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More LucasArts Classics Headed to Wii

By Chris Faylor, Aug 10, 2009 11:00am PDT

Today's Virtual Console re-release of Super Star Wars (SNES) was only the beginning, as publisher LucasArts today vowed that it will be bringing...

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"I think it's a recent trend as of late. Fresh blood in the right places can change the world."

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Nintendo Downloads: Super Star Wars, Rock N' Roll Climber

By Alice O'Connor, Aug 10, 2009 5:43am PDT

Topping this week's batch of Wii and DSi downloadable titles is Super Star Wars from the SNES, backed by the Balance Board-rockin' Rock N' Roll...

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"Nobody cares about the Icarus game? Looks like it could be awesome and what Kid Icarus fans need ..."

- MoreVespeneGas see all 10 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Tecmo Bowl Arcade, Sexy Poker

By Alice O'Connor, Aug 03, 2009 6:53am PDT

Virtual Console returns with a vengeance in this week's batch of Nintendo downloads, picking up the arcade version of Tecmo Bowl. The "football"...

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"sexy poker....WTF!? So the big N can release sexy poker but no chrono trigger, secret of ..."

- deviationer see all 7 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Tales of Monkey Island Hits Wii

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 27, 2009 5:56am PDT

Swashbuckling is a popular theme in this week's batch of downloadable releases for the Wii and DSi, with the first episode of Telltale Games'...

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"This is the second week in a row without any releases for the Virtual Console. Come on, ..."

- David Craddock see all 6 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord, Art Style: Zengage

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 20, 2009 10:42am PDT

The weekly shipment of Nintendo downloadable games has arrived today, bringing the next instalment of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles to the Wii...

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Nintendo Downloads: Ants in Your Retro Pants

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 13, 2009 7:07am PDT

A quiet week for Nintendo's DSi and Wii downloadable releases, with the most excitement coming from the novelty value of ant-zapping RTS Ant...

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Nintendo Downloads: Bit.Trip Core Crowned 100th WiiWare Title, Bust-a-Move Plus! Bubbles With Glee

By Alice O'Connor, Jul 06, 2009 6:47am PDT

Nintendo's WiiWare download catalogue hits the century mark this week with the release of Gaijin Games' retro-styled rhythm game Bit.Trip Core....

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"I am glad to see another C64 game out though. I wish they'd put out some of my favorites, but ..."

- DanaCrysalis see all 7 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Water Warfare, Sudoku, Fishing, Reversi and Fantasy Zone 2

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 29, 2009 5:43am PDT

This week's crop of Nintendo downloads brings the usual fare--fishing, Sudoku and board games--plus an intriguing splash of summer fun, Water...

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"I actually heard alot of good buzz for Water Warfare... supposed to be a very fun FPS."

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Nintendo Downloads: SimEarth, Japanese Puzzlers, Mini Golf, and Minigame Boot Camp for Minds

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 22, 2009 8:42am PDT

Nintendo continues to fuel the serious problem of download addiction today with a double dose of Japanese puzzlers, bringing Art Style: BOXLIFE to...

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"I always wanted to give Sim Earth a try, can't remember why I didn't. Might just give this one ..."

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Nintendo Downloads: Rainbow Islands, Samurai Toasters, Mario Gizmos, Space Harrier and Catching

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 15, 2009 7:36am PDT

Co-op side scrolling toaster action and Rainbow Island platforming are the highlight's of this week's downloads for Nintendo platforms, joined by...

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"Although I'll probably never play it, I must say that "Eduardo the Samurai Toaster" is probably ..."

- jad3d see all 9 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Marching Minis, Action Fishing, Vikings vs. Aztecs, and Khaaaaaaaan!

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 08, 2009 7:41am PDT

Downloading their way onto Nintendo's consoles today are the level-editing Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again for the DSi, with the Wii...

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"I didn't like Minis, but I'd be all over a remake of the original Gameboy Mario vs Donkey Kong"

- ThomW see all 5 comments

Nintendo Downloads: New Final Fantasy IV, Texas Hold'em, Boulder Dash and Mighty Flip Champs!

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 01, 2009 8:25am PDT

Arriving in Nintendo's weekly bucket of downloadable content is a new Wii Final Fantasy game following on from FFIV, as well as Texas Hold'em...

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"Texas Hold'em Tournament - Finally a WiiWare Wifi game. I'll see you guys online, bring your ..."

- Sir_Shaggy see all 15 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Popstars, Bubble Bobble, Adventure Island, Clocks and Clay Fighter

By Alice O'Connor and Chris Faylor, May 26, 2009 9:33am PDT

Nintendo's weekly batch of downloadable goodies brings Clay Fighter, Adventure Island The Beginning and Bubble Bobble Plus! to the Wii for your...

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"so they have addon content for Bubble Bobble the day it launches... Couldn't they have just made ..."

- brainchild420 see all 3 comments

Zelda: Majora's Mask Joins Wii Virtual Console, Nintendo DSi Gets PiCTOBiTS

By Chris Faylor, May 18, 2009 8:41am PDT

The Virtual Console section of the North American Wii Shop Channel gets its 300th game today in the form of Nintendo 64 classic The Legend of...

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"Let me give you another reason: the endboss is one of the best of the series imo!"

- Don Soleone see all 28 comments

Nintendo Downloads: Soccer, Pirates and Space Aliens

By Alice O'Connor, May 11, 2009 7:12am PDT

Bright and early Monday morning, Nintendo offers a new batch of downloadable releases fresh as a daisy. On the DSi we have the foot-featuring Real...

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"Real Soccer 2009 is pretty darn good on the iphone, can't wait to try it with real controls"

- n0v4 see all 2 comments