anymore.

[StarKnightX]

This is interesting. (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19455) It's basically some sort of small temporary partnership between Nintendo and Lucasarts. It confirms that the remaining two SNES games will be released, along with some other promotional tie-ins, such as the Check Mii Out channel running Star Wars themed contests and so forth.

"Additional classic LucasArts games for Virtual Console will be announced in the future."

I wonder what the chances are that old adventure games will be adapted as Wiiware? Probably not great, actually - I wonder if the size limitation would force voices to be ripped out of a port of, say, Loom.


Renewed hope for Zombies ate my Neighbors and Big Sky Troopers perhaps?:pray:

For that matter it'd be nice to even get Star Wars : Rogue Squadron and Battle for Naboo for the 64.

[Cambot]

I don't understand why these publishing companies need special "partnership" with Nintendo to get their games on Virtual Console. FREE MONEY, people!

[Hovercraft]

anyone else playing Swords and Soldiers?

[Halo05]

I don't remember Super Star Wars being unbearably hard. I definately beat it back when it came out over a weekend rental. Then again, I was more or less breathing Star Wars back then so I might've played it for like 32 hours straight. I'll probably get it after finishing FF IV TAY.

[KingBroly]

Super Star Wars has a level select cheat, although that was pretty difficult to do, too.

[lilboo]

I don't think I played Super Star Wars.. I remember playing and being stuck on Super Return of the Jedi. :lol: <3 Leia

[doctorfaustus]

This game is f-ing hard. I remember playing it when it came out and being super frustrated that I could not get past the damn Sarlac pitt monster. I have Super ESB and that's even harder. Lousy Wompas.

[Cao Cao]

Which reminds me: What in the hell is taking Cave Story so long? It was supposed to be out in January.

Two posts recently appeared on Nicalis' blog:
1) Nicalis submitted the manual (http://nicalis.com/blog/2009/08/07/cave-story-online-manual-submitted-for-approval/) to Nintendo. They say that all that's left is to submit the actual game, and fix any bugs if necessary.

2) They also recently posted about their new translation (http://nicalis.com/blog/2009/08/11/how-long-does-it-take-to-translate-a-game/) of the game.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 1 VC game and 2 WiiWare games, Phantasy Star - SEGA Master System/500 Points, 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! - WiiWare/500 Points, and Family Slot Car Racing - WiiWare/500 Points.

[tsmvengy]

Super SW, ESB and RotJ are fucking hard games. I enjoyed them as a kid though.

[KingBroly]

Ninja Gaiden and Rygar (Arcade versions) were both rated by the ESRB for Wii.

[Ye0ldmario]

What games do you guys recommend getting besides the obvious mario/zelda and sonic? I just got my wii today and am gonna get a points card on monday.

[Halo05]

What genres do you like? I mean, me saying that Lords of Thunder is amazing won't mean shit if you don't like shmups.

[Ye0ldmario]

they don't have much RPG games do they?

[StarKnightX]

they don't have much RPG games do they?

They have Super Mario RPG , Breath of Fire 2 , Phantasy Star (2 , 3 and 4 I think). Also some of the Final Fantasy games are supposed to be coming possible soon (based off the fact they have been released elsewhere). If you don't mind more strategy in your RPGs they also have Shining Force and Ogre Battle as well.

Also , while not traditional RPGs , there's also Neutopia 1 and 2 which are kinda like the Zelda series.

[Strell]

Secret of Mana.

/hits StarKnightX out of repulsion for missing it

[StarKnightX]

Secret of Mana.

/hits StarKnightX out of repulsion for missing it

:oops:

To be fair I don't really think of Secret of Mana as a RPG , but since I included other RPG-like games I should've have known better to include that as well.

[EXStrike]

There's also Ys Book I & II.

[StarKnightX]

There's also Ys Book I & II.

Which is also not as well known as most of the other games I mentioned save for Neutopia. That's no discredit to it's quality , it just didn't come to mind , especially since I've never played it before.

Any other RPGs that I've missed to further make me look silly. :P

[foltzie]

Any other RPGs that I've missed to further make me look silly. :P

Zelda 2

http://www.wiisworld.com/virtual-console-games/RPG/

[Ye0ldmario]

I browsed through the catalog pretty quickly, if I'm understanding correctly I need either a classic controller or a gamecube controller to play SNES. For everything else I can use the wiimote sideways.

Too bad the original dragon warrior for NES isn't on VC yet, I got halfway through it on the real system before.

So I guess I'd be better off just getting a wireless wavebird for not only VC games but I can play my gamecube discs with it too.

[Strell]

So I guess I'd be better off just getting a wireless wavebird for not only VC games but I can play my gamecube discs with it too.

In my sig, there's a link to the Wii FAQ here that I wrote (along with the help of several CAGs).

There's a graph in there that shows what controller can be used for which VC game system. It's a little out of date (doesn't have C64 or Arcade games, for example), but it should give you a solid heads up.

Let us know if you have further questions.

[Kaijufan]

I browsed through the catalog pretty quickly, if I'm understanding correctly I need either a classic controller or a gamecube controller to play SNES. For everything else I can use the wiimote sideways.

Too bad the original dragon warrior for NES isn't on VC yet, I got halfway through it on the real system before.

So I guess I'd be better off just getting a wireless wavebird for not only VC games but I can play my gamecube discs with it too.
You also need a Gamecube or Classic Controller to play N64 games. On each game there's a button you can click on that shows you want controllers you can use for the game.

If you're going to play a bunch of SNES games I highly recommend getting a classic controller since the Gamecube controller's button layout is horrible for N64 games.

[Ye0ldmario]

Ended up getting a 2000 card at kmart today. How's genesis with the wiimote?

[Halo05]

Good for most games. Action-y games that use all three buttons would be a bit difficult (Earthworm Jim comes to mind).

In related RPG stuff, you might want to look into Final Fantasy IV - The After Years. It's a Wiiware title but it feels exactly like an old, turn-based, 16 bit RPG. I'm like 2 1/2 hours into it and I've loved every minute.

[Ryukahn]

Which is also not as well known as most of the other games I mentioned save for Neutopia. That's no discredit to it's quality , it just didn't come to mind , especially since I've never played it before.

Any other RPGs that I've missed to further make me look silly. :P

Paper Mario comes to mind.

[Ye0ldmario]

I bought the original legend of zelda, kirbys adventure, super mario bros. 3, and the internet channel. Next card I get I'll probably grab megaman 2 and punch out.

Wonder why the original Dragon Warrior isn't on VC yet.

[soonersfan60]

I hope they keep the VC going strong with more Japan-only titles. I bought the others just to encourage more! I really want to see Wrecking Crew '98 and others.

[Strell]

Wonder why the original Dragon Warrior isn't on VC yet.

I don't necessarily know what Enix's take on the matter is, but Square more or less has said in the past that they don't like digital distribution because "it hurts the integrity of the brand," which most people interpret as "we don't like selling a digital copy for five bucks when we can have our interns remake an original and resell it for forty on the DS or PSP."

Enix might think the same way since they are now merged. And they've been remaking a ton of the DW series for the DS, so maybe they agree with the above sentiment.

This is all my own speculation though, so don't take it as factual.

I'm with sooners in that I hope they continue more unreleased games here. I really wish they'd go the extra mile and translate titles that never appeared - there's a good number of RPGs I'd like to play from the SNES days - but I don't have too much hope for that. I'd really like Treasure Hunter G to show up, for example, but my breath will not be held.

[foltzie]

I hope they keep the VC going strong with more Japan-only titles. I bought the others just to encourage more! I really want to see Wrecking Crew '98 and others.

I'm surprised they havent made any sort of deal out of releasing Devil World here in the states. Seems like a good way to pop the crowd at E3 or PAX or something to announce that all of Miyamotos titles are now available in the Americas.

[Halo05]

My most-wanted potential VC titles are a tie between the Super Grafx port of Ghouls N' Ghosts and Rondo of Blood. I have moneyz sitting here ready to buy both of them. Sell me things Nintendo and NEC/Hudson.

[RelentlessRolento]

I still wanna know where the eff are my N64 games?

[lilboo]

^ yes

[pete5883]

I don't necessarily know what Enix's take on the matter is, but Square more or less has said in the past that they don't like digital distribution because "it hurts the integrity of the brand," which most people interpret as "we don't like selling a digital copy for five bucks when we can have our interns remake an original and resell it for forty on the DS or PSP."
Didn't they start releasing the SNES FF's on VC in Japan, though?

[Ryukahn]

I don't necessarily know what Enix's take on the matter is, but Square more or less has said in the past that they don't like digital distribution because "it hurts the integrity of the brand," which most people interpret as "we don't like selling a digital copy for five bucks when we can have our interns remake an original and resell it for forty on the DS or PSP."

Enix might think the same way since they are now merged. And they've been remaking a ton of the DW series for the DS, so maybe they agree with the above sentiment.

This is all my own speculation though, so don't take it as factual.

I'm with sooners in that I hope they continue more unreleased games here. I really wish they'd go the extra mile and translate titles that never appeared - there's a good number of RPGs I'd like to play from the SNES days - but I don't have too much hope for that. I'd really like Treasure Hunter G to show up, for example, but my breath will not be held.

Japan already has the first 4 Final Fantasy games (or they will soon as FFIV was listed as releasing this month), so their stance has changed in that regard. The only question is when the hell will they bring those games to the other markets. They've been doing 1 a month since May, so I'm not really sure why we have such a big gap between when Japan gets them and when the rest of the markets get em.

As for Dragon Warrior, I know that series is mega ultra super duper huge over in Japan (is it more popular than FF?), and the NES ones haven't been remade since the GBC days IIRC, so maybe they have some plans to remake those for the DS or something and are holding out.

On another thought, does anybody know how many copies of FFIV:TAY sold? Maybe they haven't released the FF games here yet because TAY sold poorly or something. I haven't bought it yet since I really want to play FFIV again before purchasing it, but I sold my copy of FFIV a long time ago so need it on VC first lol.

[Cao Cao]

This week it's Revenge of Shinobi for VC (Likely with the pink Spider-man boss), and Pop-up Pursuit is a Nintendo-published title in the vein of the Mario Party series, apparently (http://wii.ign.com/articles/990/990880p1.html):
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FUN KEEPS POPPING UP, FROM SLOT CARS TO ROCK STARS, SUDOKU TO NINJUTSU

Aug. 17, 2009

Choosing a game to download from the Wii™ Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop™ can be a little like taking a personality test. Do you like mystery and surprises? A new WiiWare™ game offers elements of magic and pop-up excitement. Are you an extrovert who craves the spotlight? Try a Nintendo DSiWare™ title that turns players into rock stars. Do you crave competition and fierce action? Choose from a new car racing game or a bona fide martial-arts classic. Or maybe you're more of a brainiac? Check out the sudoku-themed installment in the popular Brain Age™ series. This week's new downloadable games offer something for players of any disposition.

WiiWare

PictureBook Games™: Pop-Up Pursuit
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Enter the world of PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit and enjoy a family board game set in a pop-up picture book. Instead of simply rolling dice to move along the map, you'll use cards (which can help or hinder progress) and coins (useful for buying more cards, but don't forget about your Coin Bonus at the end of the game). Spaces on the map play an important role in the game's outcome, and your computer-controlled opponents exhibit different personalities and behavior. Occasionally, the mysterious Book of Magick will be opened, causing an event that may change according to how you play. This mixture of exciting game play and charming, artistic atmosphere give Pop-Up Pursuit high replay value and unique depth—even if its characters are flat.

Family Slot Car Racing
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy are putting the pedal to the metal in Family Slot Car Racing. Race through three racing circuits, each composed of multiple racetracks and even bonus tracks. You can race against a friend for some friendly one-on-one racing action. Choose among multiple slot cars with varying designs to see which car has the best grip and speed. As you progress, you'll unlock new courses and even new slot cars to help you reach the top of the racing circuit. Do you have it in you to be the fastest racer on four wheels?

Virtual Console™

The Revenge of Shinobi™
Original platform: SEGA Genesis
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: This classic SEGA Genesis platformer features Musashi, a ninja out to defeat the evil Neo Zeed and his criminal empire. In this sequel to the arcade favorite Shinobi, traverse through various districts - from the bamboo forests of Japan to the streets of New York City - and fight incoming enemies by throwing Shurikens, performing special ninjutsu moves and slashing a katana sword. Battle against unique bosses at the last stage of each district and make your way to the final match with your nemesis, Neo Zeed.

Nintendo DSiWare

Brain Age Express: Sudoku
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Sudoku takes center stage in this edition of the popular Brain Age series. Solve a variety of puzzles at three different skill levels using the touch screen and an intuitive interface. Track your progress by completing three tests and finding out your Brain Age. The unique charm of the Brain Age series and the challenge of sudoku make for an enjoyable combination. Prepare for another round of training your brain in minutes a day.

Guitar Rock Tour®
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: If you like rock music and have a sense of rhythm, your road to stardom starts here. Guitarist or drummer - choose your path and fire up the most famous concert stages with your band. For beginners or music experts, the engaging game play provides hours of fun. Tap the touch screen or press buttons to the beat of your favorite songs. Keep your cool in front of a hyped-up crowd and don't miss a note. Warm up your fingers and prepare your ears for the explosive track list of Guitar Rock Tour, mixing recent hits like "Girlfriend," "In the Shadow" and "Banquet" with rock classics like "Beat It," "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and more. Use the Nintendo DSi Camera™ to take a photo of yourself or your friends, then display it onstage and receive goodies at your effigy. A new rock idol is born!

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

[Gothic Walrus]

This week it's Revenge of Shinobi for VC (Likely with the pink Spider-man boss), and Pop-up Pursuit is a Nintendo-published title in the vein of the Mario Party series, apparently (http://wii.ign.com/articles/990/990880p1.html):

Maybe the people complaining about Revenge of Shinobi not winning the Sega poll for 360 rerelease will be happy now. :lol:

It's been a long time since I've pulled down a VC or WiiWare title. I miss the excitement of the old announcements...

[utopianmachine]

Guitar Rock Tour
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ADBmpHLWU
Review: http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/guitar_rock_tour_dsiware

[mykevermin]

I don't necessarily know what Enix's take on the matter is, but Square more or less has said in the past that they don't like digital distribution because "it hurts the integrity of the brand," which most people interpret as "we don't like selling a digital copy for five bucks when we can have our interns remake an original and resell it for forty on the DS or PSP."

Enix might think the same way since they are now merged. And they've been remaking a ton of the DW series for the DS, so maybe they agree with the above sentiment.

This is all my own speculation though, so don't take it as factual.

I'm with sooners in that I hope they continue more unreleased games here. I really wish they'd go the extra mile and translate titles that never appeared - there's a good number of RPGs I'd like to play from the SNES days - but I don't have too much hope for that. I'd really like Treasure Hunter G to show up, for example, but my breath will not be held.

Final Fantasy VII is $10 on the PSN Store.

Virtually the entire Square PSX catalog is on the PSN Store in Japan. (Vagrant Story just went up for ¥600 a week or so back).

Also, Square was more than happy to release serial content for Japanese cell phones over recent years (isn't that were FFIV After Years got its start?).

Square sends mixed messages w/ regard to re-releases, what they say publicly, and what they're actually done.

All the evidence points to me sitting on the fence. They say they're against DD, and their track record of overpriced rereleases supports that thesis; but there's just enough DD stuff from them that there are clear contradictions here.

Dragon Warrior is interesting because they appear happy to whore out the name on all sorts of dreadful games that aren't the official canon, yet they seem very protective of the actual main series titles.

[foltzie]

Guitar Rock Tour
Review: http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/guitar_rock_tour_dsiware

Wow*, Midi Guitar Hero....

*Not a good wow.

[StarKnightX]

I'm sorta kinda interested in Pop-up pursuit , based on videos I've seen of the game. Waiting on some solid reviews though before I drop points on it though.

Since I own most of the ports/remakes of the various FF/DQ games already , about the only one I would be sorta interested in buying on the VC would be FF4 , if only to play the infamous Easy type version again. PSN releases are a different story , since I wouldn't be against replacing my hard copies for cheaper digital copies.

I wonder if , assuming they re-release FF6 on the VC , whether the VC version of it would still include the infamous ultimate master/kill your save file glitch?

[Cao Cao]

Pilotwings (SNES) is set for the European VC this Friday.
http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=10772

[KingBroly]

I'm still waiting on FF1 and FF4 to be released on the VC here like they said. I'm surprised to see at least 1 not being released yet.

Pilotwings is cool, but I don't have much desire to play Pilotwings.

[Ye0ldmario]

kirby's adventure seems like a good transfer. but man do the bosses start getting annoying as you progress or what? lol

[Sir_Fragalot]

I had an extra 600 points lying around so I decided to try Neutopia. It's not a bad game but it is trying too hard to mimic Zelda, and when it tries something different it doesn't do it as well as it should. I still like the game though and for a Zelda knockoff it is pretty good.

[BlueLobstah]

The flight games in WiiSports Resort are such a tease for PilotWings. :drool:

Got around to finishing Nyx Quest: Kindred Spirits last night. I didn't complete it 100%, but it's still a pretty short game (< 3 hours). If you liked Lost Winds, you should pick this up.

It's a little bit different than Lost Winds, but it's a pretty solid platformer, somewhat of a rarity these days.

[MisterModest]

This week, Europe got 1 VC game and 2 WiiWare games, Pilotwings - SNES/800 Points, Arkanoid Plus! - WiiWare/800 Points, and Bit. Trip Core - WiiWare/600 Points.

[lilboo]

PILOTWINGS?!!?
Wait, wait.

[lilboo]

I find this hard to believe that no one is excited for Pilotwings? I rather see PW64, but still.

[StarKnightX]

I find this hard to believe that no one is excited for Pilotwings? I rather see PW64, but still.

Well that's just it , I've never played the original Pilotwings , but have played and enjoyed Pilotwings 64. So it's not that I'm not excited for it , just not as excited as I would be if I had previous experience to go by. If that makes any sense.

[Ye0ldmario]

anyone buy revenge of shinobi?

[Sir_Fragalot]

I find this hard to believe that no one is excited for Pilotwings? I rather see PW64, but still.

For me it has been too fucking long. I was interested in it a year ago but now that all they do is release crap on the shop channel, I am really not interested anymore.

[Cao Cao]

This week, it's Super Empire Strikes Back (SNES) for VC, Mr. Driller W for Wiiware, and for DSiware, the sequel to the WW launch title Pop, Pop+ Solo:
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: JEDI BATTLES, MARVELOUS BUBBLES AND FRANTIC UNDERGROUND ACTION

Aug. 24, 2009

Faraway galaxies and otherworldly fun are within easy reach, thanks to the latest downloadable game offerings from Nintendo. If the recent Virtual Console™ debut of Super Star Wars™ had you cheering, you'll be doubly pleased to see its action-packed sequel in this week's lineup. Speaking of sequels, you'll also find a new WiiWare™ title that puts a fresh spin on an "underground" favorite. Meanwhile, Nintendo DSiWare™ fans will discover a puzzle game that truly pops.

Virtual Console

Super Empire Strikes Back™
Original platform: Super NES™
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Pursued across the galaxy, Rebel forces now marshal new strength on the remote ice world of Hoth. Though tracked by probe droids, attacked by ice monsters and confronted by an army of gigantic Imperial Walkers, you must not give in. You are the Alliance's only hope. Learn the ways of the Force, then test your skills in this fast-paced, action-packed sequel to the hit game Super Star Wars.

WiiWare

Mr. DRILLER® W
Publisher: NBGI
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Mr. Driller W is the newly updated version of the exciting game that challenges players with level upon level of frantic underground drilling action. Experience more than 20 varied stages and missions. Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks while avoiding falling obstacles and strategically managing your air supply. Multiple degrees of difficulty now challenge everyone from novices to hardcore Mr. Driller veterans. A tutorial will even help first-time players learn the rules quickly and easily. Vibrant graphics, engaging game play and loads of characters make this a modern twist on a gaming masterpiece.

Nintendo DSiWare

Pop+ Solo™
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Pop bubbles, build chains and try to keep the timer alive in this awesome puzzle/shooter. Pop your way through 16 waves of bubbles in Adventure, Normal or Advanced modes. Race against the clock in a one-, two- or five-minute run. Try the new Bonus Round mode, where each bonus round can be played in three, five or 10 rounds of increasing difficulty. Or just chill out in the relaxing Chill mode with no score or time pressures to worry about. Pop+ Solo comes to the Nintendo DSi™ system with eight modes and five bonus rounds, plus plenty of new badges to collect. Adventure mode introduces some new elements to the game with mines, golden fish, jets of water and four boss battles. The new Challenge mode lets you create and customize your own challenges to play again and again.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop™ and the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.

[StarKnightX]

Doesn't actually seem like a half bad set this week.

[foltzie]

Pop+ Solo?

Oh dear me, Nintendo has figured out the hardcore audience, they are masters at popping solo.

[utopianmachine]

A trailer for Pop+ Solo. Wasn't there some other game based on popping bubbles?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=latrpANJxv8

[ratzombie]

Yes, and it was also called "Pop", this appears to be a port of that game.

[dragonjud]

Interested in the 'new' Mr. Driller. Zero interest in Pop, after seeing that video.

[lilboo]

Ohhhhh, Pop is out? Hooooo! :whee: