Hudson Support

The good guys over at Hudson Entertainment have been a strong supporter of Nintendo Wii, both through their Wii titles and through their Virtual Console offerings by giving us numerous titles already in the Wii's short, but successful lifespan.

According to Hudson’s Virtual Console website, we can expect more classic titles to hit come April. Five TurboGrafx-16 games are listed for release next month, including four Hudson-produced titles and one by Namco. Here are the games are:

- Dragon’s Curse, RPG, Hudson Soft, releases 4/2/2007
- Bravoman, Action, Namco Bandai
- Bonk’s Revenge, Action, Hudson Soft
- Battle Lode Runner, Puzzle/Action, Hudson Soft
- Shockman, Action, Hudson Soft
More good news for the VC. Stay tuned.

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Virtua Fighter 2 Headed to VC?

Quick Update: Representatives from Sega of America have announced three new Genesis titles planned to be released soon over the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console, including the classic fighting game Virtua Fighter 2. Don't get overly excited gamers as the VC will see the release of the Genesis version and not the Saturn version of the game.

Still decent news none-the-less. Game On.


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More Sega VC Game on the Way

Quick Update: Today SEGA announced it has three more classic games from the Genesis library on the way to the Wii's Virtual Console. Longtime SEGA fans can look forward to Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and Wonder Boy in Monster World.

Which titles are you most looking forward to gamers?

Sega Saturn hitting the Wii’s Virtual Console?

Keep this under the rumor file gamers but a DigiPen employee was told that Sega Saturn titles would be making a debut on the Wii. With Neo Geo support and this recent rumor, is there any stopping Nintendo?

If this bodes true gamers, it would be another major positive in favor for Nintendo's VC library. Which titles would you like to see come to the VC? Game ON.

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VC Monday Update

And now for another great edition of "VC MONDAYS!" "Sounds like somebody has a case of the Monday's." Here is a list of what you can expect to spending those hard earned Wii points on.

And the titles are:
* 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

Game ON.

Legend Of Zelda OOT on VC

Quick Update: In case you missed it, numerous websites are now reporting that The Legend of Zelda OOT will be making its way onto the VC THIS MONDAY! Looks like it's time to break out the credit cards......Again.

Discuss in Comments Section:
In your opinion, what was the best Zelda ever made?

Neo Geo coming to the Wii’s Virtual Console! More

The following report was from the good guys over at Codenamerevolution.

Nintendo has confirmed that in Japan, Neo Geo games will soon be available via the Wii’s virtual console in the coming months! The Neo Geo, a video game console from SNK, was one of the most expensive systems around that survived through a cult following with classics from King of Fighters to the Metal Slug series. It’s unknown how many Wii Points a Neo Geo title would cost, but even at 1200 Wii Points, it would easily be worth it as some games at the time cost around $200 and are selling for around $300 on eBay. With Neo Geo being supported, this proves to skeptics that the Wii’s architecture is in fact capable of handling Neo Geo emulation! It’s unknown as to when Neo Geo games will hit state-side and Europe.

Nintendo has also re-confirmed MSX games for the VC. The MSX was a system released in Japan that first brought the Metal Gear series.

My Thoughts:
"I'm speechless". Bring it to the states Nintendo. "Do it, do it, do it."

VC Monday's

Sounds like Nintendo has a case of the Monday's (Someone please name that movie)

Any case, 3 new titles have hit Nintendo Wii's wildly successful VC. As of 9:00am Pacific Time, Kirby’s Adventure, Kid Icarus and Ice Climber is headed to the Virtual Console for 500 Wii Points a piece. Enjoy.

VC Monday Update

Quick Update: Calling all classic gamers, as of 9 AM PST this morning, Super Mario World, Vigilante and Gain Ground will hit Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console! Download now!

4 new games for Virtual Console today

Today Nintendo adds four new classic games to the popular Wii video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel 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:

Mario Kart 64 - (Nintendo� 64, 1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points): Put the pedal to the metal in this worthy successor to the Super NES classic, Super Mario Kart. Mario Kart 64 boasts great graphics, tons of unique power-ups and a stunning 3-D version of the legendary Battle Mode. With improved courses and a revolutionary head-to-head four-player mode, Mario Kart 64 is sure to win the heart of any race-driving fan. The game includes 20 different courses filled with dips, valleys, jumps, tunnels and bridges. Smooth, precise control ‘a trademark of all games from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto’will bring players back time and time again for freewheeling fun.

Contra� III: The Alien Wars - (Super NES�, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): In the year 2636, the Alien War continues, and it’s up to two soldiers, Jimbo and Scully, to put a stop to the alien invasion. The aliens have ravaged the Earth with their powerful organic and technological weapons. Players can join with a partner and battle through six stages of nonstop run-and-gun action. Collect power-ups, including bombs, flamethrowers, spread shots, lasers and machine guns to take out the aliens. Control Jimbo and Scully as they travel through war-torn cities, race on air bikes, ride missiles and ultimately break into the alien base to defeat the alien boss once and for all.

Bonanza Bros. - (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Mobo and Robo Bonanza are enjoying their favorite television show when the picture crackles and the shadowy figure of a mysterious stranger appears on the screen. This figure asks them to collect certain items that he has placed inside various buildings to test his security force. If they return the items successfully, Mobo and Robo will be rewarded. The two of them state that they will get the job done in just three minutes. However, little do they know that each building is packed with security guards who will raise the alarm if they are caught red-handed. Fortunately both Mobo and Robo are equipped with bullets that can knock the guards unconscious for a few seconds. A huge reward will be given out if Mobo and Robo are apprehended. Help the infamous Bonanza Bros. infiltrate a number of different locations ranging from banks to mansions to casinos, and don’t get caught.

Comix Zone - (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Sketch Turner is an artist in New York City. One day while Sketch is drawing, a huge thunderstorm strikes the city. A bolt of lightning hits Sketch’s image and brings it to life. That image is Mortus, a megalomaniacal mutant who wants to become real and rule the earth. Mortus magically transports Sketch into the pages of his comic book so that he can end his creator’s life and become real. Inside the comic book, Sketch meets General Alissa Cyan, who believes he is a superhero that came to save their post-apocalyptic world from the evil brought by Mortus’s hand. Now that he’s a comic book superhero, Sketch can really put the hurt on the bad guys. Instantly, Sketch can fight like a one-man mercenary platoon.

Now if you guys don't mind, I am going to go download Mario Kart 64!!!!!

VC Update

According to NintendoGal.com, there's only one lonesome new game released for the Virtual Console today.....(drum roll please).....It' The Legend of Zelda for SNES!! Wow what an amazing release. If you have missed this title in the past, to many this was the best title to have the covenant Zelda name. What do you guys think, was this the best Zelda ever?