So how about that fix? Pro-G got the following statement from Nintendo about the issue.

Due to unavoidable technical reasons unfortunately it is not possible to save ghost data from Mario Kart 64's Time Trials in the Virtual Console version of the game.

Unavoidable? Really? Sure, it's outlined in the Virtual Console Shop Channel but that doesn't make the hurt any less worse. Let's hope Nintendo can find some way to squeeze 256KB of data out of the Wiis internal storage to address this issue in a future update. Michael McWhertor

No fix coming for Mario Kart on Wii Virtual Console [Pro-G]

Mario Kart 64(TM) (Nintendo(R) 64, 1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points): Put the pedal to the metal in this worthy successor to the Super NES(R) classic, Super Mario Kart(R). Mario Kart 64 boasts great graphics, tons of unique power-ups and a stunning 3-D version of the legendary Battle Mode. With improved courses and a revolutionary head-to-head four-player mode, Mario Kart 64 is sure to win the heart of any race-driving fan. The game includes 20 different courses filled with dips, valleys, jumps, tunnels and bridges. Smooth, precise control — a trademark of all games from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto — will bring players back time and time again for freewheeling fun.

Contra(R) III: The Alien Wars(TM) (Super NES(R), 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): In the year 2636, the Alien War continues, and it's up to two soldiers, Jimbo and Scully, to put a stop to the alien invasion. The aliens have ravaged the Earth with their powerful organic and technological weapons. Players can join with a partner and battle through six stages of nonstoprun-and-gun action. Collect power-ups, including bombs, flamethrowers, spread shots, lasers and machine guns to take out the aliens. Control Jimbo and Scully as they travel through war-torn cities, race on air bikes, ride missiles and ultimately break into the alien base to defeat the alien boss once and for all.

Bonanza Bros.(TM) (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Mobo and Robo Bonanza are enjoying their favorite television show when the picture crackles and the shadowy figure of a mysterious stranger appears on the screen. This figure asks them to collect certain items that he has placed inside various buildings to test his security force. If they return the items successfully, Mobo and Robo will be rewarded. The two of them state that they will get the job done in just three minutes. However, little do they know that each building is packed with security guards who will raise the alarm if they are caught red-handed. Fortunately both Mobo and Robo are equipped with bullets that can knock the guards unconscious for a few seconds. A huge reward will be given out if Mobo and Robo are apprehended. Help the infamous Bonanza Bros. infiltrate a number of different locations ranging from banks to mansions to casinos, and don't get caught.

Comix Zone(TM) (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Sketch Turner is an artist in New York City. One day while Sketch is drawing, a huge thunderstorm strikes the city. A bolt of lightning hits Sketch's image and brings it to life. That image is Mortus, a megalomaniacal mutant who wants to become real and rule the earth. Mortus magically transports Sketch into the pages of his comic book so that he can end his creator's life and become real. Inside the comic book, Sketch meets General Alissa Cyan, who believes he is a superhero that came to save their post-apocalyptic world from the evil brought by Mortus's hand. Now that he's a comic book superhero, Sketch can really put the hurt on the bad guys. Instantly, Sketch can fight like a one-man mercenary platoon.

Damn the lack of online gameplay. Damn it to hell. Brian Crecente

A few good titles out this week including Rouge Galaxy, Mario Kart for the VC and Sony opens the curtain on it's new MMO, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. With the exception of possibly grabbing Mario Kart, games won't be on my shopping list this week. I'll be nursing my poor credit card back to health after a week in NYC. Flynn De Marco

• Rogue Galaxy (PS2) Level 5's new RPG space opera. Wait, is that Crecente on the cover?
• Battlestations: Midway (PC, X360)
  More WW II strategy fun.
• Vanguard: Saga of Heroes (PC)
  Sony Online entertainment's entry into the MMO melee.
• Sonic the Hedgehog (PS3)
  The most famous blue hedgehog ever speeds his way on to the PS3.
• Fuzion Frenzy 2 (X360)
  Spastic Party games: Now for the Xbox 360!
• City Life: World Edition (PC)
  Build a city using landmarks from around the world
• Monopoly Here and Now (PC)
  The all new updated version of the famous game that no one ever finishes.
• Earache Extreme Metal Racing (PS2)
  Race to the dulcet tones of death metal.
• Mario Kart 64 (WII VC)
  FINALLY!
• Comix Zone (WII VC)
  Help Sketch Turner escape from his own comic.
• Bonanza Bros (WII VC)
  You and your brother get together and steal stuff. Just like real life!

Finally putting an end to a streak of bad U.K. virtual console titles, Mario Kart 64 was released to the delight of British and European Wii owners alike. The classic Nintendo 64 title that kicked off the quintessential kart racing franchise is available for 1200 Wii points. Computer and Video Games have published their experiences playing the game and discover that a great game is always a great game, no matter how old it is.

Finally, the U.K. gets a really good VC title before the rest of us. Hopefully, the North American release won't be far behind. Flynn De Marco

While I'm intrigued by some of them, like the Godfather game, the new Prince of Persia and SSX Blur, others seem like filler. I mean Disney's Meet the Robinsons and Bionicle Heroes?

Here's the full list:

Feb. 14 Wii Play with Wii Remote Nintendo
March 27 Disney's Meet the Robinsons Buena Vista
March Bust-A-Move Bash Majesco
March Prince of Persia Rival Swords Ubisoft
March TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Ubisoft
March Bionicle Heroes Eidos
March Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
Q1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 EA
Q1 SSX Blur EA
Q1 The Godfather Blackhand Edition EA
Q1 Medal of Honor Vanguard EA
Q1 Sonic and the Secret Rings Sega

Nintendo also revealed that Mario Kart 64 will be coming to the VC next week. Yes, super hotness. Hit the jump for the full press release.

Wii Lineup for First Quarter 2007 Expands Nintendo's Global Phenomenon

Fans Will Find Dozens of New and Classic Games Everyone Can Play

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ — After watching everyone from
gamers to grandmas fall under the spell of ground-breaking Wii(TM) games
during the holidays, Nintendo fulfills its promise to continue the flow of fun
for veteran and new gamers alike. Nintendo's first-quarter lineup is filled
with new games that expand the breadth and depth of the Wii library and build
on the kind of fun that has made Wii such a smash hit. The first three months
of the year are filled with games for everyone, from sure-fire favorites like
Wii Play(TM) to SSX(TM) Blur and The Godfather(R) Blackhand Edition from EA
and a new Prince of Persia(R) Rival Swords game from Ubisoft. Fans can enjoy
the classic Nintendo franchises such as The Legend of Zelda(R): A Link to the
Past(R) and the upcoming Mario Kart 64(TM) for the Wii Shop Channel. And on
Jan. 27, the News Channel goes live with global coverage provided by the
Associated Press.
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"Our tremendous worldwide launch shows people, from experienced players to
non-players, are hungry for the kinds of entertainment only Wii provides,"
says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "Wii hardware production
continues full bore, and every week we're delivering more incredible content
to further expand the experience."
Casual game players who recently discovered or rediscovered the thrills of
video games through games like Wii Sports(TM) and WarioWare(TM): Smooth Moves
will be glad to know Wii Play, a collection of nine new games in the Wii
Sports style, will be available Feb. 14. Wii Play includes games like
Billiards, Fishing and Shooting Range, a target-practice game in the style of
Nintendo's classic Duck Hunt(TM). Wii Play comes packaged with a Wii
Remote(TM) to highlight the fun multiplayer aspects of Wii, and to provide an
incredible value.
Veteran gamers who spent countless hours playing through The Legend of
Zelda(R): Twilight Princess will find new challenges by entering worlds
populated by everyone from Tiger Woods to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, thanks
to a deep list of new offerings from third-party publishers.
Beyond the current library of 34 new Wii titles, the schedule for upcoming
Wii releases includes:

Feb. 14 Wii Play with Wii Remote Nintendo
March 27 Disney's Meet the Robinsons Buena Vista
March Bust-A-Move Bash Majesco
March Prince of Persia Rival Swords Ubisoft
March TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Ubisoft
March Bionicle Heroes Eidos
March Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
Q1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 EA
Q1 SSX Blur EA
Q1 The Godfather Blackhand Edition EA
Q1 Medal of Honor Vanguard EA
Q1 Sonic and the Secret Rings Sega

But new titles don't begin to describe the array of game action available
on Wii. With yesterday's Virtual Console release of The Legend of Zelda: A
Link to the Past from the NES(R), the library of downloadable Wii titles grows
to 42. Also, next week will see the addition of an all-time favorite, Mario
Kart 64. Nintendo will continue to make weekly announcements to update Wii
owners about upcoming releases.
For more information about Wii, visit Wii.com.