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Archive for the ‘Virtual Console’ Category

September 4th, 2007

A look back: Landstalker

Keep in mind this is like, a minute into the game.

Welcome, one and all to this, a look back at Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole. What? You say you’ve never heard of Landstalker? Well get in line, brother. In line for an explanation of what sort of a game it is, and whether or […]

By Hudson -- 8 comments

September 3rd, 2007

Landstalker hits Virtual Console

Isometric action adventure platforming came to the Virtual Console today, in the form of Landstalker: Treasure of King Nole, for the Sega Genesis.
For approximately 926.64 yen (it’s getting harder to rephrase eight bucks into an interesting price point!), you can download this game without having to look at its boxart, whose artist was, in fact, […]

By Hudson -- 0 comments

August 27th, 2007

A look back: Ghouls ‘n Ghosts

Get used to seeing these words. A lot.
Some games are hard. Some games are harder than that. Some games are harder still, and yet higher than even these there is an upper echelon wherein games like Ghouls ‘n Ghosts reside.
It is from here these games look down at their less challenging brethren with contempt, […]

By Hudson -- 8 comments

August 16th, 2007

Shinobi III, Landstalker to hit Virtual Console

 
1up.com is reporting that two more Sega classics are coming to the Virtual Console: Shinobi III and Landstalker. For those not in the know, Shinobi III is a game just chock-full of 2D, action-y goodness, while Landstalker is a slightly simpler, more platform-oriented Zelda-style game played in an isometric perspective. The article doesn’t say when […]

By Hudson -- 7 comments

August 13th, 2007

A look back: Shining in the Darkness

“The King of Thornwood is beside himself with worry. His daughter and his most trustworthy knight, Mortred, have disappeared. You, as the son of Mortred, must unravel the mystery!”
Thrilling, no? So spake the mighty back cover of the 1991 Genesis game that would spawn a number of great (and not so great) sequels. Join us […]

By Hudson -- 1 comment

July 30th, 2007

A look back: Dynamite Headdy

Treasure has a pretty good pedigree when it comes to collaboration with Sega. Gunstar Heroes, Silhouette Mirage, Bangai-O, Ikaruga, and Astro Boy: Omega Factor. But… Dynamite Headdy?

Join us at Sega Nerds as we inspect further whether or not Headdy is worth your money.

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By Hudson -- 9 comments

July 30th, 2007

Dynamite Headdy released for the Virtual Console

Dynamite Headdy was released today for the Wii’s Virtual console. The game, like most Genesis titles, will run you up $8 (£5.60 for our friends in the British Empire). Stay tuned later today for another retro feature from Sega Nerds giving a little more information on this Treasure title and whether or not it’s worth […]

By Hudson -- 0 comments

July 16th, 2007

New Sega Classics heading to Virtual Console!

The Aussies are at it again! Australia’s Office of Film, Spoilers and Classification keep letting the cat out of the bag about new SEGA VC games. They have previously let us all in on many unknown SEGA Genesis/Megadrive titles coming to the Virtual Console weeks before they are officially announced.
This time the Aussies have given […]

By Ryan -- 7 comments

July 6th, 2007

Europe receives trio of Genesis VC titles

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Sega has now released Sonic 2, Ecco: Tides of Time and Golden Axe II for the Virtual Console in Europe for 800 Wii points each.
I won’t bore you with details about the games, because frankly, if you don’t already know enough about them, you’re probably on the wrong site.
So today, I present you […]

By Chris -- 2 comments

July 2nd, 2007

Ecco: Tides of Time released for Virtual Console

Today sees the release of Ecco: the Tides of Time for the Wii’s Virtual Console. Everyone loves dolphins, or at least don’t actively hate them. Especially when they save the world from freakish alien invasion and consort with Atlanteans and a giant talking strand of DNA which apparently started life on earth or something, whatever. […]

By Hudson -- 2 comments