It’s Thursday and you know what that means! That’s right, another virtual console video demo for your viewing pleasure. This week I play Alien Crush, a TurboGrafx-16 game, on the Nintendo Wii virtual console. Alien Crush is a pretty fun pinball game that is part of a series that I’ve already demoed once. So sit back, relax, and check out our newest virtual console video demo.
All the latest virtual console games released every Monday!
Singing Virtual Console Reviews
February 26, 2008 2:28 pm
I’ve decided to pick up a new feature this week. What is this new feature that I speak of? Well, it is none other than the singing virtual console reviews done by GameJew. Why am I doing this? Mostly because I was contacted by GameJew and asked to pick it up, so I figured I would try it out and see how things go. Will this be replacing the video demo feature that I already do? No, I will still release a new virtual console video demo every Thursday just as I have been; esentially I feel that GameJew provides a short humorus take on reviewing the virtual console games and my videos focus on straight gameplay and functionality. I do beleive they can coexist and be friends quite easily.
So, enough stalling… lets get to this week’s singing virtual console review!
Virtual Console Releases For February 25 2008
February 25, 2008 9:44 am
It’s Monday again, and Nintendo is still keeping to the two game release schedule for the virtual console. So this week, the two newest virtual console games are: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for the Nintendo 64 and Psychosis for the TurboGrafx-16.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
February 25, 2008 9:41 am 
(20 votes, average: 4.05 out of 5)
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(20 votes, average: 4.05 out of 5) Loading ...Kirby’s first 3-D adventure is also his Nintendo 64 debut, and it finds the always-versatile hero battling a new enemy called Dark Matter. Dark Matter is after a distant land’s powerful crystal, but a young fairy named Ribbon attempts to save it by escaping with the gem to Dream Land. Now the crystal has been broken, and it’s scattered around the world. Take control of Kirby and help him journey across six worlds, battling a wide variety of enemies and challenging bosses, as he tries to collect all 100 pieces of the shattered crystal. Along the way, you’ll use Kirby’s trademark copying ability to use enemies’ strengths against them. Not only that, but try combining any two abilities to create a brand-new one that is usually stronger than the original. Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you’ve got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.
Players: 1-4
Cost: 1000
Psychosis
February 25, 2008 9:40 am 
(6 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5)
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(6 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5) Loading ...This is a side-scrolling shooter played in a world created from the mind of a twisted demon. Your soul has suddenly wandered into that evil world that exists in every person’s heart. The only way out is to blast your way past the grotesque creatures that block your path in five “causes” (stages). You must face the dangers of this psychedelic world by making full use of three shot types and the satellite option. With power-ups, you can change your shots to a wide-coverage beam, a satellite-generated laser and more. Each shot type can be powered up to three levels. You can also block enemy fire by rotating the satellites to a desired position. How you use these features will be the key to successfully escaping this strange and surreal world.
Players: 1
Cost: 600
Controllers: Wii Remote
Video Demo: Donkey Kong Country
February 21, 2008 6:20 pm
After a bit of trouble I finally have this week’s virtual console video demo ready! This week I play Donkey Kong Country, a Super Nintendo game, on the virtual console. This game is quite fun and if you never had a SNES like me, you know you have been missing out on a ton of good game. In other words, check out the video after the jump and then decide for your self if you would like to own this fun game on the virtual console. Be sure to look out for the tons of secret areas this game has!
Virtual Console Releases For February 18 2008
February 18, 2008 7:10 am
Another Monday morning has rolled around and Nintendo has rolled out two new virtual console games for us. The two newest virtual console games available are: Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom for the Nintendo and Phantasy Star II for the Sega.
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom
February 18, 2008 7:04 am (9 votes, average: 3.44 out of 5)
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(9 votes, average: 3.44 out of 5) Loading ...Join master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga. Ryu is framed for FBI agent Irene Lew’s murder, and it’s up to him to clear his name. Defeating superior life-forms created out of “life energy” called BIO-NOIDs and avoiding enemy ambushes are among the many obstacles which Ryu faces in this unpredictable adventure of mystery, deceit and destruction. Noticeable changes to the game-play mechanics include Ryu’s ability to grab on to horizontal surfaces, his reduced falling speed and altered jumping maneuvers, and visible power-ups. Help Ryu defeat the forces of evil once more and discover the real culprit behind Irene’s death as one of the most loved trilogies in video-game history comes to a close.
Players: 1
Cost: 500
Controllers: Wii Remote
Phantasy Star II
February 18, 2008 7:00 am (12 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5)
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(12 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5) Loading ...Hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by fans and media alike, Phantasy Star II is an RPG that features an epic story line and turn-based battles. Play as Rolf, Nei, Rudo or several other characters as you navigate through the Algol star system battling the evil Dark Force. Build your characters, select the right weapons and armor, and take on the forces of evil through various missions as you find the right combination of characters to complete each objective. Experience the magic once again in this great sequel.
Players: 1
Cost: 800
Controllers: Wii Remote
Video Demo: Contra III: The Alien Wars
February 14, 2008 1:08 pm
Well, it’s Thursday again and Valentines Day as well. What does this mean? It means there is a new video demo ready for your viewing pleasure. This week I play Contra III: The Alien Wars, a Super Nintendo game that has been available on the virtual console for quite a while now. I found the game to be really fun and believe it does a good job of recreating the original Contra feel. So with no further delays, follow the jump to check out this week’s virtual console video demo.