There's a run option in the Sega Ages 2500 Phantasy Star collection. Which you should have bought instead.
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There's a run option in the Sega Ages 2500 Phantasy Star collection. Which you should have bought instead.
Weren't they only released in Japan... and region-locked? That would be a no-go for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by bVork
I hear there are ways around regional lockouts...
This is true. It's not something I have ever dabbled in, but it's certainly something for future consideration.Quote:
Originally Posted by bVork
Yes (to both Famicom Final Fantasy III and SNES III/VI). It came out domestically before Final Fantasy 1, too. I still think Phantasy Star 1 > Phantasy Star II, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by squall_vb
Not to send this Wii VC thread spiraling out of the Wii territory, but arent certain models of PS3's able to get around the region lockout issue on PS2 stuff without going mod crazyQuote:
Originally Posted by bVork
I could be completely off my gourd, but I remember rumors about the region lockout thing being subverted on backwards compatibility? just rumors and Im an idiot?
I'm pretty sure that you're crazy.
Yeah, was looking around to see where the fuck I heard that, and I think I am. Sorry. Carry on. :chick:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grave
I never really saw that as a problem. Sure, you move at a snails pace in town, but you really spend very little time there, you are going to be spending most of your time out in the woods killing monsters to earn money and experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by squall_vb
Holy shit, PSII is brutal. I was almost done in the second dungeon, and some ungoldly strong monsters just up and spank me. I'm dead.
So I return to my last save point with half my gold or something, right?
Wrong. Title screen. Thanks, fuck you, and better luck next time.
Other than the fact that it makes me feel like I suck at games, I'm really enjoying it.
Having played more, I see your point. I still would prefer the option, but it's less of an issue once you get out of the towns and into the dungeons.Quote:
Originally Posted by GohanX
No VC this week, just WiiWare.
http://www.vc-reviews.com/news/2008/...e_launch_games
Now, good luck trying to cram them on your system memory. Thanks, Nintendo.Quote:
REDMOND, Wash., May 12, 2008 – Nintendo’s Wii™ console has already changed the way people play games. Now its new WiiWare™ service decisively tears down limitations for how developers create games – and the way people receive them.
Starting today, Wii owners with an Internet connection can download new, creative games from a wide range of developers, from large publishers to indie shops. By reducing the barriers that make console game development prohibitively expensive, WiiWare showcases original ideas in the most democratic environment in industry history, connecting the people who make games more directly with the people who play them.
WiiWare frees developers from the traditional constraints of video game development. WiiWare lets developers experiment with big ideas and small budgets to the benefit of players everywhere. Newer, smaller teams now have an outlet for their creative ideas. The constantly growing WiiWare library will have a regular flow of unique video gaming experiences consumers might not otherwise have access to.
“WiiWare is to the video game industry what independent films are to Hollywood,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “WiiWare lets developers experiment with new ideas and experiences. Combined with our collection of classic Virtual Console games, Wii provides one-stop shopping for the greatest games of the past – and the future.”
WiiWare games are easy to download. Just go to the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel, find the game you want, redeem Wii Points™ and start the download. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. New games, at various Wii Point values, will be added to WiiWare on Mondays. The newly launched Nintendo Channel on Wii will let people view videos of and read information about WiiWare games and other Nintendo products. Users also can see player opinions to help them decide what to play next.
Today, the inaugural lineup of WiiWare games is just a taste of things to come:
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King (Square Enix, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,500 Wii Points): FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King takes a legendary franchise and launches it into the realm of simulation gaming. Players are challenged to rebuild a kingdom, leading its young king on a path of discovery through an adventure bristling with mystery and intrigue.
LostWinds (Frontier Development, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): A fresh, enchanting platform adventure that puts the power of the wind in the palm of your hand – from raging tornados to the gentlest breeze. You’ll wield your Wii Remote™ controller to power Toku’s jumps and glides, suspend and smash enemies, meet friends and solve puzzles using LostWinds’ novel, intuitive and playful control system.
Defend your Castle (XGen Studios, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone – Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): Defend your Castle takes place on a grassy plain surrounded by invaders. You are the commander of your castle, and it is your duty to fling the invading enemies sky-high, watching them plummet to their demise. As you progress, add powerful spells and upgrades to your arsenal for repelling the attacks. How long can you hold them off?
Pop (Nnooo, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 700 Wii Points): Pop bubbles to score points and stop the timer from running out. Pop can be enjoyed by anyone – casual gamers can simply play to pop bubbles and keep the game moving, whereas advanced players will need to pick their shots rapidly and accurately and generate combos to maximize their score.
V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack (High Voltage SoftwareŽ, Inc., 1-4 players, Rated T for Teen – Simulated Gambling, 700 Wii Points): V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack re-creates the casino experience, with fully animated players and a realistic Las Vegas dealer. Single players can increase their bankrolls, while multiple players can engage in a head-to-head mini-blackjack tournament.
TV Show King (Gameloft, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): TV Show King transforms your living room into a real TV quiz show studio where you’ll face the challenge of answering more than 3,000 questions across six different categories. Compete against family and friends and use your Wii Remote controller in original ways to make it to the finals to see who can win the greatest amount of cash in one final, deciding duel.
To celebrate today’s launch of the new WiiWare™ downloadable game service for Wii™, there will be no Virtual Console™ games added today. But don’t worry – next week the Wii-kly Update will be back to its regular Monday schedule, bringing Wii owners information about the best classic Virtual Console titles and coolest new WiiWare games.
Loves and kisses,
Sir Chao O. Nee III Esq.
200 blocks remaining on his Wii System Memory.
I'm buying Lost Winds for sure, and MAYBE defend your castle.
LostWinds is a definite purchase. Not really interested in any of the other games listed.
The new Nintendo channel is pretty cool. You can finally see videos of VC games without having to look them up elsewhere. They have a decent amount of videos and other stuff for Wii/DS games too. It's about time.
Hows the video quality and download speeds on those videos?
There is about a 2 second delay before the video starts. The video quality was really nice too. Overall I think it is very quick and really well done.
Sad that Lostwinds is the only decent looking adventure game in the Wii pipeline. Need to get home internet soon... *-neo
Seconding the Wii channel recommendation. Works very well and is very quick. Just played the Ninja Gaiden DS demo via download play. It's about time, Nintendo.
Your mom is all about time.
Anyone pick up Star Soldier R? *-neo
Not yet.
Though, is it true that you can only play it for three minutes or five minutes? If so, then no, never.
Yep, it only has caravan modes. I like that sort of mode, but only as an extra included with a full game. Star Soldier R is going to have to be confirmed as awesomeness on the level of Pacman CE before I pick it up.
I'm initially disappointed to find that it's just a quick score battle game, but it sounds kind of fun. I may pick it up if I can make room.
I REALLY want Star Soldier, but I'm hesitant to pay for what is basically a fucking demo. 5 minute play and only 2 levels? Fuck that. I'll keep playing Super Star Soldier, wake me up when they release a full game.
Grabbed the Nintendo Channel and re-arranged all the games. River City Ransom and 2000 Wii points added.
Is Defend Your Castle any fun?
I just want to add that Lost Winds is a fantastic and imaginative game.
TRY THE FREE, ONLINE DEMOQuote:
Originally Posted by Nirvana
Metal Slug is up for VC and DR Mario is up on Wii Ware. Metal Slug is rated T so does it have the blood?
I've only talked to one person who grabbed it, and he said the blood's in but the hitflashes weren't showing up. And he said that other people reported the hitflashes being in. I'm confused.
Maybe the first dude just blinks a lot.
Metal Slug 1 on the Anthology set was like that. Most of the time no hitflash, every once in a while you would get that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grave
Either that, or different people are confused as to what "hit flash" actually means.
On another note, I was going to say something along the lines of "LOL at Metal Slug 1 VC being $10 and MSA being $17" but then I realized you can actually use a joystick with the VC game.
Japan's upcoming VC games for June:
If we don't get Mario RPG here, too, I'm going to punch Japan in the face.Quote:
Famicom:
* Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (June 3rd)
* Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
* Nekketsu Koukou Dodge Ball Bu (The Kunio-kun version of Super Dodge Ball)
* Yoshi's Cookie
Super Famicom:
* Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (900 Wii Points)
Nintendo 64:
* Nothing this month, sadly!
Sega Master System:
* Ashura (June 3rd) (This game was also released in Europe as Secret Command, but the US got a remade version starring, yes, Rambo! We assume that while Europe might get Secret Command, the US will probably not get Rambo: First Blood Part II.)
Sega Mega Drive:
* Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Milennium (700 Wii Points)
PC Engine:
* Power Tennis (June 3rd)
* Lords of Thunder
* Paranoia (Psychosis)
* Gunhed (Blazing Lazers)
Neo Geo:
* King of the Monsters (June 3rd)
* Ninja Commando
* Art of Fighting 2
MSX:
* Nothing (Eggy is still listed as "delayed", it won't be released in June)
I presume that Nintendo since owns the rights to SMRPG, we'll probably see it eventually - and it might just be the only Square game that ever shows up on Wii VC.
But King's Knight is already up there!Quote:
Originally Posted by bVork
Let me rephrase. Only worthwhile Square game.
Okay, that works.
Especially since the only other game in that category that is on the systems that Wii VC does is Final Fantasy VI.
Now you're just trying to make trouble.
The truth often causes that.
Lies. Even if you don't like most of Square's RPGs for some reason, Front Mission Gun Hazard is pretty sweet.
FFIV > FFVI
The only game I really want right now is one of the (three) Tecmo Super Bowl games. Plain ol' Tecmo Bowl just doesn't cut it.
Knowing Nintendo, they will probably put the first one out like a week before the new Tecmo Bowl hits the DS in September.
They'll have to do some serious editing to get any of those out while EA still holds the NFL license.
Yeah they only had to take out the player names and team names when Tecmo Bowl came out.
The other games have all that stuff in addition to shit like logos and stadium names.
The selection of releases this week is so piss-poor that I don't want to even talk about it.
...well, maybe just this once.
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Originally Posted by ChaoofNee
What the hell's wrong with Toki Tori? *-neo
What a weird week.
http://www.vc-reviews.com/news/2008/...nes_import_duo
Quote:
Originally Posted by VC Reviews
Fun fact: pirate versions of Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa were released in North America with the cart's artwork claiming that it was "Baby Mario." It's a pretty damn good platformer, actually. Worth your time and money if you like traditional 8-bit platformers.
Dig Dug is decent but there's no way anyone should buy it when the superior arcade version is available on XBLA for $1 less. Even there, it's only worth getting if you're a serious fan.
And Toki Tori is awesome. Go buy that instead of either of this week's releases.
But what about Pokeeman's ranch?
I love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Article in Chaoofnee's post
It costs extra to ship the rom from Japanland!
Seriously, those dialup fees are out of control.
A few things:
-Gley Lancer is headed to the US (no date yet)
-Europe is getting Mega Drive Super Fantasy Zone and Star Parodier/ Cho Aniki for the Duo. So they'll probably be US-bound as well. *-neo
No was is this coming to the U.SQuote:
Cho Aniki
You're thinking Ai Cho Aniki, the rampant homosexuality is reeled in a bit on Cho Aniki. Good games regardless. *-neoQuote:
Originally Posted by Rem
Yes was is this might coming to the U.SQuote:
Originally Posted by Rem
I feel asleep.
Hero FRED whispering to himself, "What type of cars is most easy-driving for me?" Then FRED challenging the race.
Winds (Lords) of Thunder and Dracula X. Oh! Blazing Lazers too.
I know...I've been PCEing it up lately.
Holy crap... we finally got Mario RPG.
Nice. Too bad I'm busy with other games and don't have the time to pick this up right now. Good to know that it is on there for when I have the time.
Very nice... I'm backlogged, but it's still so getting purchased.
Looks like Square is in, Secret of Mana is due for Japanese release this month.
*insert usual rant about external storage here*Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gas
*insert usual retort about the diminuitive nature of your penis*
Fixed.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrialSword
Mario RPG, eh? Might look into that.
Couple of imports this week: Final Soldier and Cho Aniki
Well ho-lee shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gas
Next week is Chao of Nees III: Wanderers from Wahs.
Nah, Nintendo still hasn't given me a firm release date yet. Sometime this month, though.
grossQuote:
Originally Posted by ChaoofNee
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon McShig
Fucking.
Way.
Of note: Orbient is basically a WiiWare version of Bit Generations: Orbital with at least 10 new stages. Very cool that Nintendo is bringing this line back for WiiWare, it's a perfect fit.Quote:
Sept. 29, 2008
Auspicious debuts and the return of a classic franchise top the list of new additions to the Wii Shop Channel™ this week. Art Style™: ORBIENT™ is the first in a new game series from Nintendo, combining deep game play with atmospheric flair and simple, elegant controls that anyone can pick up and enjoy. With two more Art Style titles scheduled for release in October, this is your chance to be the first to enjoy this truly remarkable gaming experience.
Bomberman makes his WiiWare™ debut in Bomberman Blast, taking the frenzied multiplayer action the series is known for online. Or if you just feel like saving the galaxy again, take on the Machine in Super Turrican 2.
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™
Art Style: ORBIENT (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Explore the universe like never before in Art Style: ORBIENT. Take control of gravity and anti-gravity and carefully maneuver your small star through 50 stages set in multiple galaxies. Collide with other stars to absorb them and make your own star expand in size, or capture the stars in your orbit and have them become your satellites. Space isn't empty, though, and you'll have to avoid bumping into obstacles or getting pulled into a black hole. If you feel like relaxing while still being challenged, this is the game for you. Its combination of simple controls, atmospheric sound and unique environment make for an experience unlike any other.
Bomberman Blast (Hudson Entertainment, 1-8 players, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): A brand new addition to the Bomberman series is available on WiiWare. Up to eight players can battle online simultaneously via NintendoŽ Wi-Fi Connection. Simple controls make this a great game for family and friends to enjoy anytime. You can trigger new items by shaking the Wii Remote™ controller, creating new levels of Bomberman excitement. You can even take the intensity up another notch by adding your own Mii™ caricatures to the mix. Battle results can be recorded on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Ranking, so you can see how you stack up against others around the globe. This title will prove to be a blast for everyone--from those who've never touched a Bomberman game to the Bomberman masters.
Virtual Console™
Super Turrican 2 (Super NES™, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone—Violence, 800 Wii Points): As the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the Machine's forces that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use weapons and power-ups to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies. Use special abilities like the Energy Wheel and Cyberfist to find secret areas and score extra lives. When your lives and continues are gone, the mission ends. You are the galaxy's last hope. Are you up to the challenge?
Who do I have to kill to get updated versions of Dotstream and Digidrive?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon McShig
Seriously.
Are people buying Bomberman Blast? I want it, but not to play in single player.
Razor should buy it and let us know how it is.
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Yeah, I picked it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
Also got Orbient in the hopes of getting more of the Bit Generation titles getting upgraded for WiiWare.
The press release says that two more are already slated for October.
The upgrades to Orbient look pretty nice. Damn, I need this.
Shining Force II, nice.Quote:
WiiWare™
Midnight Bowling™ (Gameloft, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Plunge directly into the trendy and electric atmosphere of Midnight Bowling. With awesome playing sensations, prepare for ultra-fun gaming thanks to a new physics engine that lets you control your throws precisely and easily with your Wii Remote™ controller and make spectacular spins that will impress your opponents. Face up to three friends in the fun party mode, where your playing abilities will be put to the test. Whatever your experience level, launch yourself into the immersive career mode, where you will play in the trendiest bowling spots on the planet against charismatic characters that will give you a run for your money.
MadStone (Riverman Media, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Time is short. Earth trembles as the forces of nature stir and grow restless. Can you turn the tide? In this dynamic puzzle game, you must clear the path for your elemental MadStones to reach the bottom of the screen. Blocks can be broken by striking them directly or by the force of falling objects. The novice tries frantically to break enough blocks, while the master sets up cascading collapses with only a handful of direct strikes. As two sides struggle for domination, titanic forces build, only to be unleashed in an earth-shaking final confrontation. Experience the mystical single-player journey, or challenge a friend in competitive two-player mode.
Virtual Console™
Mario Golf™ (Nintendo 64™, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Mario™ takes a well-deserved break from his role as the Mushroom Kingdom’s busiest hero and returns to the links for some world-class golfing action. Since no one likes to hit the fairways alone, he’s brought along a group of friends—both familiar characters and brand new ones. Choose from 10 different modes of play and six 18-hole courses in a variety of environments for a golfing experience with endless replay value. Add in fun, colorful graphics with a Mario touch (a Boo indicates wind direction), intuitive controls, incredibly deep game play and multiplayer support (taunt your opponents), and you have a game anyone will enjoy—even if you’ve never played a round of golf. Fore!
Shining Force™ II (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): It’s a dark and stormy night in the kingdom of Granseal when a thief steals two jewels from the Tower of the Ancients. He sets in motion strange events that lead to the resurrection of Zeon, the Devil King. Granseal’s king falls sick, the princess is kidnapped, and a door to Arc Valley, the Devil King’s home, is opened. The young swordsman, Bowie, realizing the grave danger Granseal faces, must lead the Shining Force to find the Holy Sword and the stolen jewels, and protect Granseal against the invading armies of Zeon.
Mario Golf was also pretty good from what I remember.
I'm pretty happy about seeing Mario Golf, although not as excited as I would be to see Mario Tennis from the N64 on there.
I would actually shell out for Secret of Mana to play it in 3-player coop.
Has anybody checked out Orbient? I'm curious, but I kind of liked the more abstracted GBA visuals.
Yeah, I got Orbient. I don't think the graphics are quite as charming as the GBA one, but overall it plays better due to a few minor additions... planets give off a visual cue when you're in range of their gravity field, and a small ring of dots will appear around planets to indicate when you're on a trajectory that will put you into an orbital rotation.
Worldwide VC sales figures released. Actually, I have no idea if they've been putting out this data for a while, but it's kinda interesting.
http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=2235
Somebody's making a killing, anyway.
Strong Week this time.
Secret of Mana and Street Fighter: Special CE.
!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chux
hard to get excited about Secret of Mana when I'm already playing its sequel in English on the Homebrew Channel. :/
Nostalgia for me.
I could never get into the Sequel. Granted I never played it for more than 45 minutes.
Give this man a cookie.Quote:
Originally Posted by UrielSynthesis
I'll warm to the whole pay-for-roms thing once someone starts supporting a good Saturn emulator (which means a lot of localizations for it to be worth a shit).
Is Saturn emulation on the Wii even possible? Seriously, could the console handle it?
There is a Saturn Emu on the homebrew channel. I can't imagine it being worth a shit.
I picked up Bomberman Blast about 2 weeks ago -- I'm pretty happy with it. Lag seems low and it plays better than the XBLA version. Also, people always seem to be online with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
I picked this up last night and I was really disappointed with it. Hot Shots Golf on PSP and the Hot Shots Golf PS3 demo are just eons beyond Mario Golf gameplay wise. It amazes me that Camelot has this God-like status in the gaming community for golf games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dyne
Mmmmm...Mana get.
Wordl of Goo and Art Style: Cubello out this week too.
Has anyone tried either one of these yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Low
Quick C&P from the Wii thread: from what I've played of the PC version, World of Goo is the next legendary puzzle game. It's up there with Pipemania, Tetris, Lemmings, The Incredible Machine, and Panel de Pon.
Get it. But I'd suggest getting the PC version. The mouse control is excellent, and you of course don't have to deal with the Wii's itty bitty storage.
Apparently Cubello is a new game, not a preexisting Bit Gen:
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Art Style: CUBELLO mixes the strategy and feel of a traditional puzzle game with the precision and reflexes required in a shooter. As each stage begins, various colored cubes form into one large object called a Cubello, which floats and rotates as you play. Launch additional cubes from your magazine and try to connect four or more of the same color, removing them from the Cubello and eventually leaving only its core. Take on the challenge of either Stage or Endless mode and watch what happens when Bonus Time is activated. The straightforward controls and goal ensure that anyone can play, while offering enough depth that even advanced players will find themselves quickly addicted to the unique world of Art Style: CUBELLO.