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Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 4/14/2008

Written by Brian Szabelski
Published April 14, 2008

Like clockwork, Nintendo has dropped two more games on the Virtual Console this week. But hey, that's pretty much the norm around here now a days. At least they're good games.

Which games come down the pipe this week? They are:

Fantasy Zone (Sega Master System, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you've destroyed the bases, you'll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you'll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various Sega games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa - now you can play the game that started it all.

Mega Turrican (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): 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.

Fantasy Zone was released in March on the Japanese Virtual Console and last week on the European Virtual Console. Mega Turrican was released in March on the European Virtual Console. Both are available for download off the Wii Shop Channel.

Check back next week for the latest Virtual Console/WiiWare news and reviews!

Brian Szabelski is the Assistant Gaming Editor at Blogcritics.org as well as Web Content Editor for the BG News. He also maintains his own blog on IGN, "The Minus World".
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Published: April 14, 2008
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