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Sonic the Hedgehog and Peggle come to iPod
Two new games are available on the iPod today, and they couldn't be any more opposite of each other. One is perfectly suited to the iPod's limited controls, and was practically built to be played with the circular click wheel. The other... well... not so much.The original Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for the iPod, featuring the full Sega Genesis classic, as well as the option to replace the game's seminal tunes with your own crappy music. We love Sonic and all, but the platforming precision required to play through this title will most likely not prove conducive to the iPod's click wheel and buttons. We expect much cramping and cursing.Contrast this with Peggle, Popcap's ever-so-excellent casual game offering, and the other game now playable on the iPod. Of the two, Peggle's much more suited to the format, and could easily become one of the best games available for the music player. Both titles are now available for purchase through the iTunes Music Store for $4.99 USD each, and are compatible with the 3G iPod Nano, the 5G iPod, and the iPod Classic.Read - Sonic press releaseRead - Peggle press release
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 12/17/07
Sorry, it took us longer than we wanted to get this up and out onto the net. Video complications meant I had to film my escapades on the Virtual Console twice. Have no fear, though. I still managed to get the thing done today and play the releases for you. Late is better than never, right? Right?
VC Monday Madness: Cybernator, Alien Storm, Monster Lair
It's Monday, which means we celebrate the release of new titles on the Wii's Virtual Console. This week has three new titles, each of which has an 800 Wii Point price tag. And, even better, we get a nice variety of titles from a variety of consoles. Variety, we love it!This week's Virtual Console releases are: Cybernator (SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Alien Storm (Sega Genesis, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points) Monster Lair (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 -2 players, 800 Wii Points) And, do be sure to stop back later tonight, when we'll have our video wrap-up posted.
Fanswag: Celebrate the season of giving with a VC pack
Now that the Virtual Console gift feature is alive and kicking, it just seems fitting that we celebrate with a few gifts of our own. Each member of the Wii Fanboy staff has carefully chosen one game currently available on the U.S. Virtual Console, and we're ready to show our appreciation by gifting the lot to one lucky reader. But guys! What if I already have the game in question? Well, dear reader, we've also each chosen back-up titles, just in case. If the winner has one, we'll move onto the next. If you have all of them? Maybe you should hang back and let someone else win! 'Tis the season of giving, after all.To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling us what you'd be most likely to give away, if you were so inclined. You may enter once per day, and we must receive your comments between now and December 20. The giveaway closes shop that night at 11:59 PM EST, so get to work! We'll announce the winner December 21. As usual, entries are limited to legal U.S. residents age 18 and older. Please check the official rules for any other questions.Wii Fanboy's Virtual Console Gift Pack Devil's Crush -- TurboGrafx-16, 600 points (JC) Dragon's Curse -- TurboGrafx-16, 600 points (Candace) Excitebike -- NES, 500 points (Chris) Gunstar Heroes -- Sega Genesis, 800 points (Eric) The Legend of the Mystical Ninja -- SNES, 800 points (Dave) The Legend of Zelda -- NES, 500 points (Alisha)
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 12/3/07
This week is just about a wash as far as good Virtual Console games go. But, there is hope, for there is one game we found to be well worth you hard-earned cash money. Which one is it? Well, you'll just have to check out the video above. Or, head past the break, Or, do both.My goodness, so many choices!
VC Monday Madness: Eternal Champions, ZANAC and The Dynastic Hero
Another Monday, another slew of new games to download on the Virtual Console. For most of you, the big title this week involves combat and bloodshed, as the Mortal Kombat wannabe Eternal Champions becomes available. The other two titles up for grabs aren't ones we have any personal experience with, to tell the truth. Eternal Champions (Sega Genesis, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points) ZANAC (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points) The Dynastic Hero (TurboGrafx 16 CD-ROM, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up, as usual.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 11/26/07
Sadly, following all of the wonder of last week, the Virtual Console releases today aren't particularly noteworthy. These just aren't good games, to tell the truth. But, that doesn't mean we can ditch our responsibility of playing these crappy games so you don't have to.
VC Monday Madness: Double Dribble, Ecco Jr. and Vegas Stakes
Today's Virtual Console update provides us with select titles from the NES, SNES and Sega Genesis. Upon first glance, one might assume that these games aren't really worth your time or hard-earned money. This week, three new games are available on the Virtual Console. You'll be able to download these titles after 9am PST: Double Dribble (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points) Vegas Stakes (SNES, 1 - 4 players, 800 Wii Points) Ecco Jr. (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Be sure to stop back later for our usual video wrap-up.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 11/19/07
Note: I made the same mistake while recording the video tonight, commenting that Super Air Zonk was the first TG16 CD game in North America. Sorry for the blatant error on my part.With the Wii turning 1 today, we'd hope for some kickass titles on the Virtual Console to celebrate its launch. Sadly, that isn't the case, as the releases today aren't all that great. Still, we soldier on and play the crappy games so you don't have to! Hit up the video above, then check out the rest of the coverage past the break.
VC Monday Madness: Wrecking Crew, Air Zonk and Sonic 3D Blast [update]
Update: Sorry, folks. I overlooked that Gates of Thunder was the first TG16 CD game to release, not Super Air Zonk. Silly me, I also made a huge mental error in stating Working Crew was releasing. This week's Virtual Console update shows the release of the first a new TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM game in the United States. Rejoice! Along with that game, come two more, so we get our usual triple dose of downloadables. Those with a keen eye will know a similar game released some time ago.Virtual Console releases for November 19th are: Wrecking Crew (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points) Sonic 3D Blast (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Super Air Zonk (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) As usual, keep an eye on Wii Fanboy as we'll be bringing you our video wrap-up later on today.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 10/22/07
This week's releases on the Virtual Console might not look like much on paper, but we're sure the import NES title Ninja JaJaMaru-kun will surprise you. If there's any gem here this week, that is it. But, you can already tell we love it because you've checked the video above.
VC Monday Madness: Lunar Pool, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun and Golden Axe III
Looks like we're getting another import title this week, as the previously Japan-exclusive Ninja JaJaMaru-kun arrives on the U.S. Virtual Console. It's joined by a billiards game on the NES and the third title in the Golden Axe series for the Virtual Console. We're looking forward to 12pm EST, when we can get our hands on these game. Lunar Pool (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points) Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (NES, 1 - 2 players, 600 Wii Points) Golden Axe III (Sega Genesis, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points) Be sure to stop back later today for our video wrap-up of the day's releases.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 9/24/07
Mondays are usually regarded as bad by most folk. We have to go back to work and push back the memories of fun from the weekend that just passed. That doesn't count for Virtual Console fans in the U.S. however. No, we celebrate the coming of Monday and cherish its offerings.
VC Friday: Is it sequel day?
Hope you're in the mood for sequels today, because if you're itching for a new retro title, that's what Nintendo's offering up, at least when it comes to Sega. A couple of today's titles were also released in the U.S. this week, which means you can check out the video wrap-up for a little game footage. Also, for some reason the format of the releases on the Nintendo Europe site seems to have changed, so let us know if these costs are not correct -- we're basing this off past VC pricing. Dragon Spirit -- TurboGrafx -- 600 Wii points Ecco: The Tides of Time -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Golden Axe II -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Sonic the Hedgehog 2 -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
Virtually Overlooked Week: Eric's picks
Virtually Overlooked has taken over Wii Fanboy! All this week, members of the staff will be outlining their personal picks for future Virtual Console releases.It was 1994 when Ahmad poignantly rapped, "Back in the days, when I was young; I'm not a kid anymore, but some days, I sit and wish I was a kid again." If scientists could only harness the wasted enthusiasm of our nostalgia, our cities would never want for electricity.Remember the peanut butter and jelly sandwich lunches? Or the summer swims with the sun on your back, tanning your skin golden brown? The days you could set your heart on a girl you hardly knew at any moment, whether it be a winsome classmate or the clear-skinned brunette from Noxzema's hokey commercials? The nights when TGIF meant new episodes of Full House and Family Matters, and not after-work casual dining?Each weekly batch of Virtual Console releases is a reminder of my idle youth. Some games I recognize only from magazine previews I read with eager eyes over a decade ago, and others are familiar friends -- titles I've been meaning to catch up with to recount years past. The whole gang hasn't quite made it to the reunion yet, but that doesn't mean we can't trade old stories about them in the meantime. "Sometimes, I still sit and reminisce ..."
Scooby-Doo! Who's Watching Who? gameplay trailer
myFlash = new FlashObject('http://www.gametrailers.com/umremote312.swf', 'swffile', 480, 409, 8); myFlash.altTxt = ''; myFlash.addVariable('mid', 13968); myFlash.write(); I've had a soft spot for Scooby-Doo video games after playing Scooby Doo Mystery on the Sega Genesis. It was a point-and-click mystery game that had all the charm of the cartoon and was an absolute blast to play. And just this week, Scooby-Doo! Who's Watching Who? was released, and I have to admit I feel bad about not giving it the attention any Scooby-Doo title deserves, so here's a nice gameplay video showcasing the game. While there hasn't been any reviews I've seen thus far, the game features: The ability to control the Mystery Machine for the first time; Original voice talent from the Scooby-Doo animated series; and Various styles of gameplay, including puzzle, driving and platform. Although most Scooby-Doo games this generation haven't received too many great reviews (Most range anywhere from high 60s to low 50s), this game seems like a lot of fun, and with it's budget-based price of $20, it makes my decision all the more easy.
Sega Mega Drive controller gets modded up
Just because NES mods get all the love doesn't mean we don't have a special place in our hearts for hot Sega mod action, and this new Sega controller MP3 player seems to fit the bill nicely. For extra cred, the hackers not only used a Sega Mega Drive controller (known as the Sega Genesis here in the States, you might have heard of it and its little blue mascot), but managed to toss in some acetate tape as well. As for controls, the A and B buttons manage volume, the d-pad skips tracks, and the start buttons starts and stops playback. We can't say their USB plug positioning is optimal, but we're also aware of who carries the soldering iron in this relationship, so we have little room to judge.
Relive your (something secret) days this November [update 2]
While at the Sega holiday event last week, one of the more promising titles I came across was the upcoming Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable -- due sometime in November. Normally, I shy away from these collection-type games, but Sega has a special place in my heart. Growing up with just about every console, my fondest memories are the ones with the good ol' Genesis. As for this collection, it pretty much will have the essentials. Not all of the 28 games included -- there will also be an additional three to unlock -- have been officially announced, but here are a few that were on the version I saw: Shinobi II Sonic the Hedgehog Golden Axe I, II, and III Virtua Fighter 2 Altered Beast Ecco the Dolphin Phantasy Star I've always wondered why Sega never released this kind of collection before, but it's about time they did. A Sega rep assured me that all the titles would be direct representations of the originals. So, no George Lucas-like revamps here. Are there any games missing from that initial list that you'd like to see included? ToeJam & Earl anyone?[Update 1: Due to a miscommunication between us and the good folks at SEGA, we didn't realize the information formerly contained in this post was under embargo. As a result, they've asked us to remove the content until the embargo is up on July 15th. Thanks for understanding; our apologies.][Update 2: Embargo is up, post is restored.]
GameTap celebrates Sonic anniversary, Knuckles-style
GameTap is now celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 15th anniversary by offering subscribers a trio of rare Sega Genesis "lock-on" titles. Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles, Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic 2, and Sonic 3: Sonic & Knuckles are now available through Turner Broadcasting's on-demand service, which is now over 500 titles strong.GameTap TV is also joining the party with three behind-the-scenes looks at one of the most popular characters in video game history.Related GameTap news: A second life for Uru Live GameTap E3 booth tour GameTap now $9.95/month; GameTap TV announced
Wii impressions: Virtual Console
The classic controller is a good fit, albeit unfamiliar, for a gamepad that supports NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx 16. Part of the sacrifice though, is that the classic controller can't offer an authentic retro experience and, of course, leaves us wondering, why bother? It's no secret that all of these platforms and their games are readily available in emulated formats for computers and other devices. And it's easy enough to invest in a gamepad that's as generic as Nintendo's classic controller. For Virtual Console to succeed, it's got to be clean, easy, and cheap. That said, the E3 Virtual Console demo featured an elegant interface (the downloading process was not shown) and superb emulation software. The demo featured a sampling of beloved launch titles, including Super Mario Bros. (NES), Super Mario World (SNES), Super Mario 64 (N64), Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis), and Bonk's Adventure (TurboGrafx 16).
