If you liked the idea of this at all, you may want to check out Spelunky, which is free on both PC & Mac: http://www.spelunkyworld.com/index.html

Nearly half way through 2011, the Wii successor is being announced, but still no Last Blade 1 or 2 on the Virtual Console. It's a shame, because it's a really hard game to get legitimately. (without buying an actual NeoGeo.... or Dreamcast... and I don't own a PS2 to buy the compilation w/ the censored port)

3DS is the controller, obviously.

It's true, though my case would be an iPod Touch instead of a phone. I don't want to be that nerd playing a DS/PSP game in public. Touch games have a certain cool/casual factor to them, and are easy to get observers involved.

That, and my real gaming mostly happens on the PC. A little on the Wii, but not much.

What a ridiculously long wait.

If they were smart, they would run sales like Valve does on Steam. There is no traditional supply/demand on digital sales, so they need incentives to spike the numbers.

When was the last time the UN blew anything up?

Still looks like a good game though.

Annoying voice, annoying video, but an interesting concept!

I missed the Descent series until Descent: Freespace, but I fondly recall this style of gameplay from Forsaken.

Heck - Forsaken was even good on the N64, and that's saying something...

This just released on the PC over Steam. Trouble is, they felt the need to include SecuROM and a 5-machine activation limit on a $5 game.

What is Capcom smoking?

Good news on Bass. Now, bring on the Endless Mode!

Great article. I recall hearing rumors and scant details of Star Fox 2 in my Nintendo Power days, but nothing real.

I still remember playing the Star Fox demo at the local mall, where they had a competition for logging the highest scores. Even if I'm primarily a PC gamer now, I miss those kinds of promotional ventures.

Nothing for me this week. I still need to continue through Cave Story, come to think of it...

Obligatory driller joke.

The kitten video is ridiculous. I'll have to use it sometime.

"I silence you with kittens!"

I remember playing the display model at the local Sears store. Wario World was actually pretty fun, even if the system wasn't worth it.

I think 1200 is a ploy to get everyone buying $20 worth of points, but at least the game is worth it.

Now I can shut up about Cave Story not releasing. (after a year an a half)

Isn't a remake also coming to WiiWare? I'd rather wait for that.

I was disappointed after buying EWJ for PC on GoodOldGames.com. It was a great deal with getting both games for $3.99, but the controls just aren't doing it for me. My Logitech Rumblepad 2 is a great controller, but the game doesn't have the most intuitive button-mapping setup.

When it comes to 3D Mario, I think I'd rather stick w/ Galaxy.

Goo Galaxy.

You read it here first, folks.

With the inclusion of the DLC content, I'm hoping the price stays at or below 1500. 1000 would be ideal, but releasing at any price would be progress.

I toyed with the early stages of the PC version, but have been saving myself for the WiiWare release. Nice to see it actually releasing, but I have to wonder what Nintendo was thinking. All of that promotion at shows, etc, then yanking it into obscurity.

@DarkEdi

I think there are two main reasons:

1) They wanted to nail the feeling of early games, a la Mega Man 2

2) It facilitates the multi-character feature of 9's DLC and 10's 3-way. Proto Man and Bass help to flesh out the gameplay, while Rock keeps his original abilities. (relying on precise timing and platforming ability alone)

@Donatello
I haven't had time to play through the entire game yet, but Wily's 0.5 is amazing. A little atypical for the series' style, and it almost sounds more like the Gameboy than NES, but still great.

His shooting up pose is pretty funny.

I take back what I said... the music is growing on me. There are still some real duds, by comparison to MM9 and the rest, but its top tracks can hang with the best of 'em.

Good review, but I disagree with saying that its music surpasses that of MM9. They did a little less recycling, but I feel its original scores are weaker, on average.

I'll see it when I believe it.

If someone's recommending MM4 at the same time as X2, I think I'll pass. X2 was awful.

Looks like a case of "Almost, not quite" to me.

If only I had a reason other than to download offline games...

Still, good guide.

Oh Japan, how you invite ridicule. Can't fault them for a lack of creativity, I suppose.

A tragic tale, to be sure.

Hey, at least it's not Cho Aniki...

So does this solidify the defeat of Nintendo's naive "Gaming Device Only" concept? (no DVD playback, anyone?) Here's hoping the next Wii will have all of the modern perks of Nintendo's contemporaries. (Movies, Robust online services, etc)

Boo.

Rhymes with "No Wave Quarry."

Going back into the Disney Vault, eh?

Two THOUSAND. It's the future, man!

I recall seeing this in 1990-something Nintendo Power mags, but never played it.

Really wish it was on WiiWare, too, considering not everyone has a DSi.

I'd certainly like to know where my CT cartridge went...

grumbles something about Cave Story

At least Megaman 10 won't screw around with release dates.

No one else saw that coming? I mean, really, they did put "Fox News" in the title of an internet conversation. It was bound to be a mess, regardless of which side one takes.

Uh huh, sure. Let's wait for it to slip to 2011. :/

C'mon and release it already.

Loved the show as a kid, but good grief...

Great news - I'll buy it day one.

Keep that X-sequel crap to yourselves, Capcom. (only the first was worthy, IMO) You're smart to continue with the better half of the franchise. (and burn all copies of Legends)

@Raylax:
Are you just trying it now? Are you a fan of that genre and period normally? 8-bit Megaman is a period work, and should be judged as such. It's not breaking new ground, but refining and refreshing take on a genre from years past.

Then again, Megaman games weren't everyone's cup of tea back then either.

EWJ2 is the MD version? Yuck. I think EWJ2 is a lot funnier and creative than the original, but a little too goofy to be as much of a classic.

Maybe I'll just buy the whole PC version pack on Steam.

This was a good game, but I really hated some parts of it. Makes me wish I had been playing Dark Forces on a PC instead... Still, its flying levels were the high points that I'll choose to remember.

insert comment noting a distinct lack of Cave Story

As a 20-something guy, I feel nerdy enough just playing a DS. I'll pass on being the weirdo with a giant NES-cart-sized game system, retro coolness factor aside.

Good call.

This game appears to have been ahead of its time. Not sure how I missed it as a kid...

As for it aging "terribly," I think it has to do with the art style. It looks more like a 1980s PC game than the often highly-stylized appearance of NES games.