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Archive for the 'Virtual Console' Category

Feb 23 2009

Wii Shop Releases February 23, 2009

Today one new WiiWare and a surprising three Virtual Console games were added to the Wii Shop Channel.

Onslaught - This new WiiWare title costs 1,000 points.  It is a first person shoooter about a futuristic war between humans and insectoid aliens.

The Last Ninja - This Virtual Console game was originally released on the Commodore 64.  It costs 500 points.  It is basically a ninja fighting game, I think.

International Karate - This Virtual Console game was also originally released on the Commodore 64 and costs 500 points.  It is a karate tournament simulation game.

Pistop II - This is another Virtual Console game originally released on the Commodor 64 and costs 500 points.  This is a racing game that brought the thrill of battling an opponent for the first time.

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Feb 16 2009

Wii Shop Releases February 16, 2009

Today one new WiiWare title and one new virtual console game were released on the Wii Shop Channel.

Evasive Space - This WiiWare title costs 1,000 points.  In this game you go on a mision to rescue the stars and keep the universe from going dark.  The game has 20 time and collection based missions to complete to save the Constelation Stones and keep the night sky from being lost forever.

Life Force - This virtual console game was originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).  It costs 500 points.  This is a classic shooter game in which you pilot the Vic Viper through six stages to save the planet.

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Feb 09 2009

Wii Shop Releases February 9, 2009

Today one WiiWare title and one Virtual Console title were added to the Wii Shop Channel.

LIT - This is the new WiiWare game.  It costs 800 points.  In this game you guide a kid named Jake through his high school that has been taken over by dark creatures.  The goal is to reunite him with his girlfriend, Rachel.  You must use light sources to create bridges that Jake can go on through the darkness.  It has 30 levels and 5 boss battles.  There are unlockable alternate endings.

Wolf of the Battlefield: MERCS - This is a virtual console game that was originally released as a Sega Genesis game.  It costs 800 points.  In this game you play as professional mercenaries hired by the US government to carry out secret missions.

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Feb 02 2009

Wii Shop Releases February 2, 2009

Today two WiiWare titles and one Virtual Console title were added to the Wii Shop Channel.

Snowboard Riot - This WiiWare title costs 1,000 points.  This sounds like a Mario Kart style racing game that involves you using a snowboard instead.  You can even use the Wii Balance Board to play.  You can battle and be part of various ranking modes via Nintenod WiFi Connection.

LONPOS - This WiiWare title costs 800 points.  It is a puzzle type game.  You can compete over Nintendo WiFi Connection.

Sonic Chaos - This is a Virtual Console game that costs 500 points.  It was originally released as a Master System game.  In this game you can play the Sonic adventure as either Sonic or Tails.

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Jan 26 2009

Wii Shop Releases January 26, 2009

Today one new WiiWare title and one new Virtual Console title were released on the Wii Shop Channel.

Niki Rock ‘n’ Roll - This WiiWare title costs 500 points.  This is a classic game style game with a new twist.  The main goal is just to defeat the enemies and get through the levels, but it appears there is an emphasis on timing (i.e. doing the right actions at the right time).

Wonder Boy in Monster Land - This virtual console game was originally released as a Master System game.  It costs 500 points.  The object of the game is to bring peace back to Monster Land by defeating monsters and ultimately the evil dragon.

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Jan 19 2009

Wii Shop Releases January 19, 2009

Today two new WiiWare titles and one new Virtual Console title were released on the Wii Shop Channel.

High Voltage Hot Rod Show -  This WiiWare title costs 1,000 points.  This is a fast paced racing game for up to four players.  It includes a variety of off road courses and death defying stunts. There is also a Wi-Fi Connection online scoreboard.

Family Glide Hockey - This WiiWare title costs 500 points.  This game lets you play hockey in a variety of settings.  It includes single player, versus mode with up to four players, and minigames.

Musha - This Virtual Console title costs 800 points.  It was originally released as a Sega Genesis game.  This is a shooter style gmae with you playing a girl who pilots a MUSHA (Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor).

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Jan 12 2009

Wii Shop Releases January 12, 2009

Today two new WiiWare titles and one new Virtual Console title were added to the Wii Shop Channel.

Jungle Speed - This WiiWare title costs 1,000 points.  It is a fast paced card game in which you try to be the first to run out of cards by making others take your cards when you are the first to notice a match has been flipped.

Planet Pachinko - This WiiWare title costs 500 points.  In this game you battle through temples to find a lost puppy.   You can play alone or with another player in co-op mode.

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse - This Virtual Console title costs 500 points.  It originally was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).  It is the third in the classic Castlevania adventure game series.

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Jan 05 2009

Wii Shop Releases January 5, 2009

Today one new WiiWare title and one new Virtual Console game were released on the Wii Shop Channel.

Sandy Beach - This WiiWare title costs 500 points.  This is a sand castle building game.  You can also battle against invading crabs in crab battle.  You can use a metal decator to find beach treasures and cannons to upgrade your castle and customize it further.  This sounds like a pretty interesting and at least unique game.

Kirby’s Dream Land 3 - This Virtual Console game was originally released as a Super Nintendo game.  It costs 800 points.  It is one of the games in the Kirby series, which is a pretty good series of adventure games in my opinion, although I have not played this exact version before.

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Dec 29 2008

Wii Shop Releases December 29, 2008

Today two new WiiWare titles and one new Virtual Console game were released in the Wii Shop Channel.

MaBoShi: The Three Shape Arcade - This WiiWare title costs 800 Wii points. This is a puzzle type game with three different minigames (circle, bar, and square).

Pool Revolution: Cue Sports - This WiiWare title costs 500 Wii points. This includes different types of pool games. It includes billiards, eight ball pool, nine ball pool, rotation and snooker.

Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II - This virtual console game was originally released for the NES. It costs 500 Wii points. This is an adventure game sequel to StarTropics.

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Dec 22 2008

Wii Shop Releases December 22, 2008

Today two new WiiWare titles and one new Virtual Console game were released in the Wii Shop Channel.

Fun! Fun! Minigolf - This WiiWare title costs 900 Wii points. This mini golf game has 27 courses across several continents. Sounds okay, although, like Carnival Mini Golf it sounds like it lacks depth with such a limited amount of courses.

Tiki Towers - This WiiWare title costs 500 Wii points. This sounds like an interesting construction style game.

Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium - This game costs 800 Wii points.  It was originally released as a Sega Genesis game.  It is a role playing type game.

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