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Retail and download releases for the week of September 22nd
Click image for more screens Well folks, just as stated, we've got a new Mega Man game to play this week. What's even better is that along with the sure-to-be-awesome Mega Man 9, we've also got some solid retail releases. And there's a surprise or two with this week's Virtual Console releases, as well. Head on past the break for the info. This week is going to be chock full of gaming goodness.%Gallery-30253%
VC Monday Madness: SPLATTERHOUSE 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog
Oh, how good it feels to be back. After a brief hiatus (and slight tweak), VC Monday Madness is back and ready for action. Waste no time and get into the video above, then head past the break for even more.
Retail and download releases for the week of August 4th
Wait, what's this? Where is your precious VC Monday Madness? Relax, it's still here, we've just consolidated things a bit. Now, all of the releases each week for the Wii, whether they be retail disc titles or downloads, are going to be located in one handy post. This frees us up to do an extra news post or what have you during the day, hopefully bringing you even more of the content you crave. So, head past the break for the details and be sure to come back later for our VC Monday Madness video wrap-up. Happy Monday!%Gallery-21447%
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 7/21/08
After the craziness of E3, we were ready to get back to a bit of normalcy. And what could be more normal than some shmups being released on the Virtual Console? Nothing, that's what! So, hit up the video above for the games in motion, then be sure to head past the break for the rest.
Virtually Overlooked: Aerobiz Supersonic
I know what you're thinking upon seeing Aerobiz Supersonic as the chosen title for Virtually Overlooked. While some of you dapper readers might have played the game and can't wait to read and reminisce, most of you (if you've noticed the byline) are probably hoping for JC's swift return to the column next week. Before you pass this over in indifference, though, you should keep in mind that not only is this classic being "virtually overlooked" by Nintendo, but by virtually everyone else as well.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 4/21/08
Well folks, we're back with video commentary and ready to give you the lowdown on this week's Virtual Console releases. This week will go down in history for us, as it shows the release of one of the best NES games ever here in the United States. So what are you waiting for? Hit up the video above, then cruise past the break for the rest.
VC Monday Madness: River City Ransom and some other game
So, uh, we all know what today is, right? It's a day that will go down in history for us, the fine men and women behind Wii Fanboy, because a game of epic proportions is hitting the Virtual Console later today (12pm ET): River City Ransom, There's also some other game but we haven't even bothered to, well ... care about it. Dude, River City Ransom! River City Ransom (NES,1-2 players, 500 Wii Points) Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) As usual, be sure to stop back later for our video commentary on this week's Virtual Console releases. Until then, chill out at Merv Burger and enjoy one of their free smiles.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 4/14/08
You might have noticed a bit of a change to our video coverage of this week's Virtual Console games. You see, no more are we confined to off-screen recording of the Virtual Console releases. That's right, we've upgraded to technology widely available since 2004. We're so modern!Hit up the new video format above and then head past the break for the rest of our usual goodness.
VC Monday Madness: Fantasy Zone and Mega Turrican
Following up Friday's releases for Europe, the North American Virtual Console receives a familiar title this week. On top of that, it's just more Turrican. This week's Virtual Console releases are: Fantasy Zone (Sega Master System, 1 -2 players, 500 Wii Points) Mega Turrican (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 3/24/08
Today's Virtual Console offerings aren't all too good. We get yet another shooter and it comes packed with a crummy sports game to back it up. Hit up the video above for my complaints and head past the break for the rest.
VC Monday Madness: King's Knight and Powerball
Well, it's here this week. It's Square's second Virtual Console game. And it's joined by a Sega Genesis title. Not too great of a week on the Virtual Console here in North America, but hopefully our outlook will change after we've actually played these games. You can download them after 9am Pacific Time. King's Knight (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii points) Powerball (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii points) As always, make sure you stop back later for our video wrap-up of today's content.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 3/10/08
Just because the entire Nintendo-loving community is swept up in Brawl fever doesn't mean that we would neglect our duty of downloading the latest and greatest on the Virtual Console so you know what you're getting into. We try our best to make sure you aren't dropping money where it is not deserved. So, hit up our video above, then be sure to head past the break for the rest of our usual coverage.Then you can get back to Brawl.
VC Monday Madness: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure and Puyo Puyo 2 [update]
Update: Oh, and JC suggested pointing out that these two titles are imports, which is pretty sweet. We always appreciate the import love, Nintendo!Improving on last week's lone release, the Virtual Console offers up a double dose of downloads this week. Of course, many might be too busy with something else to notice this pair of retro titles ...This week's Virtual Console releases are: DoReMi Fantasy: Milon 's DokiDoki Adventure (SNES, 1 player, 900 Wii Points) Puyo Puyo 2: Tsuu (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points) As usual, be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up of this week's Virtual Console releases.
What would Super Mario Bros. look like on the Sega Genesis?
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/nintendo/What_if_Super_Mario_Bros_was_on_the_Sega_Genesis'; We've been loving these fake Super Mario videos that have become all the rage with the kids on the net. It's like someone was reading our diary, reaching into our brain and sifting through the garbled mess of fanboyish dreams that we think about on a daily basis. It may be kind of violating to have someone so accurately recreate our inner-most desires, but it's a small price to pay for the minutes of joy we got out of the video above.See also: What would Super Mario Bros. look like on Atari? What if Super Mario Galaxy was on the SNES?
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 2/4/08
We apologize for how tardy this is, but something very unfortunate happened. You see, the tripod on our camera broke. This meant trying to balance a camera on a stack of about a billion DVDs. It didn't come out perfect, but at least we got you a majority of the screen. As for next week, you can get back to expecting the usual high-quality NWF-quality video coverage of the Virtual Console releases.
VC Monday Madness: Operation Wolf and Columns III
Yet another Monday arrives, which means that some new Virtual Console games should arrive with it. And, we see the release of a pair of titles to Nintendo's download service. Any of our readers have fond memories of these games? Any of you give these a play before?If not, you'll be able to try them yourself after 12pm PST: Operation Wolf (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points) Columns III: Revenge of Columns (Sega Genesis, 1 - 5 players, 800 Wii Points) As always, be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up of today's Virtual Console releases.[Via press release]
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 12/31/07
So, it's the final week of 2007 and what do we have to show for it? Frickin' Bubble Bobble is what we have got! It's enough for us, hopefully it'll be enough for you. But, on the other hand, the two titles available that don't have a bubble or a bobble in their name aren't that bad, either.
VC Monday Madness: Bubble Bobble, Light Crusader and Top Hunter
Today is a pretty sweet day for the Virtual Console, what with a high profile, fun game like Bubble Bobble hitting the scene. We can't wait to get our download on later, as we have very fond memories of playing the NES game into the early hours of the morning during our younger years. As for the other titles available, we can't say we're familiar with them, so we're anxious to try the "new to us" games.This week's Virtual Console games include: Bubble Bobble (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points) Light Crusader (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Top Hunter (NeoGeo, 1 - 2 players, 900 Wii Points) And, of course, be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 12/24/07
Sorry folks, but what with it being the holiday and all, I sort of had to put the rush on this. Sorry! But, you'll get the video come hell or high water, so enjoy. It's just the stuff past the break that had to be trimmed out. Hit up the video above and yell at me for cutting corners past the break.
VC Monday Madness: Blades of Steel, Donkey Kong Country 3 and Rolling Thunder 2
Today, a small piece of our childhood will be relived through the release of Blades of Steel. When compared to another popular NES hockey game from Nintendo, Blades of Steel might not be all too great, but it certainly took up more of this blogger's time than the other title back in the day. Rare platform lovers will also be happy to hear that Donkey Kong Country 3 also hits today. So, if you celebrate Christmas, then consider this a present from Nintendo. One that you have to pay for yourself.This week's Virtual Console releases include: Blades of Steel (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points) Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (SNES, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points) Rolling Thunder 2 (Genesis, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points) Be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up.
