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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[ThinkGeek selling SNES-style Wii Classic Controller]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/thinkgeek-selling-snes-style-wii-classic-controller/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/thinkgeek-selling-snes-style-wii-classic-controller/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/21/thinkgeek-selling-snes-style-wii-classic-controller/#comments ImageThe Super Famicom Classic Controller for Wii remains out of reach for everyone but Japanese Club Nintendo members (and eBay users, of course), but ThinkGeek is stocking a very close facsimile for $20.

In fact, the Classic Super Famicom Controller for Wii is functionally identical to the Club Nintendo version. It plugs into your Wii Remote and lets you play Virtual Console games (or anything else that supports Classic Controller use and doesn't require analog sticks) with a controller designed to replicate the SNES pad. It even has the colorful face buttons of the Japanese controller.

Right now seems like a questionable time to buy a Wii accessory, but you'd already be using it to play old games. The impending obsolescence of the Wii isn't necessarily a deal breaker. Besides, the Wii U uses Wii Remotes; a Classic Controller might come in handy with that as well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classic-controllernintendosnessuper-famicomthinkgeekwiiMon, 21 May 2012 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA['Indie-core' collective funding retro action-RPG on Kickstarter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/indie-core-collective-funding-retro-action-rpg-on-kickstarter/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/indie-core-collective-funding-retro-action-rpg-on-kickstarter/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/indie-core-collective-funding-retro-action-rpg-on-kickstarter/#commentsLegend of the Time Star has all the potential to be a brand new nostalgia bomb whose inherent paradox rips a hole in the thinly woven fabric of space and time itself, but only if we allow it to. We think that sounds like a pretty cool thing we'd like to witness, but in the end it's up to the larger community on Kickstarter to decide if this retro, side-scrolling action RPG will be made. It's kind of like building the atomic bomb, but with more citizen input.

Legend of the Time Star is in development by Attack Mountain, an "indie-core" collective based in New York City with the goal to "bring that warm, fuzzy feeling back to gaming by providing players with polished and engaging games that have just the right amount of old and new." The game itself features a protagonist named Hero, a villain who looks like Rasputin and a robust world built with a classic SNES RPG art style.

Attack Mountain is asking for $57,500 to create Legend of the Time Star, and with 21 days to go it has raised $5,700. Donate here if you're intrigued and follow progress on Attack Mountain's tumblr.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Action-RPGattack-mountainfundingindie-corekickstarterlegend-of-the-time-starNYCpcrpgsnesThu, 03 May 2012 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Your Japanese SNES Warlock game supply is secure at PAX East]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/06/your-japanese-snes-warlock-game-supply-is-secure-at-pax-east/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/06/your-japanese-snes-warlock-game-supply-is-secure-at-pax-east/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/06/your-japanese-snes-warlock-game-supply-is-secure-at-pax-east/#comments ImageIf you're at PAX East this weekend, and in desperate need of a brand new, packaged Japanese copy of the SNES game based on the movie Warlock, Sudden Impact Games has you covered.

Head over to booth 148 in the expo floor, and you can find your very own copy of that one game from 1994, in the freshest and most imported of conditions.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pax-east-2012seen-at-paxsnesFri, 06 Apr 2012 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget goes hands-on with the RetroDuo Portable NES/SNES]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/15/engadget-goes-hands-on-with-the-retroduo-portable-nes-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/15/engadget-goes-hands-on-with-the-retroduo-portable-nes-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/15/engadget-goes-hands-on-with-the-retroduo-portable-nes-snes/#comments We don't know if you guys realize this or not, but CES is a big show. Like, really big. So big, in fact, that our crack team of ground forces couldn't possibly see all that there is to see, no matter how efficient and devilishly handsome they may be.

Thankfully, our sister site Engadget was also at the show, and they got to spend some hands-on time with the RetroDuo Portable, an NES/SNES combo device from classic console fabricator Retro-Bit. Functionally, the device serves the same purpose as the SupaBoy released by Hyperkin late last year, albeit with a few catches. Hit the source link for Engadget's full write up, and ask yourself a very important question: Which is more valuable, $90, or memories?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES-2012engadgetNESretro-bitretrobitRetroDuoRetroDuo-PortableSNESSupaBoySun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlestar Galactica, as retold by a 16-bit RPG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/battlestar-galactica-as-retold-by-a-16-bit-rpg/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/battlestar-galactica-as-retold-by-a-16-bit-rpg/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/06/battlestar-galactica-as-retold-by-a-16-bit-rpg/#comments
Feel like reliving the bizarre twists and turns of Battlestar Galactica without, you know, actually having to watch it again? College Humor has put together a handy (and fake) retro RPG that handily condenses the series' most memorable plot points (and holes). Oh, and: Spoiler warning. Duh.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16-bitbattlestar-galacticacomedyrpgsnessuper-nintendoFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Retrode 2 USB device lets you play real SNES and Genesis games in emulators]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/retrode-2-usb-device-lets-you-play-real-snes-and-genesis-games-i/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/retrode-2-usb-device-lets-you-play-real-snes-and-genesis-games-i/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/retrode-2-usb-device-lets-you-play-real-snes-and-genesis-games-i/#comments Combining game consoles and emulators, the Retrode 2 is a device that lets you play SNES and Genesis games on your computer. It's a USB device that accepts SNES and Genesis cartridges and controllers, and uses them with any emulator program. When not in use, it folds up into a little clamshell box. It's kind of magical, as far as we can tell.

It's hard to say why you would be playing on a computer, in an emulator, when you have the cartridge and controller handy. Perhaps you want to be able to use save states or other emulator niceties. You might just want to take a bunch of screenshots. Whatever the reason, we like having the option! It'll be available January 23 for 65 euro or $85, depending on your region.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>emulationgenesismacpcretrode-2snesTue, 03 Jan 2012 14:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Now you can play SNES while crossing busy streets with SupaBoy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/04/now-you-can-play-snes-while-crossing-busy-streets-with-supaboy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/04/now-you-can-play-snes-while-crossing-busy-streets-with-supaboy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/04/now-you-can-play-snes-while-crossing-busy-streets-with-supaboy/#comments What do you get the gamer who has everything? How about two things he already has -- a classic SNES system and a handheld device, combined into one glorious package. Hyperkin has officially released the SupaBoy, a handheld system that takes full-size SNES cartridges, has a 3.5 inch screen and moonlights as a home console, with two controller ports and TV connection as well.

The battery life is locked at 2.5 hours, but with all the new friends you're going to make when they see you walking down the street playing the SupaBoy, that's all the time you'll have to game anyway.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hyperkinmobileportable-snessnessupaboySun, 04 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Chrono Trigger travels to Virtual Console next Monday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/chrono-trigger-travels-to-virtual-console-next-monday/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/chrono-trigger-travels-to-virtual-console-next-monday/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/chrono-trigger-travels-to-virtual-console-next-monday/#comments It sure feels like we've waited an eternity for Square's timeless Super Nintendo RPG to come to Virtual Console. Begrudgingly, we suppose it's true -- good things do come to those who wait. Next Monday, May 16, marks Chrono Trigger's long overdue release on Virtual Console in North America.

Following its press release, Square Enix confirmed that the game will be sold at the standard 800 Wii Points ($8) price for SNES ports on VC (as opposed to the 900-point premium being charged in Japan). That's quite a bargain for pretty much the best game ever.

[Image source: Chronopedia]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chrono-triggernintendonorth-americaq2-2011release-datesnessquare-enixvirtual-consolewiiThu, 12 May 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA['SupaBoy' handheld lets you take SNES games on the go]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/supaboy-handheld-lets-you-take-snes-games-on-the-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/supaboy-handheld-lets-you-take-snes-games-on-the-go/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/supaboy-handheld-lets-you-take-snes-games-on-the-go/#comments Hyperkin, who sells third-party gaming accessories and various retro game devices (like the RetroN3, a combination NES/SNES/Genesis) announced its next product at the Midwest Gaming Classic last month: the SupaBoy, a portable SNES console that works with real SNES cartridges. It's shaped like a controller, but it also has two controller ports, so you can play while you play.

According to CVG's report on the device, it has a 3.5" screen, a rechargeable battery that runs for about five-and-a-half hours, and AV out for use on real TVs. It's due for launch in America this summer. It might look a bit silly with the huge cartridge sticking out, but Sega got away with pretty much the same thing. Officially.

Joystiq'SupaBoy' handheld lets you take SNES games on the go originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>handheldhyperkinmidwest-gaming-classicportablesnessupaboyWed, 13 Apr 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Chrono Trigger, Mega Man X coming to Virtual Console in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/chrono-trigger-mega-man-x-coming-to-virtual-console-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/chrono-trigger-mega-man-x-coming-to-virtual-console-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/chrono-trigger-mega-man-x-coming-to-virtual-console-in-japan/#comments Nintendo's Virtual Console release schedule for April includes just three games -- quite a contrast from the service's high points in 2007 and 2008, when the monthly additions would routinely top a dozen. However, even with just three releases, Nintendo of Japan manages to make us totally jealous, because one of those releases is Chrono Trigger.

Nintendo (or Square Enix) has decided to charge a premium 900 Wii Points for the Super Nintendo RPG, a 100-point markup that is usually reserved for games "imported" from other regions, but used here basically because they can. That's still cheaper than the current (discounted) price for the DS version in the US.

In case we hadn't achieved sufficient jealousy levels, the other planned SNES release for next month is Mega Man X, which will sell for the standard 800-point price in Japan. Also on the schedule: King of the Monsters 2 for Neo Geo.

JoystiqChrono Trigger, Mega Man X coming to Virtual Console in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chrono-triggerjapanking-of-the-monsters-2mega-man-xnintendosnessquare-enixvirtual-consolewiiFri, 25 Mar 2011 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario World is Miyamoto's favorite Mario game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/super-mario-world-is-miyamotos-favorite-mario-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/super-mario-world-is-miyamotos-favorite-mario-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/super-mario-world-is-miyamotos-favorite-mario-game/#comments
 Speaking to Game Hunters during Mario's 25th-anniversary celebration at the Nintendo World Store, Mario maestro Shigeru Miyamoto revealed some interesting tidbits about everyone's favorite plumber. When asked what fans don't know about Mario, Miyamoto revealed that the development team on Super Mario Bros had considered using the NES D-pad to make Mario jump instead of the A button. We know, madness.

Another revealing bit of trivia: Miyamoto admitted that his favorite Mario game is Super Mario World. Miyamoto liked that the game combined the traditional action of the series with new map features, making players "think about where they were going and what they were going to do next." He added that many of the Super Mario World staff went on to become producers and directors.

Strangely, Miyamoto neglected to mention the SNES game's standout feature: namely, that the cape is awesome.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendoShigeru-Miyamotosnessuper-mario-25th-anniversarysuper-mario-worldTue, 09 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: The Super Metroid soundtrack on the Sega Genesis]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/video-the-super-metroid-soundtrack-on-the-sega-genesis/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/video-the-super-metroid-soundtrack-on-the-sega-genesis/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/video-the-super-metroid-soundtrack-on-the-sega-genesis/#comments Most of us grew up championing the banner of either Sega or Nintendo -- if you were JC, you had a TurboGrafx-16. Aligning with one or the other wasn't a choice made lightly, predicated on which games you thought looked the baddest and, of course, that pesky money issue. If you were a Sega person, you missed out on some sweet Nintendo games and vice versa.

Anyway, the point: HG101 posted a nine-minute video giving us a glimpse at how Super Metroid would've sounded if it was on the Sega Genesis, created by YouTube user Geckoyamori. Crank your speakers up to 11 and head past the break to give it a listen!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>segasega-genesissnessuper-metroidThu, 14 Oct 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You can buy your own SNES retail display unit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/27/you-can-buy-your-own-snes-retail-display-unit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/27/you-can-buy-your-own-snes-retail-display-unit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/27/you-can-buy-your-own-snes-retail-display-unit/#comments An eBay user by the name of rifaavalon recently tipped us off to an item of interest that's currently on his storefront: An SNES retail display unit. This relic comes with an illuminated case, a monitor, a console and two built-in controllers -- but no games. (We're sure you have some lying around.)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctionebaynintendosnessuper-nintendoMon, 27 Sep 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[How to put SNES games on your iPad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/14/how-to-put-snes-games-on-your-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/14/how-to-put-snes-games-on-your-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/14/how-to-put-snes-games-on-your-ipad/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Placing SNES games on your iPad is an extremely simple process. All you have to do is lay your iPad with the screen facing upwards on a flat surface, then start piling on your cartridges. You can really only stack around 20 games on there before things start getting precarious, though, so make sure you don't overload it.

Now, if you want to actually play those games, you'll need to follow Lifehacker's fairly easy four-step guide. Of course, it involves a bit of jailbreaking and emulating, so if you prefer to keep your operation legit, you may just want to continue playing your SNES games on their native platform. Check out Lifehacker for the detailed guide, or watch the accompanying video explanation posted after the jump.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>emulatorhackmobilemodnintendosnesWed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Wild Guns (SNES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/vc-in-brief-wild-guns-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/vc-in-brief-wild-guns-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/vc-in-brief-wild-guns-snes/#commentsWhat better way to celebrate Memorial Day than by mowing down countless waves of evil henchmen and robots? Natsume's Wild Guns is a great arcade experience that both fans of shooters and crazy interpretations of historical events can get behind. Seriously, it's not a bad way to spend $8 (or hours of your time).
  • Wild Guns (SNES, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points)
Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer VC in Brief as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

JoystiqVC in Brief: Wild Guns (SNES) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 May 2010 21:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>natsumeshootersnesvc-in-briefvirtual-consolewild-gunsMon, 31 May 2010 21:46:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: X-Scape, Ben 10, Wild Guns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/nintendoware-weekly-x-scape-ben-10-wild-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/nintendoware-weekly-x-scape-ben-10-wild-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/nintendoware-weekly-x-scape-ben-10-wild-guns/#commentsEven though it's a holiday here in the US, Nintendo has released a plethora of new downloadable titles for the Wii and DSi. It's a great thing, not simply because OMG moar gamez, but because it gives us a distraction from the day's festivities. There's only so much of Aunt Linda's trip to the Grand Canyon we can listen to, you know?

Gallery: X-Scape (DSiWare)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben-10ben-10-alien-forceben-10-alien-force-the-rise-of-hexBen-10-Protector-of-EarthBen-TenD3-PublisherDSdsidsiwaregamelofthero-of-spartaHigh-Voltage-SoftwarekonamiNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklyq-gamesrobocalypsesnesvirtual-consolevogstervogster-entertainmentvoodoo-diceWiiwiiwarewild-gunsx-scapeMon, 31 May 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Kirby Super Star (SNES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/vc-in-brief-kirby-super-star-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/vc-in-brief-kirby-super-star-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/vc-in-brief-kirby-super-star-snes/#comments Oh how good it feels to be back. After a forced hiatus, Nintendo has finally released a new Virtual Console game -- and a good one, at that. We're talking about Kirby Super Star, a content-rich SNES offering from HAL Laboratory. Check it out in the latest episode of VC in Brief above.

Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer VC in Brief as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

JoystiqVC in Brief: Kirby Super Star (SNES) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 May 2010 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hal-laboratorykirby-super-starnintendosnesvc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 17 May 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Bit.Trip Runner, Looksley's Line Up, Kirby Super Star]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-looksleys-line-up-kirby/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-looksleys-line-up-kirby/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/nintendoware-weekly-bit-trip-runner-looksleys-line-up-kirby/#comments It's quite the week for the DSi and Wii as far as downloadables go -- Bit.Trip Runner arrives on WiiWare today and EA, Tecmo Koei and Konami all offer solid titles for DSiWare. Oh, and you can finally get your hands on Looksley's Line Up, the interesting 3D DSiWare game from Nintendo. There's even a new Virtual Console game starring a certain hungry pink blob to check out!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-topsy-turvy-lifeaksysaksys-gamesbit-trip-runnerblood-beachDSdsiwareeaElectronic-Artsflipsflips-more-bloody-horowitzfroggerfrogger-returnsgaijin-gameskirby-super-starkonamilooksleys-line-upNintendonintendoware-weeklysnesTecmotecmo-koeivirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 17 May 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Man creates Bluetooth SNES controller, makes us jealous]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/man-creates-bluetooth-snes-controller-makes-us-jealous/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/man-creates-bluetooth-snes-controller-makes-us-jealous/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/07/man-creates-bluetooth-snes-controller-makes-us-jealous/#comments
While the image above appears to be a Super Nintendo controller with its cord mercilessly ripped out, it is actually much more. It is, in fact, the shell of an SNES controller stuffed with the guts of a fantastically ugly Bluetooth controller. The project was created by a modder known as Bacteria (no stranger to awesome mods). All the buttons function properly with the exception of the select button -- the Bluetooth controller only had a start button, you see -- and it runs on a single AA battery. Basically, it's the perfect way to enjoy all those legally obtained Super Nintendo games you have sitting on your hard drive.

You can check out a video of the controller in action after the break. If you'd like to make one of your own, you can find a full guide here.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bacteriacontrollermodsperipheralssnessuper-nintendosuper-nintendo-controllerFri, 07 May 2010 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Goozex now accepts SNES, Genesis and other retro game trades]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/goozex-now-accepts-snes-genesis-and-other-retro-game-trades/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/goozex-now-accepts-snes-genesis-and-other-retro-game-trades/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/goozex-now-accepts-snes-genesis-and-other-retro-game-trades/#comments The increasingly popular game-trading service Goozex is expanding its capabilities to encompass the game platforms of yesteryear. New to the site is an option to trade NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Genesis, Sega CD, and Atari 2600 amongst the site's growing user base. Sadly, there's still no support for our precious Virtual Boy. Now we'll never be able to get our hands on that copy of Teleroboxer we've always dreamed of owning.

There's already a ton of games from each platform up for trading on Goozex right now. Like, good games. Not the nine pathetic copies of WCW Mayhem which comprise your local used games store's N64 selection.

JoystiqGoozex now accepts SNES, Genesis and other retro game trades originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atariclassicgame-boygenesisgoozexnesretrosega-cdsnestradeusedWed, 31 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Final Fantasy II (SNES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/vc-in-brief-final-fantasy-ii-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/vc-in-brief-final-fantasy-ii-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/vc-in-brief-final-fantasy-ii-snes/#commentsFinal Fantasy II (actually Final Fantasy IV) is one of the most important role-playing games of all time. Not only was it the first to introduce the ATB system (Active Time Battle), but it also had an incredibly ambitious plot and, frankly, a downright great opening sequence. It would help bring the world to the JRPG (and vice versa), so however you choose to play through this bit of classic gaming, do it. You owe it to yourself to do that at least once in your life.
  • Final Fantasy II (SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) (actually FFIV)
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>final-fantasyfinal-fantasy-2rpgsnessquaresquare-enixsquare-softvc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 08 Mar 2010 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Final Fantasy II, Max & the Magic Marker]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/nintendoware-weekly-final-fantasy-ii-max-and-the-magic-marker/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/nintendoware-weekly-final-fantasy-ii-max-and-the-magic-marker/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/nintendoware-weekly-final-fantasy-ii-max-and-the-magic-marker/#commentsSure, you could play Final Fantasy XIII on PS3 and Xbox 360 this week, but you could also buy a Final Fantasy game whose quality isn't under any debate -- partly because it's really good, and partly because Final Fantasy II for SNES was released in 1991 and the debate has pretty much elapsed by now.

Or you could bypass that whole Final Fantasy thing and play a cute game about a kid and his amazing drawing ability.

Gallery: Max & the Magic Marker (WiiWare)


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Nintendo announced at its San Francisco media event today that the SNES game will be included in the Wii version of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, which is slated for release on May 18. Earlier this month, rumors suggested that Prince of Persia Classic -- a direct remake of the original game, initially released on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network -- would be included in The Forgotten Sands. Instead, Wii owners get classic Prince of Persia exclusively.

Don't fret too much about the platforms, though. You're probably in for more thrills than a saber duel with a thousand sultans no matter what.

Gallery: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (Wii)

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Check out a gameplay clip of the unsanctioned Sonic 4 after the jump. Yeah, it doesn't look great -- but to be fair, Sonic doesn't whip out a gun at any point, nor does he engage in light bestiality, so we guess it has its charms.

[Via Kotaku]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackmodnintendosegasnessonicsonic-4sonic-the-hedgehogWiiTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Ghoul Patrol (SNES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/vc-in-brief-ghoul-patrol-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/vc-in-brief-ghoul-patrol-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/vc-in-brief-ghoul-patrol-snes/#comments Ghoul Patrol is the sequel to Zombies Ate My Neighbors, built on the same engine and very much feeling the same. This time around, the game plays a little slower: the controls seem a little clunkier (I have to shoot my gun before I can start dashing?) and the environments are bigger and present far too many dead-ends ... literally. Still, it's a potent formula and on the whole, the game is great fun, even if it's not as endearing as Neighbors. Check it out in the latest VC in Brief episode above!
  • Ghoul Patrol (SNES, 1 -2 players, 800 Wii Points)

Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ghoul-patrollucasartssnesvc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 25 Jan 2010 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Aha! I found Uno in my Ghoul Patrol]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/nintendoware-weekly-aha-i-found-uno-in-my-ghoul-patrol/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/nintendoware-weekly-aha-i-found-uno-in-my-ghoul-patrol/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/25/nintendoware-weekly-aha-i-found-uno-in-my-ghoul-patrol/#comments You know, when Zombies Ate My Neighbors showed up on the Virtual Console, we were plum surprised. Save for a whisper here and there years earlier, we had no idea to expect the classic (and beloved) SNES title. Today, Nintendo has unleashed that game's sequel on the Virtual Console, accompanied by a bunch of other titles -- including Gameloft's WiiWare release, Uno, and Nintendo's feng-shui board game, Number Battle.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aha-i-found-it-hidden-object-gameairace-tunnelateam-incbittos+DSdsiwareescapee-gogameloftgevo-entertainmentghoul-patrollucasartsmachineNintendonintendoware-weeklynumber-battlequibicgamessnesunovirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 25 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Final Fight 3 (SNES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/04/vc-in-brief-final-fight-3-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/04/vc-in-brief-final-fight-3-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/04/vc-in-brief-final-fight-3-snes/#commentsOnly one Virtual Console game this week: Final Fight 3. It's more of the same in the third installment of Capcom's classic beat-em-up, which adds custom super moves for each fighter. Check it out in the latest episode of VC in Brief above!
  • Final Fight 3 (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)

Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beat-em-upcapcomfinal-fightfinal-fight-3snesvc-in-briefMon, 04 Jan 2010 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Pilotwings (SNES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/28/vc-in-brief-pilotwings-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/28/vc-in-brief-pilotwings-snes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/28/vc-in-brief-pilotwings-snes/#commentsVirtual Console aficionados have been waiting a long time for this one. Pilotwings is finally here and it's pretty much just like you remember it: highly repetitive; punishingly difficult, but as rewarding as ever. Check it out in the latest episode of VC in Brief above!
  • Pilotwings (SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-hoops-basketballcastlevaniacastlevania-the-adventure-rebirthDSdsiwareeat-eat-fightgame-artsgameloftglow-artisanhudsonkonamimaster-of-illusionmaster-of-illusion-expressnintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklyoregon-trailpilotwingspowerhead-gamesrabbidsrabbids-labskyworkssnessudokusudoku-senseitecmothe-magic-obeliskthe-oregon-trailubisoftvirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Street Fighter Alpha 2 (SNES) and Shinobi (VC Arcade)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/vc-in-brief-street-fighter-alpha-2-snes-and-shinobi-vc-arcad/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/vc-in-brief-street-fighter-alpha-2-snes-and-shinobi-vc-arcad/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/vc-in-brief-street-fighter-alpha-2-snes-and-shinobi-vc-arcad/#commentsMartial arts is the theme on the Virtual Console this week, as Sega and Capcom both offer up entries in their respective franchises. Unless you like to punch things, throw pointy things at things or kick things -- or maybe some kind of mixture of all that -- then you'll probably want to skip this week's downloads. Pacifists need not apply!
  • Street Fighter Alpha 2 (SNES, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points)
  • Shinobi (VC Arcade, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomSegaShinobisnesstreet-fighter-alpha-2vc-arcadevc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 07 Dec 2009 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Rayman, Stop Stress, Shinobi, Street Fighter Alpha 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-stop-stress-shinobi-street-fighte/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-stop-stress-shinobi-street-fighte/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-stop-stress-shinobi-street-fighte/#comments There's some classic platforming to be had in both Rayman and Shinobi in this week's Nintendo downloads, and even a way to deal with Jack's overabundance of stress in Stop Stress: A Day of Fury. There's over ten titles in all, so cruise past the break for the full list.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-defenderball-fightercapcomDSdsidsiwareflowerworksmagnetismy-dolphinmynotebookNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklypop-islandraymanshinobisnesstop-stressstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-alphastreet-fighter-alpha-2ubisoftvc-arcadevirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 07 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: The Combatribes (SNES), Solomon's Key (VC Arcade)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/vc-in-brief-the-combatribes-snes-solomons-key-vc-arcade/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/vc-in-brief-the-combatribes-snes-solomons-key-vc-arcade/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/vc-in-brief-the-combatribes-snes-solomons-key-vc-arcade/#commentsThis week's Virtual Console update offers two delectable titles -- Solomon's Key is a very unique action/puzzler hybrid, whereas The Combatribes features a wonderfully bad story and the demon clowns of Coney Island. Life doesn't get much better than this, folks!
  • Solomon's Key (VC Arcade, 1 - 2 players, 600 Wii Points)
  • The Combatribes (SNES, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points)
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JoystiqVC in Brief: The Combatribes (SNES), Solomon's Key (VC Arcade) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksys-gamescombatribessnessolomons-keytechnostecmothe-combatribesvc-arcadevc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fight 3, Metal Gear headline Japanese Virtual Console lineup next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/final-fight-3-metal-gear-headline-japanese-virtual-console-line/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/final-fight-3-metal-gear-headline-japanese-virtual-console-line/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/final-fight-3-metal-gear-headline-japanese-virtual-console-line/#commentsMetal Gear kept Japanese Wii owners waiting last month, as publisher D4 Enterprises missed the game's announced November release window. The tactical espionage action progenitor has snuck into December's lineup, along with another November refugee, Yie Ar Koutei no Gyakushuu.

December will also see the arrival of Final Fight 3 for SNES, which features Guy and Haggar along with two new characters, all doing what they do best: punching people, eating garbage, and destroying lots of barrels. Of course, no Virtual Console schedule is complete without shmups, and December will see two: Ordyne, an adorable side-scroller from Namco, and Zaxxon, a classic Sega shooter with a confusing perspective. See the list after the break.

[Via Andriasang]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>final-fight-3japanmetal-gearmsxordynesnesvirtual-consolezaxxonMon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Tales of Monkey Island, Bookworm, The Combatribes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendoware-weekly-tales-of-monkey-island-bookworm-the-comba/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendoware-weekly-tales-of-monkey-island-bookworm-the-comba/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendoware-weekly-tales-of-monkey-island-bookworm-the-comba/#comments If you thought last week's NintendoWare Weekly update was huge, well ... you'll probably think the same thing about this week's update! That's mostly because Nintendo provides quite the overweight offering this time, with a total of ten new titles available for your post-Thanksgiving download. Loosen that belt and make some room for more by heading past the break for the full list of this week's releases.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksys-gamesbookwormchristmas-clixcombatribescopter-crisisdigital-leisureDSdsiwareeaElectronic-Artsfoto-facehudsonjc-games-incmaster-of-illusionmaster-of-illusion-expressmy-zooNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklypopcappopcap-gamessnessolomons-keysudokusudoku-challengetales-of-monkey-islandtecmotelltale-gamesthe-combatribesvc-arcadevirtual-consolevirtual-console-arcadeWiiwiiwareMon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Super Mario Kart (SNES), A Boy and His Blob (NES)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/vc-in-brief-super-mario-kart-snes-a-boy-and-his-blob-nes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/vc-in-brief-super-mario-kart-snes-a-boy-and-his-blob-nes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/vc-in-brief-super-mario-kart-snes-a-boy-and-his-blob-nes/#commentsThis week's Virtual Console update is delicious on two different fronts. For one, it's delicious in that we wish we could have some of those jelly beans the Blob in A Boy and His Blob is snacking on -- well, except for the ketchup ones. Even we don't like those!

Secondly, it's delicious because ... uh, we may not have thought that far ahead, But, hey, Super Mario Kart! Have you been adequately distracted from our mental lapse? Check out the video above!
  • Super Mario Kart (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)
  • A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-boy-and-his-blobBoy-And-His-BlobMajesco-Gamesnessnessuper-mario-kartvc-in-briefvirtual-consoleWayforwardWayforward-TechnologiesMon, 23 Nov 2009 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Mario Kart, Pilotwings and Smash Bros. coming to Virtual Console by year's end]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/21/report-mario-kart-pilotwings-and-smash-bros-coming-to-virtual/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/21/report-mario-kart-pilotwings-and-smash-bros-coming-to-virtual/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/21/report-mario-kart-pilotwings-and-smash-bros-coming-to-virtual/#comments Gamespot is reporting that Nintendo revealed to them that a few oft-requested classic titles will be added to the Virtual Console within the coming weeks. According to the report, the festivities will kick off this coming Monday, when Super Mario Kart (which has been available in Japan for approximately forever) will be added to the storefront for the standard price of 800 Wii Points ($8).

Later in the holiday season, Nintendo will also reportedly drop the original Pilotwings onto the platform, then shortly after that, will also toss Super Smash Bros. into the mix. No prices have been announced for these two titles, but according to the Gamespot article, both will be released by the end of the year. That's just great. It's not like we're already drowning in huge, time-draining blockbusters. Now we've got to start perfecting our drifting and shell-flinging once again. We appreciate the gesture, Nintendo -- but your timing is rotten.

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Actually, you should probably just watch it anyway. You know, just to be safe.
  • Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures (SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
  • Street Fighter II' Champion Edition (TG16, 1 - 2 players, 700 Wii Points)

Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomindiana-jonesindiana-jones-greatest-adventuressnesstreet-fighter-iitg16vc-in-briefvirtual-consoleMon, 16 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: WiiWare demos, Pokemon Rumble, Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/nintendoware-weekly-wiiware-demos-pokemon-rumble-indiana-jone/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/nintendoware-weekly-wiiware-demos-pokemon-rumble-indiana-jone/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/nintendoware-weekly-wiiware-demos-pokemon-rumble-indiana-jone/#commentsThis week, we get our first taste of Nintendo's new WiiWare demos. Surprisingly, it didn't take Nintendo that long to flip the switch for North America, considering the company revealed the long-overdue feature -- and day-one annoyance -- only earlier this month. And on top of the free trial versions of select WiiWare titles (five total this week!), there are also two new Virtual Console titles to enjoy, as well as three new DSiWare games. Hit the break for the full list.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d-boyaksys-gamesarcade-bowlingart-styleart-style-digidrivebit-trip-beatcapcomdemosdigidrivedsiwareffccffcc-my-life-as-a-darklordfinal-fantasyfinal-fantasy-crystal-chroniclesgaijin-gamesindiana-jonesindiana-jones-greatest-adventuresmy-life-as-a-darklordNintendonintendoware-weeklynyxquestover-the-topover-the-top-gamespokemon-rumblerobot-rescueskee-ballsnesstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-2street-fighter-iiteyonvirtual-consoleWiiwiiwarewiiware-demosworld-of-gooMon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Quickdev16 cart opens up wonderful world of SNES homebrew]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/quickdev16-cart-opens-up-wonderful-world-of-snes-homebrew/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/quickdev16-cart-opens-up-wonderful-world-of-snes-homebrew/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/quickdev16-cart-opens-up-wonderful-world-of-snes-homebrew/#comments Has your homebrew SNES masterpiece, Secret of Manilow, been trapped within your computer for a decade or so due to technological restraints? Time to dust off your old ROM file -- the Quickdev16 SNES developer cartridge has all you need to get your brainchild up and running on Nintendo's Super console. The cart includes an Atmel AVR ATmega644 with boot loader, a USB connection with which to upload a ROM, 16 megabits of SRAM, and an RS232 converter.

We're assuming that if you possess the technical know-how to craft custom SNES games, then you probably know what all that stuff means. We're also assuming that you'd be more inclined to pony up for the cart's $120 price tag than we are. That's just a tad too steep for an SNES cart -- or rather, an SNES cart that isn't a sealed, mint condition copy of Chrono Trigger.

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JoystiqQuickdev16 cart opens up wonderful world of SNES homebrew originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fight 2 (SNES, 1 -2 players, 800 Wii Points)

This week's offering punches the Virtual Console silly, continuing the adventures of everyone's favorite wrestler-turned-politician (What, you think Jesse Ventura deserves that honor? Pfft ...) in Final Fight 2. It doesn't innovate or really add much more to the original experience -- well, except for more dudes to punch. There are plenty more thugs to beat on, that's for sure. But what it lacks in innovation, it makes up for in dudes to punch. Seriously, do you wanna punch dudes? Because that's totally what's going on here.

Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks like that.

JoystiqVC in Brief: Final Fight 2 (SNES) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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