All the latest virtual console games released every Monday!

Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom

April 21, 2008 7:05 am

As Rhys, the crown prince of the Orakian kingdom of Landen, you are engaged to be married to Maia, a woman from a rival kingdom. But Maia is kidnapped on your wedding day, setting you on a quest filled with twists and turns that will reintroduce you to people and places from previous Phantasy Star games. This epic spans several generations of characters, and your choices will dramatically impact the way the story unfolds, which makes it a great game to play all the way through more than once. In Phantasy Star III, things aren’t always what they seem-check it out and watch the mysteries unfold.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Mega Turrican

April 14, 2008 8:15 am

The Machine has enslaved the galaxy under its tyrannical rule. As Bren McGuire, the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the evil forces of the Machine that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use the weapons and power-ups of your Turrican Assault Suit, including the incredible Plasma Rope, to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies and find the health and power-ups that will keep you alive. Fifteen levels of chaos and destruction stand between you and freedom.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Powerball

March 24, 2008 6:00 am

Eight different teams representing various nations are vying to become the Powerball champions, and you control one of the eight in your quest for the championship. A hybrid of games like rugby and football, Powerball is played on a 100-yard field. Try to score by either carrying the ball into your opponent’s end zone or kicking it into your opponent’s net for points. This one- or two-player game offers both exhibition and league play. Jump into a game of Powerball and try a brand new sport.

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Puyo Puyo 2: Tsuu

March 10, 2008 9:00 am

The object of this head-to-head puzzle game is to clear your grid of falling patterns called puyos by forming chains of four or more same-colored puyos in a straight line or one of several geometric patterns. What makes this a challenging two-player contest is the fact that when you clear a chain of puyos from your grid, it drops a random piece of filler onto your opponent’s grid. The more puyos you clear, the more you fill your opponent’s grid, and if you can clutter up his grid enough to fill it to the top, you’ve won the game. An intriguing backstory makes this an amusing experience for one or two players.

Players: 2

Cost: 900

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Phantasy Star II

February 18, 2008 7:00 am

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, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Columns III: Revenge of Columns

February 4, 2008 9:20 am

Columns III: Revenge of ColumnsThis single-player or multiplayer experience expands upon the game play of the original two Columns titles giving players some extra attacks to spring on opponents. As in the original Columns, jewels fall into a bin, and you have to twist and manipulate them to form matches of three or more in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line to keep the jewels from stacking up and reaching the top.In Columns III, special magical jewels do things like raise your opponent’s crush bar or lower your own, adding an extra element of strategy to the game. This is a great game to play with friends, so download it today and jump into the action!

Players: 5

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Light Crusader

December 31, 2007 7:05 am

Light CrusaderEach day, more good townspeople of Green Row have been mysteriously disappearing, and beleaguered King Weeden summons the knight Sir David to investigate. Armed with his wits and his sword, Sir David must find the cause of this strange evil and save the citizens of Green Row before things get any worse. Take the role of the brave knight in this action RPG and get to the bottom of the mysteries of Green Row as you fight enemies, solve puzzles and use your best combination of brains and brawn to save the kingdom.

Players: 1

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Rolling Thunder 2

December 24, 2007 11:31 am

Rolling Thunder 2In this follow-up to the original classic, you are once again a member of Interpol’s Rolling Thunder task force, and it’s up to you to stop the return of the evil Geldra organization. Now known as Neo-Geldra and led by a newcomer named Gimdo, the bad guys are bent on destroying several valuable outer-space satellites. In this one- or two-player game, you can play as Leila or Albatross-both characters from the original-as you venture through several different levels, trying to put a stop to the nefarious efforts of Gimdo and the rest of Neo-Geldra. Use your bullets wisely and make Rolling Thunder proud.

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Alien Storm

December 17, 2007 9:21 am

Alien StormShape-shifting aliens have infiltrated the city, creating chaos and panic! Fortunately, a trio of heroes called the Alien Busters has agreed to wipe out the invading creatures. The members of the team wield their own special attacks, and they unload a world of hurt on the Martian menaces from the city streets to the mother ship. Gordon, a tough guy with a bazooka, has a special gunship attack, while Karla has a flamethrower for alien crisping, though she prefers to use her special ballistic-missile attack. Finally, Slammer the robot can self-destruct at will and attacks the intruders with an electric whip and other devices. Take the aliens by storm and save your city.

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis

Eternal Champions

December 3, 2007 12:01 pm

Eternal ChampionsThis 2-D fighting game introduces a cast of different characters that met untimely deaths in their lives on Earth. Now they have been given a chance to compete against each other, with the winner taking on the Eternal Champion, the ultimate fighter in the universe. The reward for defeating the Eternal Champion is a return to Earth for the opportunity to avenge death and restore balance to the universe. Choose from nine unique characters with a variety of fighting styles, and bring your best moves to defeat all comers in your quest to topple the Eternal Champion.

Players: 2

Cost: 800

Controllers: Wii Remote, Classic, & GameCube

Posted by Chris in Sega Genesis