Posts Tagged ‘virtual console’
  • Arcade Classics 1942 & Black Tiger Available on Wii Virtual Console Today

    Posted by on January 25, 2011 under News, WII
    Two of Capcom's greatest arcade hits - 1942 and Black Tiger - are available on Nintendo's Virtual Console today. A new generation of gamers will get to experience some of the best classic gaming has to offer with these two releases. Both titles are available for 800 Wii Points each. 1942 – This classic vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up is perhaps Capcom's finest moment in the pre-Street... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for April 26th, 2010

    Posted by on April 26, 2010 under Portables, WII
    In the world of downloadable video games, this week's forecast calls for nonstop showers of awesomeness. A flood watch is in effect as heavy levels of high-quality digital entertainment threaten to disrupt boredom and bad moods across the country. Gale-force fun is expected as games like Ferrari GT: Evolution, System Flaw Recruit and Scrabble™ Slam! arrive via the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Wi... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for April 19th, 2010 (Hint, Mega Man 4 is here)

    Posted by on April 19, 2010 under Portables, WII
    Which is more difficult to survive: a futuristic robot battle or high school? This week's downloadable game offerings from Nintendo invite you step up and find out for yourself. Mega Man 4™ is now available to Wii™ owners via the Virtual Console™ service, sending players on a classic mission with one of the all-time great gaming heroes. Meanwhile, Nintendo DSi™ users can enjoy a more earth... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for March 29th, 2010 (With Videos)

    Posted by on March 29, 2010 under Portables, WII
    Wario™ may be known as a troublemaker, but this week he deserves a friendly high-five for helping to deliver a mother lode of downloadable fun for Wii™ owners. The new WarioWare™: D.I.Y. Showcase game for the WiiWare™ service lets users with broadband Internet access download all kinds of outrageous content, from music and microgames to four-panel digital comics – some created by users t... more.
  • Nintendo’s European Downloads for March 26th, 2010

    Posted by on March 26, 2010 under Euro, Portables, WII
    We want to invite you to take a trip down memory lane as the Game & Watch™ series returns. These little LCD game gems were released thirty years ago and marked Nintendo’s first foray into portable games. They were the first ancestors of your Nintendo DSi and will now be available once more, exclusively on DSiWare. The first three titles are Chef, Judge and Mario's Cement Factory. Also o... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads March 8th, 2010

    Posted by on March 8, 2010 under Portables, WII
    Some interesting games this week, we get Final Fantasy II for Super NES on the Virtual Console, Max & the Magic Marker (more in depth coverage here), a collectible card game for DSiWare, a horror title, a language learning game and a new Flips book. WiiWare Max & the Magic Marker Publisher: Press Play Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief Price: 1,000 Wii Points�... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for March 1st, 2010

    Posted by on March 1, 2010 under Portables, WII
    Here are the Nintendo downloads for their various services, ready to grab Mega Man 10? WiiWare Mega Man 10 Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc. Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence Price: 1,000 Wii Points™ Description: Fans of all ages can enjoy the newest entry in this historic 8-bit franchise. As a special service to new players, there’s an Easy Mode –... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for January 25th, 2010

    Posted by on January 25, 2010 under WII
    Jan. 25, 2010 You needn't be bilingual to appreciate the first of this week's fantastic downloadable game offerings. Like the classic card game upon which it's based, the new UNO™ game for the WiiWare™ service is all about inclusive, social fun that anybody can pick up and enjoy. Other fresh WiiWare fare includes the inventive puzzle title bittos+ and the hidden-object game "Aha! I Found It... more.
  • Sega Gets Into Christmas With Mega Sale

    Posted by on December 24, 2009 under News
    Sega, a company that has been around for many years (Sega is older than many of the gamers that enjoy their games for instance) and has seen some amazing Christmas Holidays in the past.  They are hoping to bring some Holiday cheer to gamers this season with a nice sale on some of their Virtual Console releases (we are talking some heavy hitting games here- still no Phantasy Star IV though). Pi... more.
  • Nintendo Downloads for November 9th, 2009

    Posted by on November 9, 2009 under Portables, WII
    The latest batch of Nintendo downloads is here, see anything interesting? WiiWare Excitebike: World Rally Publisher: Nintendo Players: 1-4 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Price: 1,000 Wii Points™ Description: Prepare to face daredevil jumps, crazy obstacles and other racers in the newest installment in the venerable Excitebike franchise, available exclusively on the WiiWare service. Choose ... more.