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Ah okay so there will be DSiware games! Sorry, I missed that part of the paragraph. In that case having only three gameboy games won't be so bad. There'll be plenty DSiware titles to hold me over.

What about DSiware games? Will they be available with the update as well? Also Am I understanding correctly that all shop updates including the Wii shop channel will now be updated every thursday rather than on Monday?

@ outrun2sp
I think I will try unlocking those F- zero AX tracks again. It always bothered me that I wussed out and never fully completed it.
It's one of the few games that tested my patience to the limit.
I'd really like to master it once and for all.

I was watching gory violent movies since I was 5 years old and I didn't turn into a murdering psychopath. Why would videogames be more damaging than movies or cigarettes for that matter? Besides smoking gives you cancer. Has anyone ever got cancer from playing a videogame?

@ outrun2sp
I never did unlock all the stuff in F-Zero GX. I might have to dig that game out and make another attempt at it. I'll probably be pulling my hair out though.
That game is insanely difficult but I still loved it.

If these are to be the american launch games as well then I see three I'm getting. Mega man, Mario land and Kirby are good choices. I'm not so familiar with yen though. What's the american equivalent of these prices?

If a violent videogame could make a person violent then He/She was already a little bit touched in the first place. How come no one blames movies but they are always going after videogames?

I hope this comes with some sort of bonus content. Like say The first two Msx Metal Gear games. Since they aren't being released on the American VC. Seems like a no brainer to me. They did it for Subsistance on PS2. Why not this version as well?

Well I certainly hope they inspected this game better before it got the final approval for release. It amazes me how much random garbage gets approved yet a great looking title like this sits dormant for so long.
Also on the issue of Nightsky am I to assume a Wiiware release isn't happening then? I heard something about it being on PC but no news on Wiiware.

Bout damn time. What seems to be the problem with Nicalis and their Wiiware games. Cave Story took what felt like forever to be released. There's been no word at all on Nightsky or whatever it's called.
Is it really so hard for these guys to make games for Wiiware?
Let's hope this isn't full of glitches like Cave story was before the update.

@ Ultra128
Exactly! If you are always playing games or thinking about games then you are plenty "Hardcore". Videogaming is my hobby and no one's gonna tell me I'm casual just because I don't own the most powerfull system.

I can't believe they still haven't announced pricing yet on the Gameboy downloads. How much are these old games going to cost us anyway?
They might want to give us that information some time soon.
Don't tell me the e shop will be delayed yet again.

I would like to see more third parties getting involved with making games for Nintendos new system. It was really frustrating that the Wii kept being stiffed on alot of great games. It just didn't have the horsepower and developers wanted nothing to do with it.
No current system should be lagging behind the others.
Hopefully this new system is powerfull enough to match up to the rest.

They never lost them as far as I'm concerned. If you gave up on gaming ever since the Wii then how "Hardcore" could you have been?
It will be nice if Nintendo breaks away from the usual bottom of the barrel status graphics wise.
Saying they lost the harcore this Gen is just Ignorant. There are many games in this category for Wii.
You just have to look past the Shovelware. It's not just a waggle machine for 70+ year old grannies.

I may be living in the dark ages but I don't even own an iPod or iPhone.
I like to play videogames on an actual videogame system.
There's no reason they can't have both physical and digital media.

Anyone wanting a game like this should just go with Fluidity.
It's a much better game with alot more polish.

Ah so that's why the Zelda games are in an alternate reality!
Biff stole the time machine and used the sports Almanac to bet on the horse races back in 1955!
GREAT SCOTT!

They should get Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) to do a voice over for a Zelda game. Now that would be Epic!

They got some guy at IGN to preview this game who claimed he wasn't even a fan of the series. Sounds like he'd be the perfect authority on the new game then right? Based on this short video it's hard to say but I hope it's good.

Please let this turn out good. If Shinobi is going to make a true comeback they better not mess it up. I'll be watching this one. Now if only they'd bring back classic Ninja Gaiden.

@ Highwinter
I was under the impression that Sonic 4 did well. Most gaming sites including this one gave it a positive review. The game was very well recieved Commercially according to Sega's brand manager Ken Bolough.
It would be stupid for them to just ditch plans for episode 2.

Great now you'll probably need both versions or you'll be missing out on something.
Anyone heard if Dimps is still working on Sonic 4 Episode 2? It's strange we are getting a flood of Generations info but not even a single screen shot of Sonic 4 episode 2.
Did Sega just abandon it?

@ Ryno
Sonic first Appeared on the cover of Nintendo power back in 2001 when Sonic Adventure 2 was ported to the Gamecube. This is nothing new.

I bet the reason the 3DS can handle it is because it's not going to be the same version. Probably a watered down port or a half assed attempt to appease Sonic fans. The 3DS isn't HD either so explain to me how it's going to be so much more capable than Wii?
It'll probably get ported to Nintendo's next console anyway.

Well that's a relief. A compilation wouldn't have been so bad. I'm glad it's actually a new game though. Like I said I already have the old ones. Now hopefully they don't screw it up like that GBA Shinobi game.

Well that's dissapointing. I already have all the best ones on VC.
All you really need is Shinobi Arcade, Revenge of Shinobi, Shadow Dancer and Shinobi 3. The rest are forgettable. Got my hopes up for a true revival all for nothing.

Shinobi is making a comeback! Bout damn time too.
Now how about Bringing Ninja Gaiden back to it's roots?
Imagine the same cool nes style sidescrolling gameplay and those mid stage cutscenes!
Tecmo are you listening?
Bring back classic Ryu!

I was hoping this would happen someday. The VC was my first experience with the Shinobi series. It's really great to hear a new one is coming out. I'd like it to be a more retro styled game though.
Keep it classic and like the Shinobi games on Genesis.
Let's just pretend the PS2 game never existed.

I might have given it a 7 but 6 is fair. It's not perfect but still a decent Lego game. Pirates fans will probably still get a kick out of it. Now all we need is Lego Lord of the rings or Back to the future.

I don't get why the 3D hurts some peoples eyes.
I never had a single problem with it and I need to wear normal glasses anyway.

Next they'll say it has a built in phone. These rumors are getting rediculous. I can't wait until E3 when most of this crap will turn out false.

I have a poster on my wall of that third picture just below the Deku Tree! I got it out of an old Nintendo Power magazine from when the game first came out. I stood in line at the store in the rain to be one of the first to own a copy.

So between this and Street Fighter IV which do you all think is better?
Not sure I need two 3DS fighting games.

@ Jumpmad
I was going to ask that first but your username should have tipped me off.
You're probably just not as familiar with the older games.
Anyone who grew up with them most likely agrees they are great.

@ Linkstrikesback
There are alot of old games that can still be fun to play despite having a nostalgic attachment to them. I've bought many games on the Wii VC I never knew about and they quickly became favorites.

@ Jumpmad
Are you nuts? Classic Sonic owns. I like all the Genesis originals far better than any of the newer ones. Modern Sonic is getting better but it will never be as great as those old gems.

@ Highwinter
Maybe Sonic 4 was poorly recieved by you but not everyone hated it. I for one thought it was very good.
I'll admit It could use some tweaking. At least the Music was excellent. If you didn't like Splash Hill's theme there's something wrong with your ears. The whole Physics thing didn't bother me that much.
This is coming from a huge fan of the Genesis games.
Sonic 4 Episode 2 can only be an improvement and I'm still looking forward to it.

So lemmie get this straight. The 3DS can handle a port of Sonic Generations but Wii can't? Oh well as long as Nintendo players can get this game too.
Oh Btw what ever happened to Sonic 4 Episode 2?
Shouldn't we have heard something by now?

@ Bass_X0
Well it's certainly easier with a guide but every Zelda game has a few tedious things about them. Everyone acts like TP is the only game with annoying fetch quests. I guess you have to be really hardcore for Zelda in order to look past a few flaws.

I feel like I'm the only one alive who loved this game. I may even go as far to say it is my Favorite of the series. The rest of the world seems to hate it or feel it's the worst. Oh well I had a blast playing it and that's all that matters to me.

GASP! (passes out.) THUD.

Ok I'm back. Still trying to regain my composure.
Square must've wanted to give me a late birthday present. This comes one day after my next b-day!
Wii points ready!

Oh yeah Duh What am I saying? I mean Konami needs to give them to us.

Cool! Looking forward to MW IV! I've loved the series ever since discovering them on VC. Now Sega, how about giving us Bloodlines and Contra Hard Corps?

Does Localised mean they are going to translate Monster World IV?

@ Warioswoods
Even on my first time playing Ocarina it only took me about a month.
I've beat it so many times now I can do it very quickly. I don't even need a guide anymore since I have everything memorized. When I complete dungeons in Zelda I never stop mid way. That would make it harder to remember where you left off. I usually spend about an hour at a time playing and that's enough to make decent progress. I honestly don't think any game ever took me a whole year to finish.
That's a really long time to be so distracted by everyday life.

@ Warioswoods
Being a little over dramatic aren't we? You'd have to be awfully busy If it takes you a year to finish Ocarina of time.
It can be beat in less than 12 hours.
This isn't some 50 hour RPG like Final Fantasy.

But I want it Now!
Patience might be a virtue but It's not my Virtue.

Seems totally reasonable to me. You've got to earn your right to take on the real challenge. For someone who's already beat it many times It shouldn't be asking too much.
Playing through the regular game is such a delight anyway.

Ah that's why I never heard of it. I never owned a Dreamcast. I watched a few videos of the game and it does look fun. I might consider getting this.

MDK 2? Never knew there was even a part 1. It does look interesting though. Will I be totally lost if I start with the sequel? They should have put the original on Wiiware first.

Not sure I've heard of either one of these. Now if we could just get some kinda clue when the e shop will be launched. The waiting is driving me nuts.