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SunMonkey 06-09-08 11:28 AM

"Dig Dug is 600 points because of import costs." -ohbfrank-

pinata242 06-09-08 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by SunMonkey
"Dig Dug is 600 points because of import costs." -ohbfrank-

$6 for and NES port, $5 for the arcade version on XBLA that's in possible danger of "delisting". Decisions.

darkside 06-09-08 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by UncleGramps
Pokemon Ranch sounds pretty awful to me.

I go into detail in the Pokemon thread, but if you are a fan it isn't that bad and may actually be worth the 1000 points for some. If anything I think I will get more out of it than Pokemon Battle Revolution which was a full priced game.

wildcatlh 06-10-08 01:41 PM

If you're the kind of person (like me, unfortunately) who has more than 100 hours into Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, it's worth it. If not, you're likely not going to get anything out of the title.

darkside 06-10-08 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by wildcatlh
If you're the kind of person (like me, unfortunately) who has more than 100 hours into Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, it's worth it. If not, you're likely not going to get anything out of the title.

I am one of these people as well.

Really it is a $10 version of Pokemon Box on GameCube and actually much better than that title since it is a bit more interactive and you can get Pokemon by storing them there and it gives you help finishing your Pokedex.

But yeah, if you aren't really into the game for major hours and into finishing your Pokedex it is not for you.

UncleGramps 06-11-08 07:29 AM

Good to hear that Pokemon Ranch is worth the points for fans of the franchise. To an outside observer, it seems like there's not much there, but from what you guys are saying, there's enough in it to warrant a purchase if you're really into Pokemon.

I know this is technically the WiiWare thread, but since it was discussed earlier, Bio Miracle is pretty fun. I like that we're getting a decent number of import titles on Virtual Console.

fujishig 06-11-08 12:44 PM

What an odd decision to localize Dig Dug and then charge more for it for localization costs. Who's going to buy it?

UncleGramps 06-16-08 10:47 AM

Today's releases:

Block Breaker Deluxe (800 points) - Breakout clone, ported from a cell phone game.

Cocoto Fishing Master (700 points) - Um...it's a fishing game.

Seems like another dull week in Wii Ware land to me. :(

UncleGramps 06-23-08 09:00 AM

This week we're getting Gyrostarr, which I know some of you were looking forward to:

http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/20...date_gyrostarr


Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. This week’s new games are:

Gyrostarr (High Voltage Software, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Fantasy Violence, 700 Wii Points): Gyrostarr challenges you and up to three additional players to pilot your ships through a series of twisting, turning technoplasma tracks while battling a variety of deadly alien foes at ever-increasing speeds. While fighting and maneuvering, you must collect enough energy to activate the ancient warpgate at the end of each track. Succeed, and you can journey to the next, even deadlier track. Fail, and the gate will slam shut, destroying your ship. Enhance your ship with weapon pickups, coordinate attacks with your friends to fire powerful combined blasts and use your grapple to snag energy and pickups in the midst of combat. Control your ship with the Wii Remote™ controller, Nunchuk™ controller or Classic Controller™, or use the "paired" control system that allows two players to use a connected Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Classic Controller at the same time. Offering 50 levels of intense action, powerful pickups, high-speed bonus levels and mayhem for up to four players, Gyrostarr is a killer arcade challenge.

Groucho 06-23-08 09:09 AM

Gyrostarr looks fun, but the timing is bad since Ticket to Ride is supposed to drop on XBLA this week. But if word of mouth is good, I'll likely pick it up in the future. I like the price point too!

darkside 06-23-08 11:05 AM

IGN really talked up Gyrostarr like it was going to be an excellent shooter. At 700 points I may grab it.

CreatureX 07-21-08 11:16 AM

Gradius Rebirth is coming soon to WiiWare. It looks to be another retro game ala Megaman 9!

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/gra02_thumb.jpg


source: http://gonintendo.com/?p=49635

steebo777 07-21-08 12:05 PM

Cool!

Goldberg74 07-21-08 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by CreatureX
Gradius Rebirth is coming soon to WiiWare. It looks to be another retro game ala Megaman 9!

:up:

slop101 07-21-08 02:29 PM

Aren't there like ten Gradius games on the VC already, and like another 200 similar shooters, a lot of them even better?

Goldberg74 07-21-08 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by slop101
Aren't there like ten Gradius games on the VC already, and like another 200 similar shooters, a lot of them even better?

Yeah, but in this one you can shoot Fruit Loops®. ;)

mr_jbloggs 07-23-08 04:52 PM

On average, how many WiiWare/VC games can a Wii store? And what happens once you have used up that space?

slop101 07-23-08 05:18 PM

Well, you really only have three pages of channels, and I there's enough room to fill all those up. WiiWare games take up a lot more space than your typical VC game - so while you may fit about 30 VC games, there's only room for a handful of WiiWare games. And once you're out of space, you'll have to make room by transferring the games to an SD card, and deleting their channel to clear up space on the Wii. Or you can just download them again (to the same Wii) later.

CreatureX 08-26-08 06:06 PM

Here are some early hands-on impressions for a couple of upcoming WiiWare games:

Alien Crush Returns:

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/08/...sions-ali.html

Space Invaders Get Even:

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/08/...sions-spa.html

Both sound like fun! :D

CreatureX 08-30-08 12:40 PM

New pics from Gradius ReBirth:

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiwar.../img/ss_01.jpg http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiwar.../img/ss_02.jpg
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiwar.../img/ss_03.jpg http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiwar.../img/ss_04.jpg
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiwar.../img/ss_05.jpg

This hits Japanese WiiWare early Sept. for 1000pts. Hopefully a U.S. release comes soon after. :D

Goldberg74 08-30-08 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by CreatureX (Post 8906015)

It does have the Fruit Loops®! :D

Kelkee 09-02-08 09:20 AM

Downloaded the Strong Bad game and Wild West Guns this weekend.

Love what they have done so far with the SB franchise. If you are a fan get it. The game is just pure fun. If you are looking for mind boggling puzzles or RPG depth of play then this isnt it. Its silly simple family fun.

Wild West Guns is a great shooter. Love the style and the gameplay. Reminds me of alot of the arcade Cheyenne.

Mok 09-02-08 09:51 AM

Ok did anyone get that fish tank game ?

darkside 09-02-08 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by Mok (Post 8911104)
Ok did anyone get that fish tank game ?


I didn't, but I was tempted. My daughter loves the Aquatopia fish tank on the PS3 and this one has more fish and things to do. For 500 points it is pretty tempting.

CreatureX 09-30-08 11:15 PM

I downloaded 'Art Style: Orbient' WiiWare last night. This is a remake of the Japan only 'bit Generations: Orbital' GBA game released in 2006.

Wow, this game is so addictive! The concept, gameplay, graphics and music are all so perfect. I highly recommend Orbient to everyone! :D

Here are some links on the game:

Trailer

IGN review


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