Virtual Console Releases

No Virtual Console Releases This Week

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:22:31 +0000

Looks like Nintendo decided to take the week off from the virtual console scene since they have finally opened up the WiiWare for business. With that said, I guess I’ll cover the new WiiWare games from here on out. For starters, Nintendo has launched six new games all ranging from 500 points to 1,500 points and each in quite a bit different genre. The new games are: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, LostWinds, Defend your Castle, Pop, V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack, and TV Show King. So give them a look over and just maybe you’ll find something you will like.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:20:40 +0000

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.

Players: 1

Cost: 1,500

LostWinds

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:19:42 +0000

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.

Players: 2

Cost: 1,000

Defend your Castle

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:18:55 +0000

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?

Players: 4

Cost: 500

Pop

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:17:46 +0000

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.

Players: 4

Cost: 700

V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:16:54 +0000

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.

Players: 4

Cost: 700

TV Show King

Chris — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:15:39 +0000

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.

Players: 4

Cost: 1,000

Video Demo: Ghosts’n Goblins

Chris — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:32:49 +0000

It’s Thursday and I have another fresh virtual console video demo ready for the viewing! This week I play the NES classic Ghosts’n Goblins, which is usually known for its fun yet hard platformer game play. I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t do so great in this video, but I probably haven’t played this game in well over a decade. So enough chit chat, head on to the video demo after the jump.

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Virtual Console Releases For May 5 2008

Chris — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:57:24 +0000

Another week has rolled around and Nintendo has just released two new games on the virtual console. The latest games to be released are: Pokémon Puzzle League for the Nintendo 64 and Renegade on the Nintendo.

Pokémon Puzzle League

Chris — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:50:25 +0000

Get ready for a new kind of Pokémon battle where the power and speed of your brain are just as important as the strength of your Pokémon. Join Ash, Brock, Misty and many more characters from the Pokémon animated series as they gather in Puzzle Village to compete for the title of Pokémon Puzzle Master. Just match three or more blocks of the same color in any direction. Sounds simple, right? But the actual game play is surprisingly addictive and deep (chains and combos anyone?), especially when you’re facing off against a human opponent. Choose from six different modes offering a wide range of action, from story or puzzle modes to continuous play or timed play. If that’s not enough, take on the challenge in 3-D and get ready for more blocks than ever before. Featuring animated cut scenes combined with bright, fun graphics, there’s enough to satisfy any fan of Pokémon or puzzle games.

Players: 2

Cost: 1,000

Controllers: Classic & GameCube