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    The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week

    Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console

    The Nintendo Download: Vikings, Dragons, Spaceships, And Street Fighters

    The Nintendo Download: Zombies Ate My Monkeys

    Which Free NES Game Should I Get?

    The Nintendo Download: Domo Arigato, LostWinds, Shootanto, Domo Domo, Domo Domo

    Rare: 'Who Knows" Why Donkey Kong 64 Hasn't Hit the VC

    The Nintendo Download: Pinballs, Gravity, And More Final Fight

    The Nintendo Download: The First Of The Final Fantasies

    The Nintendo Download: Altered Arkanoid Dragon Quest Wars
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    Image of TC TC
    12:46 PM

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    Strange. I thought the Jackson family pulled all rereleases of this title. Guess not. #virtualconsole
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    Image of Dreamwriter Dreamwriter
    11:11 AM

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week
    Just as a warning to y'all - Wonderboy III: Dragon Trap is already on the Wii VC in superior form. It is called Dragon's Curse for Turbografx-16. Exact same game, but of course the Turbografx one looks better and doesn't have any flickering or anything. #wiiware
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    09:56 AM

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week
    Yay! It's not Excite Truck or Excitebots. :D #wiiware
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    Image of Blore07 Blore07
    09:20 AM

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week
    Must remember to download exitebike when i'm next at my girlfriends apartment. #wiiware
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    Image of GohanGVO GohanGVO
    08:58 AM

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week
    WiiWare's rather strong releases as of late is a pleasant surprise. Lostwinds, You Me &The Cubes, Tales of Monkey Island, etc.

    Excitebike crosses the finish line first this week, too.
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    08:57 AM

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week
    Selling individual Electroplankton?

    Gimme a break.

    In retrospect, though, Electroplankton feels like a cheap iPhone app. A really cool cheap iPhone app, but a cheap iPhone app just the same, so Electroplankton just feels right at home lending itself to this business model.
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    Edited by mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta at 11/09/09 8:57 AM mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta was starred mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta was unstarred
    Image of (Starman) Count Von Count (Starman) Count Von Count
    09:09 AM

    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Sigh... I wish I got that Electroplankton game a long time ago...

    At least they're releasing a new WiiWare ExciteBike game...

    And jeez, there's not really anything going on in VC anymore... #wiiware
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    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    09:23 AM

    @(Starman) Cookie_Monster: Nintendo had a chance to rock us all with the Virtual Console, and they pissed it away. As far as cult fan favorites go, we got Sin and Punishment and Ys Book 1+2. No Terranigma, no Mother 2. XBL and PSN go all out to make their users squeal with delight by getting HD updates for games and fan favorites from a couple of generations ago. Nintendo just wants to take the path of least resistance: whatever they can make money off of the quickest without having to go out of their way to add a fan-cherished game to their collection. At this rate, I think I might not even care enough to get Cave Story HD when it hits in 2036. #wiiware
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    Image of ProfWho ProfWho
    09:34 AM

    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: While the graphics are not in HD, the Wii has the best offering of retro games, period. If I recall the games that were on consoles before the advent of 720p were pretty good. #wiiware
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    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    09:45 AM

    @ProfWho: I think you missed the point. It's got nothing to do with graphics and everything to do with Nintendo's nonexistent willingness to go that extra mile for their user base, as opposed to Microsoft and Sony. This was about Nintendo squandering the opportunity they had to make amends for the treatment of their fans for the previous several years. You see, a large library does not a good library make. Nintendo knows full well what games (unless they really are that braindead) its community would like to see, and if you look at game developer's communities asking them if they plan to add 'X' in their installment, they'll play coy or maybe toss the fans a tidbit. Nintendo just flat out says "NO", "there are no plans", etc.

    The Virtual Console was a chance at recapturing the fans that left for greener pastures by flashing bits of nostalgic digital skin. Instead, they didn't even turn the red light on. They missed an easy layup with this one.
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    Edited by mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta at 11/09/09 9:50 AM mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta was starred mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta was unstarred
    Image of (Starman) Count Von Count (Starman) Count Von Count
    09:52 AM


    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: There there, minty, there there.

    At least we still have emulators to play with! ^_^ #wiiware
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    09:53 AM

    @ProfWho: What difference does it make if the majority of those retro games are shit? #wiiware
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    Image of ProfWho ProfWho
    09:58 AM

    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: But besides Earthbound and Super Mario All-Stars I cannot think of too many retro games that are not available.

    Also, yes a large library does equal a good library. The Wii has more quality retro games on it than does the PS3 or 360. And on an added note, the PS3 and 360 retro games (either Xbox originals or PS1 ports) have no new features adn are straight ports as well. #wiiware
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    Image of Ueziel Ueziel
    11:41 AM

    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Yeah, because Nintendo has complete reign over what comes out on VC. Oh wait they don't.

    They have plenty of awesome games on there. Get over it. They didn't kill your dog by not putting Terranigma on there, which you only know about and enjoy because you've already played it via emulator so I'm trying to figure out why you even care anyway. #wiiware
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    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    12:36 PM

    @Ueziel: Maybe if you took the time to read my profile page, you'd know that Nintendo already killed my dog, Boney! They gave me this needy blob as compensation, and I'm still angry about it. I don't even LIKE jellybeans! #wiiware
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    Image of Archaotic Archaotic
    08:52 AM

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: It's Old Home Week
    Still no Castlevania Rebirth, huh? Bah. #wiiware
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    Image of DrakeDatsun DrakeDatsun
    09:16 AM

    @Archaotic: It hasn't come out yet? For some reason I remember an article about it... my mistake probably :P #wiiware
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    Image of Archaotic Archaotic
    09:23 AM

    @DrakeDatsun: It came out in Japan like two weeks ago. It can't possibly take that long to translate, it has like five lines of text in the entire game, and the voice acting is already in English. #wiiware
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    Image of DrakeDatsun DrakeDatsun
    10:07 AM

    @Archaotic: Oh, right. I was thinking of the japanese release, how silly of me... #wiiware
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    Image of High Speed Indeed High Speed Indeed
    07:15 AM

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    It got a 12 rating. How appropriate. #virtualconsole
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    Image of Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world
    12:48 PM

    @High Speed Indeed: oh shut up #virtualconsole
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    High Speed Indeed promoted this comment Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world was starred Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world was unstarred
    Image of High Speed Indeed High Speed Indeed
    12:56 PM

    @Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world: What? So, the game is appropriate for kids, ages 12 and up. I'd say that's a fairly appropriate rating for the subject matter of this game.

    Oh, you thought I meant...

    Oh... #virtualconsole
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    Image of Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world
    01:09 PM

    @High Speed Indeed: Yeah nice trying to justify it buddy, its assholes like you that really, really tick me off. #virtualconsole
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    Image of High Speed Indeed High Speed Indeed
    01:25 PM

    @Jagzthebest is a communist lost in a capitalist world: BWA-HAA-HAA-HAAAAAA!!!

    Grow a sense of humor.

    P.S.
    I wasn't trying to justify it at all. Time to have your sarcasm detector recalibrated. #virtualconsole
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    Image of rny9286 rny9286
    11/08/09

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    Maybe the person who added this blog should do some basic research. They ASSUME it will be the Master System version. There was a Master System version, a Genesis version, and a arcade version.
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    Image of High Speed Indeed High Speed Indeed
    07:16 AM

    @rny9286: I don't think they support arcade games on VC. #virtualconsole
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    Image of IamTheS IamTheS
    07:45 AM

    @High Speed Indeed: They have Virtual Console Arcade. #virtualconsole
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    Image of High Speed Indeed High Speed Indeed
    07:57 AM

    @IamTheS: Nice, I will have to check that out. Moonwalker on the arcade is definitely the best, hands-down. #virtualconsole
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    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    11/08/09

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    Moonwalker post deserves RSF flash post. Enjoy your awesome flash movie. RSF's Michael Quest Trilogy #virtualconsole
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    Image of spiderweb1986 spiderweb1986
    11/08/09

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    I had no idea there was a Sega Master System version of this, but after looking at YouTube videos it actually looks a lot like the Genesis version.

    I'm a little surprised that they'd rerelease this since Sega didn't acknowledge the game for the longest time after its release. I guess publicity changes things... #virtualconsole
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    Image of Kaquin Kaquin
    11/08/09

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    Wow are they really thing about putting a "T" rating on this game? If this is considered "T for violence" what's considered a "E" game? #virtualconsole
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    Erwin promoted this comment Kaquin was starred Kaquin was unstarred
    Image of Erwin Erwin
    11/08/09

    @Kaquin: Really, what the hell? I just... come on. Killing evil poodles by dancing in sync with them doesn't make this a child-unfriendly game. #virtualconsole
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    Image of Whizkid103 Whizkid103
    11/08/09

    @Erwin: Playing as Michael Jackson makes it a child-unfriendly game. #virtualconsole
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    Image of That mop mutant from NES. That mop mutant from NES.
    11/08/09

    In reply to Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console
    Just awesome. My first 16 bit game, blew me away. #virtualconsole
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    Kobun promoted this comment That mop mutant from NES. was starred That mop mutant from NES. was unstarred
    Image of Kobun Kobun
    11/08/09

    @That mop mutant from NES.: Master System is 8-bit. This is not the Genesis game nor the arcade original. Bleh. #virtualconsole
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    11/08/09

    @Kobun:
    Actually, the platform hasn't been confirmed for the VC release. Given what VC already supports, it could be arcade, Commodore 64 (unlikely, since Sega is noted as the publisher for the VC release), Master System, or Genesis. #virtualconsole
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    Image of Kobun Kobun
    11/08/09

    @N●Gage Croal: Whoops. The first sentence of the post reads as if it's the SMS version we're getting. Sega's always seemed hesitant on porting the arcade game, so it's probably most likely to be the Genesis game. #virtualconsole
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    Image of the7k the7k
    11/03/09

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: Vikings, Dragons, Spaceships, And Street Fighters
    Street Fighter fans, save yourself the pain and just play Street Fighter Alpha for your "Pre-Street Fighter II" fix.

    Seriously, WORST. CONTROLS. EVER.
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    Edited by the7k at 11/03/09 12:52 AM the7k was starred the7k was unstarred
    Image of shouryuuken shouryuuken
    11/02/09

    In reply to The Nintendo Download: Vikings, Dragons, Spaceships, And Street Fighters
    hmmm fighting street you say? im interested. #wiiware
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    Image of sandwiches sandwiches
    11/02/09

    @shouryuuken: Trust me... You do not want. #wiiware
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    shouryuuken promoted this comment sandwiches was starred sandwiches was unstarred
    Image of shouryuuken shouryuuken
    11/02/09

    @sandwiches: ive played the game numerous times and revisit it ever so often. if you couldnt tell.. im a big street fighter fan.. so i do want. #wiiware
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    11/02/09

    @shouryuuken: Just trying to save you 800 Nintendo moneys, but I understand nostalgia, so have at it.

    I also remember getting this for my TG16, popping-in the game card, and feeling like my wallet had been kicked in the balls. #wiiware
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    Image of shouryuuken shouryuuken
    11/02/09

    @sandwiches: lol i understand man.. thanks for the warnings.. i know it was bad.. but im a bit of a collector and itd be cheaper than tracking down the real deal for my tg 16.

    im just showing my love for all things street fighter, but in the end.. i have more important things to spend my cash on.

    ive never actually played it for the tg 16, because i didnt get a tg 16 until like 01, and when it came out i was an nes/genesis kid. but i do remember going to this arcade at the local mall and playing it.. good times. #wiiware
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