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Old 07-14-09 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by steebo777
Two VC games this week
Finally...too bad one is gimped of its original American form (Secret Command WAS Rambo in the USA, too bad they're too cheap to pony up for the license or whatever)...
I might actually check out Pulseman though, looks like fun...
Old 07-14-09 | 02:43 PM
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Oh, Secret Command was Rambo? I loved Rambo on the SMS.
Old 07-14-09 | 05:12 PM
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Oh, Secret Command was Rambo? I loved Rambo on the SMS.
Yep, it was actually a different game originally in Japan titled Ashura that was similar to Ikari Warriors & Commando, but Sega got the Rambo license in the USA and then, much like Nintendo did with SMB2 in America, switched out the character sprite to one that looks like Stallone for release here....
Secret Command is the European release of the game, without the Rambo license but still containing the "Rambo" character sprite, though not named as such obviously.....
Old 07-14-09 | 08:09 PM
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Possible sign that the complaints have been heard and we will get 2 VC releases from now on?

I assume we won't get Contra for a long time now since the window has pretty much closed from today til Rebirth is released.
Old 07-14-09 | 09:32 PM
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Possible sign that the complaints have been heard and we will get 2 VC releases from now on?
Doubtful. They have done 2 in a week before just to go right back to 1 a week.
Old 07-15-09 | 12:42 AM
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Doubtful. They have done 2 in a week before just to go right back to 1 a week.
Gotcha...I haven't followed it closely enough. THanks!
Old 07-20-09 | 07:26 AM
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Please... don't shoot the messenger.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: ART, CARDS AND CRYSTALS HAVE GAMERS SEEING SPOTS


July 20, 2009
Looking for a big name to bolster your downloading agenda this week? We've got two words for you: FINAL FANTASY®. The latest additions to the ever-growing WiiWare™ game library include the new FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a Darklord™, plus a fast-paced poker title and a brain-teasing party game that everyone in the household can enjoy. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service welcomes a slick new installment in the Art Style™ series, mixing extraordinary sounds and visuals to create a captivating puzzle game.

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FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord
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Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Step into the royal shoes of the Darklord's daughter as she installs traps and monsters inside her tower to fight back the endless waves of invading adventurers in this world-conquest RPG. Known as Artifacts, these monsters and traps are your only hope in keeping the adventurers from destroying the Dark Crystal on the top floor. Fly your tower across the land and conquer every stage on your way to dominating the entire world.

Battle Poker
Publisher: Left Field Productions
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Battle Poker is a family-friendly card game with up to four players battling against the clock to make the best five-card hand possible. Battles are played across multiple rounds, and points are scored for each round based on the quality of the hand. Each player uses a Wii Remote™ controller to point and click on a standard deck of cards on the screen. The first click flips the card over, at which point it can be grabbed by anyone else. You've got to have fast fingers and eyes to grab the cards you need before someone else snatches them.

5 Spots Party
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ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Have fun with the entire family and compete in three different play modes. 5 Spots Party is a game of skill for all ages based on the popular game of finding five differences. The goal is to find the greatest number of differences in the pictures shown. In the party modes, you must compete with other players and find as many mistakes as possible. In the 1-Player mode, you must find the differences before time runs out in order to beat the game's highest scores. How far do you think you can go?

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Art Style: ZENGAGE™
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Old 07-20-09 | 07:29 AM
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No VC titles this week?

Why Nintendo? Why?
Old 07-20-09 | 08:32 AM
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No VC titles this week?

Why Nintendo? Why?
Because they gave you two last week, you greedy bastard!
Old 07-20-09 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
No VC titles this week?

Why Nintendo? Why?
At this point I'm starting to believe Nintendo hates me.
Am I taking this too personal?

ZENGAGE sounds cool and I really enjoyed Pictobits so maybe that gets a buy.
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Old 07-20-09 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GoVegan


Indeed.
Old 07-20-09 | 10:04 AM
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Old 07-20-09 | 10:24 AM
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I guess since they gave us TWO whole VC games last week, they figure we're covered for this week. Or maybe they don't want to compete with XBLA's summer of arcade.
Old 07-20-09 | 10:27 AM
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Avoiding XBLA's Summer of Arcade would imply Nintendo is aware of the outside world. We know this cannot be true.
Old 07-20-09 | 11:04 PM
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ZENGAGE sounds cool and I really enjoyed Pictobits so maybe that gets a buy.
Wow I really wish they had demos. ZENGAGE is definitely not for me. I played with it for awhile, but like most artstyle games the difficulty ramps up super fast and I really don't like the puzzle concept in general. Not too big of a deal since I'm spending Pepsi cap points and it was cheap, but a game I will probably never play again and I can't even give it away since it is locked to my DSi.
Old 07-27-09 | 10:16 AM
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So, two weeks in a row of no VC games...

Originally Posted by Stupid VC-hating Nintendo of America
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: MONKEY ISLAND AND MUSKETEERS, CARD GAMES AND SUDOKU

July 27, 2009

Three WiiWare™ games anchor this week's Nintendo Download. Gamers can buckle their swashes with both the first installment of a five-part Tales of Monkey Island series and a Three Musketeers platform adventure. Meanwhile, fans of card games will enjoy a half dozen classic options in HB Arcade Cards. On the Nintendo DSiWare™ side, beginners can learn the basics of sudoku with Sudoku Student.

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Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1
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The Three Musketeers: One for All!
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HB Arcade Cards
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Price: 500 Wii Points
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Sudoku Student
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Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Sudoku Student brings you the first Nintendo DSiWare sudoku experience with all the features you'd expect. For "students" of sudoku who are just getting their feet wet, Sudoku Student comes with a full tutorial. Once you've completed the tutorial, jump into simple and easy-going sudoku puzzles. Designed for entry- to beginner-level players, you'll find just the right amount of challenge to keep you hooked.

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Old 07-27-09 | 11:34 AM
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I'll get Tales of Monkey Island on the PC so nothing for me.

On the DSi front, I spent more time with Zengage and I am liking it more. The later puzzles start putting in arrows that move your pieces around and some of that strategy is very interesting. Still not a great game, but better the more I play it.

I also picked up Mighty Flip Champs and that one is fantastic. Fun and clever puzzles, cool art style and it seems like it has quite a few levels for 800 points.
Old 07-27-09 | 04:21 PM
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This was posted on Go Nintendo.
"We understand your concern about the lack of service on the VC as of late. Due to sales numbers being far greater recently on Wiiware than on Virtual Console, we have decided to steer in the direction of WiiWare. Also, we in America have NO plans to update the Internet Channel or the Nintendo Channel. We hope you understand”
Hopefully not true, but probably is. If they would skip the stupid ESRB rating these games on VC might make money. Spending 20 grand on that for games that only sell a hundred copies is really bad business.
Old 07-27-09 | 04:32 PM
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So they offer less on VC and are surprised by the lack of sales?

Interesting...
Old 07-27-09 | 04:35 PM
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That's a self-fulfilling prophecy if I've ever heard one. "VC isn't making much money, so instead of releasing top-tier titles which will sell well, we're abandoning it altogether."
Old 07-27-09 | 04:36 PM
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This was posted on Go Nintendo.

Hopefully not true, but probably is. If they would skip the stupid ESRB rating these games on VC might make money. Spending 20 grand on that for games that only sell a hundred copies is really bad business.
FWIW, GoNintendo (a generally reliable site) was only re-posting what was originally posted at what I assume is a no-name gaming blog. I wouldn't take it as fact just yet.

At any rate, it's disappointing to see them ditching VC the last two weeks...
Old 08-03-09 | 10:56 AM
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NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: GRIDIRON ACTION, ART STYLE ANTICS, ROBOT BATTLES AND SEDUCTIVE BETS

Aug. 3, 2009

The onset of August means summer is winding down, but the downloadable action at the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop™ just keeps on heating up. Two new WiiWare™ offerings deliver futuristic robot foes and sultry poker opponents, respectively. On the Virtual Console™, there's great news for football fans as the arcade classic TECMO BOWL™ makes its way to the Wii system. And on Nintendo DSiWare™, you'll find a fresh addition to the eye-pleasing, mind-bending Art Style™ game series.

WiiWare

OVERTURN
Publisher: Studio Zan Inc.
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ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: OVERTURN is a futuristic robot-versus-robot fighting game. Choose from eight different robots to pilot and master, using various close-range and long-range weapons to blast away enemies in six single-player tournaments. Unlock secret modes and up to 12 new weapons. Customize your robot's color and weapons to prepare for your next battle. Then take the action online to play in a two-player Versus battle or a four-player Battle Royale match. Search the world for Friends or other players who are online and ready for battle. Players with the optional Wii Balance Board™ can use it to control their robots by shifting their weight.

Sexy Poker™
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature) - Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Get your pulse racing with a game of strip poker against a selection of six lovely manga-style women who may wind up in nothing but swimsuits or underwear when the final hand is dealt. Choose the classic Texas Hold'em Poker to be thrilled as the bets increase, or try the Black Jack game for a mix of chance and strategy. Discover the girls' personalities: they'll bluff you! Enter the photo gallery to see the pictures you've unlocked by playing and winning. If you're good enough, Emi, Sakura and their seductive girlfriends will bet their clothes to stay in the game.

Virtual Console

TECMO BOWL
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Released in 1987, the football game that took America by storm is back. This arcade version required a custom-made dual-screen cabinet and was popular for its large characters and intense graphics. The game is filled with great action as players take control of receivers and running backs, quickly moving the controller to break a tackle. Play alone or with up to four players in a two-on-two match. Experience the best moments of both competitive and cooperative play, finding holes in your opponent's defense, then savor the thrill of receiving a pass thrown by your teammate. In addition, game options such as play time, team division and difficulty level can be adjusted.

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Style: precipice™
Publisher: Nintendo
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ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The sky is falling in the form of cubes in the action-oriented Art Style: precipice. Watch for the telltale shadow to avoid seeing your character get crushed by a falling cube while climbing the stacked cubes to ascend to the floors above. Push, pull or shove cubes to make your climb easier. Try to gain extra points by stepping on five cubes in a row on the same floor. In addition, you'll encounter special cubes that can either be helpful or harmful to your effort. Choose from either TEN FLOORS mode, which challenges you to reach the tenth floor while scoring as many points as possible, or TOWER mode, which gives you the chance to climb as high as you can. Do you have what it takes to make it to the top, or will you be crushed?
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Old 08-03-09 | 10:58 AM
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The arcade version of Tecmo Bowl? That's pretty cool.

PG-13 Strip Poker?
Old 08-03-09 | 11:05 AM
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Tecmo differences between first nes and arcade?


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