So now where's Out Run?

2012 now and still no sign of it, but supposedly it's still coming now that Interplay has got their *&^% together again, along with the release of the long awaited Descent 4. Keep your fingers crossed for this one guys.

You guys are too harsh. I'm grateful for Ubi's support. They've pretty much always been behind Nintendo strongly and Nintendo needs strong 3rd party support. The lack of 3rd support really hurt the N64 and Gamecube.

The problem is, the Wii U is not really going to be competing with the PS3 and 360. Those systems will already be on the way out when the Wii U hits store shelves. Instead it will be competing with the PS4 and Xbox 720(or whatever microcrap is going to call it) and I'm not convinced it's going to be as powerful as those consoles. Of course it will have the technically advanced, innovative controller going for it, which is a big plus. So we'll see how things play out.

My biggest complaint about it thus far is that it's not backwards compatible with Gamecube games. One of the things I loved about the Wii is that, with the help of the Virtual Console, it was in many ways like having every Nintendo console ever made in one small machine. This isn't a major negative, but it still irks me some.

Oh and kudos to HolyBlade for remembering R-Type and Ghosts n Goblins.

@misswliu81 Not really. A couple of the Wonderboy games have been released on the Megadrive/Genesis and Turbografx-16, just under different names.

Same game:
TG16 - Monster Lair
MD - Wonderboy III - Monster Lair

Same game:
TG16: Dynastic Hero
MD: Wonderboy in Monsterworld

I hate this version of the game(snes version was much better), but I am tempted to DL it because of the online play.

@G4L Uh, the lock on technology is present in the Sonic Mega Collection. Where are you getting your info from?

Now people can truly say VC is dying. Yeah, we're still getting a few games, but the service is losing more than it's gaining. And now it's losing, top selling high profile games to boot. This is crap.

Definitely sucks, but at least their games should remain on Virtual Console since Konami owns the rights to all of them.

@Darkrai: So I have to buy an expensive new HD console to play a sequel to a decent downloadable game? No thanks. I'll just stick with the superior Genesis games on VC and Sonic Colors.

Apparently not weirdproq.

Too bad Super Street Fighter on the MD/Genesis is a steaming pile of crap. Worst sound ever.

While it's pretty ridiculous that they're actually removing games while giving us zilch for new ones these days, this one isn't a huge loss IMO. The TG16 version is close to arcade perfect. This version is very impressive considering a system with 8-bit graphics is pumping it out, but it's still inferior. Still I'm tempted to snatch it up now before it's gone forever...

I would also like a confirmation from Nintendo that Virtual Console is continuing on Wii U. I can only assume it is, but they won't say. Also, they've REALLY got to create an easy way for users to transfer their VC games to the new console, ie. move them over with an SD card. I would also like to know if there's going to be any platforms added such as the Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast or even Gamecube. A lot of unanswered questions...

Does look a little bit too much like 360, but at the same time it's much better than those supposed "leaked" photos of the console that looked like an external hard drive or something. It looks enough like a traditional console to please the "hardcore" gamers. And I guess that's the idea. Nintendo has clearly had enough being given stupid labels like for "casual" gamers or families or kids... Time for Nintendo to step up and show they can compete head on with Sony and Microcrap for the so called hardcore gamers.

Likewise Graph. I just fail to understand how people can get "bored" with the Wii and let it collect dust. Between all my Virtual Console games(of which i still have plenty i'd like to download and play), the good new games(and yes, there are plenty of them on the system) and Netflix streaming, my Wii gets used just about every day. I more than feel it was worth the money. And I'll probably be using it every day for years to come. Well, unless I buy into the Wii U hype and purchase one at launch.

Hmm, so I guess Nintendo is gonna try and steal away a bunch of those "hardcore" gamers while simultaneously trying to retain the "casual" gamers?

Also, did they confirm if Virtual Console was going to be supported?

No VC? Come on dude, the release pattern has been 1 game every other week for a long time now. It sucks big time, but it's hardly anything new.

Cool that it's finally coming, but I still hate RPGs. So you guys have fun.

Hopefully long gone, never to be seen again, Omega.

Hey James Newton, I'm pretty sure the long awaited return of Master Higgins happened last month with the release of Adventure Island II. Not that I'm complaining about this one getting released. I was hoping it would as I love it's soundtrack.

Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be awesome. Retro are gods among game developers.

What does SNK have to do with Street Fighter? That's Capcom man.

This definitely looks superior to the first game. I believe there's also a third entry that was titled "The Peace Keepers" here in the states. I wonder if Jaleco is planning on releasing that one to VC as well. I love side scrolling beat em ups, so the more the better I say.

Patience RPG fanatics. I suspect FF3 will come next Monday or the Monday after.

The first Super Adventure Island has way better music though.

OMG. I just watched some gameplay footage of Last Resort on YouTube and I just about sh%! a brick. That is one supremely shooter. They either release that one on the NA VC or I'm rioting.

No PSICOffee. It's been on the European and Japanese VC services since late last year, but it hadn't been on the North American VC until now..

I love you Hudson. Truly one of VC's best supporters. Thank god their recent troubles didn't affect their VC support.

Wow... Does anyone realize this is a first? Never before has a wrestling game seen the light of day on VC!

Great news, but they better still release Super Bonk in NA! And let's not forget about Adventure Island 3 either.

Wow. That's a definitely a good way boost VC sales. I have no interest in puzzle games though, so hopefully some other titles will see it. Give me some online co-op play with Streets of Rage and Donkey Kong Country. That would be awesome!

Oh, and I must say I was rather impressed with this game from a graphical stand point based on the YouTube video there. It almost looks like an early Genesis game. Good work by Natsume. Still a stupid ass name though.

LOL! AVGN took a shot at this game due to it's ridiculous name.

Wow, none of the classic Capcom arcade games are getting good reviews here. You guys should distort the truth a bit and make these games appear better than they really are. That way more people will download them and Capcom will be more inclined to continue releasing their arcade titles on VC. VC arcade was in dire need of this support.

WTF? Where's Super Bonk?

I'm not so sure now. It's mid January now and still no sign of it here in the states. Not cool at all...

Not just 2 games, but 2 arcade games! I think hell just froze over.

I agree with Reggie here. No thanks. The only decent game I can even think of on the system is that Wario game. Besides, wouldn't it still have that awful red and black color sceheme on the DS?

I still love 16-bit graphics. Sure, they're dated now, but they're also timeless. A good looking 16-bit game is still pleasing to the eyes. Even some of the 8-bit games still look good to me.

How is Xbox Live Arcade getting an X-Men game when that's a licensed property? If they're getting that, I want the 2 Genesis X-Games on VC dang it!

Looks far too slow moving. Pass.

Man, whoever recorded that needs a new video capture device. What a jerky mess.

Why can't Billy Mitchell just go away already? What a piece of human garbage he is.

Best game on the N64 and VC? Nah... There are better games for sure.

I've gotta say the graphics still blow me away. This is truly one of the best(maybe THE best?) looking games on the N64. It really pushed the system to it's limits. It almost looks like a GC/PS2 game at times.

It's only real downfall is the complex, frustrating controls. I STILL struggle aiming the cursor which (unfairly) makes the game more difficult.

"Is there anything else that SunSoft could release that would be desirable?"

3 words: Journey to Silius!

Aren't you just high and mighty Tides of Chaos... You know how many games European gamers have to play with PAL slowdown? I think us American gamers can deal with 1 games that's slightly sped up. That's a lot better than the game being slowed down.

The long awaited North American debut of Ufouria. Nearly 20 years in the making.