Worldwide Virtual Console Center

UPDATE: Four games released in Japan:
  • Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai (Famicom)
  • Pokemon Snap (Nintendo 64)
  • Rolling Thunder 2 (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Gate of Thunder (PC Engine CD)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website
_________________________________________________
Japan got the expected four games today. I saw a couple more videos of Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai and I really wish Nintendo would bring it over here as the "kicking the crap out of three other friends while you complete a challenge" looks way too much fun.

Pokemon Snap has already been confirmed to be released here next week by Pokemon.com. Rolling Thunder 2 was rated by the ESRB last month, and Gate of Thunder is already available here.
 
InfinityDragon said:
UPDATE: Four games released in Japan:
  • Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai (Famicom)
  • Pokemon Snap (Nintendo 64)
  • Rolling Thunder 2 (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Gate of Thunder (Sega Mega Drive)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website
_________________________________________________
Japan got the expected four games today. I saw a couple more videos of Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai and I really wish Nintendo would bring it over here as the "kicking the crap out of three other friends while you complete a challenge" looks way too much fun.

Pokemon Snap has already been confirmed to be released here next week by Pokemon.com. Rolling Thunder 2 was rated by the ESRB last month, and Gate of Thunder is already available here.
Click to expand...
Gate of Thunder is for the Tubro Graphx 16 CD not Sega Mega Drive.
 
Snoopdogga said:
InfinityDragon said:
UPDATE: Four games released in Japan:
  • Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai (Famicom)
  • Pokemon Snap (Nintendo 64)
  • Rolling Thunder 2 (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Gate of Thunder (Sega Mega Drive)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website
_________________________________________________
Japan got the expected four games today. I saw a couple more videos of Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai and I really wish Nintendo would bring it over here as the "kicking the crap out of three other friends while you complete a challenge" looks way too much fun.

Pokemon Snap has already been confirmed to be released here next week by Pokemon.com. Rolling Thunder 2 was rated by the ESRB last month, and Gate of Thunder is already available here.
Click to expand...
Gate of Thunder is for the Tubro Graphx 16 CD not Sega Mega Drive.
Click to expand...
For some reason, I made the mistake when I posted all of the games announced for Japan, and I've been copying/pasting it with the error. Thanks for the info, Snoop.
 
UPDATE: Three new games released in Europe and Australia:
  • Cybernator (SNES)
  • Light Crusader (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Rolling Thunder 2 (Sega Mega Drive)
Source: The Virtual Console Archive: EU VC Releases
_________________________________________________
It's Mega Drive week for Europe and Australia, and like last month, they're getting less Mega Drive games than usual. First is Light Crusader, a Treasure game that deviates from their classic style into an isometric RPG. Second is Rolling Thunder 2, which was just released in Japan this past Tuesday. I'll say it again, it reminds me of Code Name: Viper; let's see if someone has played that game and can tell if I'm crazy or not (this will be the last time I mention it, don't worry ;)). For some reason, Europe/Australia didn't get Ecco Jr., like I expected.

The last game released today is Cybernator, a game I've wanted to play for a long time but haven't had the chance. I hope it won't take long before it is released here. According to the comments on the VC-Reviews website, it appears that this game was the one that didn't pass Nintendo standards a couple of weeks ago since it's not listed as a new game.
 
UPDATE: Four games dated for Japan:
  • Super Mario Bros. 3 (Famicom)
  • Lunar Ball (Famicom)
  • Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Image Fight II (PC Engine CD)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website
_________________________________________________
Japan is finally getting Super Mario Bros. 3, and just like the other regions in the world, they decided not to release the game on the same week as the Wii's first anniversary. They're also getting Lunar Ball... Moving on, Sega is going to release Columns III. I've never played this one, only the original, so the only thing I know is that now you have to battle against another player (be it human or the computer) in all modes; there's no single player mode per se. The final game to be released next week is Image Fight II, a space shooter developed by Irem (the creators of R-Type). The original was released back in August in Japan, and according to wiki, it was the inspiration for Radiant Silvergun, so I'm interested on playing it.
 
UPDATE: Three games will be released in the US today:
  • Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES)
  • Pokemon Snap (Nintendo 64)
  • Baseball Stars 2 (Neo Geo)
Source: Nintendo of America Media Site
_________________________________________________
Ghosts 'n Goblins!!! One of the hardest games ever will be gracing the US VC today. If you're in for a challenge, be sure to download it. With this, all possible Makaimura games are available on the VC (the only one not there is Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins, which was released for the PSP). It's time for me to start downloading them!


:)

A Nintendo 64 game? It's been a while since we got one (a little more than two months after we got Sin and Punishment) and it's the first, and probably only, Pokemon game that will be released on the VC: Pokemon Snap. Given the premise of the game (taking pictures of pokemon) and the fact that I've never been a fan of the series, I wasn't interested in the game at all. But then a friend of mine lend it to me, and I was shocked: the game was actually good. It's a tad short, but you'll replay it several times trying to take the best pictures.

To close, we have a Neo Geo game. It's not KOF94 nor Samurai Shodown, which we've been expecting for a while now, but Baseball Stars 2, an arcade-style baseball game. I played it a few times on the arcades as a kid, and it's certainly a lot of fun. Special mention to the the great close-up animations which caught your attention quickly in the arcades.

A great week overall!
 
UPDATE: Four games dated for Japan and one game dated for the US, Europe and Australia:

US:
  • Monster Lair (TurboGrafx-CD)
Source: Hudson's US VC website

Japan:
  • Metal Slader Glory (Famicom)
  • Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Super Famicom)
  • Party Quiz: Mega Q (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Ai Chou Aniki (PC Engine CD)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website

Europe/Australia:
  • Monster Lair (TurboGrafx-CD)
Source: Hudson's US VC website
_________________________________________________
It's our usual Friday update, announcing the games Japan will be getting next week. First up is Metal Slader Glory, a Japan-only adventure game developed by Hal Laboratory for the Famicom in 1991. The interesting tidbit is that the game was very popular, achieving cult status in Japan, so much in fact that Nintendo decided to do a remake, a Director's cut edition for the Super Famicom in... wait for it... 2000. Yes, 2000. I thought that Rockman and Forte was one of the last games released for the Super Famicom, but that was in 1998, I had no idea that some games made it to the last year of the millennium. This game was the last game released for the Super Famicom, finishing its run of 11 years.

Next up is Super Street Fighter II. The SF game that most people around here have been waiting for because of the inclusion of four new characters: Cammy, Fei Long, Dee Jay and T. Hawk. I, in particular, was disappointed by SSFII since by the time it was announced for the SNES, the much better sequel, Super Street Fighter II Turbo had already been released on the arcades. This version would never make it to the SNES because SSFII was a commercial failure.

The third one is Party Quiz: Mega Q. I can't find much information about this game on the web. It seems to be a board game. The last one for Japan next week is Ai Chou Aniki. Hudson is already putting another Chou Aniki game on the VC? O_O. It looks like they'll be done with the series in no time.

Last but not least, Hudson announced Monster Lair for next week in the US, Europe and Australia. Another game in the Wonder Boy series with a name change on this side of the pond, this one corresponds to Wonder Boy III. So, to make things clear, the order of the Wonder Boy games available on the VC is the following (I think I got it right):
  • Monster Lair (TurboGrafx-CD)
  • Dragon's Curse (TurboGrafx-16)
  • Wonder Boy in Monster World (Sega Genesis) / The Dynastic Hero (TurboGrafx-CD)
One thing to note is that Monster Lair and Monster World are part of the Monster World series, while Dragon's Curse is not. Therefore, Monster World is the sequel to Monster Lair, while Dragon's Curse is the sequel to Wonder Boy in Monster Land (which is not available on the VC as there is no support for the Sega Master System). Just in case you were wondering, there is also a Wonder Boy in Monster Lair for the Genesis, which was only released in Japan and Europe.
 
UPDATE: Three games released in the US:
  • Cybernator (SNES)
  • Alien Storm (Sega Genesis)
  • Monster Lair (TurboGrafx-CD)
Source: Nintendo of America Media Site
_________________________________________________
This week we're getting Cybernator for the SNES, a game I've been waiting for a while since Japan got it a couple of months ago. I'm buying it as soon as a finish a few VC games during winter break. We're also getting Alien Storm... wait, what??? Are my eyes deceiving me? It is, it's Alien Storm. This game was rated by the ESRB about a year ago, literally, and now is when Sega decides to release it. Now, when are we getting Vectorman, Sega?

Last, but not least, here comes another game in the Wonder Boy series: Monster Lair. From the videos I've seen, the game is more like a shmup/platformer than a traditional platformer. If you like the Wonder Boy series, it's worth a check.
 
UPDATE: Four games released in Japan:
  • Metal Slader Glory (Famicom)
  • Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Super Famicom)
  • Party Quiz: Mega Q (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Ai Chou Aniki (PC Engine CD)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website
_________________________________________________
Four more games this week for Japan *sigh*. Hopefully, we'll get something good for next week.

On another note, it looks like SNK did take a break on December. There hasn't been any late announcements from them, so it looks like next week will be a three-game week for them.
 
UPDATE: Three games released in Europe and Australia:
  • Blades of Steel (NES)
  • Skate or Die (NES)
  • Monster Lair (TurboGrafx-CD)
Source: The Virtual Console Archive: EU VC Releases
_________________________________________________
Well, Europe and Australia are getting three games this week. We start with Blades of Steel, which I've never had the chance to play, unfortunately. I've heard that it's one of the best, if not the best, hockey game for the NES. Skate or Die is the next one... I know I played this game as a kid, but I don't really remember if it was good or not. I'm guessing it's not since I don't remember anything remarkable about it. The last game we already got this past Monday, Monster Lair.
 
UPDATE: Three games dated for Japan:
  • Treasure Hunter G (Super Famicom)
  • Langrisser II (Sega Mega Drive)
  • Dragon Slayer: Eiyuu Densetsu (PC Engine CD)
Source: Nintendo of Japan VC website
_________________________________________________
Only three games may have been announced for Christmas in Japan, but I'm pretty sure they don't mind at all. Why? It's RPG extravaganza!!! Yes, three RPGs are going to be released next week in Japan! Why doesn't that happen here? T_T

The first game is Treasure Hunter G, a Japan-only SRPG released for the Super Famicom by Square (developed by Sting). From what I've read, this was the last Square game released on a Nintendo home console. FF: Crystal Chronicles was released after the Square Enix merger.

The second game is Langrisser II. Japan got the first one just a month ago, and they're already getting the sequel. Langrisser II was never released outside of Japan.

The third and last game is Dragon Slayer: Eiyuu Densetsu, a traditional RPG for the PC Engine CD. It's the only game in the Legend of Heroes subseries released outside of Japan in its original form (a remake of one of the games was made for the PSP). For the people who doesn't know, Faxanadu is part of this series (a side-story actually).
 
Wait just a second... Langrisser? I've never played any games in the series, but isn't it eerily similar to Fire Emblem? Wow, great week for Japan. Europe got a great game, too -- Blades of Steel.
 
Bulerias said:
Wait just a second... Langrisser? I've never played any games in the series, but isn't it eerily similar to Fire Emblem? Wow, great week for Japan. Europe got a great game, too -- Blades of Steel.
Click to expand...
Sorry, I haven't played it either. I only know that it is a SRPG, and that Satoshi Urushihara did the character designs.
 
InfinityDragon said:
Bulerias said:
Wait just a second... Langrisser? I've never played any games in the series, but isn't it eerily similar to Fire Emblem? Wow, great week for Japan. Europe got a great game, too -- Blades of Steel.
Click to expand...
Sorry, I haven't played it either. I only know that it is a SRPG, and that Satoshi Urushihara did the character designs.
Click to expand...
Yeah, I read up on it a while ago, and it's definitely similar to Fire Emblem. Too bad it's probably not coming to the US.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Boccages
Are You Ready for the Nintendo Switch 2?
2 3 4
Replies
69
Views
2K
Shellzilla_515
Shellzilla_515
C
Buying Furniture
Replies
0
Views
84
Cardiac
C
SkyKnight03
How important is portability?
Replies
15
Views
384
deana
deana
S
Do you know of any other forums that have tradeable virtual items like in TBT?
Replies
8
Views
238
Chronos314_XD
Chronos314_XD
Wildtown
What console did / do you use to play ACNL?
2
Replies
30
Views
891
MasterM64
MasterM64
Back
Top