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VC Monday Madness: Gradius III leads the attack formation
In little over 45 minutes, anxious downladers looking to get their digital fix via the Virtual Console today will have a choice between three different titles. First up is the side-scrolling space shooter Gradius III on the SNES, followed by Wonder Boy in Monster World for the Sega Genesis and Battle Lode Runner on the TurboGrafx16. The details: Gradius III (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points) Wonder Boy in Monster World (Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Battle Lode Runner (TurboGrafx 16, 1-5 players, 600 Wii Points) Do you plan on downloading any or all of these games? As usual, be sure to stop back later for our wrap-up post
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 4/16/07
There's a slight problem. We haven't been able to download the new Virtual Console titles yet. We've been encountering the same error code when trying to access the Wii Shop Channel for the better part of the day. Is anyone else out there getting an error when trying to connect? Also, we've been thinking about how we cover the weekly releases on the VC, and we wanted to know if you could answer a question for us:How would you like the information covered?-Pictures (How we've done it so far, picture and brief paragraph for each game)-Video (Video of each game, including start up and gameplay)Let us know in the comments!
VC Monday Madness: Finally, we get Punch Out!!
Seriously, how long have you been waiting for this Virtual Console release? Since late November, right? Well, we've been waiting for it too, and although it's not the game we all grew up with, it's relatively the same title. The other titles available are a pair of games we all knew would be emerging on the service, so no surprises this week. The games available for download after 9 a.m. Pacific Time are: Punch Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream (NES, 1 player, 500 points) Bonk's Revenge (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 points) Virtua Fighter 2 (Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 points) As usual, check back later for our wrap-up post.
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 4/9/07
Now that we've had some time to download and play this week's offerings on the Virtual Console, we're prepared to detail to you fine readers out there just what's in store for you and, more importantly, if you should shell out the money for these games. Go on past the break for some short descriptions and our verdict on each game.
VC Monday Madness: Galaga, Alex Kidd and BRAVOMAN
One of the three Sega titles that have been confirmed for the Virtual Console recently has become available, leaving its two friends in the dust as it emerges on Nintendo's service for your downloading pleasure. Alex isn't alone this week, however, as the NES version of Galaga and another Turbografx16 title called BRAVOMAN also become available to download. Here's the specifics: Galaga (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points) BRAVOMAN (Turbografx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points) Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points) As usual, these titles will not be available until 12pm ET and be sure to stop back later for our thoughts on this week's offerings.[Via press release]
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 4/2/07
If you check your calendar on some kind of regular basis, you already know today is Monday. Why is Monday significant, you ask? Well, we get new games on the Virtual Console, of course! That's right, this week we received three games for the service and, as is our thing, we've given them a thorough play and offer our opinions on whether or not you should be shelling out the dough for them. So, head past the post break and give it a read!
VC Monday Madness: Star Fox 64 and more
Another Monday means another week where new content is available for download on the Virtual Console service. This week, Nintendo finally hooks us up with Star Fox 64, as well as two other games, hopefully satisfying those who have not been so happy with the service recently. Without further delay, let us present the games: Star Fox 64 - N64 - 1 - 4 players - 1,000 Wii Points Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - NES - 1 player - 600 Wii Points (that is not a typo) Dragon's Curse - TurboGrafx16 - 1 player - 600 Wii Points Undoubtedly, many of you are jumping for joy that Star Fox 64 is finally available to download, something that was rumored to be happening. Make sure you come back after 12pm EDT (when the games go live on the Channel) for our impressions on whether these games are worth your hard-earned cash.[via press release]
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 3/26/07
It's that magical time again when we all get to download a bunch of games one game from the Virtual Console and have fun? Well, with only one game available to all of us this week, it makes our job a little easier, but at what cost? Surely, we thought we'd be seeing some other titles emerge on the VC. Guess that ship has sailed ...
VC Monday Madness: Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV
This week only sees us receiving one retro titles via the Wii's Virtual Console service, leaving us all a bit sad inside. Those with a love for tactical simulation titles will probably be a lot happier than we are, counting down the minutes until the title goes live. Today you'll be able to download: Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire - SNES - 1 - 8 players - 800 Wii Points Anyone plan on giving this a download? And, as always, be sure to stop back later for our impressions.[Via press release]
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 3/19/07
Another week has delivered us some goodies on the Virtual Console service and another week we have played them and prepared a post that explains which you should download and which you shouldn't. This week, our job is pretty easy because you need to download all of these games. For more details on the why, head past the post break.
VC Monday Madness: Beyond Oasis, SPLATTERHOUSE [update 1]
Without any kind of press release, we've been left in the dark for hours, waiting to see what Virtual Console games are available for download. Now that it is past the usual time games are available, we decided to hop on and check what's there for download. What we found surprised us, as two excellent titles are available in download, confirming previous rumors they would emerge on the service. Here's what is on your plate today: Beyond Oasis - Sega Genesis - 1 player - 800 Wii Points SPLATTERHOUSE - TurboGraphix16 - 1 player - 600 Wii Points Excitebike - NES - 1 player - 500 Wii Points So, will you be downloading either of these games? As usual, be sure to stop back later for our impressions.[Update: Nintendo sent word that Excitebike is also available. It was not live the time we checked.][Thanks, VidGuy!]
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 3/12/07
Now that we've had enough time to download this week's Virtual Console offerings and play them for a bit, we're ready to give you all the low-down on what's hot and what's not. With a trio of titles available to consumers this week, and Nintendo's inability to give us free demo downloads of these games like someone else, we've giving them a run through the gauntlet, ready to give you the word on their worth. So, without further ado, head on past the post break and check out what we had to say.
VC Monday Madness: Tecmo Bowl brings back fond memories
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/This_week_on_the_Wii_s_Virtual_Console_Tecmo_Bowl'; This week, we're given a trio of delicious Virtual Console titles to snack on. The Virtual Console has certainly been in the news lately, however the expected arrival of StarFox 64 and Actraiser just didn't happen. Instead, we're left with some titles that gamers may not be too excited about. We, however, could not help but be excited as we have many a fond memory of playing Tecmo Bowl with relatives on Thanksgiving when we were younger. At the risk of boring you to death, we'll shut up about our past and just present the games: Tecmo Bowl - NES - 1-2 players - 500 Wii Points Sonic Spinball - Sega Genesis - 1-4 players - 800 Wii Points Double Dungeons - TurboGrafx16 - 1-2 players - 600 Wii Points So, what were you guys expecting to hit the VC this week? Disappointed from this week's offerings? As always, be sure to come back later for our verdict on these Virtual Console titles.[Via press release]
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 3/5/07
This week's games have been downloaded and we've given each of them a lengthy play, ready to make a verdict on which games are worth your money and which ones aren't. This week saw us receiving one well-known title, along with two less-known games. For you Turbografx16 fans out there, no luck as the Virtual Console didn't get any games for that system. So, without further ado, read on and see what we thought!
VC Monday Madness: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts leads the charge
It's another week and that means we've got some more Virtual Console games available for download. Leading the pack this week is an awesome classic from Capcom where players must vanquish evil as the good knight Arthur. As for the other two games available for download, we have no frame of reference. We'll have to give them a download before speaking about them. For those of you who have never enjoyed the platforming goodness that is the sequel to the arcade titles Ghosts n' Goblins and Ghouls n' Ghosts, we can safely say before downloading the title that it's worth 800 Wii Points. Regardless, without further delay, here are the facts: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts - SNES - 1 player - 800 Wii Points Elevator Action - NES - 1-2 players - 500 Wii Points Sword of Vermilion - Sega Genesis - 1 player - 800 Wii Points Of course, you'll want to stop back later for our post-game wrap-up on today's Virtual Console offerings.Previous Virtual Console updates can be found here.
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 2/26/07
Well, it's that magical time of the week again where Wii owners get to download fresh digital data via the console's Virtual Console service. This week we've only got three titles, however one is easily argued as being the greatest game ever made (damn you Water Temple designers). So let's take a dip in the digital distribution service and see if these games are worth your hard-earned Wii Points, shall we?
VC Monday Madness: Ocarina and the rest
We all knew a little title by the name of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was going to hit the Virtual Console today, but we didn't expect Link to arrive with some friends. That's right, you'll still be able to play a new title from the Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx16 library of games this week, which should bring some joy to gamers who pre-ordered The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on the GameCube and received the pre-order bonus of an updated version of Ocarina of Time (including the Japanese Master Quest version). Without further delay, the titles on tap are: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points) Chew Man Fu (TurboGrafx16, 1 - 2 players, 600 Wii Points) Bio-Hazard Battle (Sega Genesis, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points) We know our resident TurboGrafx16 junkie will be happy to see Chew Man Fu on the list, but what are you happy to see? What will you be downloading? And, as usual, be sure to stop back later for our verdict on what is and isn't worth your precious Wii Points.
VC Monday Madness: post-game wrap-up 2/19/07 (update 1)
As of right now, Donkey Kong Country still hasn't gone live on the Virtual Console and we're getting a bit upset. Deadlines are set in stone, however, and we must go on with our post-game wrap-up of this week's new titles (we'll update the post later with impressions of Donkey Kong Country). So, go on past the post break and see what we thought of this week's offerings.Update: Donkey Kong Country is available for download. We have added our impressions past the post break.
VC Monday Madness: Donkey Kong Country and Streets of Rage
It's that time of the week again where we all hastily jump to our Wii Shop Channel and take a look at the latest digital wares around for download. This week, we've got a handful of new titles, which should be plenty enough to tide over Wii owners for a week. These titles are: Donkey Kong Country (Super NES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points) Streets of Rage (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points) The Legend of Kage (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points) New Adventure Island (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points) Obviously the top two titles getting all of the attention are none other than Donkey Kong Country and Streets of Rage, but that doesn't mean that gamers should overlook The Legend of Kage or New Adventure Island. Be sure to come back later to read our impressions of this week's Virtual Console line-up.[Via press release]
