No, just the photo sharing. Everything else is the same and requires the classic controller.

BTW, majorjoe23 this is the game where you throw apples and smoke bombs at them among other things.

Mega Man 1 might be hitting Monday for those that don't have the collection.

What if we do have the collection, what will we be getting?

Monster Lair (the Wonder Boy shooter).

What's new for today?

Straight from the press release for today, 12/17:

Cybernator (SNES®, 1 player, rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): It is the near future. Resources are dwindling, and the major powers of the world are in dispute over territory. Pilot the Cybernator G5-E for the 95th brigade of the mechanized marines and throw yourself into the war. Get briefed before each mission to confirm your targets, and then do your best to clear each of the seven stages, freely using the suit's equipped tools and four types of weaponry. By collecting the "power chips" left by defeated enemies, it is also possible to reinforce each weapon up to a maximum of three levels. It is left to your judgment as to whether to reinforce a specific weapon or to power up all weapons simultaneously, adding a bit of strategy to the nonstop action. The powerful background music, military-like atmosphere (look for bullet marks on the walls and the strained communication during combat) and intense story development combine to give the world of Cybernator a gritty, sci-fi feel that you won't soon forget.

Alien Storm™ (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Shape-shifting aliens have infiltrated the city, creating chaos and panic! Fortunately, a trio of heroes called the Alien Busters has agreed to wipe out the invading creatures. The members of the team wield their own special attacks, and they unload a world of hurt on the Martian menaces from the city streets to the mother ship. Gordon, a tough guy with a bazooka, has a special gunship attack, while Karla has a flamethrower for alien crisping, though she prefers to use her special ballistic-missile attack. Finally, Slammer the robot can self-destruct at will and attacks the intruders with an electric whip and other devices. Take the aliens by storm and save your city.

Monster Lair (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone - Mild Cartoon Violence, 800 Wii Points): Join young Adam and Laura as they embark on a fantastic adventure in this comical action/shooting game. Featuring beautiful music brought to life by the power of the CD-ROM, the game consists of 14 rounds packed with cute monster enemies. Players can either play alone as Adam (or play with a friend controlling Laura) as they battle their way through round after round. The first half of each round is the action scene, where players must avoid obstacles and pits. Use your Power Boost weapons against enemies and restore your Life Force with food as you head for the gate at the end. The second half is the exhilarating shooting scene, where players must shoot down flying enemies. Take out the boss at the end to clear the round and move to the next one.

A bunch of junk.

Invalid Page Fault.

Anybody have any ideas/thoughts/rumors/confirmations on what our "Christmas present" will be this year? Last year it was SMB. I can't think of any real big gun they haven't already released or would make for a nice surprise.

I'm hoping for Super Mario RPG or Pilotwings.

I guess it's good that they almost never release anything that I even remotely desire to download. I spend enough money as it is.

You own a Nintendo and you don't even remotely desire to download Super Mario Brothers (1, 2 or 3), Zelda, Excitebike, etc.?

Weird.

Personally, I've already got all of those for the original system, which is hooked up right next to the Wii.

I'd love to try a number of Genesis, TG16, etc games, but having no demos sucks.

YES! That would make an excellent Xmas present!
I had this game back in the day on SNES, but traded it in or sold it off or whatever, sometime after I had beaten it...of course, now I've been wanting to play it again for awhile now...

I have all of these in other places like Animal Crossing or the GBA remakes. I've skipped all the Mario and Zelda games on VC for this reason.

Yep. What he said.

Blaster Master!!!

a Rare trilogy - Blast Corp, Goldeneye, Banjo Kazooie would kick ass.

I would kill for Blastcorps, River City Ransom, or Mario RPG.

I really want Aerobiz or Aerobiz Supersonic. I doubt either will show up.

Blades of Steel
Donkey Kong Country 3
Rolling Thunder 2

I hate the DKC games, but I am definitely in for Blades of Steel.

I still remember my friend getting this for Christmas. We snuck it from under the tree and played it for two weeks before Christmas. Then he wrapped it back up and had to act surprised when he got it. One of my all time NES favorites.

I thought I was the only one.

Is that the DKC for N64?

I may get Blades.

Nope. Donkey Kong Country 3 was released for the SNES in 1996... (see here)

It was all right, but not as groundbreaking (in terms of visuals) as the first game and not as wide in scope as the second game.

I turned on the Wii last night to find those games were the update. Upon seeing it I was instantly disappointed and thought that the proper present would have been the introduction of WiiWare games with Dr. Mario. Oh well...