Official Weekly Nintendo Downloads Thread

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware release is the following:

Art Style: ZENGAGE - 500 DSi Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19063 .

Screenshots and a game video on Art Style: ZENGAGE is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/art_style_nemrem .

Art Style: ZENGAGE was released as Art Style: NEMREM is Europe and there is a game review up by a one of the Nintendolife reviews as result. The review is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/05/art_style_nemrem_dsiware .

[7th lutz]

Today's Wiiware releases is the following:


FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord - 1,000 Wii Points
Battle Poker - 800 Wii Points
5 Spots Party - 500 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19063 .

Screenshots on FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/final_fantasy_crystal_chronicles_my_life_as_a_dark lord .

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord was already released in Europe.
A review on FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/final_fantasy_crystal_chronicles_my_life_as_a_dark lord .

Game video and screenshots for Battle Poker is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/battle_poker .

Battle Poker was released in Europe, but there is no game review on it from Nintendolife yet.

A video and Screenshots on 5 Spots Party http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/5_spots_party .

5 Spots Party was release in Europe already and Nintendolife has a game review up for it. The game review is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/5_spots_party .

[old_skoolin_jim]

Why? What possible excuse can they have for not releasing one measly game? It's not like they've run out or anything! Annoying!
*sigh*
Oh well. Maybe they're trying to secure rights for Michael Jackson's Moonwalker across all platforms (Gen/SMS/Arcade) and have an MJ Tribute Day?
Ha... that'd be the day!

[Rickstilwell1]

Well, usually WiiWare games come in 2s alongside VC titles. It was probably just because they had 3 WiiWare titles ready to release at once this time.

[7th lutz]

Oh well. Maybe they're trying to secure rights for Michael Jackson's Moonwalker across all platforms (Gen/SMS/Arcade) and have an MJ Tribute Day?


I doubt Nintendo or Sega is trying to secure rights for Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.

I expect the Jackson family to ask for a lot of money out of Sega or Nintendo to release Moonwalker and that is the reason why Moonwalker can't be released.

[Leo_A]

lol

He was kidding. :)

[7th lutz]

Today's Wiiware releases are the following:

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 - 1,000 Wii Points
The Three Musketeers: One for All! - 900 Wii Points
HB Arcade Cards- 500 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19131

Video game trailer and Screenshots on Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 are found on http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/tales_of_monkey_island_chapter_1 .

Video game trailer and Screenshots on The Three Musketeers: One for All! is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/three_musketeers_one_for_all .

HB Arcade Cards is a collection of card games that includes Rummy, Hearts, Euchre, Canasta, Cribbage and Solitaire. I got this info on Solitaire from http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/hb_arcade_cards .

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware game release game was the following:

Sudoku Student - 200 DSiware Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19131 .

Screenshots of Sudoku Student is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/sudoku_50_for_beginners .

Sudoku Student was released as DSiware game in Europe as Sudoku 50! For Beginners.

The game review of the European version of Sudoku Student is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/sudoku_50_for_beginners_dsiware .

[7th lutz]

Vc doesn't have an update this week in North America. My proof is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19131 .

I don't know why there wasn't any new vc releases in North America for this week. Europe and Japan have more vc arcade releases than North America does.

[7th lutz]

Today's vc release is the following:

Tecmo Bowl - Arcade 600 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19272 .

This North America's first vc release in since July 13th. I don't know if there is any differences from the arcade version and the Nes version.

This is North America's first vc release since July 13th.

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware release is the following:

Art Style: precipice - 500 DSi Points.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19272 .

Game trailer and screenshots of Art Style: precipice is found on http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/art_style_kubos .

[7th lutz]

Today's Wiiware releases are the following:

Overturn - 800 Wii Points
Sexy Poker -500 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19272 .

Overturn is a 4 player tournament-based game fighting game.

Game video and screenshots on overturn is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/overturn_mecha_wars .

According to the Esrb, Sexy poker is a Strip Poker game in which players engage in games of Black Jack and Poker against female avatar opponents. The object of the game is to win hands in order to remove articles of clothing from still images of the female characters. Nurses, police women, office workers, and sports figures can eventually be stripped down to show their lingerie. The female opponents encourage the player with provocative comments such as, "Perhaps you could be my business partner...for tonight at least?" and, "If you impress me, I might give you my special treatment."

I got this info Sexy Poker from http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=27248 .

[chrisbid]

arcade tecmo bowl isnt very good, it was released on the tecmo arcade classic disc for the original xbox

[Solertia]

Wake me when they get EarthBound (if ever). Damn you, ESRB for still having that up there even after Nintendo has not delivered.

[Baloo]

Wake me when they get EarthBound (if ever). Damn you, ESRB for still having that up there even after Nintendo has not delivered.

Rumors are floating around that it will never make VC due to the music.

[c0ldb33r]

Nurses, police women, office workers, and sports figures can eventually be stripped down to show their lingerie.
A strip poker game without nudity? What's the point? :(

I mean, I'm not surprised... it's Nintendo, but still, COME ONNNNNN....

[Tron 2.0]

arcade tecmo bowl isnt very good, it was released on the tecmo arcade classic disc for the original xbox
That's ture it's ok for a quick pickup and play.Still the nes version out does it's arcade counter part.Now if the arcade version of ninja gaiden,solomon's key and rygar show up those would be a down load for me.

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware release is the following:

Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters - 800 DSi Points

Info and game screenshots on Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/brain_age_express_arts_and_letters .

Sorry I didn't post this sooner, but DP down earlier today when I tried getting on the site.

[7th lutz]

Today's Wiiware game releases are the following:

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits - 1,000 Wii Points
Rock N' Roll Climber - 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19447 .

Game video and screenshots on NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/nyxquest_kindred_spirits .

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits was released in Europe on June 19, 2009. A game review of NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/nyxquest_kindred_spirits .

A game video on Rock N' Roll Climber at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/rock_n_roll_climber .

Sorry about not posting this sooner, but DP was down when I tried to post around 7:45 a.m. today.

[7th lutz]

Today's vc release is the following:

Super Star Wars - Snes 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19447 .

This is not a misprint. LucasArts is now starting to support the vc.

Super Star Wars is the first of 3 Star war games that will be on the vc.

The other 2 Star war games that will make it to the vc soon are Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for 800 Wii Points each.

I got that info from http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19455 .

[heybtbm]

Today's vc release is the following:

Super Star Wars - Snes 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19447 .

This is not a misprint. LucasArts is now starting to support the vc.

Super Star Wars is the first of 3 Star war games that will be on the vc.

The other 2 Star war games that will make it to the vc soon are Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for 800 Wii Points.

I got that info from http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19455 .

Super Star Wars is the best of the three IMO. Great game.

[Tron 2.0]

Today's vc release is the following:

Super Star Wars - Snes 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19447 .

This is not a misprint. LucasArts is now starting to support the vc.

Super Star Wars is the first of 3 Star war games that will be on the vc.

The other 2 Star war games that will make it to the vc soon are Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for 800 Wii Points each.

I got that info from http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19455 .
That i was not expecting i guess lucas arts saw some profit in it.Since,nintendo is getting suport from them on the vc now maybe later on (zombies ate my neighbor) will finally hit it ;)

[old_skoolin_jim]

And here I was buying the whole trilogy in cart form a couple months ago... Still, I only paid $15 for all three so I still got a pretty good deal.
I had never played Empire before (had played the first and last quite a bit though); damn that game is HARD!
At least the others have a more reasonable difficulty!
On an slightly unrelated topic, I picked up Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures on the SNES around the same time because I thought it would play just like the Star Wars games and be full of action and great tunes. Boy, was I wrong. Played to level 3 and declared it an uninspired snore-fest with annoying music. :p

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware releases are the following:

Brain Age Express: Sudoku - 500 DSi Points
Guitar Rock Tour - 500 DSi Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19617 .

Brain Age Express: Sudoku was already released in Europe. The review is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/a_little_bit_of_dr_kawashimas_brain_training_sudok u_dsiware .

A game video and screenshots of Guitar Rock Tour are found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/guitar_rock_tour .

Guitar Rock Tour was already released in Europe. A game review of Guitar Rock Tour is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/guitar_rock_tour_dsiware .

[7th lutz]

Today's wiiware game releases is the following:

PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit - 800 DSi Points
Family Slot Car Racing - 500 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19617 .

There is not much info on PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit except for the Nintendo press release description of the game . The description of the game is Enter the world of PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit and enjoy a family board game set in a pop-up picture book. Instead of simply rolling dice to move along the map, you'll use cards (which can help or hinder progress) and coins (useful for buying more cards, but don't forget about your Coin Bonus at the end of the game). Spaces on the map play an important role in the game's outcome, and your computer-controlled opponents exhibit different personalities and behavior. Occasionally, the mysterious Book of Magick will be opened, causing an event that may change according to how you play. This mixture of exciting game play and charming, artistic atmosphere give Pop-Up Pursuit high replay value and unique depth—even if its characters are flat.

Game video and screenshots on Family Slot Car Racing is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/family_slot_car_racing .

Family Slot Car Racing was already released in Europe. The review is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/family_slot_car_racing .

[7th lutz]

Today's vc release is the following:

The Revenge of Shinobi - Sega Genesis 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19617

The Revenge of Shinobi was already released in Europe. Spiderman was changed to pink like I said last week or the week before on this site.

The Revenge of Shinobi was one of the first games I ever played on the Sega Genesis back in 1992. It is not the greatest Shinobi game I played in the series, but it is very good imo.

[RPG_Fanatic]

Today's vc release is the following:
The Revenge of Shinobi - Sega Genesis 800 Wii Points

Cool, I'll be picking this one up. It's been a long time since I've played it. Now if Nintendo would release Faxanadu :bawling:

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware release is the following:

Pop Plus: Solo - 500 DSiware Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19708 .

Game video and screenshots of Pop Plus: Solo is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/pop_plus_solo .

Pop Plus: Solo was released in Europe on Aug. 21, 2009. A game review on Pop Plus: Solo is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/pop_plus_solo_dsiware .

[7th lutz]

I will not be updating the official DSiware thread for the next two Monday's, someone else has to do it instead. I will not be the Internet from August 28th through Sept. 9th.

The Nintendo Press releases for DSiware updates are found at http://press.nintendo.com/loginSplash.jsp and at http://www.nintendolife.com/ on Mondays.

Nintendo Life gets the press releases by Nintendo of America by e-mail and is a good source to use as result if Nintendo doesn't post is on their press site.

[7th lutz]

Today's Wiiware game is the following:

Mr. Driller W - 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19708 .

Game Video and screenshots for Mr. Driller W are found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/mr_driller_w .

[7th lutz]

I will not be updating the official Wiiware thread for the next two Monday's, someone else has to do it instead. I will not be the Internet from August 28th through Sept. 9th.

The Nintendo Press releases for Wiiware updates are found at http://press.nintendo.com/loginSplash.jsp and at http://www.nintendolife.com/ on Mondays.

Nintendo Life gets the press releases by Nintendo of America by e-mail and is a good source to use as result if Nintendo doesn't post is on their press site.

[7th lutz]

Today's vc release is the following:

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Snes 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19708 .

It is the 2nd of 3 Super Star War releases for the vc.

[7th lutz]

I will not be updating the official Wii Virtual Console thread for the next two Monday's, someone else has to do it instead. I will not be the Internet from August 28th through Sept. 9th.

The Nintendo Press releases for Wii Virtual Console updates are found at http://press.nintendo.com/loginSplash.jsp and at http://www.nintendolife.com/ on Mondays.

Nintendo Life gets the press releases by Nintendo of America by e-mail and is a good source to use as result if Nintendo doesn't post is on their press site.

[old_skoolin_jim]

Today's VC release is the following:
Phantasy Star™
Original platform: SEGA Master System
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone 10 and Older) – Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Originally released on the SEGA Master System, Phantasy Star is a pioneer in the role-playing game genre. Alis is the fearless female protagonist out to avenge her brother’s death at the hands of cruel dictator King Lassic. Players must guide Alis and her troops through the sprawling environments of the Agol solar system in an attempt to defeat King Lassic and liberate the people of Agol. Engage in dynamic turn-based combat with dragons, ghouls, giants and magicians by using unique weapons such as glowing daggers, crossbows and magic spells.

info obtained from: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2009/08/nintendo_download_monkeys_rattles_fantasies_and_pu zzles_us

IMO, the original Phantasy Star is still a pretty solid RPG, even with its faults. If you like the series (and don't already own one of the many compilations it's been released on already), you'd do alright to give it a download.

[fergojisan]

Huh. Phantasy Star was one of the reasons that I kept my SMS last summer, when I got rid of a lot of games for it. I'm still not sure about downloads vs. physical product, same with music.

[JSoup]

Today's WiiWare releases are as follows:

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Alcohol Reference, Cartoon Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Guybrush's adventures continue on the high seas as pox-plagued pirates lay siege to the innocent Mer-People. Between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis, but the reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling chapter of the epic saga.

3-2-1, Rattle Battle!
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! is a party game packed with exciting mini-games. Intuitive controls mean that anyone can enjoy playing - just grab the Wii Remote™ and shake it to "rattle." Great fun for single players, but the party really gets started when you register high scores on Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to see how you measure up against players from around the globe.

[JSoup]

Todays DSiware releases are as follows:

Puzzle League™ Express
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The ever-popular Puzzle League comes to Nintendo DSiWare. As it is with all good puzzlers, the concept is simple: Connect blocks of the same color to clear them from the screen and prevent your stack from becoming too high. There are four single-player modes to choose from: Endless (survive to earn a top score), Clear (eliminate all blocks above the line), Score Attack (score as high as possible in two minutes) and Vs. COM (use items and combos to attack a computer opponent). You can choose from a variety of background music to help get you in the zone, and even play in horizontal or vertical mode by holding the Nintendo DSi system normally or like a book. Whichever way you play, you're guaranteed maximum fun.

[Neil Koch]

If you have a 360 or PS3, it's an unlockable on the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection disc.

It's nice to see the SMS get more games on the VC - but where the hell are all of the Virtual Arcade games?

[Tron 2.0]

If you have a 360 or PS3, it's an unlockable on the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection disc.

It's nice to see the SMS get more games on the VC - but where the hell are all of the Virtual Arcade games?
Yup that's right i all ready unlock (phantasy star) in the ps3 version of the collection.To little to late by sega to get it on the vc.Looks like i'll will be saving what points i have left for another game.

As for more arcade games on the vc that's a good question.The arcade version of,Splatterhouse all ready hit it in japan a few months back.Yet no u.s release so far.

[JSoup]

Today's VC releases are as follows:

Super Return of the Jedi
Original platform: Super NES™
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Join the Rebellion and crush the Death Star in a giant universe filled with all the action and adventure of the Star Wars® finale. Take command of five different characters - from Wicket the Ewok to Princess Leia - and go up against the Empire's worst, from Jabba the Hutt to the Emperor himself. You're going to need every ounce of Force you've got in you. Battle in actual movie locales, from Jabba the Hutt's palace to the Forest of Endor and the Emperor's Tower. Cross sabers with the darkest of the dark side: Bib Fortuna, Jabba the Hutt, the rancor, Darth Vader and the Emperor.

[JSoup]

Today's DSiware releases are as follows:

Clubhouse Games™ Express: Family Favorites
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Choose from five family-friendly games in this Nintendo DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Play classic card games like Hearts and Contract Bridge; connect bones to other bones in Dominoes; think strategically in the simple but addictive Dots and Boxes; and move your pieces towards a common goal in Ludo. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends.

[JSoup]

Today's WiiWare releases are as follows:

Contra Rebirth
Publisher: Konami
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 A.D. to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors, to save the day, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and samurai Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth. They must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast-paced, action-packed, side-scrolling adventure that pioneered the run-and-gun genre.

ColorZ
Publisher: Exkee
Players: 1-3
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 700 Wii Points
Description: With ColorZ, go forth in your spaceships on a mission to clean up virus-infested planets. Immerse yourself in a new gaming experience that will reveal mind-hand-eye coordination skills you never knew you had. Absorb viruses of your own color, but steer clear of the others. If necessary, you can cleverly merge your ships together to create new colors. Buzz past your enemies to keep your combo and clock up a new high score. Explore an extra dimension with the game's multiplayer mode and share the unique experience of cooperative play between friends. Pool your forces, synchronize your movements and become a unified team of up to three players to meet the challenge together.

[7th lutz]

Before doing today's DSiware thread update, I want to thank Gameboy Color for doing the update while I was gone.

Today's DSiware update is the following:

Oscar in Toyland - 800 DSi Points

Art Academy™: First Semester
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Art Academy is a portable art course that replaces the lecture-like structure of art school and the trial-and-error of working on canvas. Art Academy: First Semester can guide you through the basics of pencil and paints, using Nintendo DSi controls to draw like the real things. With your own paintbrush set and color palette, you'll learn texturing and blending techniques, plus ways to depict light and shade. There's also Free Paint mode, which allows you to select and draw from photos in your Nintendo DSi Camera Album. In just a few lessons, you'll be discovering your inner artist and creating your own masterpieces with art skills that you can apply with real-life materials.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19991 .

Oscar in Toyland already was released in Europe. Game review of the game is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/oscar_in_toyland_dsiware .

[7th lutz]

I want to thank Gameboy Color for updating the official Wiiware update thread while I was gone.

Today's Wiiware games are the following:

Spaceball: Revolution - 800 Wii Points
Texas Hold'em Poker - 600 Wii Points
Mart Racer - 800 Wii Points

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=19991 .

Spaceball: Revolution is not based off the Mel Brooks movie Spaceballs. Spaceball: Revolution was already released in Europe. A game review on Spaceball: Revolution is found at Spaceball: Revolution .

Texas Hold'em Poker can be played online and was already released in Europe. A game review on Texas Hold'em Poker is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/texas_holdem_poker .

Screenshots and a video on Mart Racer is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/mart_racer .

[7th lutz]

I want to thank old_skoolin_jim and Gameboy Color for the updating the official Wii Virtual Console updates thread.

Today's vc release is the following:

Crash 'n the Boys: Street Challenge - Nes - 500 Wii Points

The source is http://vc.nintendolife.com/games/nes/crash_n_the_boys_street_challenge .

[Nate Nanjo]

I want to thank old_skoolin_jim and Gameboy Color for the updating the official Wii Virtual Console updates thread.

Today's vc release is the following:

Crash 'n the Boys: Street Challenge - Nes - 500 Wii Points

The source is http://vc.nintendolife.com/games/nes/crash_n_the_boys_street_challenge .


I've always been a big fan of this game.

[NeoVenom]

I wonder when the heck the Wiis in North America are going to get C64 games...:| Europe already has them already. I still got my C64 but like some of the games are ruined like my Last Ninja.

[Leo_A]

I wonder when the heck the Wiis in North America are going to get C64 games...:| Europe already has them already. I still got my C64 but like some of the games are ruined like my Last Ninja.

You must not pay any attention to this service or ever check the shop. :)

North America got it's first VC C64 release in February, 7 months ago. It launched with several titles, including The Last Ninja. It last saw a update in June, and now has 7 releases available to purchase for $5 a game.

[NeoVenom]

You must not pay any attention to this service or ever check the shop. :)

North America got it's first VC C64 release in February, 7 months ago. It launched with several titles, including The Last Ninja. It last saw a update in June, and now has 7 releases available to purchase for $5 a game.

What the...I must have missed it and I think the last time I did check it was on January. LOL Thanks for the heads up and my apologies.

Got a question, I noticed Earthworm Jim & Clay Fighters are on the virtual console. Were they better on the Genesis? I played both of them on the SNES.

[7th lutz]

Today's DSiware releases are the following:

Clubhouse Games Express: Strategy Pack
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Prepare yourself for a lesson in tactics as you play through five strategy-based games in this Nintendo DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Take on an opponent in the classic Backgammon, invade an enemy base in Field Tactics, sandwich your opponent's pieces to capture them in Turncoat, create strings of five in a row in Connect Five and guess where to attack your opponent's pieces in Grid Attack. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends.

MySims Camera
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: MySims Camera is a camera application that utilizes popular MySims characters. You can take photos and overlay 3-D MySims characters to bring them into the real world. The 3-D characters can be animated, moved, scaled, rotated and cropped. You can also draw on the photos with the stylus or use the stamp tool to add more art and style. Create a unique frame and save the photos to the Nintendo DSi Camera album to share with friends. MySims Camera is a fun, creative experience for the entire family.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20051 .

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Today's Wiiware releases are the following:

You, Me, and the Cubes
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Experience a unique combination of strategy and skill as you maintain a level playing field in the physics-based action puzzler You, Me, and the Cubes. The action centers around Fallos, mysterious creatures that resemble humans and have an ability to balance on a playing field of 3-D cubes. First, create a pair of Fallos inside your Wii Remote™ controller by shaking it up and down. Next, determine suitable places for the Fallos to land, then fling them to the selected cube with a swinging motion. After that, the Fallos are on their own. If your placement is sound, the Fallos will remain stable and you'll clear the stage after tossing a required number onto the cubes. But if the weight or locations of Fallos causes the cubes to tilt and sway too much, the Fallos will lose their balance and fall off. Adding to the challenge, you'll find that some cubes have different properties, making tosses tricky and further threatening the stability of the Fallos. Guide Fallos through dozens of single-player stages or invite family and friends to join you in two-player cooperative mode.

Family Tennis
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy return for some hard-hitting, fast-paced tennis action. Battle it out between the happy family members as you vie for the top spot. Choose from three different modes: Elimination Match, Free Match and Thrilling Rally. Play against the CPU or compete with friends. Elimination Match mode pits you against the CPU to test your skills, while Free Match mode allows you to play against another player under conditions of your choosing. Thrilling Rally mode lets you join up to three other players and rally to see who can get to 100 points first.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20051 .

Screenshots and game video on You, Me, and the Cubes is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/you_me_and_the_cubes .

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Today's VC game is the Following:

Last Ninja 2
Original platform: Commodore 64
Publisher: Commodore Gaming
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: The ninja known as the Mystic Shadow Warriors were the elite fighting force of ninth-century feudal Japan. The evil Shogun Kunitoki was once beaten, but he has gathered all his mystic powers to create a modern-day tyranny in Manhattan. Face your archenemy Kunitoki in the urban jungle and conquer him with your ninja skills. Transported to 1988 Manhattan by an unknown force, the ninja leader Armakuni must find a way to defend himself against the unknown dangers that lie before him. Will this be the final battle? Can you vanquish the evil Kunitoki once and for all?

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20051 .

Game Video on Last Ninja 2 is found at http://vc.nintendolife.com/games/c64/last_ninja_2_back_with_a_vengeance .

I never owned a C64, and I never played Last Ninja 2 before. North America is now 11 C64 games behind Europe in C64 vc releases.

[old_skoolin_jim]

Got a question, I noticed Earthworm Jim & Clay Fighters are on the virtual console. Were they better on the Genesis? I played both of them on the SNES.

In my opinion, EWJ1 is better on the Genesis. It plays better, has more sound effects/voice samples, plus the SNES version omits the "Intestinal Distress!" level. EWJ2 on the other hand, seemed to be a little better on the SNES, at least for the reason you could play around with the cow's voice at the end of a level. Aside from that, they were pretty similar.

As for Clay Fighter, I always thought it was better on the SNES. It has crisper visuals, better sound, and do I even have to mention the opening song? Kick-A.
It's still OK on the Genny, but loses points in the A/V department.

[c0ldb33r]

MySims Camera actually sounds kind of neat

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Today's DSiware releases are the following:

Art Academy: Second Semester
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Art Academy is a portable art course that anyone can enjoy. Art Academy: Second Semester provides new and returning students with a larger set of tools and in-depth lessons designed to encourage the creation of more complex artwork. By gaining an even deeper understanding of colors and techniques used by famous impressionist artists, you will be ready to take on more challenging themes that include moving objects, and vast landscapes with distant objects. The openness of Free Paint mode offers plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and boost your confidence as an artist.

Dragon Quest Wars
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Language
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: DRAGON QUEST WARS is a grid-based strategy game featuring all of your favorite quirky DRAGON QUEST monsters. Choose from several modes and get ready for battle. While the rules are simple, strategy is the key to victory. The game features single-player and DS Wireless Play, as well as battles with foes worldwide via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. (Broadband Internet access is required for online play.)

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20152 .

A game video on Dragon Quest Wars is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/dragon_quest_wars

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Today's Wiiware releases are the following:

Arkanoid Plus!
Publisher: TAITO
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points™
Description: ARKANOID Plus! is an updated version of the original arcade blockbuster. Players must destroy colored blocks by guiding an Energy Ball around the screen using a spaceship called a VAUS. The game features a host of new modes and settings that radically alter the experience: Arcade Mode consists of 61 rounds divided into left and right versions, with two types of boss characters appearing in the last round; VS Mode lets players face off against a friend or the CPU; and the unfailingly frantic Time Mode challenges players to clear rounds within a strict time limit. With the subtle differences arising from the choice of "Lives" or "Barrier" rules, plus a plethora of exciting items, you're in for hours and hours of block-busting fun.

Driift Mania
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: DRiiFT Mania is the ultimate top-down multiplayer racing experience. Challenge your friends in fast, exciting races and some totally crazy game modes. You'll need to adapt your driving skills to the different racing environments if you want to succeed.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20152 .

Arkanoid Plus! already was released in Europe. A game review on Arkanoid Plus! is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/arkanoid_plus .

Driift Mania game video is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/driift_mania .

Driift Mania already was released in Europe. A game review on Driift Mania is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/08/driift_mania .

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Today's vc release is the following:
Altered Beast
Original platform: Arcade
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: "Rise from your grave!" When legendary Greek god Zeus brings you back to life with those famous words, you set forth on a mission to rescue his daughter, Athena, from the wicked God of the Underworld, Neff. To survive the gauntlet of mythological foes, you must hunt down the three-headed wolves that inhabit each stage and collect the Spirit Balls that they release. The Spirit Balls increase your strength and allow you to transform into a variety of forms, including a Werewolf, Weredragon, Werebear, Weretiger and the ultimate form, the Golden Werewolf. Each creature possesses powerful attacks to help bring an end to Neff's scheme.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20152 .

The VCA version of Altered Beast was already released in Europe, but it only cost them 900 Wii Points.

Altered Beast already was released on the vc as a Sega Genesis vc game.

[Robocop2]

I know that I already have it on MAME but I wish that they would hurry up and release the arcade version of Splatterhouse in the US already

[Tron 2.0]

I know that I already have it on MAME but I wish that they would hurry up and release the arcade version of Splatterhouse in the US already
That's what i'm waiting for as well unless noa is in the way again....

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Hudson's vc page has fighting Street coming out sometime this month In North America.

The source is http://vc-pce.com/usa/e/index.html .

For those who don't know, Fighting Street was called Street Fighter in the arcade.

[c0ldb33r]

Hudson's vc page has fighting Street coming out sometime this month In North America.
Uggh, I hate Fighting Street. If they're selling this for more than $2.50, it's too much.

[Graham Mitchell]

I'm pretty sure there's a PS2 Capcom Classics Collection disc that contains the arcade ROM of Street Fighter. Would that be a better option if one were really serious about playing this game? I've only played Fighting Street for about 2 minutes at the Game On! exhibit in Chicago, so I can't really compare, but I remember having to "charge" the I and II buttons for stronger attacks. That sounds lame. However, it did look almost identical to the arcade version otherwise...

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Today's DSiware release is the following:

Thorium Wars
Publisher: Big John Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In Thorium Wars, you must stop the Thorions, a super species of Thorium-based machines, from destroying mankind. Blast through waves of Thorions by controlling an arsenal of tanks, skyfighters, hovercrafts, gunboats and starfighters with either the standard or touch-screen controls. In 12 exciting missions, navigate through a variety of combat environments while viewing 360 degrees of the battlefield, fully rendered in 3-D. Toggle between first- and third-person views to destroy the terrifying army of Thorium beasts, from swarms of Redeye Drones to the bone-crushing Manticore Walker. This man-versus-machine battle proves to be the ultimate test for the survival of the fittest.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20195 .

Screenshots of Thorium Wars is found at http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games/dsiware/thorium_wars .

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Today's Wiiware game release is the following:

Word Searcher
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: You'll need a sharp eye and a quick mind to complete 100 themed word-search puzzles. Word Searcher contains fun words from multiple categories including anatomy, world cities and U.S. presidents. With a huge assortment of subjects to choose from, there's sure to be a puzzle for everyone to enjoy. Help improve your vocabulary, memory and problem-solving skills with these engaging puzzles. Track and try to beat your own play-through times again and again—words are scrambled every time you play.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20195 .

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Today's vc release is the following:

FINAL FANTASY
Original platform: NES
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: The world lies shrouded in darkness. The winds die. The sea rages. The earth decays. But the people believe in a prophecy, patiently awaiting its fulfillment. "When darkness veils the earth, four Warriors of Light shall come...." After a long journey, four young travelers did at last appear, and in the hand of each was clutched a crystal.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20195 .

I own the Nes cartridge of Final Fantasy over 13 years. The nes version isn't a bad game imo according to my memory of the game.

The nes version had a couple flaws that I recalled like players in my group trying to attack an enemy that was already killed earlier in the same turn. That flaw is found in some of the older rpgs though.

Final Fantasy 1 isn't as good as Dragon Warrior 3 and 4, but is better than Dragon Warrior 1 imo.

This could be the start of getting the Final Fantasy Series on the vc, since Japan has Final Fantasy 1 to 4 on the vc in Japan.

[Rickstilwell1]

[QUOTE=7th lutz;1623653]Today's vc release is the following:

FINAL FANTASY...

The nes version had a couple flaws that I recalled like players in my group trying to attack an enemy that was already killed earlier in the same turn. That flaw is found in some of the older rpgs though.

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It wasn't a flaw. Dragon Warrior 2, 3 and 4 + Final Fantasy 1 & 2 for NES were not programmed to conveniently redirect the attacks to other types of enemies if a targeted enemy was already defeated in that turn. Final Fantasy 3 for NES was one of the first games to change that.

When playing those 5 games, it kind of makes it so you really have to plan out your attack strategy rather than just keep pressing A during battles like you can do in many later games and get away with.

[vivaeljason]

Final Fantasy is on the VC?

Time to turn on the Wii for the first time in months.

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Today's DSiware game is the following:

Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Pinball takes on mythological proportions in this Nintendo DSiWare exclusive. Choose from two modes of play (Regular Game or Daily Game) and begin your journey to becoming a pinball champion. Conquer mythic quests, collect gifts from the 12 Olympians, and push your skills to the limit by facing Medusa, the Sirens and more. Your portable pinball table will give you a quick adrenaline rush as you watch the steel ball fly through ramps and carom off bumpers all over the playing field. Rack up combo points, open specific game modes and enlist the Oracle for some help. Will you accept Zeus's challenge?

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20276 .

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Today's Wiiware release is the following:

Gravitronix
Publisher: Medaverse Studios
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: It's time to claim your rightful place as the champion of the Gravitronix arena, but get ready to deal with up to seven other players who are all shooting for the same title. Vanquish your opponents with four different projectiles and the powerful beams of your gravity platform. Intercept attacks and take careful aim at exposed vulnerabilities. Deflect incoming projectiles or capture and charge them with energy for devastating explosive attacks. Team up with a friend and battle through campaign mode, or recruit up to eight players on a single Wii™ system in versus mode for an all-out battle. Customize your matches with a variety of different options, such as flooding the arena with projectiles or making the game insanely fast. No matter how you like to play, grab your friends and have a blast.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20276 .

A game video on it is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/gravitronix .

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Today's vc game is the following:

Final Fight 2
Original platform: Super NES
Publisher: Capcom USA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: It's been several years since peace settled in Metro City. With Cody and Jessica on vacation and Guy resuming his training out of town, everything seems to be in order. But Haggar is feeling uneasy after learning that Mad Gear was not completely destroyed. Once again, the Mad Gear Gang has emerged, and this time they want revenge. They've kidnapped Guy's master, Genryusai, and Genryusai's daughter, Rena. Now Haggar must travel the globe in search of Genryusai and Rena. Hopefully, with the help of Maki and Carlos, the reign of the Mad Gear Gang will be destroyed.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20276 .

I own Final Fight 2 for the SNES. It is a good beat'em up imo.

[JSoup]

I'm pretty sure there's a PS2 Capcom Classics Collection disc that contains the arcade ROM of Street Fighter. Would that be a better option if one were really serious about playing this game? I've only played Fighting Street for about 2 minutes at the Game On! exhibit in Chicago, so I can't really compare, but I remember having to "charge" the I and II buttons for stronger attacks. That sounds lame. However, it did look almost identical to the arcade version otherwise...

You might also want to look into the Street Fighter Collection on PS2.

[ubersaurus]

You might also want to look into the Street Fighter Collection on PS2.

Well, he's only asking about SF1, which is only on the Capcom Classics Collection volume 2. That particular one uses the alternate 6 button approach that later cabinets had; I'd imagine the VC version will be the two button turbo one.

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Today's DSiware game releases are the following:

Crash-Course Domo™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: In Crash-Course Domo, you'll guide Domo across the finish line in six increasingly difficult bicycle races. Steer Domo around other racers and patches of rough terrain, pedaling as fast as his stubby legs will allow.

Hard-Hat Domo™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In Hard-Hat Domo, Domo is a construction worker trying to get to the top of a building. Match ladder colors to floor colors - using cans of paint, if necessary - to earn points and continue climbing higher. Reach the top floor to clear each of the four levels of difficulty.

Pro-Putt Domo™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In Pro-Putt Domo, Domo hits the green in an effort to win the world putt-putt golf championship. Domo competes to finish with the lowest number of strokes in either the nine-hole Small Classic or the 18-hole Big Open tournament. Along the way, he'll collect coins and earn bowls of meat-and-potato stew while avoiding bunkers and water hazards.

Rock-n-Roll Domo™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In Rock-n-Roll Domo, you'll control Domo as he takes the stage in search of fortune and fame. Hit the right notes in rhythm (using the touch screen, if desired) to rock the house. If your timing needs work, use the mixer to practice songs. Complete five different songs at a series of increasingly larger venues to help Domo become a superstar.

White-Water Domo™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Take control of Domo as he hops into his kayak and races the river rapids in White-Water Domo. Jump and paddle as you steer Domo through the treacherous rapids in an effort to cross the finish line as quickly as possible. Finish with one of the top three times to proceed to the next stage.

The Source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20323 .

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Today's Wiiware game releases are the following:

LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias
Publisher: FRONTIER
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is a sequel to the award-winning WiiWare launch title LostWinds. Enril the Wind Spirit returns to protect and guide young Toku by powering his jumps, aiding his glides and smashing his enemies. An evil adversary binds the fate of Toku's mother, Magdi, and the ancient Melodia civilization. To save Magdi, Toku and Enril must face new foes, enlist friends old and new, and wield incredible new powers - including the ability to switch the very seasons themselves - as they explore the diverse, richly interactive Chilling Peaks and Melodia City areas of the magical land of Mistralis. This enchanting, exhilarating, explorative game play experience is bursting with new ideas that make exceptional use of the Wii Remote™ controller. The awesome power of the Wind is back in the palm of your hand.

Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Crude Humor, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Battle for the future in a world governed by the law of the jungle. As you move through the stages, your character evolves and your weapons and shooting abilities change. First, throw weapons by hand, then proceed to use tools and different types of projectiles. A cooperative two-player mode is also available. The controls are simple: Move the character with the control stick, adjust the crosshairs with the Wii Remote controller and shoot down targets while dodging enemy attacks. Getting hit by an enemy bullet or touching an enemy close to you will count as a miss. With each miss, you'll lose one heart; losing all hearts will end the game.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20323 .

Screenshots for Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/shootanto_evolutionary_mayhem .

Screenshots and game video for LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/games/wiiware/lostwinds_winter_of_the_melodias . LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias already was released in Europe. A game review on LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is found at http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/10/lostwinds_winter_of_the_melodias .

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Today's vc release is the following:

Rygar
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: The year is 19XX A.D. and the human race has been brought to its knees by the resurrected ancient Beast Lord. The people have brought legendary warrior Rygar back to life in order to save the human race. Armed with Diskarmor, a weapon that extends, you'll also make full use of your jumping abilities to venture through and clear all 27 stages. Appearing at arcades in 1986 as a side-scrolling action game, RYGAR received high acclaim for its beautifully rendered graphics, including waterfalls and a setting sun. As extra features, players can collect the five Powers of Indra to obtain special bonuses or gain 1,000,000 bonus points for finding hidden items. Also, the number of lives and the level of difficulty can be altered.

The source is http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=20323 .

The arcade version of Rygar is different than the Nes version.

A gameplay video of Rygar is found at http://vc.nintendolife.com/games/arcade/rygar .