Virtual Console: Wii-kly Update

I put down Earthbound, Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, Secret of Mana, and Majora's Mask, and even snuck a 6 in, Shining Force 2 >>
 
Earthbound, Shining Force 1, Shining Force 2, Secret Of Mana, and the best space shooter of all time, Shining Silver Gun.
 
I wonder if they do Star Fox 2 if ppl asked. o.o
 
Makelith said:
Earthbound, Shining Force 1, Shining Force 2, Secret Of Mana, and the best space shooter of all time, Shining Silver Gun.
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The original Shining Force is already on the Virtual Console :P
 
REALLY!? Dear lord, i love that game. Brb, going to download it now.
 
New week, new releases:

Fantasy Zone - Sega Master System - 500 Points
Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you've destroyed the bases, you'll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you'll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various Sega games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa-now you can play the game that started it all.

Mega Turrican - Sega Genesis - 800 Points
The Machine has enslaved the galaxy under its tyrannical rule. As Bren McGuire, the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the evil forces of the Machine that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use the weapons and power-ups of your Turrican Assault Suit, including the incredible Plasma Rope, to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies and find the health and power-ups that will keep you alive. Fifteen levels of chaos and destruction stand between you and freedom.
 
Halifirien said:
New week, new releases:

Fantasy Zone - Sega Master System - 500 Points
Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you've destroyed the bases, you'll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you'll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various Sega games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa-now you can play the game that started it all.
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I've never played the first one, but I loved the second one. I used to play it all the time when I was little. I'm going to have the song stuck in my head all day now.

Bum bump bum
ba-dump-bum-bump bump (bum bump)
bum bum bump
bum-bum-bum-bum-bum ba-dump
 
Some nifty selections this week. I played River City Ransom to death back in the NES era.

River City Ransom - NES - 500
River City Ransom takes place in River City, where our heroes, Alex and Ryan, find a letter on Ryan's locker from a guy named Slick. The letter says that Ryan's girlfriend, Cyndi, has been kidnapped, and Slick has taken River City hostage with the help of countless gangs and evil bosses. It's up to our heroes to save poor Cyndi and free River City from the clutches of Slick and his underlings. You can play as Alex and take on the challenge alone or battle with two players simultaneously as Alex and Ryan. Kick and punch to fight your way through gang members, evil bosses and other goons, or use a variety of weapons including a chain whip, brass knuckles and a tire, to name a few. Raise your stats by eating right, and gain new techniques by reading books. With your fighting prowess and never-ending spirit, the bad guys won't know what hit them.

Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom - Sega Genesis - 800 Points
As Rhys, the crown prince of the Orakian kingdom of Landen, you are engaged to be married to Maia, a woman from a rival kingdom. But Maia is kidnapped on your wedding day, setting you on a quest filled with twists and turns that will reintroduce you to people and places from previous Phantasy Star games. This epic spans several generations of characters, and your choices will dramatically impact the way the story unfolds, which makes it a great game to play all the way through more than once. In Phantasy Star III, things aren't always what they seem-check it out and watch the mysteries unfold.
 
Sweet, Phantasy Star III, now they just need the I and IV.
 
Earthbound and Super Smash Brothers.


Here is hoping
 
ohmygodRCRiamsobuyingthat
 
Chrono Trigger (SNES)
Secret of Mana (SNES)
Super Mario RPG (SNES)
Dragon Warrior (NES)
Illusion of Gaia (SNES)

This would make my dreams come true if they actually listen to what their customer's want.
 
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Only one game this week -- most likely due to the high-profile release of Mario Kart Wii -- but it's a worthy selection. I'll very likely shell out $5 for it.

Double Dragon - NES - 500 Points
Double Dragon begins with Billy Lee's girlfriend, Marian, being kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. They demand to know the secrets of Billy's martial-arts style in exchange for his girlfriend. However, Billy won't stand for these underhanded tactics and decides to rescue her himself. Help him fight through city streets, buildings, jungles, temples and various other locations in a quest to find his girl. He'll gain experience by using different fighting techniques to obtain more hearts, which will unlock more powerful techniques to use against his enemies. Keep an eye out for crates, boulders, whips, bats, knives and even dynamite along the way, as Billy can also use them to annihilate opponents. Armed with his mysterious and powerful martial arts, help Billy pummel his way through an array of goons, gang members and other Black Warrior scum to free Marian from their clutches.
 
Halifirien said:
Only one game this week -- most likely due to the high-profile release of Mario Kart Wii -- but it's a worthy selection. I'll very likely shell out $5 for it.

Double Dragon - NES - 500 Points
Double Dragon begins with Billy Lee's girlfriend, Marian, being kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. They demand to know the secrets of Billy's martial-arts style in exchange for his girlfriend. However, Billy won't stand for these underhanded tactics and decides to rescue her himself. Help him fight through city streets, buildings, jungles, temples and various other locations in a quest to find his girl. He'll gain experience by using different fighting techniques to obtain more hearts, which will unlock more powerful techniques to use against his enemies. Keep an eye out for crates, boulders, whips, bats, knives and even dynamite along the way, as Billy can also use them to annihilate opponents. Armed with his mysterious and powerful martial arts, help Billy pummel his way through an array of goons, gang members and other Black Warrior scum to free Marian from their clutches.
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lol... This reminded me of the Angry Video Game Nerd's review for Double Dragon 3...

"BIMMY & JIMMY"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMg6_IXCjo4

But yeah... They need to release more games.
 
So the results from the Nintendo Power poll are in:

1. EarthBound (Super NES)
2. Super Mario RPG (Super NES)
3. Chrono Trigger (Super NES)
4. Mother (Japan only/NES)
5. Majoras Mask (N64)
 
THE PEOPLE

WANT EARTHBOUND

They need to quit being so tightassed about the Mother series already.
 
Please let it come soon... although Shining Force 2 has been rated for a long time by the ESRB for a Wii(VC) release and still not out, but Earthbound is a Nintendo franchise, so hope it comes, although NoA just seems to hate Mother titles.

I hope that Nintendo Power poll sparked this, and we get some of the other titles on it too.

Plus SMRPG was rated back in 2006 but taken off the ESRB, so until I see it on the press release for a Monday morning I won't get my hopes up.
 
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Quina "Tiael" Quen said:
Please let it come soon... although Shining Force 2 has been rated for a long time by the ESRB for a Wii(VC) release and still not out, but Earthbound is a Nintendo franchise, so hope it comes, although NoA just seems to hate Mother titles.

I hope that Nintendo Power poll sparked this, and we get some of the other titles on it too.

Plus SMRPG was rated back in 2006 but taken off the ESRB, so until I see it on the press release for a Monday morning I won't get my hopes up.
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Super Mario RPG was taken off the ESRB ratings? Oh man, that's just depressing. I was looking forward to that too.

Either way, with Earthbound and Mother (I can't believe Mother made it onto the top 5, let alone beating a Zelda game...) both at the top of the polls, it's going to be slightly harder for Nintendo to just ignore it. That, combined with Earthbound being given an ESRB rating immediately after these poll results... it's the best chance it's seen so far.
 
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