Nintendo Download: Jedi, Drills and Bubbles (US)

I am excited about Pop!

Pop Plus? Check!

Mr. Driller? Definitely a possibility..

Super Empire? Still have the SNES cart.

Awesome update!

Even if it's only 3 games, they're all awesome ones!

One Wiiware?

Yeah, that is a pretty decent update even if it is light on games. Quality over quantity

Nothing for me this week.

yay pop plus i will get after i use my friends wireless when he wakes up

Not bad for a small update. I am really interested in getting Pop Plus and since Empire Strikes Back is my favorite movie then the game is a must download.

I'm thinking Return of the Jedi arrives next week with a all-star lineup for September 7th

This should mean that we could expect Super Star Wars Return of the Jedi to be released on the VC sometime in September.

It's also the first time since May 11, 2009 when only one WiiWare release came out that week and the first time that only one new game from each system came out this week in this region.

Eh, it's an okay week. Can't get anything though. Not enough points... XP

Wow. I wasn't expecting Mr. Driller W at all this week, nor was I expecting them to pull a turn-around. I'll be getting it. I seriously hope they return to the three-game pattern they had going by next week.

no contra.. no rally.. ! Weak !

I wonder if Europe will be getting the Star Wars games soon.

Is there anything new in Mister Driller W to justify me getting it when I already have a (free) GP2X version?

Finally a new Mr Driller. An instant download once it hits Europe.

Yes. But I will buy everything, except for Pop+ Solo, because I still refuse to buy a DSi. Nintendo, pretty please an arcade title, C64 title, N64 Title, or anything that isn't Starwars, I enjoy the series, but I'm hoping they split up the releases of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, like they did with the original!

Wait...... One WiiWare game, last year...... Could It be 2 VC Game weeks could possibly return for a while

Cool ! Super Strikes Back is amazing !

@KnucklesSonic8- I wouldn't hold my breath. Didn't we only get 2 wiiware last week? They were probably working us back to this instead of just suddenly doing one a week.

By the way...did we get more than one wiiware much, if at all last winter?

The Pop+ Solo invasion has begun!

This update is awesome! I'm actually intrested in all these games!

Excellent update, all things considered. And besides, these three titles are obviously not the big draw this week with Nintendo for two reasons: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box and Metroid Prime Trilogy. Those are truly the two games to really care about this week, though I will definitely download Super Empire Strikes Back eventually and Mr. Driller W looks quite good.

Now can you believe this, for me, is one of the best updates I've seen this month, considering there are 3 games. And the funny thing, I started playing Mr. Driller on my Dreamcast again yesterday after not playing it for a year. Heh...and...it's also funny NintendoLife reviewed a Mr. Driller game yesterday, too. How strange

@longtimegamer: Every update in December consisted of two WiiWare games.

Yay! Well, I'm getting Pop as soon as it appears. As for the virtual console, I'm not at all disappointed, as even though I'm not downloading the Star Wars games, at least they're releasing good games again...

In other thoughts, last year on labor day, they released SMRPG as the big 250th game, which I downloaded ASAP. This year, it looks like we'll get the third Star Wars game, but maybe we'll be surprised, who knows with Nintendo anymore. Just no more dry weeks, please...

Yes me too,nothing for me this week

Great week for us! I didn't think we'd ever actually get Mr. Driller!

Am I the only one excited for Super Empire? I know it was expected, but still not a bad VC release.

@KnucklesSonic-Well that's good to know. I wasn't sure. Thanks. I really wouldn't wan't it to be this way all the time.

*cough Driift Mania!

@Pawtrick-You ok?? Need some water? (Pats on the back.)

@Pawtrick
Yeah, where's Driift Mania? I stocked up on 4000 Wii Points and so far only bought World of Goo. Nothing else really interested me so far.

The Virtual Console release wasn't really much of a surprise either but I'm happy that they put out Mr. Driller. Not a lot of releases today but they all seem decent at least. Plus Prime Trilogy comes out today, so it's a good week for Wii regardless of this update.

FINALLY! Pop Solo came out for DSiWare.

Wow, amazing update. I might get Pop + Solo after school. First day of school.

Cool, Return of the Jedi, but I haven't finished Super Star Wars so I guess I'll be holding on on those points. It's good it's there though.

Time for a little Star Wars fun this week, methinks. I skipped the previous release because I despise the first film (actually, I despise episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 -- only 5 and 6 were solid, imaginative sci-fi).

A bad movie doesn't automatically make for a bad game. SNES Alien 3 was quite good.

@Bass X0

Good point; if I enjoy the second game, I might go back for the first and just pretend I don't remember the film.

wow a great vc game and wii ware one at this point i wish i had some points
last time i checked super starwars was number 3 in top 20 vc games if we are lucky then more lucasarts games will come are way

I am really excited about Mr. Driller. I am also going to dl pop solo.

I'll definately download Super Empire Strikes Back loved that game as a kid

@Blue Protoman: Check out the First Impressions article; I've also reviewed it on my blog. Basically it's like the World Tour part of Mr. Driller Drill Land, but greatly expanded with many different difficulty settings and extensive use of leaderboards (all local).

Despite having Mr. Driller Drill Land I regard it as a worthwhile purchase for the drilling enthusiast -- if all you have a is a port of the original arcade game then it has a lot to offer seeing as there's multiple characters and levels to play. Go go driller!

@slambert, @Pawtrick: Tell me about it. Driift Mania just got rated by the ESRB yesterday so let's hope we see it next week.

1 game a week does really blow, but Mr. Driller I might have to check out. Still no SSB in sight though...

13. Bass X0
I'd be glad to trade the Star Wars to Europe in exchange for SSB.

@#25: Actually, next Monday is the 31st, so Labor Day isn't next week.

Sweet! Mr. Driller is an instant download for me... let's hope we see Driift Mania next week!

sweet super starwars cant wait to not beat this one lol im going to get it soon

Thank you, Nintendo! (for Empire)

Here's hoping for Jedi in two weeks.

Super Empire Strikes back and Mr. Driller cool.

Could the admins add a filter that removes 'Nothing for me this week'? I can't think of a more useless thing to post, and if I see that post one more time I think I'll pull my hair out. WHY is there nothing, what are your thoughts about this weeks releases, etc, etc. And cut out the SSB whining. When they release it, you'll play it for an hour then it'll go back in the bin of dustiness like most other VC releases. You people act like getting SSB64 will be the absolute holy grail PINNACLE of your gaming life. GET a life, please. Same with FF1 NES. It's TERRIBLE, and has aged badly compared to the fantastic GBA/PSX remakes. Get one of those already. You'll get beautiful graphics and a sweet remixed stereo soundtrack. Think first post second!

I am looking forward to Cave Story, Contra Rebirth and Drift Maniia!

But Metroid Prime Trilogy is in stores tomorrow, so I'm fine so a while

Can't wait to replay Prime 1 with awesome controls. Love that game.

I have Mr Driller DS. Would W be worth it for me?

Hope it's released here.

At least it's 3 good games this week. Too bad none of them interest me in the slightest.

Something tells me they are saving SSB for our 315th, 320th, or 325th game.

As for Empire Strikes Back, to those of you who downloaded it, does the title screen still show THQ or JVC? THQ published the re-release, while JVC did the original release.

In an awesome twist of fate, my dad found some newly released Nintendo Points cards at a department store, and decided to buy me two under one condition: "stop bugging me with the credit card", and now I have a whooping 4000 points to spend, YAY , and what a nice week, I've always wanted to try Mr. Driller, never been able to acquire any version of it, and now it stands right before me, and I have the points , also I love Dig Dug, and, according to Sean, you find that character on this game .
I've decided that from the Super Trilogy I will only buy Super Return of the Jedi, my favorite, but the other games are good.
Oh! And congratulations to the DSi owners for finally getting POP+ Solo, cool .

@Mach-X

I'm assuming you didn't grow up with the original Final Fantasy. I did though, and I would take it over the remakes (and yes I own Final Fantasy Origins on PSX) simply for nostalgia. It really doesn't play a whole lot different than the remakes, if anything it's more challenging.

NES Final Fantasy's degree of challenge is superior. Playing the remakes is blah, incredibly easy.

@Twilight_Crow: Nice! I've always wanted to try it too and now this will be my first time. I also absoultely love Dig Dug.

Taizoo Hori is said to be the hero from Dig Dug in Mr. Driller mythology, however, he's a middle-aged dude with a goatee wearing a white driller suit with a blue visor on his helmet, so don't expect him to look just like the little blue guy from the Dig Dug arcade game!

I'm sorry to say I've still not beaten the 1000m level in China yet; nor have I unlocked Usagi. I am ashamed!

Mr. Driller w looks like an addicting game for sure. I am tight on cash but my might scrounge some up for it.

Nothing For Me....Oops(looks at Mach-X).

Maybe I'll have to take a look at this mister Driller.

OMG Outstanding update for NA. All 3 are sweeet downloads. I already have Pop Plus but me want Mr Driller...me want it bad!!! That's been on my insta-download list for some time now! NoE don't deny us..give us Overturn and Mr Driller World v.soon please (Neves Plus and MFC would be v.nice too)

Hell yeah. Can't wait to get Super Empire Strikes Back... Bring on Super Return of the Jedi!...... and Shadows of the Empire, please.

I agree with Mach-X. SBB is a good game, but it sequels are way better. Please, go play those games.

As for this update: Even only 3 games,this is still a great update. Never played a Mr Driller game and this one looks interesting. May get it in the future. (no wii points today )
Pop+ is an instant download, I have some points ready and will DL that in a couple of minutes. As for, Super Empire, still have to get the first game, so maybe not for a while with this one. Overall, good update.

YES! I'm picking this up when possible!

"The Force is strong with you Young Skywalker, but you are not a Jedi yet!" Best of the movies and best of the SNES games. Looking foward to an weekend of blasting stormtroopers.

I've never played a Mr. Driller game so that kinda sparks my interest.

Mach-X, its easy to yell at people who are complaining that they want something when you have it. On a less negative note, I don't care when SSB comes out on VC because I still have the cart.

@KS8
Yeah, Dig Dug is great, I feel like buying the VC version since my Atari 2600 is not working as it used to , but I need to save points for SRotJedi and Cave Story.

@WhoKnew I agree. Melee and Brawl are actually better.

I've been playing Pop+ Solo, and I posted a review on the Impressions thread in the DSiWare forum.

Well I picked up Mr. Driller and it is fantastic, of course I am a big Mr. Driller fan though. There are five profiles and then one guest profile, so even though there is no multiplayer, there are enough saves for multiple users. I also like how it keeps track of how long you have played. Overall, it is an excellent game and well worth the 800 points.

Meh, another Star Wars game. Give us Zombies Ate My Neighbours instead!

Not a fan of Mr Driller but at least the game is decent.

@Twilight_Crow: Don't! The VCA version may come here and if Dig Dug 2 comes here, it's an instant buy for me considering I've always wanted to try it.

Give us Secret of Evermore already!!!!!

It's the only reason I still hook my SNES up...I own every other game I have an urge to play (aside from Ys 3 which I've played to death) on VC or other collections (or rereleases for other platforms)

SoE isn't even on the horizon for being released. Best to forget about it for now.

Ugh, these bad weeks are getting old.

^Bad weeks?

I still need to play Super Star Wars! I'm that interested.

Mr. Driller, Super Empire AND Pop+! LUCKY!!!

Only three games today, but as long as they're good, I'm not complaining.

@KeroKeroCola: Either you have insanely high standards for video games, you haven't seen your psychiatrist in a while, or you just need to get a life and leave. What, are you an XBOX 360/PS3 fanboy?

EDIT: @KnucklesSonic8: You really should try Dig Dug 2. I used to have it on my Namco Museum Battle Collection. Until I sold my PSP.

ANOTHER EDIT: @Mach-X: I agree with you. That gets so annoying.

Well there's not really anything I see here that catches my interest. Back to XBLA... Speaking of which- If any of you have a 360, I'd highly recommend Shadow Complex and/or Trials HD. Both excellent games, and highly addictive.

I might have to try Mr. Driller W, but first I need to get Wii Points.

@E-160 Ferallgatr don't be mean to him for saying its a bad week; its his opinion; he don't have to give in for peer pressure cause everyone are saying these games are good. Maybe he don't like Movie based games and a wiiware with atleast 20 levels/missions; depends on the persons taste of games. I was set back without Worldwide leaderboards but what the hay Ill get this anyway.

Oh my God! Mr. Driller W is pure awesomeness, I've just played it for two hours! (didn't notice that at first ), it's so addictive and fun, and I've only finished one level, Japan on easy ; great value for my points.

@KS8
Dig Dug 2?, I didn't know there were a sequel , certainly I want to try it too, I really hope they release it on VC, and also the Arcade version of Dig Dug .

yawn. is it next monday yet

@Twilight Crow: Dig Dug and Dig Dug 2 have been announced for release in Japan before year's end (I'll be impressed if that happens); I cannot see any reason at least the original Dig Dug arcade game wouldn't show up here. If you're really keen you can always pick up Namco Museum Remix which includes that and other arcade greats from Namco.

@Twilight Crow: Mr. Driller W is definitely awesome! I am so addicted to it right now! I just unlocked Egypt and I'm trying to beat each stage with top scores on easy and normal modes but hard is really brutal.

@Ezekiel: Well, yeah, that was harsh. Each man to his own opinion, right?

mr. driller is coming to dsiware too

Small, but oozing with greatness! Have Pop already

@Protozone-Is it the same game?

@ 52, Mach-X

I disagree. It seems that you're getting opinion confused with fact & that's sad.

I'm glad for all the Star Wars fans out there, but I want my original Star Fox already. Come on Nintendo, stop holding out!

This has been an very good week. Hopefully, I can eventually get Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. LucasArts is really supporting the service. Indiana Greatest Adventures for the SNES anyone?

One of each...wow, i will still get Dr. Driller W and Empire Strikes back

Slow week, but at least the games we got are good.

@WhoKnew. Don't you understand? Every week has to have a Nintendo game in it, otherwise it's completely worthless.

@Twilight. Yes, Dig Dug II wasn't nearly as successful as DD1, which is probably why you've never heard of it. It's a decent little game, but nowhere near as good as the original.

I didn't expect this to be on other than jp shop. Lets hope we can get the others they have. Starting off is the ones that are crazy and don't make sense. Theres a Warioware wiiware I remember seeing on youtube.

Alright the wario wiiware is called Asobu! Made In Ore! 1000pts in japan I believe. I don't think you can make your own microgames like the Dsiware too bad.

@Sean
Didn't know Namco Museum Remix had Dig Dug, thanks; I'll put it on the list, still, I won't be able to get a new retail game for awhile, sigh so many games that I want, so little money .

@WolfRamHeart
I love Mr. Driller, but I stink at it, I can hardly finish China on easy , but with some little practice I'll get the hang of it .

Glad you guys are enjoying the game!

@Twilight_Crow: NMR is how I got to experience Dig Dug and Mappy for the first time - I instantly fell in love with both! I got NMR for only $10 sometime last year. Also, I'm hoping both Dig Dug VCA and Dig Dug II VCA come to NA. I'd be really happy and plus, it would re-assure me that Namco does have plans to bring more VCA games here. It's unfair how we haven't seen any other Namco game and there are over 8 of the games they've released that I'm waiting anxiously for. Anyway, let's keep our hopes up. There's little reason why they wouldn't release Dig Dug VCA.

@Ezekiel: The WiiWare version has its own microgames and you can exchange them with others. It does have some editing functions last time I checked but either way, I'll be getting both.

Im really curious about POP. UMMMM Maybe after I hear more about it in the forums. Looks like one that you really have to play to understand.

It takes some time to appreciate it, but I gaurantee it is the BEST version of Pop yet!

I won't rest until I've spent my last 1,000 Wii Points for SSB64 though; I've been holding onto them long enough for almost about 3 months now... since mid June! Plus you don't know how bad I've been suffering and been aggrivated with Nintendo over the past 7 months without SSB64!
Count them; it's been 7 months... January, February, March, April, okay May was the only good month with Zelda MM, June, July, & now August!

And the reason why I keep saying I been hating Nintendo since then is because I only care about the games I like; everything else I'm never interested in because I don't care for anything most of the time!

On a side note; I sort of enjoy the Star Wars movies! But most of you stupid fanboys will hate me when I say say this: I have ziltch/zero/nada interest in the Star Wars games... period end of freaking story!

We have until August 31 or all of September to wait for SSB64 now; so Nintendo SERIOUSLY needs to get on the ball and catch up with the releases here in NA!!!

Edited to save you some grief -- please chill!

I'm entitled to my own opinions!

Yes you are. But repeating your opinion many times does nobody any good.

That's, errrr, an "interesting post" from The Crow...#cough#

Hmmm. That cough must be catching.

The Crow said,"Most of you stupid Fanboys will hate me for saying this"

@The Crow-Well you ain't winning any friends calling them stupid.

@The Crow
Are you Party On Dude/Captain Jack Sparrow?

@The Crow. How's it going, Jack Sparrow?

@E-160 Feraligatr Actually, none of those. Just overreacting.

@TheCrow/Captain Jack Sparrow/ Party on Dude

So one minute your telling people to stop complaining about SSB coming out, then later you are the one complaining? Or is that just one of your alter ego's/split personalities?

@longtimegamer yes it is im pretty sure...

As a Star Wars fanboy, I just gotta say...the use of the word "Jedis" made me /facepalm. There's no 's' when referring to them as plural; it's Jedi.

@TheCrow: Fortunately, Nintendo doesn't base their releases on your opinion. Your own fanboyism towards SSB64 (seriously dood, buy Brawl.) is duly noted, but neither we or Nintendo care.

I'm a fanboy and a fanman