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Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/21/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:01:25 EDT

Nintendo somewhat makes up for E3 with three games never before released in North America.
If you're a Nintendo fanboy and you were let down by the sad little event Nintendo called a E3 press conference, you might be a little happier today. That's because today is Monday, which means new Virtual Console and WiiWare titles are ready for you to consume. This week's trio of titles seems pretty solid, featuring two legendary Sega Genesis...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/13/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:06:59 EDT

Not even E3 can stop the weekly WiiWare and Virtual Console release train.
E3 is here, and Nintendo's big press conference is set for tomorrow, but before they announce what's coming to the Wii and DS over the next year, they managed to sneak in a few releases for the Virtual Console and WiiWare this week. Here's the low down on what you can pick up:WiiWareMajor League Eating: The Game (Mastiff, 1-2 players, Rated E10+...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/6/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:19:55 EDT

Wait, there's a new racing game on my Wii? *rushes off to the Wii Shop Channel*
WiiWareSPOGS Racing (D2C Games, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone--Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Coming at you full throttle is SPOGS Racing, an all-new racer from D2C Games featuring classic arcade racing, pick-up-and-play controls, all-new racing vehicles and Crash N' Grab instant upgrades. Jump in, gear up and modify your ride on the...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 6/30/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:51:09 EDT

After a month of getting three or more releases a week, Nintendo decides to go back to only two this...
After a month of getting three or more releases a week, Nintendo decides to go back to only two this week, making me a sad panda. Surely they must be hoarding their games in some secret underground vault, and I'm determined to find them. Anyone with me?For those who aren't, there's a new WiiWare title and a Neo-Geo classic on the Virtual Console...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 6/23/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:48:45 EDT

WiiWare gets its Geometry Wars equivalent this week.
So over in Japan, Wii owners are waking up to find Super Mario RPG under their Wii Shop Channel. Lucky them. Soon, maybe we'll get to join in on the fun of having that game, right Nintendo? *hinthintnudgenudge*Still, this week brings us a game the Internet has been buzzing over on WiiWare and two new Virtual Console titles. This week's new titles...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 6/16/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:15:12 EDT

Let's go fishing. While breaking blocks. With samurai.
We have quite an interesting trio this week, as noted by the subhead for this article. Two new WiiWare titles come to town, while a NeoGeo classic joins them for a pretty solid week on Nintendo's downloadable content service.This week's new titles are:WiiWareBlock Breaker Deluxe (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Suggestive Themes,...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 6/9/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:48:57 EDT

You got your Pokemon in my WiiWare.
There's nothing like a Monday morning in summer. Unless it's 90 degrees out. And muggy. And you have to go to work. Then you probably still wish it was Sunday. Or maybe you wish you had a different job, like a rancher or someone who works underground where it's nice and cool.Well, Nintendo has heard your cries and decided to help you reach those...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 6/2/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:14:59 EDT

WiiWare: Slowly making me poorer and poorer each week with irresistible games.
It's once again Monday, and that can only mean one thing: more games to eat away at your Wii's tiny internal memory, yay! But first, a bit of news:Star Soldier R tournament begins soon: Hudson's brand-new WiiWare title, Star Soldier R, might not have impressed everyone, but it will be the first WiiWare game to have an online tournament....

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 5/26/2008

Brian Szabelski — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:23:38 EDT

Paging Dr. Mario to WiiWare, please. Paging Dr. Mario...
Oh, Nintendo. How you spoil me this week with retro titles. Three of them to be exact: two Virtual Console games I have played and enjoyed in the past, along with a new twist on an old classic. Perhaps the subtitle of this news article will hint to you as to what game finally hit WiiWare this week. This week's four new titles are as...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 5/19/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:49:59 EDT

This week, go pew pew pew and moo moo moo on the Wii.
After taking a week off for the debut of WiiWare, the Virtual Console releases are back, but not alone. For the first time, we're getting a mix of WiiWare and Virtual Console titles, and we're back up to three games a week (yay!). Looking over this week's titles, some people won't be happy. In fact, I suspect a bunch of them won't be happy. But...