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Gradius may be hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. A listing posted on Nintendo’s site includes a January 9 launch date for Konami’s side-scrolling shooter. Assuming it’s correct, you’ll be able to purchase Gradius at 12 PM ET tomorrow for $4.99.

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FAST Racing Neo

Shin’en provided a few details about FAST Racing Neo while speaking with Nintendo News. A roundup of information shared with the site can be found below.

– Supports Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Wheel, Wiimote/nunchuck, and GamePad
– Has various online options
– More information on online features coming later
– Martin Schioeler composing music
– Open to other platforms for the game
– 5 people working on the project
– No release date yet, but Shin’en’s internal schedule is on track

It’s also worth mentioning that Shin’en said of its other Wii U title, “We will reveal first information very soon. It’s a very beautiful game and fits perfectly on Wii U.”

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