Columns Coming to 3DS Virtual Console with Local Multiplayer

YES! I loved columns. (in the arcade)

Sega is always a step ahead of Nintendo on Nintendos own console... first with online VC for the wii, then the more easy option to switch the screen and color for GG games, and now portable multiplayer, ice climbers is different because it's an NES game

Already have this on the the Game Gear, but this is tempting very tempting.

@RupeeClock I'm guessing Genesis/MD games will start coming to the eShop after plenty of GameGear games come there first.

It's cool seeing that at least Game Gear games will allow multiplayer, something that the Game Boy VC games SHOULD have. Sega does what Nintendon't at Nintendo's own thing!

Oh, I'm picking this up once this hits the NA eShop.

Oh yeah I'm getting this it has to be better than the broken iphone version of columns

YESSS!!! "SAAAAAY-GUUUUUH!"

Columns has always been the most boring falling block puzzle game to me, but my friend loves it and if it's cheap I'll consider getting it.

So it is possible to add multiplayer to these games. Sega does what Nintendon't.

I really don't see why they need to give us the Game Gear version rather than the superior Genesis version. The Game Gear had a much lower screen resolution than what the Genesis output, resulting in a cramped viewing area which made the game harder and less enjoyable to play. I would suggest that everybody skip this version and use the Club Nintendo surveys to tell Nintendo that they don't want the Virtual Console to become a dumping ground for inferior versions of games.

This game and Tetris... Puzzle games, is that what you Column?

gets coat

YES!

James would be proud.

So.. like Bejweled? Already have that and love it.

@LordOtakWiiU That's because wii is GARBAGE & @everyone who says that outdated slogan... I hate you SEGA looking at the comments I won't buy this even if it was 1 cent SEGA you make my blood boil

YES! Bring on the pokemon!

Anyone have an idea on U.S. price? 2.99? 3.99?

See Nintendo, this feature would have been nice for the Gameboy games.

Shame Columns is a bit boring and the multiplayer isn't that great. The Game Gear sequel is suppose to be way better, so I would wait for that version.

I never really played this game on GAME GEAR before. The only thing close to Columns that I have is a game called Super Columns. And that is one mom plays the heck out of at times. Heck, if multiplayer options are being put out onto on old portable versions of games on the eShop, why not add it to games that have come out before like say Mario Kart 64 on Wii VC when that came out. That would have been awesome.

@TheDreamingHawk I don´t even thoght about that but you are absolutly right if they can make multiplayer possible they can relase Pokemon Games.Thats so cool.

@3DSLUIGI Mario Kart 64 on Wii VC DID have multiplayer...

I wouldn't get your hopes up about Pokemon. SEGA always goes above and beyond. (Looks at Sonic 06)

@jibberldd5

I mean't to say and put in online multiplayer about the Mario Kart 64 post I made.

If it's priced right, I'd consider this. I still have my Sega CD 3-in-1 with columns on it. Haven't played it in at least 15 years though!!!!!!

Finally Something is said about it.

@accc, we're getting the GG version, because the GG is a handheld, just like 3DS. If you want to download classic home console games, download them on a home console (such as the Wii). As 3DS is a handheld, it's only fitting that classic handheld games get their chance to shine on it.

Honestly (besides for the ambassador ones), I think the inclusion of NES games is pointles. They've been available on Wii for years, so there should be no reason to consider them until we run out of portable classics.

Cool, but I really wish GB Tetris included the multiplayer too.

Even though it's nothing much of an issue for SEGA to be adding stuff like say online multiplayer to Super Street Fighter II on GENESIS in the Wii Shop Channel, and then now adding local multiplayer to Columns on GAME GEAR in the eShop. Can anyone imagine them going a step further as to where they would add online co-op to games like say for example: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist. I mean, the idea may have been done once in the scenario I'm thinking about on XBOX Live Arcade before, but just imagine having the option to team up with other players or friends to go through a game like that. Or any other game that would be 2 Player. I mean, if Nintendo don't take note of what SEGA is doing, and they don't wind up trying something like that for themselves with one of their old games like say Mario Party 2 for example, or any other game that is multipayer, or anything else that SEGA is doing. Then it REALLY would be feeling nowadays that SEGA REALLY is able to do what Nintendon't.

@accc There is no support for Genesis on 3DS VC right now. But there is for Game Gear.

This game is nowhere near as good as the Genesis/Mega Drive version (or my other favorite in the series, Columns Crown for GBA), but man... online Columns action sounds pretty fantastic.

I prefer the GG version of Columns to the Genesis version. It may not be as feature rich, but it was built for a handheld and just seems to fit perfectly.

Glad Sega is going all-out with these GG releases. But will we ever see the games that will get fanboys REALLY geeked up, like Streets of Rage, Ristar, and Gunstar Heroes??

@shinobi88

I'm glad to see someone other besides myself for once give credit to a game like Columns on GAME GEAR. Normally, some gamers would say, don't try this game, you won't like it. Or, it's on a SEGA portable, therefore if you play it, you know it will suck. As an opinion I mean. The way how I see it, like I said before, whether it's on a console or on a portable. The same thing goes for ANY game that's multi-platform. Don't go criticizing the game unless you try it first. As for any of the 3 above games you mentioned. Maybe at one point we will down the road on the eShop. But I want to see Castle Of Illusion: Starring Mickey Mouse appear first if anything.

There are a lot of games on the 3DS VC i'd download if they got the mutliplayer support they had in their original release (bar the cable linking).

Would get this if it came to Europe even though I've got both the Megadrive and Master System versions already. I don't find a lot of difference between the MD & SMS versions in the gameplay stakes, but the music on the Megadrive version is brilliant, whereas i find the SMS music rather grating and too high pitched. The megadrive music changes organically depending on how you are doing in the game (more than just speeding up as you approach the top). I just don't find it the same on the MD colleciton i have on PS2, this just spools music from the CD so doesn't react at all to your progress in the game.

Really glad Sega are including features like local co-op. I wish Nintendo could sort this out for the GB/GBC games. Link-up Tetris, Qix, Golf, King of the Zoo were all awesome back in the day.

Still afraid to try online multiplayer, I see.