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VC Friday: 800
The three games out this week on the Virtual Console for PAL regions all have one thing in common: they're gonna set you back 800 points. It's up to you to decide whether or not that's a good deal. We'll say one thing -- this week's offerings are not lacking in the action department. Cybernator -- SNES -- 800 Wii points Light Crusader -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Rolling Thunder 2 -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: A pricey case of 'what'
Though the official European Nintendo site still seems to be down, the Virtual Console is working overtime to bring you games you may not have heard of at high prices. Ain't life grand? It is if you happen to be into more obscure games, and even the "pricey" ones really aren't. Baseball Stars 2 -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points The Dynastic Hero -- Turbografx -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Bobble Fighters
We cherish these European VC updates for the chance to create silly titles from a mash-up of the games, but this time, we really would be interested in Bobble Fighters. Imagine ... two bobbleheads enter, one bobblehead leaves! It could be awesome.Or maybe we're still just in a calorie stupor from yesterday. Let's get to this week's releases. Bubble Bobble -- NES -- 500 Wii points King of Fighters '94 -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points
VC Friday: Hope you like Double Dribble ...
Originally, European Wii owners were set to find a whopping two titles available this week on the Virtual Console. While that may seem a little thin in comparison to the beefier offerings that have been up in recent weeks, the situation is made even worse by the fact that one of them got yanked at the last minute due to technical difficulties. So, folks, today you get Double Dribble.Yes, that's all. Double Dribble. Hope you feel like playing some basketball! If not ... well, here's to next Friday. Double Dribble -- NES -- 500 Wii points
VC Friday: It's Tanooki time
This week, European gamers have another crack at the Neo Geo, and they can get their golf on if they are so inclined ... but somehow, we just have a feeling that the most popular title will also be the cheapest. Gee, could it be that a few people might be a little excited about Super Mario Bros. 3? Super Mario Bros. 3 -- NES -- 500 Wii points Power Golf -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Blue's Journey -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points
24 hours of Tabula Rasa: Hour 11
And here we are at 6pm, and hour number 11 in our 24 hours of launch day contests featuring Tabula Rasa. How's things? Good? Friday afternoon going OK?If not, maybe we can help-- this hour we'll be giving away a Tabula Rasa hat, a poster, and an oversized game box (sans actual game) to three random commenters on this post. Trust me, short of (legally consumed) alcohol of some kind, there's nothing that picks your Friday afternoon up more than a hilarious gigantic game box. As usual, you have to be a US resident (stupid laws!) and you have to be 18 and older. Leave a comment on this post in the next hour (by 7pm EST, official rules are here), and we'll pick three winners to win three prizes. And let's make this fun-- in your comment, tell us what the people in the pic above are running from.Good luck as always, and have a great Friday afternoon. Don't go too far, though -- the next contest is only an hour away.
VC Friday: The Art of Sonic
It's another Friday, and lately, that means Neo Geo games! Plus, y'know, some other stuff, which is usually pretty pricey, as VC titles goes. But this week, European gamers get a little break with a release out there for only 600 points. On top of that, there's four games from which Wii owners may choose. Sometimes, it's good to be a Nintendo fan. Alien Soldier -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Art of Fighting -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points Samurai Ghost -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Sonic 3D -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Take it in the wallet
Well, European gamers, you've got an update on the Virtual Console this week, that's for sure, but we're not necessarily convinced that it's a deal, a steal, or the sale of the century (with apologies to Guy Ritchie for bastardizing that quote). Sure, there are some worthwhile titles, but there's no budget option this week, so prepare to massage your wallet. Magician Lord -- NeoGeo -- 900 Wii Points Super Air Zonk -- Turbografx-CD -- 800 Wii Points Yoshi's Story -- N64 -- 1000 Wii Points
VC Friday: Time for a quest
We're going to have to take a break for this week's European Virtual Console update for a little media bias. Look, it's Castlevania. Some things are just sacred, or near enough to it to require a call to action. Go forth, gamers, and take up Simon's Quest. Vanquish evil. It'll make you feel good about yourself.Oh, there are other games as well, if you're that sort of person, including the first TurboDuo title released. Castlevania II: Simon's Quest -- NES -- 500 Wii points Gate of Thunder -- TurboDuo -- 800 Wii points World Heroes -- NeoGeo -- 900 Wii points
VC Friday: Ah, Samus
In a mirror of the pre-Metroid Prime 3 release that U.S. gamers saw, European Wii owners get to celebrate with a little taste of Samus on their own Virtual Consoles this week. Instead of asking the opposite, let's just do this: who isn't going to get Super Metroid?Now we're going to need to know why. Probotector II: Return of the Evil Forces -- NES -- 500 Wii points Super Metroid -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
Leopard: All signs point to 10/26
Does anyone else think it's a little crazy that we're already 1/4 of the way through October and we still don't have an official release date for Leopard? It'll almost assuredly be at the very end of the month, but in terms of date and time, no one has an official clue.For a Piper Jaffray analyst, however, all signs point to October 26th (and gwhiz adds 6 p.m. on that Friday afternoon just like the iPhone launch). Makes a lot of sense to me-- Friday is clearly a great day to launch a product, as it gives Apple the weekend to claim sales figures, as well as gives us consumers a chance to break open the box and get it installed right away. Analyst Gene Munster says, also, that it's the end of the first month of a fiscal quarter, which Apple likes for boosting sales-- Tiger released in the same situation.Plus, you know, the 25th is a full moon, so there's even more fuel for the speculatory fire. I agree that the 26th sounds pretty convincing, but of course we won't know for sure until Steve wants us to.Thanks, Zoli!
VC Friday: Hello there, Neo Geo
Nintendo of Europe isn't wasting any time -- when they tell you the Neo Geo is coming, they mean it. The first Neo Geo title, Fatal Fury, debuted today on the VC, along with four other games. That's quite a haul! We expect there are some wallets that are hurting today after the bevy of releases. Fatal Fury -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points Golden Axe 3 -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Landstalker -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Streets of Rage 3 -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Super Thunder Blade -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Hanabi Festival goes sci-fi
European Wii owners get a crack at two games never-before released locally this weekend, thanks to the Hanabi Festival! If only Nintendo decided to celebrate with us all the time, eh? Perhaps the best part of this week's new VC releases is the debut of the long-awaited, much-lauded Sin & Punishment. We expect quite a few people are going to be downloading Treasure's shooter and giving it a shot this weekend. It's pricy, but seems so very worth it. Gradius III -- SNES -- 900 Wii points Legend of Hero Tonma -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Sin & Punishment -- N64 -- 1200 Wii points
VC Friday: Tons of mega - also, games
Here it is, folks -- the very best thing about the Virtual Console -- games that have never been released in a particular territory debuting after years of neglect. Nintendo has named this explosion of new games the Hanabi Festival, after summer fireworks celebrations in Japan. This first week is all about Mario, so expect a theme when you check out the latest releases on your Virtual Console. Expect more all new (to you) titles over the next few weeks as well! Mario's Super Picross -- SNES -- 900 Wii points Neutopia II -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels -- NES -- 600 Wii points
VC Friday: Five for Friday
Wow! Five games on the Virtual Console this week -- you guys in Europe must be doing something right. Surely everyone can find something to their tastes among these five titles ... and we know what to recommend if you're just particularly fond of getting your ass kicked over and over again while wearing naught but undies. Crack Down -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points ESWAT: City Under Siege -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Ghouls 'n Ghosts -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Shining in the Darkness -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Sonic the Hedgehog 3 -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: What gets Bonked in Vegas stays in Vegas
Just two releases this week for European gamers on the Virtual Console, and they're certainly pretty different. One is the casino game that featured interesting interaction via random encounters (and also, hey, gambling), and the other is, well, Bonk. Either of these sound like something that might tickle your particular fancy? Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Vegas Stakes -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Because older is better
We know at least one person who would probably approve of this week's European VC lineup ... but you're the one who matters. It's all old school this week, with two NES titles and one from Turbografx, just to mix it up a little. So kick back, relax, mix up the beverage of your choice, and enjoy a little classic gaming quality time. You know you want to play futuristic pool! Especially when it was previously announced and couldn't be bothered to actually show up. Lunar Pool -- NES -- 500 Wii points Neutopia -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Wrecking Crew -- NES -- 500 Wii points
VC Friday: Digging holes and checking out ads
Looks like European gamers can take some time to check out updated ads while slicing through the waves on their jet skis this weekend if they are so inclined. Alas, only two games this week, but the streak couldn't keep going forever. Hey, at least it's not something like Revolution X or Captain Novolin. Instead, you've got: Cratermaze -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Wave Race 64 -- N64 -- 1000 Wii points
VC Friday: Galaga breath
We're pretty sure we wouldn't want to smell Galaga breath (it reeks of intensity), but it makes for a great week on the Virtual Console for European gamers! Only three titles this fine Friday, but when you're talking about Galaga '90 and Breath of Fire II (oh, and some hot Volleyball action), what else do you really need? RPGs and beautiful, rhythmic patterns make for some good gaming. Breath of Fire II -- SNES -- 800 Wii points Galaga '90 -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Volleyball -- NES -- 500 Wii points
VC Friday: Shining Ninja
Four games again this week, with some really great variety, despite the fact that they come from only two consoles. Platformer? Check. Puzzle? Check. SRPG? Check. But you know what we're lusting over: awesome side-scrolling ninja action. C'mon, you knew what we would choose. We all have our biases.Available this week no the Virtual Console for European gamers: Drop Off -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points Dynamite Headdy -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Shining Force -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Shinobi III -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
