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Virtual Console Releases For October 27 2008

October 27, 2008 7:49 am

New to the virtual console:

Earthworm Jim / Sega Genesis

New to the WiiWare:

Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands
Art Style: ROTOHEX

Posted by Chris in Quick Blip

Earthworm Jim

October 27, 2008 7:40 am
(19 votes, average: 3.26 out of 5)
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Jim was an ordinary earthworm who did very earthworm-like things, such as flee from crows and eat dirt. One day, during an outer space fight, a suit drops to Earth and falls around Jim. It mutates him into a large and intelligent (at least by earthworm standards) superhero. Play as Jim in this Sega Genesis classic. When Jim learns of the evil plans of Psy-Crow and Queen Slug-for-a-Butt, he decides to rescue Princess What’s-Her-Name. Run, gun, swing on hooks by your head and launch cows at the interesting characters you meet along the way, such as Major Mucus, Chuck and Fifi, Evil the Cat, and Bob the Killer Goldfish.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands

October 27, 2008 7:38 am
(12 votes, average: 2.42 out of 5)
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Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the “Battle Royale of the Bands.” Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode.

Players: 1

Cost: 1,000

Posted by Chris in WiiWare

Art Style: ROTOHEX

October 27, 2008 7:35 am
(8 votes, average: 1.5 out of 5)
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Use colored triangular panels to create a vibrant mosaic of stained glass in Art Style: ROTOHEX. As triangles fall from the top of the screen, rotate them to group six panels of the same color and create a matching hexagon, or HEX. Once the HEX has been formed, it will disappear, allowing the existing panels to shift and more panels to fill the playing field. A clear-cut goal and two different styles of intuitive controls allow you to focus solely on the game play-which is vital, as the playing field will be full of panels before you know it. With multiple modes (unlock more as you progress further in SOLO mode), special item panels at your disposal, and the ability to play cooperatively or competitively with a friend, there will always be another HEX to create.

Players: 2

Cost: 600

Posted by Chris in WiiWare

Virtual Console Releases For October 20 2008

October 20, 2008 9:13 pm

New to the virtual console:

Gradius II Gofer No Yabou / TurboGrafx-16 CD-ROM
Digital Champ Battle Boxing / TurboGrafx-16

New to the WiiWare:

Tetris Party
The Incredible Maze

**Sorry for the late update today, I’ve been sick and it just didn’t click that it was Monday**

Posted by Chris in Quick Blip

Gradius II Gofer No Yabou (CD-ROM)

October 20, 2008 9:11 pm
(6 votes, average: 3.17 out of 5)
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This shooter is the sequel to the seminal masterpiece, GRADIUS. Two years after its last epic battle, the GRADIUS army recommissions the VIC VIPER super-dimensional warplane to combat the invasion of a new nemesis known as GOFER. Piloting the latest model of the VIC VIPER, players can select between multiple WEAPON MODULES and SHIELDS to tackle the varying stages and enemy attack patterns they come up against. With a total of nine stages, this perfect port of the original boasts one of the longest adventures in the series and features more of its trademark fast-paced background music to accompany the intense action.

Players: 1

Cost: 900

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in TurboGrafx-16

Digital Champ Battle Boxing

October 20, 2008 9:10 pm
(2 votes, average: 2.5 out of 5)
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Set in the near future, Digital Champ Battle Boxing is a first-person-perspective boxing title that plunges players into the raw intensity of the ring! Determined to thwart Mother Computer’s plot to conquer mankind, you infiltrate the enemy’s domain, using your boxing skills to vanquish your foes. Each round is three minutes, with a total of 12 rounds to a match. Advance to the next contest through either a KO or by flattening an opponent three times in a round for a TKO. Utilize an arsenal of left and right jabs, hooks, power-charged crosses and three different kinds of “Devastator” punches. Deftly block and slip your opponent’s attacks, and look for your chance to lay them out. Master these techniques and take down the greatest opponent of them all, DIGITAL CHAMP!

Players: 1

Cost: 700

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in TurboGrafx-16

Tetris Party

October 20, 2008 9:07 pm
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)
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Tetris Party is a deceptively simple, totally addictive puzzle game that is sure to keep you and all of your friends and family entertained for hours on end. The WiiWare game features 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including Field Climber, Stage Racer, Shadow and Wii Balance Board-enabled modes (Wii Balance Board accessory sold with Wii Fit). Several of the modes give users the chance to take advantage of the unique point-and-shoot capabilities of the Wii Remote controller. The party doesn’t stop there, though. Take the Tetris fun online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, where you can play multiplayer Tetris against up to five friends at a time. You can also see how your Tetris Party skills stack up against the rest of the world using the global ranking system.

Players: 6

Cost: 1,200

Posted by Chris in WiiWare

The Incredible Maze

October 20, 2008 9:05 pm
(1 votes, average: 2 out of 5)
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Get lost in The Incredible Maze! Simply tilt your Wii Remote controller to navigate a series of exciting and twisted mazes. Entering the maze could not be easier, but finding your way out will require a keen eye and a steady hand. Obstacles and traps are around every corner, so move your ball around the maze without falling off the edge. But watch out, there are lots of surprises in store. You can hunt for gems in a timed challenge, or test your abilities in a race against the clock. The Incredible Maze is also compatible with the Wii Balance Board, so you can really put your weight into it. This is the way in, but you’ll have to find your own way out.

Players: 1

Cost: 500

Posted by Chris in WiiWare

Virtual Console Releases For October 13 2008

October 13, 2008 7:18 am

Looks like there just may be some happy people with this weeks virtual console games!

New to the virtual console:

Secret of Mana / SNES
Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition / Sega Genesis

New to the WiiWare:

World of Goo
Art Style: CUBELLO

Posted by Chris in Quick Blip