Top 20 VC games (3/26 – 4/2)
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Rank (Last) – Game Name (System)
1(1) – Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
2(2) – Super Mario Bros. (NES)
3(3) – Mario Kart 64 (N64)
4(4) – Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64)
5(5) – Super Mario World (SNES)
6(6) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
7(9) – Star Fox 64 (N64)
8(8) – The Legend of Zelda (NES)
9(7) – Punch-Out!!! (NES)
10(10) – Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
11(11) – Donkey Kong (NES)
12(12) – Super Mario 64 (N64)
13(14) – Pokemon Snap (N64)
14(13) – Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
15(15) – Pac-Man (NES)
16(16) – Paper Mario (N64)
17(17) – Kirby’s Adventure (NES)
18(18) – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
19(19) – Bubble Bobble (NES)
20(20) – Super Metroid (SNES)
Super Mario Bros. 3 has been going strong for quite awhile. I suppose gamers/newcomers still wish to experience one of the best Mario games to date.
Famitsu info, MK Wii review score
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King Story (Wii)
– flat world map
– Release date estimate – Summer 2008
Trauma Center 2 (DS)
– Sequel to TC1 DS
– Release date 7th Aug (Japan)
Valkyrie Profile (DS)
– 3 pages
– Interview with Katou, the coproducer of VP Lenneth and SO1 PSP
– Gameplay systems revealed: Multi-story System, Magic Crystal System, Mutial Assist System
– More story pics, all isometric
AWAY Shuffle Dungeon (DS)
– In the coming months Famitsu will show how the game has changed since it was first revealed
– 95%
Mario Kart Wii (Wii, Nintendo): 10 / 9 / 9 / 9 – (37/40)
Nintendo Power review scores – 7.5 for Okami?
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Mario Kart Wii (Wii) – 9.0
Battle of the Bands (Wii) – 7.0
The World Ends With You (DS) – 9.0
Teenage Zombies (DS) – 7.0
Puchi Puchi Virus (DS) – 7.0
Okami (Wii) – 7.5
N+ (DS) – 7.0
Summer Sports: Paradise Island (Wii) – 3.5
Minicopter: Adventure Flight (Wii) – 6.5
Rondo of Swords (DS) – 6.5
Castle of Shikigami III (Wii) – 7.0
MLB 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars (DS) – 6.5
I’m extremely surprised about Okami, to be honest. Previews of the game have sounded promising, and I know most people who played it on the PS2 were impressed.
Virtual Console Mondays Update
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N64 – Cruis’n USA
Sega Master System – Wonder Boy
It’s a week of fun-filled firsts at the Wii™ Shop Channel. Each of the latest game offerings represents the first title in a memorable series that has influenced many subsequent titles over the years. Whether you prefer high-speed drives or side-scrolling adventures, it’s clear that these classic games have lasting appeal. What’s more, Wonder Boy is the first-ever Sega Master System title to be made available via Virtual Console.
Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:
Weekly savings
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Best Buy
Alvin and the Chipmunks (DS) – $19.99
Circuit City
Alvin and the Chipmunks (DS) – $19.99
Kabookii (Wii) – $19.99
Paws & Claws: Pet Resort (DS) – $19.99
Wii Zapper – $19.99
Hudson announces a slew of WiiWare games
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– Microphone comes with retail game
– More music to be available through WiiWare
– Monthly charge
– 1000 songs will be added each month
– “Uta Suki” to be utilized for online rankings, co-op play, communication (text or voice not confirmed)
Alien Crush – August release
Bomberman – June release date
Blue Oasis – takes advantage of Nintendo Wi-Fi
Tetris – July release
April Japanese VC lineup – Dracula X on the way
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Famicom:
-TMNT
-Sky Kid
-Volguard II
-Bokosuka Wars
Super Famicom:
-Famicom Detective Club Part II
-Hercules no Eikou IV
N64:
-Kirby 64
Master System:
-Wonder Boy
Mega Drive:
-Musha Aleste
-Phantasy Star III
-Phelios
PC Engine:
-Riot Zone
-Legend of Valkyrie
-DRACULA X
-Digital Champion: Battle Boxer
-Monster Lair
Neo Geo:
-Metal Slug
First day sales in Japan
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NDS Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 – 30,000 (50% sell through)
NDS Lux-Pain – 8,000 (20% sell through)
NDS Tetsudou Seminar: JR-Hen – 3,000
WII Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga – didn’t make it (<1000?)
WII Tomb Raider: Anniversary – didn’t make it (<1000?)
The Number One Fighting Videogame Franchise Returns To The Virtual Ring With WWE® Smackdown® Vs. Raw® 2009
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – March 28, 2008 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2009 is in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ videogame console, Nintendo DS™ and mobile devices. Joining the immensely successful World Wrestling Entertainment® roster of WWE SmackDown/SmackDown vs. Raw licensed videogames, which have shipped more than 37 million units worldwide since 1999, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is expected to begin shipping to retail outlets worldwide this fall.
“The ambitious cross-platform launch of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 last year yielded tremendous growth for the franchise, as we delivered multiple gameplay experiences across seven platforms and greatly expanded our audience of WWE videogame fans,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. “With dynamic new features and the extension of our gameplay experience through downloadable content, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will bring more console, handheld and wireless gamers together to enjoy the virtual world of WWE.”
“We are tremendously excited about the next groundbreaking release in the billion dollar WWE SmackDown vs. Raw videogame franchise,” said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “Downloadable content, innovative experiences with tag teams and a new Create-A-Finisher feature, along with significant annual improvements across all platforms, combine to bring the sports entertainment experience to new heights and gratify our long-time fans, casual gamers and franchise newcomers alike.”