Official Weekly Nintendo Downloads Thread

[GarrettCRW]

Well, it seems to have been released on the Japanese Virtual Console, so there's hope I guess.

And Nintendo Power has confirmed it as an upcoming release, too.

[Lady Jaye]

I guess the delay can be linked to the fact that they need to translate the game. Sure there's a fan-translation out there, but none official.

[Leo_A]

I guess the delay can be linked to the fact that they need to translate the game. Sure there's a fan-translation out there, but none official.

How critical is the text to enjoying the game? I don't believe we've had a Virtual Console import yet that was actually translated and not just left intact.

[JSoup]

How critical is the text to enjoying the game? I don't believe we've had a Virtual Console import yet that was actually translated and not just left intact.

Correct. They didn't translate any of the previous imports, sans the one page instruction manual.

[JSoup]

Today's DSiWare releases are as follows:

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Publisher: 1st Playable Productions
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Suggestive Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers classic puzzle action combined with an epic story of good versus evil. Enter the world of Etheria, a land that is quickly becoming swamped with evil. Help protect the kingdom of Bartonia from the undead invasion and seek out the source of these vile creatures to ensure the safety of your countrymen. Challenge your skills in single-player campaign mode or battle your friends via wireless multiplayer (broadband Internet access required). Match gems and unleash devastating spells to defeat your opponents. Complete more than 150 quests in the expansive and immersive story mode.

99Bullets
Publisher: EnjoyUp Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: 99Bullets is a fun space shooter with a retro look. The galaxy IRATA 2601 is threatened by Black Eye and his minions, but V-99 is ready to stop him with his 99 bullets. Control V-99 by avoiding, shooting and taking care of the 99 bullets available on each level. The game features more than 10 levels, incredible final bosses and an Arcade Mode.

3D Twist & Match
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: How quickly can you rotate 3D objects to match their silhouettes? Challenge your spatial visualization skills and make optimal moves to build combos. With its intuitive controls, 3D Twist & Match is easy to pick up, yet its intense, frantic game play will have you coming back again and again. The game features 10 themes: Beach, Halloween, Christmas, Jungle, Food, Vehicles, Tools, Music, Sports and Electronics. Game modes include Classic, Rush and Practice. There are three levels of difficulty, 200 objects to match and oodles of trophies to unlock.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29095

[JSoup]

Todays WiiWare releases are as follows:

Overflow
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: Professor Lexis just finished his greatest and most energy-efficient machine yet. However, the moment he flipped the switch for the first official test, the machine exploded and sprayed all of the professor's new multicolored fuel everywhere. He now needs your help to collect the precious fuel and repair the damage before the worldwide energy symposium begins. Twist your Wii Remote™ controller to place wooden planks, funnels and particle transportation portals to guide the fluids back to the correct collection channels and repair the damage in 30 warped levels. The professor will even have you tackling the dangerous task of mixing fluids to create new fuel colors. Just be sure to contain the spill before you cause an overflow.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29095

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

FAST – Racing League
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: In the year 2112, the masses are fascinated by extreme high-speed races. The latest antigravity racing technology introduced phase-shifting. Perfectly phase-matching tracks and racing machines is the key to survival. Prepare yourself for a whole new racing experience at breakneck speeds. Push your skills to the limit to win races and beat records. Challenge your friends to an all-out split-screen competition. Compete against ruthless opponents and race to the top of all leagues. Warm up your engines – the future is now.

BIT.TRIP VOID (demo version)
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga. BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme that's new to the series yet wholly familiar to gamers, players are given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they desire and interact with the music in new ways. The classic game-play aesthetic remains – color and the absence of color are explored to the fullest. Trip out in four-player co-op and get lost in the beat with a friend. See if you can survive the onslaught of Beats and further your own BIT.TRIP.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29170

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Super Adventure Island
Original platform: SNES
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Adventure Island is a mysterious and beautiful land that has many hidden dangers. The hero of the island, Master Higgins, protects its inhabitants from many deadly creatures. He has restored peace to the uncharted island on many occasions. But something terrible has happened. While Master Higgins and Jeanie Jungle were stargazing, a dangerous entity known only as Dark Cloak turned Jeanie to stone. Master Higgins must venture toward Dark Cloak's castle at the foot of Ice Mountain to rescue her.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29170

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

House M.D. - Globetrotting
Publisher: Legacy Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Sexual Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Whenever a patient is dying and no one can find any answers, the elite Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital must follow all leads to uncover the truth. Patients and family members lie to protect their own peculiar secrets, and the most unlikely clues sometimes can lead to answers. Dr. Gregory House and his team race to unravel a new medical mystery. An aging TV host seems to care less about his own health than his fame and reputation. Track down the correct diagnosis by interviewing and examining the patient, running lab tests and even performing surgery. Every piece of evidence reveals part of the solution, so careful observation and analysis are key. The clock is ticking – be prepared for multiple twists and turns as you solve the case.

B Team - Episode 1: Dust & Steel
Publisher: Subdued Software
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Use of Tobacco, Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: B Team - Episode 1: Dust & Steel is a humorous, action-packed squad-based shooter in which players control a small private army whose soldiers were hired from all over the world. Lead your platoon through an onslaught of commandos, voodoo warriors, dangerous guerillas… and that's just the beginning. When the action gets too intense to manage on your own, hook up with a friend in multiplayer mode to battle your way through the bullets. While intense action is the game's chief focus, its multiple weapons, upgradeable equipment and destructible environment further enrich the experience.

Valet Parking 1989
Publisher: Zordix AB
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Valet Parking 1989 combines fun driving with the humor and style of the late 1980s. Park and deliver cars as fast as possible in this time-management puzzle game. The setting is California, where glamorous celebrities let you park their radical sports cars and luxurious limousines. Play the movie-like story mode to unlock levels for endless play. Earn money to buy a cool car and drive it to the beach in style. Don't let the VIP guests wait any longer. Put on your vest and push the pedal to the metal.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29170

[Aussie2B]

I just learned of the upcoming Monster World IV Virtual Console and PSN release today, and Sega has indeed confirmed that it will be fully localized. This is absolutely fantastic news. :D No, the text isn't that critical to playing through the game; it's more action-based and straightforward than the previous Wonder Boy games which aren't even hard to play in Japanese themselves. Well, besides the Sphinx riddles in each of the games. Those are a pain without being able to read them. But whether it needs a translation or not to be enjoyed, how wonderful that the game will finally be available in the US with an official English localization for the first time after 17 years. I hope many, many gamers will be introduced to this lovely, magical game. The Wonder Boy series has been getting some excellent treatment these last few years, what with the PS2 collection, the Virtual Console release of Dynastic Hero (making the game available officially in English without having to pay something like 500 freakin' dollars), and now Monster World IV. You've done good in my book, Sega. :)

[JSoup]

I guess I don't have any more excuses to not try Monster World, besides time. :D

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

GO Series Picdun
Publisher: Gamebridge
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: PICture DUNgeon is a unique action RPG. As you explore the dungeon, every step you take will fill in the blanks of a hidden picture. Use your head to solve puzzles that unveil hidden passages, and use your pedometer to help find every step that will reveal the hidden images. Attack and counter with your sword and shield, charging up attacks to unleash killer blows. Upgrade your weapons and equipment and fight through hordes of creatures as you go deeper into the dungeon. Each of the 60 floors has a picture to unlock, each one more detailed than the last. Picdun will keep you playing for a very long time.

Dreamwalker
Publisher: Code Mystics Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Meet Walker. Walker is wandering the land of dreams, following his sleepy path among the clouds and stars. Guide him peacefully through Dreamland to Sunrise without him waking up. But be careful: Walker faces many challenges to a good night's sleep. Alarm Clocks, Early Birds and Night Mares thwart your efforts. Dreamwalker is an action-puzzler in which you control the maze, shepherding Walker safely to his goal while counting sheep and avoiding sleep-disturbing hazards. Collect Reward Stars for clever solutions that complete the puzzle in minimal time or actions. Enjoy 40 levels of evolving challenges that introduce fresh puzzle features such as disappearing rainclouds, disorienting spinners and teleporters. Dreamwalker offers hours of game play, two bonus games and a rich soundtrack. Appealing to casual and core gamers alike, it's fun for all ages.

Crazy Cheebo: Puzzle Party
Publisher: Cypronia
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Crazy Cheebo: Puzzle Party is a drag-and-drop-style matching game that casual gamers will enjoy. The objective is to switch two objects to make a horizontal or vertical set of three or more objects of the same color. Players can win various awards by matching more objects and creating combos. The game contains colorful graphics, a Crazy Cheebo character and lots of humorous videos. You can have even more fun when you compete against your friends in multiplayer games.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/loginSplash.jsp

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Ubongo
Publisher: Korner Entertainment
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Language
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: What's Ubongo? Its mechanics are very simple. Just solve as many puzzles as you can and get gems of the same color. At the end of the established time, the player who has the most gems of any one color will be the winner. Modes include History Mode, Quick Game, Time Attack and Multiplayer Mode. The original board game is a blockbuster in many countries.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/loginSplash.jsp

[JSoup]

This weeks 3DS Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Alleyway Nintendo
Radar Mission
Super Mario Land
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
Excitebike (3D Remake)

As I don't have a 3DS and Nintendo doesn't seem to be reporting these downloads on their site, the only source I have for this is word of mouth and Wikipedia. If someone can confirm any or all of these releases, that would be great.

[Suikoman444]

Those are all correct. Nothing else has come out for it as of yet.

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Mega Man 5
Donkey Kong (GB)

Nintendo's press page is being way less descriptive about download releases now.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29374

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

BIT.TRIP FLUX (demo version)
Snail Mail

Nintendo's press page is being way less descriptive about download releases now.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29374

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Gold Fever
Zimo: Mahjong Fanatic
Hidden Photo
Beach Party Craze

All four of these games are also available in the Nintendo eShop (3DS).

Nintendo's press page is being way less descriptive about download releases now.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29374

[Leo_A]

It's worth noting for clarity that Mega Man 5 is a Wii release. It hasn't recieved the 3D upgrade like Excitebike and other NES and SuperNes classics are slated to for the 3DS in the 3D Classics category of the Virtual Console.

[JSoup]

I didn't see a press release for it, but The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX was released as well.

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

The Mystery of Whiterock Castle

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/23/nintendo-download-june-23-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Pro Jumper! Guilty Gear Tangent!?
Stratego: Next Edition
Delbo

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/23/nintendo-download-june-23-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Tennis (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/23/nintendo-download-june-23-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Final Fantasy III (VI)
Kirby's Dream Land (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/30/nintendo-download-june-30-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Moto eXtreme
Boardwalk Ball Toss
Hearts Spades Euchre


Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/30/nintendo-download-june-30-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Big Town Shoot Out

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/30/nintendo-download-june-30-2011/

[Rickstilwell1]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Final Fantasy III (VI)
Kirby's Dream Land (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/06/30/nintendo-download-june-30-2011/

Fixed

[JSoup]

Fixed

Me as well, sorry about that.

[calgon]

So I guess we probably wont see any more commodore 64 games huh?

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Fortified Zone (GB)
Qix (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/06/nintendo-download-july-7-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Just JAM

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/06/nintendo-download-july-7-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Jewel Keepers: Easter Island
Make Up & Style
Roller Angels
Farm Frenzy

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/06/nintendo-download-july-7-2011/

[Leo_A]

So I guess we probably wont see any more commodore 64 games huh?

Sadly, I'd say that was a safe assumption.

[JSoup]

Sadly, I'd say that was a safe assumption.

Thank god for emulators, I guess. :/

[JSoup]

Last weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Game & Watch Gallery (GB)
Baseball (GB)

Source: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/13/nintendo-download-july-14-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Just SING! 80s Collection
Puzzle Fever
Extreme Hangman 2
Afterzoom
Netflix (3DS Only, Free)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/13/nintendo-download-july-14-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

3D Pixel Racing

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/13/nintendo-download-july-14-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Bobby Carrot Forever

Source is: http://www.gamingupdate.com/news/2160/The-Nintendo-Weekly-Download-Report-for-July-21-2011

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Antipole
Kung Fu Dragon
Trollboarder

Source is: http://www.gamingupdate.com/news/2160/The-Nintendo-Weekly-Download-Report-for-July-21-2011

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Xevious (3D Remake)

Source is: http://www.gamingupdate.com/news/2160/The-Nintendo-Weekly-Download-Report-for-July-21-2011

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Burn the Rope

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/28/nintendo-download-july-28-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

GO Series: Portable Shrine Wars
Oscar’s World Tour
My Australian Farm

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/28/nintendo-download-july-28-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Brawl Brothers

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/07/28/nintendo-download-july-28-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Mario’s Picross (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/04/nintendo-download-august-4-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

B Team Episode 2: Ice & Venom
Go Fetch 2
Play & Learn Spanish

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/04/nintendo-download-august-4-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Monochrome Racing

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/04/nintendo-download-august-4-2011/

[Leo_A]

I just noticed that Japan has had the 1st arcade accurate home version of Super Hang-On available on their Virtual Console for quite a while now.

I hope Sega brings it over stateside eventually since it's even better than the nice GBA port of it (And blows away the old, sluggish, Genesis port of it that most of us are familiar with).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biHTWxNstT0

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Go! Go! Kokopolo
My Asian Farm
Crazy Hampster

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/11/nintendo-download-august-11-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Super Adventure Island II (Wii)
Avenging Spirit (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/11/nintendo-download-august-11-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Kytokei

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/11/nintendo-download-august-11-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

3D Classics: Urban Champion (3DS)

Source: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/18/nintendo-download-august-18-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Zoonies – Escape from Makatu
Build-a-lot
Blockado – Puzzle Island

Source: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/18/nintendo-download-august-18-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Flight Control

Source: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/18/nintendo-download-august-18-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Kyotokei (demo)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/25/nintendo-download-august-25-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Let’s Create! Pottery
Magical Whip: Wizards of Phantasmal Forest
Calculator

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/25/nintendo-download-august-25-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Gargoyle’s Quest (GB)
The Ignition Factor (Wii)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/08/25/nintendo-download-august-25-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

PAC-MAN (GB)

Additionally, the 10 free NES games for early 3DS users is now out:

Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong Jr
Balloon Fight
Ice Climber
The Legend Of Zelda
Wrecking Crew
NES Open Tournament Golf
Yoshi
Metroid
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/01/nintendo-download-september-1-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

House M.D. – Blue Meanie
GO Series Fishing Resort

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/01/nintendo-download-september-1-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Trenches Generals

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/01/nintendo-download-september-1-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Golf (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/08/nintendo-download-september-8-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Puzzle Rocks
Dot Man

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/08/nintendo-download-september-8-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Paint Splash
Liight (Demo)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/08/nintendo-download-september-8-2011/

[Rickstilwell1]

I had been kind of thinking this gets a bit confusing. Shouldn't the 3DS have its own update list and instead of saying Wii the titles should say whether they are Genesis, SNES, NES originals etc.?

Or are you not actually firing up the consoles and just copying whatever the website says?

[JSoup]

I didn't really see the need to make another Virtual Console topic when this one works just fine (a simple editing of the topic title would work as well), but whatever you guys want works for me.

I'm only noting which systems VC each game is for to keep this from getting confusing, although I can see how this can make things further confusing.

[JSoup]

This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (GB)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/15/nintendo-download-september-15-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

MotoHeroz

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/15/nintendo-download-september-15-2011/

[JSoup]

This weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Defense of Middle Kingdom
Bridge

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/15/nintendo-download-september-15-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Twin Bee (3D Classics)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/22/nintendo-download-september-22-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks WiiWare releases are as follows:

Aya and the Cubes of Light
3D Pixel Racing (demo)

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/22/nintendo-download-september-22-2011/

[JSoup]

Last weeks DSiWare releases are as follows:

Escape Trick: Ninja Castle
Break Tactics

Source is: http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/09/22/nintendo-download-september-22-2011/

[Leo_A]

I had been kind of thinking this gets a bit confusing. Shouldn't the 3DS have its own update list and instead of saying Wii the titles should say whether they are Genesis, SNES, NES originals etc.?

I also haven't been particularly crazy about the format.

I don't see a need for two threads, but why not do it like this?

Wii - Super Mario World (SuperNes)
Wii - Mega Man 9 (WiiWare)
DS - The Oregon Trail (DSiWare)
3DS - Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (Game Boy)
3DS - Excitebike (3D Classics)
3DS - Let's Golf 3D (eShop)

Basically, consistency between the two instead of listing them two different ways, and leave no doubt just what sort of release it actually is. The current way can easily leave someone unsure of just what type of release is being mentioned.


This weeks Virtual Console releases are as follows:

Mega Man 5
Donkey Kong (GB)

Nintendo's press page is being way less descriptive about download releases now.

Source is: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=29374

It's not particularly clear here just what Mega Man 5 is. Is it a Wii Virtual Console release (Which it was), is it a Virtual Console NES release for the 3DS, is it a 3D Classics version of Mega Man 5 for the 3DS, etc.

[Rickstilwell1]

I also haven't been particularly crazy about the format.

I don't see a need for two threads, but why not do it like this?

Wii - Super Mario World (SuperNes)
Wii - Mega Man 9 (WiiWare)
DS - The Oregon Trail (DSiWare)
3DS - Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (Game Boy)
3DS - Excitebike (3D Classics)
3DS - Let's Golf 3D (eShop)

Basically, consistency between the two instead of listing them two different ways, and leave no doubt just what sort of release it actually is. The current way can easily leave someone unsure of just what type of release is being mentioned.



It's not particularly clear here just what Mega Man 5 is. Is it a Wii Virtual Console release (Which it was), is it a Virtual Console NES release for the 3DS, is it a 3D Classics version of Mega Man 5 for the 3DS, etc.

I think the easiest way of all would be to mirror the PS1 classics on PSN thread (that I've been too lazy to update) and re-edit the first post each time to include every single game released in order of release, and organize it your way. That would be a way to get it more organized later on. That or someone just makes a list topic to partner all of these threads into one.

[JSoup]

It's not particularly clear here just what Mega Man 5 is. Is it a Wii Virtual Console release (Which it was), is it a Virtual Console NES release for the 3DS, is it a 3D Classics version of Mega Man 5 for the 3DS, etc.

It's clear if you've noted the format I started using. It it's a normal VC Wii game, there is nothing after the title of the game. NES on 3DS says (3DS) after it, 3D Classics say (3D Classics), 3DS VC releases say (GB) as all #DS VC releases that aren't one of the previous two are gameboy games (currently, anyway).

However, I do like the idea of either just editing the first post or just making a combination thread. Sadly, the topic creator for this thread hasn't been around in a while, so a new thread will need to be in order.

[Leo_A]

It's clear if you've noted the format I started using. It it's a normal VC Wii game, there is nothing after the title of the game. NES on 3DS says (3DS) after it, 3D Classics say (3D Classics), 3DS VC releases say (GB) as all #DS VC releases that aren't one of the previous two are gameboy games (currently, anyway).

I understand it, but there's no harm it making it 100% obvious, either. The current way leaves room for a bit of confusion and is easily rectified, I think.


However, I do like the idea of either just editing the first post or just making a combination thread. Sadly, the topic creator for this thread hasn't been around in a while, so a new thread will need to be in order.

I like the idea as well. Keep a master list in alphabetical order for each relevant platform included on the Virtual Console service (Or by release date if you wanted to go that way). And at the top of that post above the list, show that week's latest releases. I wouldn't mind doing it both ways. Keep a master list and latest update in post 1, yet still add on a post to the thread each week to hopefully encourage some participation and discussion about that week's games.

Maybe an administrator could give you editing privileges to the 1st post of the thread. Worth asking about to keep things all in one place and it doesn't seem out of line if the forum software permits it since you're the one that's taken it upon himself to keep the forum updated regularly (itobandito, the thread creator, hasn't even logged into the forum for 10 months now, so it's not like you'd be hijacking his thread).

[Nature Boy]

Wouldn't it make even more sense to use something like Google docs spreadsheets to store the master list, and just post the additions here?

That way you've got your list in a public, sortable format, but for those who just want to see what's new they still have their quick hit fix here?