Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Wii U Virtual Console launch: Punch Out, Excitebike, F-Zero, 5 more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/wii-u-virtual-console-launch-punch-out-excitebike-f-zero-5-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/wii-u-virtual-console-launch-punch-out-excitebike-f-zero-5-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/wii-u-virtual-console-launch-punch-out-excitebike-f-zero-5-m/#comments It's the Wii U Virtual Console launch listThe Wii U Virtual Console launch list is slim and trim, largely mirroring the initial list of games we got earlier this month: Balloon Fight, Donkey Kong Jr., Excitebike, Ice Climbers, Kirby's Adventure, Punch Out, F-Zero and Super Mario World. A handful of these games were already available on the Wii U, via the Virtual Console's early preview.

If you've forgotten what all of these games look like (it has been a long time, after all), check out some screens on the Wii U Facebook page. Virtual Console is scheduled to launch this week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balloon-fightdonkey-kong-jrExcitebikef-zeroice-climberskirbys-adventurenintendoPunch-Outsuper-mario-worldvirtual-consolewii-uTue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Full F-Zero AX arcade game discovered in F-Zero GX]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/full-f-zero-ax-arcade-game-discovered-in-f-zero-gx/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/full-f-zero-ax-arcade-game-discovered-in-f-zero-gx/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/full-f-zero-ax-arcade-game-discovered-in-f-zero-gx/#comments
F-Zero GX for GameCube was one of a pair of games. It was released concurrently with F-Zero AX, a game designed for the Sega/Namco/Nintendo "Triforce" arcade platform, which connected to the home game via memory cards to unlock tracks. AX had arcade-style timed gameplay, along with those tracks.

Modder "Ralf" found that the full code for the arcade game is hidden on the GameCube disc - and accessible with a series of codes for the Action Replay cheat device. The long list of codes is found on The Cutting Room Floor (a site which, if this is your first visit, you're welcome).

Now, someone go peek in Mario Kart: Double Dash and see if Arcade GP is in there.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-replayf-zerof-zero-axf-zero-gxThu, 07 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo releasing 60Hz F-Zero onto Europe's Wii U Virtual Console]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/nintendo-releasing-60hz-f-zero-onto-europes-wii-u-virtual-conso/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/nintendo-releasing-60hz-f-zero-onto-europes-wii-u-virtual-conso/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/nintendo-releasing-60hz-f-zero-onto-europes-wii-u-virtual-conso/#comments Nintendo releasing 60Hz FZero onto Europe's Wii U Virtual ConsoleEuropean Wii U owners get to play F-Zero at the same speed as North Americans - always handy with a racing game - when the SNES classic arrives on the Wii U's Virtual Console this week. The news of the 60Hz version coming to Europe follows the criticism Nintendo received last month for releasing a 50Hz version of Balloon Fight.

Games running at 50Hz, which they used to in Europe because over there older TV sets only displayed the lower refresh rate, run noticeably slower than their 60Hz counterparts, as clearly demonstrated by audio and side-by-side comparisons.

F-Zero isn't the only Nintendo download racing into Europe this week. Demos for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (both on 3DS and Wii U), Trine 2: Director's Cut on Wii U, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate on 3DS are speeding their way there, as is a full-blown releases for NightSky on 3DS.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europef-zeronintendovirtual-consolewii-uWed, 20 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo reveals exact dates for Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/nintendo-reveals-exact-dates-for-wii-u-virtual-console-trial-cam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/nintendo-reveals-exact-dates-for-wii-u-virtual-console-trial-cam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/nintendo-reveals-exact-dates-for-wii-u-virtual-console-trial-cam/#comments Nintendo's celebration of the Famicom's 30th birthday - the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign - kicked off last week with the release of Balloon Fight on the Wii U eShop. Each month, Nintendo will release a classic game at a special $.30 price, for 30 days until the next eligible game debuts. Today, Nintendo released the schedule for the discount promotion:
  • February 20: F-Zero (SNES)
  • March 20: Punch-Out!!! Featuring Mr. Dream (NES)
  • April 17: Kirby's Adventure (NES)
  • May 15: Super Metroid (SNES)
  • June 12: Yoshi (NES)
  • July 15: Donkey Kong (NES)
The Virtual Console doesn't officially launch on the Wii U until this spring, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct event last week. Despite that, Balloon Fight as well as several other games can be acquired through the Wii U eShop.

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Yesterday's very awesome trailer for a Mega Man movie got us thinking. What game property would you like to see made into a film? Hollywood has tried to do it several times and pretty much failed through and through, but with what source material would you like them to try to make a competent film? A Legend of Zelda movie? Would you like to see F-Zero: The Movie? Well, out with it!

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The spoiler barrier is back down for today, after Masahiro Sakurai revealed another unlockable character in Brawl. To find out who, go past the break! To remain free of spoilers, stay here!

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Falcon Winner! (Sorry, we couldn't resist.) The winner of this week's webcomic wrapup knows the meaning of a good Captain Falcon gag -- thank you, GamerPALs for also promoting educational values and loud screams in public places.

Second and third place goes to VG Cats (note: published before spoilers) and Penny Arcade, respectively. Thanks to everyone who voted, and be sure to let us know of any game-related webcomics you stumble upon this week!

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From today onwards, we'll be adopting a slightly different approach to our daily updates on Brawl. As director Sakurai is now dedicating the dojo to the numerous hidden characters, stages, and features that are lurking in this most content-heavy of games, we're going to be concealing any new Brawl revelations past the post break. It's the best way we can still bring you the latest Brawl news, without ruining the game for those who are taking a wide berth from spoilers.

If you care not a jot about reading up on Brawl's myriad secrets, then we'll see you past the break!

Update: Galleries have now also been posted past the break.

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Another Assist Trophy was revealed over at the dojo today in Lyn, a character from the GBA game Fire Emblem. Wielding a weapon of similar stature to another Assist Trophy, her attacks are more deliberate and less on the reckless side like Samurai Goroh. Aside from that, the site suggests that once you summon her, you grab your enemy and hold on to them, allowing her attack to hit them point blank for massive damage.


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Today's Virtual Console releases, scheduled to go live at 9AM PST, are all about pushing the pedal to the metal in our quest to satisfy the need for speed and finally outrun the terrible writing clichés and racing game references pursuing us. Europe's 100th Virtual Console game, F-Zero X, has you hurtling about futuristic tracks at absurd speeds, Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting has you hurting Chun Li even quicker than before and China Warrior has... uh... released much faster than we expected! Yeah, let's go with that.
  • F-Zero X (N64, 1-4 players, 1000 Wii Points): The N64's hover-car racer pushed the series forward in the best way that was possible at the time -- it added a prominent "X" to the title. It wasn't until later that we learned that adding a "GX" was the ultimate masterstroke.
  • Street Fighter II Turbo Edition: Hyper Fighting (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): With mention of both the words "Turbo" and "Hyper" in the title, it becomes clear that this game is indeed a bit faster than The World Warriors. Enjoy it before those fancy HD characters start punching your eyeballs.
  • China Warrior (TurboGrafx-16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): A side-scrolling action game depicting either gaming's most fragile hero ever, or just some tough guy in China.

JoystiqF-Zero X, Street Fighter II Turbo rush onto Virtual Console originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The N64's ludicrously kinetic racer, F-Zero X (or F0X, if you want to be trite) today marks the 100th release on Nintendo's European Virtual Console service. Pro-G reports that the game arrives on the PAL Wii at a cost of 1000 Wii Points and is joined by side-scrolling TurboGrafx platformer, J.J. & Jeff, for 600 Wii Points.

America's Virtual Console received its 100th title last week in the form of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, highlighting Nintendo's steady release of retro titles since the Wii launched in November 2006. The quantity of titles is certainly not an issue, but the lack of enhancements and the occasional, questionable release makes passing judgment on quality and pricing more difficult, especially when we so easily get ourselves wrapped in the warm blanket of nostalgia. We expect things to get interesting once the Wii Shop joins Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in providing original games.

JoystiqF-Zero X is Euro Virtual Console's 100th game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of our Spanish readers recently sent us a story about a Spanish development team trying to get their hands on a Wii development kit to start making a game. Well, turns out they have begun working on a project, specifically a futuristic racing game. The team, called SBTeam, is supposedly looking to past titles such as Wipeout, F-Zero, and Xtreme-G for inspiration, while attempting to incorporate a lot of online features to create a more robust gaming experience.

There is also an interview with the team where they talk about their goals for the game, how the idea arose, and their opinions on the state of gaming in Spain. All of the links are in Spanish, so you might want to try a translator.

Read - Announcement of interest
Read - Revealing of game and preliminary work
Read - Interview with the team

[Thanks Timofonic!]

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