Virtual Console Update - 11.19.07

Wrecking Crew
NES - 500 Wii Points
1-2 Players

Sonic 3D Blast
Sega Genesis - 800 Wii Points
1 Player

Super Air Zonk
TGX16 - 800 Wii Points
1 Player

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sketch Update!

Algus, a member of the NSider forums, who is known for his creative Super Smash Bros. Brawl concept sketches has updated his list with some new characters after a long hiatus.

Agent J, Black Mage, Earthworm Jim, Lemming, Lip, and Sukapon have all been added to the list. Algus also made an awesome group shot of many Nintendo characters, whom he drew concept sketches for.

Full Updated List of Concept Sketches
Algus’ Thread on NSider Forums

Virtual Console Update #3

Another Monday, another batch of virtual console games added to the Wii Shopping Channel. And yet again, I don’t think I will be downloading any of them. Come on Nintendo! Release some real classics! Here is a quick overview of this weeks additions.

Tennis
Nintendo Entertainment System - 500 Wii Points
1-2 Players

Space Harrier II
Sega Genesis - 800 Wii Points
1 Player

Military Madness
TurboGrafx-16 - 600 Wii Points
1-2 Players

Nintendo needs to release some more N64 games soon. Super Mario 64 is getting pretty lonely. Do you plan on buying any of these? Are there some classic games you would like to see in the Wii Shopping Channel? Leave a comment.

Top Ten Goofiest Twilight Princess Characters

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is an amazing game with a beautiful and expansive Hyrule to explore and dozens of lively characters to meet. Alot of those characters are a little… weird. I’ve stumbled upon a list of the ten goofiest characters from Twilight Princess. Click the link below to check out the list. There are some minor spoilers though.

Top Ten Goofiest Twilight Princess Characters

Virtual Console Update #2

Nintendo has added 4 new Virtual Console titles to the Wii Shopping Channel this morning. Below is the overview of the new editions.

Ice Hockey
Nintendo Entertainment System - 500 Wii Points
1-2 Players

Gunstar Heroes
Sega Genesis - 800 Wii Points
1-2 Players

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Sega Genesis - 800 Wii Points
1-2 Players

Alien Crush
TurboGrafx-16 - 600 Wii Points
1 Player

I don’t know if I am going to be downloading any of these games, but I really want to try out Gunstar Heroes. Nintendo really needs to release a good SNES or N64 game. (Ocarina of Time, please) So, does anyone else plan on purchasing any of these? Leave a comment.

Nintendo Family Tree Shirt

Tired of the same old boring T-shirts? Well I have stumbled upon a cool t-shirt depicting the family tree of Nintendo consoles. Check out the shirt here. And while you’re at it, check out the other shirts available on the website.

Wii Save

WiiSave.com has taken advantage of the Nintendo Wii’s ability to transfer game saves onto an SD card. The website lets you share game saves with anyone who wants them. Simply download them, put the file onto your SD card, and load it into your Wii.

So if you’re feeling lazy and don’t feel like actually playing the game, but you still want the unlockables, then this is the site you.

Thanks to 4colorrebellion for the heads up to this cool website! Be sure to give 4cr a visit!

Wii Impressions

After sitting in the cold outside Target for 12 hours, I finally have the Nintendo Wii. I have been playing it seemingly nonstop for the past few days. I’ve delved deep into Twilight Princess, played a few good rounds of Wii Sports, sent messages to my fellow Wii owners, created an army of Miis, and enjoyed some retro gaming with The Legend of Zelda and Sonic on the virtual console.

Despite playing Zelda almost nonstop over the past couple of days, I’ve decided to write some impressions on the Wii and it’s channels.

Updated Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sketches

Long ago I posted a list of concept sketches for the upcoming Wii game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl by a member of the Nintendo NSider Forums. I haven’t updated the list since I have posted it on the website, but after some nagging, I finally got around to it. Click here to find the updated list of concept sketches.

Wii Information Overload

Nintendo has finally announced the price and release date for the much anticipated Wii. The Wii will debut on November 19 in both North and South America for $249.99 US dollars.

Here are some more details that have been revealed.

• Wii will come in one color at launch. (White)
• Wii packaging shown for the US.
• Wii Sports included with the Wii.
• Virtual Console games will be purchased via a point based system (5000 points = 5 dollars).
• NES games: 500 points, SNES games: 800 points, N64 games: 1000 points
• There will be 30 Virtual Console games available by the end of the year.
• Beginning in January, Nintendo will release 10 Virtual Console games every month.
• The original Zelda, Super Mario World, Donkey Kong and Super Mario 64 will all be available at launch.
• Wii Remote is $39.99, Nunchuck Attachment is $19.99
• Metroid Prime 3 is now planned for a 2007 release.
• Blurry Photo of Wii Boxart

More Links
Nintendo Press Release
Official Wii Site (updated)
Information on the Wii Channels
NYC Wii Press Event Video
Massive Collection of New Wii Media
Wii Software Preview Video (Japanese)