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    Japan - upcoming VC lineup

    Posted July 25th @ 4:32 pm by Kevin Klein

    NES

    Mega Man
    Twinbee
    Mystery of Murasame Castle
    Mega Man 2

    Super Nintendo

    Gakkou Deatta Kowai Hanashi
    Sega Master System
    Sonic the Hedgehog

    Sega Genesis

    Street Fighter II Championship Edition*
    Lord Monarch

    TurboGrafx-16

    Blood Gear
    Eikan wa Kimini: Koukouyakyuu Zenkokutaikai
    Taito Chase HQ
    Dragon Saber
    Parasol Stars

    Link

    Reggie Fils-Aime Video Interview

    Posted July 21st @ 3:28 pm by Kevin Klein

    Here are GameTrailers extended interview with Reggie. Geoff Keighley asked Reggie numerous questions we all want to know, but Reggie dodges most of them.  Reggie states what Nintendo announced at E3 is all that will be announced this year.  So no surprises Reggie?  I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

    WiiWare and Virtual Console updates

    Posted July 21st @ 1:24 pm by Kevin Klein

    WiiWare

    Pirates: The Key of Dreams (Oxygen Games, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone Mild Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Pirates: The Key of Dreams is a frantic nautical shoot-’em-up. Sail your way across the Caribbean, cannons blazing, looting booty, running blockades and ultimately battling Blackbeard himself. The player takes control of a navy captain sent deep undercover as a ruthless pirate in order to seek out and retrieve the Key of Dreams, a valuable and dangerous cursed artifact. Rescue castaways to bolster your ship’s crew, gaining performance increases to your navigation, weaponry, structural integrity and cartography skills. Collect increasingly powerful weaponry including rockets, mines, chain shot, saw blades and a flamethrower to hurl destruction into the path of your enemies. Play against three of your scurvy friends or A.I. opponents in pitched multiplayer battles over 35 levels, set in seven themed environments. Choose from different ship types that reflect your play style. Play in turbo mode if you’re pirate enough.

    Virtual Console

    Super Fantasy Zone (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone Mild Cartoon Violence, 900 Wii Points): The last entry in the Fantasy Zone series, this side-scrolling shooter puts you in the shoes of main character Opa-Opa, who is on a mission to avenge the death of his father. To do so, you’ll have to battle a variety of Enemy Generators to clear out the various levels and finish off the Menon Guardian at the end of the level. Eliminating your enemies will let you rack up some gold, which you can use to buy even better weapons, upgrades and other equipment. Spend your gold wisely, as each different boss you need to defeat presents a unique challenge.

    Gley Lancer (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): In the year 2025, a war breaks out between humans and a hostile alien race, and 16-year-old Lucia and the rest of the starfighter pilots in the Earth Federation must join the battle. When Lucia’s father is kidnapped by the aliens, she decides to take action and hijacks a brand new prototype starfighter, the Gley Lancer, in order to try to save him. In this side-scrolling shooter, step into the cockpit of the Gley Lancer as Lucia, rescue your father and destroy the evil aliens that are bent on destroying the human race.

    An interesting take on The Legend of Zelda series

    Posted July 20th @ 3:44 pm by Kevin Klein

    So E3 is over, and many seem to be very disappointing in Nintendo’s showing.  There were a few gems but nothing huge that many were hoping for.  I for one was hoping for a new Zelda game and Nintendo did state the Zelda team is working hard on it. But I still felt empty.  I wanted proof, a short teaser, picture, or title, anything to get me excited.  But nothing came.  Well E3 is over and all we know about the next Zelda game is there will be some changes from the regular Zelda formula.

    Well, a reader Jack Subsinsky came across an interesting take on the Zelda series from The WiiCast website.  This info about a new Zelda game was a rumor and has been proven false. This info is in no part real, but what a fantastic idea.  After reading this I was even more excited about a new Zelda game.

    Thanks Jack S for the heads up.

    Sporting the moniker “Project Deluge” the game would take place in between Majora’s Mask and Wind Waker. Gannon rises again and the “hero” is nowhere to be found. Much has happened to Hyrule. The world has moved into a steampunk age with trains running through the massive game world. Deku muskets are the latest fashion accessory and in a small village a young man becomes obsessed with stories of old. This man has delusion of grandeur. He THINKS he’s the hero reincarnated and eventually emulates him in every way. However not being the real hero has it’s disadvantages such as no master sword or Light Arrows. Supposedly the first half of the game takes place in the steampunk world up until Gannon is confronted and Hyrule is flooded. The second half takes place in the Wind Waker world we know. Other big changes include full voice acting and a fully orchestrated soundtrack.

    Again, this is in no way real. There were rumors about a “leaked interview” with Aonuma, but the interview has turned out to be bogus. Even though the interview is completely false, it is still a interesting read, Check it out here. But the ideas behind the game are fantastic.  But numerous diehard Zelda fans have pointed out flaws in this plot, such as the timeline.  If a game like this were ever created I would be more than satisfied with it.  I guess in the end I just really want a new Zelda for the Wii, and secretly wishing this Zelda game was real.

    Link

    Top WiiWare, VC titles of the week

    Posted July 9th @ 9:42 pm by Kevin Klein

    Virtual Console

    1 - Super Mario Bros. 3
    2 - Super Mario Bros.
    3 - Super Mario World
    4 - Super Mario Bros. 2
    5 - Mario Kart 64
    6 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    7 - Punch-Out!!
    8 - The Legend of Zelda
    9 - Super Mario 64
    10 - Donkey Kong

    WiiWare

    1 - My Pokemon Ranch
    2 - Dr. Mario Online Rx
    3 - Defend your Castle
    4 - Gyrostarr
    5 - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
    6 - TV Show King
    7 - LostWinds
    8 - Cocoto Fishing Master
    9 - Family Table Tennis
    10 - Block Breaker Deluxe

    Link

    ESRB leaks

    Posted July 7th @ 12:47 pm by Kevin Klein

    - Phantasy Star IV: End of the Millenium
    - Fatal Fury Special
    - Clayfighter 63 1/3

    Link

    Top 20 VC, top 10 WiiWare

    Posted June 4th @ 2:33 pm by Kevin Klein

    VC

    1 (1) - Super Mario Bros. 3
    2 (2) - Super Mario Bros.
    3 (3) - Super Mario World
    4 (4) - Punch-Out!!
    5 (7) - The Legend of Zelda
    6 (6) - Super Mario Bros. 2
    7 (8) - Mario Kart 64
    8 (10) - Super Mario 64
    9 (9) - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    10 (5) - Double Dragon
    11 (11) - Donkey Kong Country
    12 (12) - Pac-Man
    13 (13) - Donkey Kong
    14 (14) - Paper Mario
    15 (16) - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
    16 (17) - Star Fox 64
    17 (N) - Metal Slug
    18 (18) - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
    19 (19) - Kirby’s Adventure
    20 (15) - River City Ransom

    WiiWare

    1 (5) - Dr. Mario Online Rx
    2 (1) - Defend your Castle
    3 (2) - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
    4 (4) - TV Show King
    5 (3) - LostWinds
    6 (N) - Family Table Tennis
    7 (6) - Pop
    8 (7) - V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack
    9 (8) - Star Soldier R
    10 (9) - Critter Round-Up

    N refers to new title

    Link

    Upcoming VC Titles for NA

    Posted June 3rd @ 5:28 pm by NTell

     The ESRB has posted Art of Fighting 2, Fatal Futy 2, Samurai Shodown and Dig Dug for the Virtual Console on their official website.

    Link

    Super Mario RPG Confirmed for Virtual Console Release!

    Posted May 30th @ 10:47 am by jsharp

    Famicom 

    • Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa 
    • Transformers: Convoy no Nazo 
    • Nekketsu Koukou Dodge Ball Bu (Super Dodge Ball) 
    • Yoshi’s Cookie

    Super Famicom 

    • Super Mario RPG

    Master System 

    • Ashura (Secret Command in Europe, Rambo: First Blood Part II in the US)

    Mega Drive 

    • Phantasy Star IV

    TurboGrafx-16 

    • Power Tennis 
    • Lords of Thunde 
    • Paranoia (Psychosis) 
    • Gunhed (Blazing Lazers)

    NeoGeo 

    • King of the Monsters 
    • Ninja Commando 
    • Art of Fighting 2
    Nintendo of Japan has finally confirmed that Super Mario RPG is coming to the Virtual Console in June (for Japan).  We can certainly expect a release in other regions soon after that!  Thank you Nintendo/Square Enix!

    NA - Top 20 VC, Top 10 WiiWare

    Posted May 28th @ 12:12 pm by jsharp

    Virtual Console Rankings
    Rank (Last) - Game Name

    1 (1) - Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
    2 (2) - Super Mario Bros. (NES)
    3 (3) - Super Mario World (SNES)
    4 (5) - Punch-Out!!! (NES)
    5 (4) - Double Dragon (NES)

    6 (7) - Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
    7 (6) - The Legend of Zelda (NES)
    8 (8) - Mario Kart 64 (N64)
    9 (10) - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
    10 (11) - Super Mario 64 (N64)

    11 (13) - Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
    12 (14) - Pac-Man (NES)
    13 (13) - Donkey Kong (NES)
    14 (16) - Paper Mario (N64)
    15 (10) - River City Ransom (NES)

    16 (19) - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
    17 (17) - Star Fox 64 (N64)
    18 (18) - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64)
    19 (20) - Kirby’s Adventure (NES)
    20 (-) - Bubble Bobble (NES)

    Wii Ware Rankings
    Rank (Last) - Game Name

    1 (1) - Defend Your Castle
    2 (2) - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
    3 (3) - LostWinds
    4 (4) - TV Show King
    5 NEW - Dr. Mario Online Rx

    6 (5) - Pop
    7 (6) - V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack
    8 (7) - Star Soldier R
    9 (8) - Critter Round-Up
    10 NEW - Family Table Tennis

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