The NeoGAF Virtual Console and WiiWare thread
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday in North America. They go up every Tuesday in Japan. They go up every Friday in Europe.
This week's JP WiiWare games (released Dec. 23)
None? I think?
This week's JP Virtual Console games (released Dec. 24)
Salamander (Famicom, Konami, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
Super Nobunaga (Super Famicom, KOEI, 1-8 players, 1,000 Wii Points)
Monster World (Master System, Sega, 500 Wii Points)
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Fire Professional Wrestling 3 (PC Engine, Spike, 600 Wii Points)
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This week's NA WiiWare games (released Dec. 22)
Tiki Towers (RealArcade, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief, 500 Wii Points, 284 Blocks)
Tiki Towers is a game of construction, destruction, problem-solving and monkeys. Reclaim the islands of your tribe by defeating a series of evil enemy chiefs. Work with your monkey friends to build towers out of bamboo poles, coconuts and vines. Match wits against the enemy chiefs bent on destroying your towers and driving you from the islands. Navigate levels filled with crazy building challenges, and deal with unfriendly wildlife and other environmental obstacles. Get your monkeys to chant for the BananaMana necessary to counter enemy attacks. Play in either single-player or two-player cooperative mode in this game where monkeys rule.
Fun! Fun! Minigolf (Shin'en Multimedia, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 900 Wii Points, 302 Blocks)
Play minigolf with your friends in beautiful environments. Choose a character and turn your Wii Remote controller into a golf club. With its easy-to-use controls, all you need to do is aim, swing and see who's the best putter. Play 27 holes spread across America, Asia and Europe. Enjoy exotic locations all over the world. Go for gold in single-player mode, or invite your friends. Fun! Fun! Minigolf supports up to four players. You can use one to four Wii Remote controllers. Fun! Fun! Minigolf is the ultimate party game for everyone.
This week's NA Virtual Console game (released Dec. 22)
Phantasy Star IV (SEGA GENESIS, Sega, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Fantasy Violence, Mild Sexual Themes, 800 Wii Points, 42 Blocks)
Phantasy Star IV is the fourth released game from SEGA's epic Phantasy Star series, one of SEGA's biggest RPGs on the SEGA GENESIS. In the year AW 2284, planet Motavia is once again plagued by strange biocreatures, and it's up to the brave men and women of the Hunters Guild to exterminate them. You are Chaz Ashley, a rookie Hunter straight out of training who is supported by Alys Brangwin-a crafty veteran whose good looks and prowess with the blade have earned her an awesome reputation. These two Hunters, along with a cast of supporting characters, will go beyond Motavia to unwittingly save their entire solar system.
This week's EU WiiWare games (released Dec. 26)
None. =(
This week's EU Virtual Console games (released Dec. 26)
SECRET OF MANA (Super Nintendo, Square-Enix, 800 Wii Points)
The acclaimed action RPG arrives on Virtual Console! Featuring an epic storyline, a strategic real-time combat system and a cooperative three-player mode, Secret of Mana rightly deserves its place in any fan's collection.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (SEGA MASTER SYSTEM, Sega, 500 Wii Points)
This unique SEGA MASTER SYSTEM sequel sees Sonic on the trail of his kidnapped friend, Tails, through seven zones of platform peril. Collect the Chaos Emeralds, go for a spin in a minecart and take to the skies for some hair-raising hang gliding!