Japan: Next week's Virtual Console games

Posted Mar 23, 2007 at 2:42PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii Tags: NES, Nintendo, TurboGrafx
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Donkey Kong Jr. Math screenshot - Image 1One thing we like about announcing Japan's Virtual Console line-up is that every so often, it gives us a preview of what may be heading our way. Now, in case the guys here want to know what Japan's VC community will be getting further along in March, GoNintendo managed to pick up this list by way of Japan's official Nintendo site. Here are the titles:

NES
  • Donkey Kong Jr. Math
Genesis
  • Dyna Brothers
  • Wonder Boy V: Monster World III
  • Alien Storm
TurboGrafx-16
  • Shockman
Donkey Kong Jr. Math will be remembered as Nintendo's edutainment video game (sort of like Brain Age), originally released for Japan in 1983 and for North America in 1985. The game required players to solve math problems to win. Wonder Boy V - aka Wonder Boy in Monster World - is a traditional platformer that puts players in control of Shion, a boy on a mission to save his Monster World from the BioMeka. The game also features a rudimentary RPG system that allows players to interact with the townsfolk, as well as buy equipment for their quest.

Given that games like these were eventually released for Western consumption, we're hoping this list may provide hints of what might be enjoying a release outside Japan. What's your say, guys? Which games do you think will be going stateside?

 
 
 

Comments

by - 2007-03-23 16:18:15
hmm...

See I think this is why the Wii isn't going to be the best console around for this generation. I think the 360 has already made the step in the right direction with the Xbox Live Arcade. Nintendo needs to do the same and produce NEW games that users can use the unique features of the Wii to play the games. Users are just going to get sick of old, overpriced games being released. I CRAVE NEW CONTENT!
by - 2007-03-23 23:15:56
Super Metroid

where is super Metroid... I know this is 4 Japan, but i wanna know where it is....Is it coming...Whats taking so long man....damn.

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