Nintendo Download: 1st February 2010 (North America)

Yawn. I think I'll go back to sleep because this update's boooring.

Nothing for me today.

@Tony: I'm gonna say either Kirby Super Star or Castlevania: Rondo of Blood.

YAWN another Week, another crappy Nintendo Download. Remember to Boycott WiiWare until Cave Story.

That's $50 of Monkey Island. If you are gonna have more than 3 chapters just release a disc.

@p.d4nger its not nintendo's fault cave story but the dev's they don't want the game released, nintendo been wanting the game out since june of last year

and i am glad that finally monkey island crap is done

Not good at all. Better than the luck Europe has been having, I guess.

Has anyone been getting all the Monkey Island games on WiiWare so far? I can't imagine there's that many that will have all of them. And I wonder what you get on VC next week?

@Egg Miester - are you saying that the people who've worked on Cave Story don't want it to be released? That's certainly a refreshing viewpoint.

@10

I have the first 3 episodes on WiiWare (just finished the 3rd), and I'll certainly be downloading 4 and 5 soon as well. It's a great series if you're a fan of classic point-and-click adventures. Yes, I could download them on my laptop instead, but I find sitting on the couch in front of the big screen and using the Wii remote to be so much more comfortable.

I played through Monkey episode 2 and it was fairly entertaining but in no way worth the cover price. If anything, go with Steam downloading it if possible to save quite a bit.

Same here, i've been downloading the Monkey Island series on wiiware instead of my compy, although they could have offered the last two or three games for $5 instead of $10. It was a good series (nothing will ive up to the first two original games) and worth a download. Anyone under 30 missed out on the best point and click adventure series in the early 90s.

Why the hell would you boycott wiiware just because you are upset about a release date of CaveStory? Lame.

@ Prosody that is what i am saying and i don't know why but i do know that nintendo may then once last year gave set dates for cave story but the dev team always pushed it back the leader of the team of ex ign member so that shows on how much you can trust them

I've bought every Monkey Island for WiiWare. They are worth every cent. Plus, it's only $10 a month. It's no big deal spread out.

JayArr, I like your perspective!

@Objection_Blaster

I hated the 2nd episode. 1 and 3 were far better, in my mind. After playing the 1st, I was greatly anticipating part 2, but then so disappointed that I put the series aside until just this past weekend, when I finally downloaded part 3. The quality is fully restored in the 3rd, so I eagerly look forward to the additional chapters.

I have no idea why they made that promotional offer for the 2nd episode. The 1st would be a far, far greater entry point for anyone curious about the series, with better locations, humor, and puzzles.

I love hearing how selfish the comments are after finding out the WiiWare/VC/DSiWare releases every week. "What?! Nintendo didn't cater specifically to me but release 3 or 4 good games that might appeal to others?!" LOL... Go boycott yourself.

@Prosody: I'm guessing he meant that (apparently) the game wasn't finished and submitted to Nintendo until fairly recently. People who are complaining that Cave Story wasn't released last summer don't have their heads on straight. The dev team worked hard to tweak and improve the game so WiiWare would have the best experience possible. That took extra time, but means the game will be totally worthwhile when it finally gets released. Some things are worth waiting for.

@JayArr and @Knoxximus: Did the Monkey Island game engine improve in later games? I'm just playing through early episodes now, and while the games are fun there are some issues with load times/audio synching/graphic lag etc.

Ugh. Thanks for a crappy week, Nintendo. See you next time.

"We are getting very close to the 350th Virtual Console title. Hmm..I wonder what it might be?"

It will be some unnecessary Street Fighter 2 version.

@ejamer - They get smoother in my opinion. Are they perfect? no.

It will be some unnecessary Street Fighter 2 version.

Genesis Super Street Fighter II?

Monkey Island is a top notch offering if you are into the series. Tumble Bugs 2 is probably ok if you don't have Luxor 3 or Magnetica Twist though it looks better than Magnetica Twist judging by the screenshots. Solitaire is pretty redundant if you have the other Solitaire.

If you think about it though it's not that bad considering these releases happen every week. It just gets a bit sad if there is nothing good for a month or so.

@D4NG3R: Is Cave Story actually worth begging so often for?

350th is probably not going to be a "milestone" in their opinion. We'll have to wait until 400.

At last, the final Monkey Island chapter. And I just finally got my copy of Tatsunoko vs Capcom! Good week.

Update is pretty decent, though there's nothing I'm getting this week

According to the developers of Cave Story, it is now 100% up to Nintendo when the game will be released. It's already been submitted for release. Same kind of crap that's kept FFIV from VC for SIX MONTHS and delayed Sin and Punishment about the same length of time. NoA=crapheads.

Not personally interested in this week's release, except for that DSiWare RPG, and even THAT is still pending on the final NLife review.

Great update.

@JayArr: Thanks for the response! A little bit disappointing that the engine doesn't get optimized enough to smooth out all the minor issues. Luckily the humor and puzzles in the game seem good enough to make up for those problems, IMHO.

Those Tales games are super expensive.

Update isn't bad, but nothing I really want. Just another week to maybe catch up on some other old classics, or finish up some games in time for Cave Story.

@Stuffgamer1 where the link to that? and if you choose to believe them choice be yours

Great, i buy a 2 in 1 solitaire a few weeks ago and they release a 5 in 1 solitaire at the same price now.

Dsiware update looks o.k., still waiting for the legend review. Nothing for me this week thought.....

@abgar what would really be messed up if both games takes up the same amount of blocks. But since im sure they dont 5 blocks worth of soiltire is enough for me

Way to begin a month. Yay, for Shinobi Alex Kidd.

I would kill for a points card now, so I can buy Rollaway puzzle, and maybe Legends of Exadia. Hopefully this week I'll buy one.

Really started to get pissed at all the US'ers saying how bad there updates are.

But this update IS bad in my eyes...though I'm European, so does that allow me to complain about it?

Nice to see that Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5 has finally come to the Wii. As much as I want to get these games, I'm just going to wait and see if Telltale brings them to the Xbox 360 instead.

@The Fox. What luck?

Crap week for VC. Where's Sonic & Knuckles and Final Fantasy IV?

@abgar
I'm sure Digital Leisure found some way to screw that game up.

Alex kidd looks like the only winner for me.

Not an interesting week for me. Atleast its still three wiiware each week.

If they can add Ecco & Columns, they'll be set for the SMS.

"its not nintendo's fault cave story but the dev's they don't want the game released, nintendo been wanting the game out since june of last year"

Do you even listen to yourself? That's about the stupidest thing I've ever heard. The dev doesn't want their game to be released. Stop posting. The game has been submitted for review over a month ago, yet Nintendo still hasn't put it up, making garbage like Muscle March available instead.

"Is Cave Story actually worth begging so often for?"

Why yes, yes it is. I'm a gamer who likes good games. I apologize for not eating up the weekly garbage that gets thrown onto WiiWare.

Well, nothing for me again.

Update is uninteresting...

You guys seem to get a VC game almost every week at least, and they're in 60Hz... oh well, good for you!

I am getting Legends of Exidia

While there isn't anything really special in my opinion, it's not bad at all. You people are obviously complaining way too much.
@SSB Fan 12: You just made a better comment then most people here today.

Using that Guybrush picture was cruel - it made me think Curse of Monkey Island was coming out for the Wii.

I'm surprised there's someone out there who still cares about Cave Story...

In other news, this is yet another week for me to pass on.

@P. D4NG3R you do not know what you are talking about, ign,gamespot, or any other gaming source has reported on any kind of news on cave story in nearly a year and the game really isn't worth it

Another passe week...

@3. Tony
Pfff. Like they will do something special for 350th release. That just seems kinda silly to do.
@43. Kevin
On your computer if you get roms of it.

nothing for me this week. As for the 350th VC game my points are on Kirby Super Star. get it? i said points cuz you download it. OH boy! i crack myself up sometimes! : )

@RurouniTeeter That's illegal.

You know guys, the original version of Cave Story is always available as PC freeware. Personally, I don't think the graphics and sound updates make the WiiWare version worth it when the original version is free.

Nothing for me this week, but that's fine, since my copy of Metroid Prime Trilogy came in the mail today.

@Egg miester: You DO realize that Nintendo Life is ALSO a gaming news source, right? With that in mind, here's that link you wanted.

@RurouniTeeter: Well they did it for every 50th-100th game that's been released so far... >.>

Not a bad update but not good either.

@stuffgamer i looked nearly all over the nicalis.com web page and found no where saying nintendo is not releasing it, the whole thing seems to be started by nintendolife

So we have to wait for Cave Story. Boo hoo. Just be patient

Cave story? How about that wiiware Military madness? The 360 has it, right? Does the PS3 have it yet? This one is definatly taking forever.

Good update, for me at least . As a Zuma fan, I've been waiting for Tumblebugs, never liked the Magnetica Twist control idea, so I hope this one is closer to the PC game. Also, the last Alex Kidd game seems like the kind of platformer I'd like to play on peaceful afternoon, short, simple and enjoyable. ToMI is a good release too, just not my cup of tea.

wow!! Boring week as always...
When will Cave Story and Last Flight ever coming out?

Boring update...

@Egg miester: But they DID say the game was completed, yes? Put two and two together. Also consider Nintendo's proven track record of delaying releases and Corbie's general trustworthiness. Relating to that, he previously mentioned that someone from Nicalis told him directly that it was officially up to Nintendo to release the game. If you choose not to believe that, it's your business, but I have more faith in Corbie than that.

Awesome update for the DSiWare and VC services. Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, Legends of Exidia, and True Swing Golf are pretty good games.

Again NA get two of my insta-downloads, Tumblebugs 2 and Monkey Island 5.

Rollway Puzzle is worth a download too btw. Touch Golf is great too!

Cracking update again for the NA-ites

Hmmm . . . sorry but nothing interesting from where I stand. I hope we get more VC titles.

Not bad week. I am looking for Alex Kidd in Shinobi World for my Master System, but I may download it on VC.

Wow, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World is pretty expensive on Ebay

Look at that terrible artwork up there, then ask why I won't touch monkey island.