Virtual Console: Wii-kly Update

SMRPG came out in Japan today for 900 Wii points, hope it releases in NA and EU/AU soon.
 
Another fighting game and a Zuma clone. Enjoy!

WiiWare
Magnetica Twist - 1,000 Points
The classic puzzle game Magnetica is now available on WiiWare , putting its own unique "twist" on the puzzle-game experience. Control couldn't be simpler, as all you need to do is twist the Wii Remote controller to aim and press the A button to shoot.

Virtual Console
Fatal Fury 2 - NEOGEO - 900 Points
Released in 1992 by SNK, FATAL FURY 2 is the second installment in the renowned fighting-game series.
 
I love that description for Fatal Fury 2. "This is the second game in the Fatal Fury series".
 
Jeebus, how many fighting games did they release on the NeoGeo? Was that their entire library?

WiiWare
SPOGS Racing - 1,000 Points
Coming at you full throttle is SPOGS Racing, an all-new racer from D2C Games featuring classic arcade racing, pick-up-and-play controls, all-new racing vehicles and Crash N' Grab™ instant upgrades. Jump in, gear up and modify your ride on the fly as you compete head-to-head for a totally outrageous arcade racing experience on your Wii console. Whether you're a casual gamer or hardcore racer, SPOGS Racing features fun for all and is a must-have download for your WiiWare digital game library.

Virtual Console
King of the Monsters - NEOGEO - 900 Points
Released by SNK in 1991, KING OF THE MONSTERS is an action/fighting game that features city-destroying battles between huge monsters. Choose one of six monsters and travel around Japan, stopping to fight in various famous cities with the aim of becoming the ultimate winner. In addition to punches, kicks and other regular moves, each character has the ability to use more devastating maneuvers, like throwing flames and shooting laser beams, to defeat opponents. Wrestling elements are also incorporated, as you must completely exhaust your opponent and get a three-count to pin him and be victorious. Along with the player-versus-computer game, multiplayer options allow you and a friend to enjoy one-on-one matches and two-on-two tag-team matches against the computer. Take on the challenge and claim the title of King of the Monsters.
 
Another crap week with yet another frickin NeoGeo fighting game... when will it end?
 
I don't think i will ever understand why they keep releasing crap games. They are probably getting bad returns on the virtual console stuff, so they don't wanna do any big projects. If only they realized better classes of games will sell better.

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Sapster said:
I don't think i will ever understand why they keep releasing crap games. They are probably getting bad returns on the virtual console stuff, so they don't wanna do any big projects. If only they realized better classes of games will sell better.

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Yeah I hope after they sift through the shit we get some diamonds, like Earthbound, SMRPG, Majora's Mask(please, I hate that GC compilation disc), Shining Force 2, and whatnot, most of which have been either rated by the ESRB or OFLC for a while now, or rumoured to be coming for ages.

And what's with the 1 VC and 1 WiiWare release a week NoA? NoE has been alternating 5 VC titles every other week for like a month now, which still beats our 2 that we get.
Plus now the EU VC has caught up with the # of games the NA VC has, which is why I think they were staggering the releases, but now NoA needs to release more, or at least better quality games.

The VC was one of the main reasons I bought my Wii, but now I just find myself disappointed week in and week out.
 
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Yeah, it's out in Japan, just needs to release in other places soonish.
 
The VC was one of the main reasons I bought my Wii, but now I just find myself disappointed week in and week out.
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This.
 
Quina "Tiael" Quen said:
The VC was one of the main reasons I bought my Wii, but now I just find myself disappointed week in and week out.
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Same here. Think i have bought like 5 or 6 games. Haven't really been interested in the WiiWare games as of yet, but i see potential there.
 
Sapster said:
Same here. Think i have bought like 5 or 6 games. Haven't really been interested in the WiiWare games as of yet, but i see potential there.
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Only WiiWare titles I have are the FFCC Kingdom Sim, and Dr. Mario, nothing else really interests me, well it interests me, not just for $5-10, I've had 1000+ Wii Points saved up in hopes of good VC releases I'm interested in for a few months now, but nothing so far.

I have like 5-6 VC games myself too, not much else interests me right now, I'm just waiting and hoping, though running out of space, may need to delete a game or transfer to an SD card to make room.
 
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It's a shame Nintendo doesn't have a demo option for WiiWare titles, because this week's Major League Eating release sounds goofy/entertaining enough that I want to try it. I'll have to content myself with playing the Consumo mini-game in Bully and trying to avoid picturing starving African children screaming "Fuck you!" while riding on Sally Struthers' back as she gallops toward me.

Donkey Kong 3 is a nice addition, although I probably won't get it because I think it's in Animal Crossing.

WiiWare
Major League Eating: The Game - 1,000 Points
The ultimate chomp-off is about to begin. Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and dig into 12 different foods as you compete against the greatest major-league eaters in the world. This isn't just a race to stuff your face-you'll need strategy to master a smorgasbord of digestive attacks, defenses and counters. These include the Mega Burp, Gas Attack, Antacid and more. And don't forget to keep an eye on your Barf-O-Meter, because if the food hits the plate twice, you're out. Unlock more than 10 characters in single-player career mode, go gut-to-gut against your friends in versus mode, or compete online using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Online play supports friend codes, random matchmaking and leader boards.

Virtual Console
Donkey Kong 3 - NES - 500 Points
Based on the third game in the enormously popular arcade series, Donkey Kong 3 introduces an exterminator named Stanley as he desperately tries to protect the flowers in his greenhouse from Donkey Kong. Armed only with a can of bug spray, Stanley must force Donkey Kong higher and higher into the greenhouse rafters until Donkey Kong is off the screen and the next stage is reached.

Ninja Commando - NEOGEO - 900 Points
NINJA COMMANDO is a vertically scrolling action game released by ADK in 1992. Players choose from among three ninjas-Joe, descended from the Koga ninja; Rayar, a woman who has learned the ways of the Iga ninja; and Ryu, descendant of the famous ninja Fuma Kotaro-as they pursue the merchant of death known as Spider, who plans to use a time machine to bring havoc to the world. The battle spans seven time periods, including the Stone Age, the Egyptian era and the Japanese Civil War era. Each hero features a variety of attack options in addition to their own normal attacks, including a deadly attack that inflicts damage upon all enemies on the screen, special ninja-arts attacks performed by inputting specific commands, and a powerful attack unleashed by taking on the "shape of the beast" when three scrolls have been collected. The game also supports two-player cooperative play, so you're welcome to bring a friend and enjoy taking on the evil Spider together.
 
July 21, 2008

Wii-kly Update

One WiiWare Game and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel
Which do you prefer: sailing the ocean or soaring through the sky? With the latest additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel, players can choose between seafaring action and high-flying thrills. Unleash your inner pirate with a new WiiWare™ adventure, or check out a pair of side-scrolling Sega Genesis classics making their Virtual Console™ debut. By air and by sea, big fun is on the way.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

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.
 
At least they've gone back to two VC updates.
I've not heard of either of them, though.
 
Both of the VC releases are imports.
I'm not impressed still, least it's a Genesis game, haven't had one since April 21st, now we need some SNES (haven't had one since March 17th) and N64 (May 5th) games and I'll be happy.
 
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Two Virtual Console releases this week:

Art of Fighting 2 - NeoGeo - 900 Points
The second in SNK's Art of Fighting triple threat sees chronic bad guy Geese Howard, years before antagonizing those Fatal Fury chaps, printing up fliers for a 'King of Fighters' tourney of his own.

Chase H.Q. - TurboGrafx16 - 600 Points
In Taito's arcade racer, your car is your fist as you do your best Miami Vice impression behind the wheel of a Porsche 928 and run the criminal element out of town -- and into the highway barrier.
 
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