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[dyls]

seriously, if any of you guys buy any of those nes games and you're over 20, you need a smack

What in the world does being over 20 have to do with it? If anything, it makes more sense for older gamers to buy them because a) they probably have more disposable income to play around with and b)they'll be drawn in by childhood nostalgia.

 

[Oblivion]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/features/virtual_console_lineup.html

Japanese lineup is out, R-Type!!!! And yeah some are more expensive :/

EDIT: Streetfigher 2, Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2, Castlevania! DAMN the Japanese get the goods.

That's the Japanians reward for buying Brain Training.

 

[beelzebozo]

snes line-up is disappointingly sparse.
i know they're probably retaining super metroid for some kind of metroid prime 3 promo thing, but...

GOD D***IT.

 

[Kobun Heat]

Translation please. Anybody?

edit: why does it look like Genesis games are only 600 points there??

You've asked a two-part question. I'll tackle the second part first, the answer to which is "Because they are; BOHICA."

As for the first, a full translation of the list is now up at...

http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/10/japan_gets_way_.html

 

[dyls]

You've asked a two-part question. I'll tackle the second part first, the answer to which is "Because they are; BOHICA."

As for the first, a full translation of the list is now up at...

http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/10/japan_gets_way_.html

You rule, Kobun.

edit: wow that list kicks the shit out of the US one. Big surprise.

 

[keanerie]

SNES line-up had me in a "meh" mood going down this list. And then I saw GUNSTAR F***IN HEROES.

 

[jetsetmario]

yea the nes line-up is just sad. looks like i want being spending as much on VC as i originally thought.

 

[sprsk]

For those of us at work could you post the japanese list?

 

[beelzebozo]

kobun, what could be the reason for the release of all the extra snes games in japan but not over here? it's atrocious. it's unacceptable.

worst of all, it makes me sad.

 

[Maridia]

You've asked a two-part question. I'll tackle the second part first, the answer to which is "Because they are; BOHICA."

As for the first, a full translation of the list is now up at...

http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/10/japan_gets_way_.html

Hey, look! Some shit I'd actually buy!

 

[jj984jj]

Japanese Virtual Console games:

* Famicom (NES) -- 500 points (500 yen) each
* Ice Hockey (Nintendo)
* Urban Champion (Nintendo)
* Legend of Kage (Taito)
* Gradius (Konami)
* Go-moku Narabe (Nintendo)
* Soccer (Nintendo)
* Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
* Xevious (Bandai Namco)
* Legend of Zelda (Nintendo)
* Solomon's Key (Tecmo)
* Tennis (Nintendo)
* Donkey Kong (Nintendo)
* Donkey Kong Jr. (Nintendo)
* Ninja Jajamaru-kun (Jaleco)
* Pinball (Nintendo)
* Baseball (Nintendo)
* Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
* Wario's Woods (Nintendo)

Super Famicom (SNES) - 800 points unless otherwise noted

* F-Zero (Nintendo)
* R-Type III (Irem)
* Super Castlevania IV (Konami)
* Contra III (Konami)
* Sim City (Nintendo): 900
* Street Fighter II (Capcom)
* Donkey Kong Country (Nintendo)
* Super Mario World (Nintendo)
* Zelda: Link to the Past (Nintendo): 900
* Fire Emblem: Monsho no Nazo (Nintendo) 900
* Mario Super Picross (Nintendo)

Nintendo 64 (1000 points or 1000 yen)

* Super Mario 64 (Nintendo)

Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) - 600 points or 600 yen

* Ecco The Dolphin (Sega)
* Gunstar Heroes (Sega)
* Golden Axe (Sega)
* Columns (Sega)
* Shadow Dancer (Sega)
* Altered Beast (Sega)
* Space Harrier II (Sega)
* Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega)
* Toejam and Earl (Sega)
* Puyo Puyo (Sega)
* Ristar (Sega)

PC Engine (TG-16, 600 points)

* Bonk's Adventure (Hudson)
* Necromancer (Hudson)
* Super Star Soldier (Hudson)
* New Adventure Island (Hudson)
* Dungeon Explorer (Hudson)
* Battle Lode Runner (Hudson)
* Victory Run (Hudson)
* Bomberman '94 (Hudson)

Thanks for typing it up Chris.

 

[DDayton]

We haven't seen the complete US VC list yet, have we?

If so, would it be wrong for me to assume we'll see more titles shortly?

 

[dyls]

kobun, what could be the reason for the release of all the extra snes games in japan but not over here? it's atrocious. it's unacceptable.

worst of all, it makes me sad.

It's not even like these are games that never made it over or weren't popular. The SNES list is really where we get screwed. SMW? Castlevania IV? Zelda:LTTP? Fire Emblem?? In what universe should these games not be coming here at the same time? It almost seems like it has to be an error.

The Japanes SNES list is single-handedly better than the entire US VC list.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

I think we should wait till it says: sometime in December. There'll be more added to the list.

Dammit, give me my Link to the Past.

 

[Kobun Heat]

list

I... i just spent so long typing that out

 

[QuickKick89]

VICTORY RUN?

SUPER STAR SOLDIER?

WII WINS. GAME OVER. PICK UP N JACKETS NOW. BOMBZALDROPPEN SPAUUUNG!!!

 

[Polari]

I don't get why there's only one Nintendo 64 game, even on the Japanese list. You'd think Ubisoft would've wanted Rayman 2 for some cross-promotional opportunities. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask probably wouldn't have been a bad idea either.

 

[dyls]

Japanese Virtual Console games:


* Fire Emblem: Monsho no Nazo (Nintendo) 900

I fear for this thread when Ami shows up.

 

[beelzebozo]

It's not even like these are games that never made it over or weren't popular. The SNES list is really where we get screwed. SMW? Castlevania IV? Zelda:LTTP? Fire Emblem?? In what universe should these games not be coming here at the same time? It almost seems like it has to be an error.

The Japanes SNES list is single-handedly better than the entire US VC list.

truth

 

[Kobun Heat]

We haven't seen the complete US VC list yet, have we?

If so, would it be wrong for me to assume we'll see more titles shortly?

There's nothing in Nintendo's press release that would suggest that this is a truncated list. They say about 30 games by the end of December, then list 31 games.

 

[jj984jj]

I... i just spent so long typing that out

It's linked in the post above mine, I didn't think I had to link to it again.

 

[MrDaravon]

The US list mostly sucks. I'm pretty damn disappointed. I would've been happy with the Japanese lineup.

 

[Busaiku]

I wish I knew Japanese...

 

[FauX]

Where's Star Fox 64? *cries*

Do you think Konami will bring AXELAY (Snes) to the VC?
oh I missed this game...

 

[sprsk]

Nintendo <3 Japan. Also NOA is starting to show their incompetence. The fumbling of DS Generations titles, overpricing stuff like the nunchaku and fubaring the VC list.

Shame shame shame NOA.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

SEGA Genesis

* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Altered Beast
* Golden Axe
* Columns
* Ecco the Dolphin
* Gunstar Heroes
* Space Harrier II
* Toe Jam & Earl
* Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

TurboGrafx-16

* Bonk's Adventure
* Super Star Soldier
* Victory Run
* Bomberman '93
* Dungeon Explorer


Those two lists pee all over the NES list. They have a GREAT lineup overall but they need to whip out some better NES era games like Wizards and Warriors, Lolo, Bubble Bobble, Ninja Gaiden, etc.

New Zealand story should be on there to even though its not a NES game.

Honestly, Sony and Microsoft should take note.

 

[Polari]

Those games feature Nintendo characters though.

Well, yeah. They'd still need to get the Bond rights, but it doesn't sound like they have to deal with Microsoft. Presumably Microsoft owns the character rights on Perfect Dark, Conker and Banjo-Kazooie though.

 

[Father_Mike]

Its really dissaponting but really all the games will get there eventally so I guess I can wait.

Gunstar was a nice surprise. I'll get that with mario and bomberman, and sim city.

It really needs Earthbound, R-Type, and super metroid.

 

[TFIFF]

Why would you complain about the Japanese list being better. It comes out in Decmeber there, so there is no reason we won't get those titles around the same time. Also, the US list doesn't seem comprehensive anyway- do you really see the VC launching with a whopping two SNES titles?

 

[Kobun Heat]

 

[AdmiralViscen]

Why would you complain about the Japanese list being better. It comes out in Decmeber there, so there is no reason we won't get those titles around the same time. Also, the US list doesn't seem comprehensive anyway- do you really see the VC launching with a whopping two SNES titles?

OP says its the US VC through December.

 

[beelzebozo]

laugh-inducing imagery[/QUOTE]

hilarious
well-played

 

[Mr. Pointy]

Dammit Japan.

C:\\My Music\Nine Inch Nails\With Teeth\01 - All The Love In The World.mp3

 

[TFIFF]

OP says its the US VC through December.

So maybe we have to wait until...GASP January to download such brand new titles as Street Fighter II and Castlevania IV.

75% of the people complaining weren't going to buy anything in the first place.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

The N64 list needs this:

Actually they need to stick the whole freakin' series on there IMO!

 

[Miguel]

Did it get tighter in here or is it just my pants?

:O!!!

 

[AdmiralViscen]

So maybe we have to wait until...GASP January to download such brand new titles as Street Fighter II and Castlevania IV.

75% of the people complaining weren't going to buy anything in the first place.

oh okay

 

[Drakken]

:lol

 

[JohnTinker]

Dear Reggie,

EarthBound please.


Sincerely,

My $8

 

[Jiggy]

Also NOA is starting to show their incompetence.

?



Anyway, the lineup is it's fine for launch, but I hope they get things rolling in a hurry. The VC is the number one reason I'll buy a Wii, so I'll be looking to see how it's shaped up by the time the number two and three reasons manifest themselves: SSBB and the $200 price drop.

 

[Xizer]

So do these games have graphical improvements like Super2xSai, SuperEagle, AdvanceMAME, etc. or should I just stick with my absolutely free emulators available for the PC, Xbox, and Dreamcast with all these plus save states, fast forward, higher resolutions and more?

 

[Saoh]

So do these games have graphical improvements like Super2xSai, SuperEagle, AdvanceMAME, etc. or should I just stick with my absolutely free emulators available for the PC, Xbox, and Dreamcast with all these plus save states, fast forward, higher resolutions and more?

i think the games can run at 480p?

i dunno.

 

[thingonaspring]

where's the Commodore 64 list!!

 

[TheGreatDave]

So do these games have graphical improvements like Super2xSai, SuperEagle, AdvanceMAME, etc. or should I just stick with my absolutely free emulators available for the PC, Xbox, and Dreamcast with all these plus save states, fast forward, higher resolutions and more?

If you're cool with stealing, I guess.

It's not like there's even the "They're out of print, nobody is losing money!" excuse any more.

 

[terrene]

Wow, I have to say the US list is massively disappointing. Very few A-list games, and one ONE N64 game, that just got re-released last year for the DS? I just hope the list fills out fast, because I'm passing on literally all of those games.

...Well, except Gunstar Heroes.

 

[Oblivion]

Nintendo's gonna be careful to release these games. They need some stuff to fall back on when the droughts of Wii games come about.

 

[AntMurda]

Someone explain to me what the hell is the point of releasing SNES Street Fighter 2. Can't Capcom just do the arcade version. Plus, why would anyone pay for an offline street fighter 2 now.

 

[terrene]

Someone explain to me what the hell is the point of releasing SNES Street Fighter 2. Can't Capcom just do the arcade version. Plus, why would anyone pay for an offline street fighter 2 now.

There is no good explanation of course, but to be fair I don't think we know yet whether online play is supported or not.

 

[AdmiralViscen]

Someone explain to me what the hell is the point of releasing SNES Street Fighter 2. Can't Capcom just do the arcade version. Plus, why would anyone pay for an offline street fighter 2 now.

You take it and you like it.

 

[AndoCalrissian]

Inexplicably weak. Unfortunate.