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Wii Monday Virtual Console Releases (10/1/07, US): Two Japanese Import Games PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)   
Monday, 01 October 2007
It's time for yet another retro revival at the Wii Shop. This week brings two special Wii Virtual Console US releases: import games from Japan. Coming today to the Wii Shop (after 9am PST):

From Nintendo: "Nintendo is launching the new Import genre with the release of two games that previously have never been available in the Western Hemisphere on their original platforms."

Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Originally released in Japan as Super Mario Bros.® 2, this game has previously made only brief cameo appearances in the Western Hemisphere. Now available on the Virtual Console™ in all of its original splendor, Mario fans will appreciate the familiar look and feel of the game, while finding that its updated game play creates an entirely new challenge. No longer content just to wear different-colored overalls, Mario and Luigi also possess different skill sets: Mario can stop quicker, while Luigi can jump higher. In addition to the classic enemies already known to fans worldwide, there are also Poison Mushrooms, backward Warp Zones, and the occasional wind gust (which can help or hinder your progress) to take into account. And if that's somehow not enough, expert players can go looking for the game's secret worlds. So get ready to put your Mario skills to the ultimate test, and save the Princess again. Just don't be surprised if she's in another castle.

Sin & Punishment (Nintendo 64, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen – Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, 1,200 Wii Points): Created by the legendary development studio Treasure, this is a game that hard-core gamers and fans of Japanese imports recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64 titles to have never previously reached North American shores. Its unique combination of English voice-overs with Japanese subtitles (preserved in this version) has only added to the enthusiasm for its eventual release here. Experience the frenetic pace of a classic shooter, while choosing from a variety of options and a number of different skill levels until you are ready to take on the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Not to be outdone by the action, however, the intriguing story line gives the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Set in the near future, on an overpopulated Earth starved for resources, players uncover the intriguing mystery of two teenagers (Saki and Airan) and their battle against the Ruffians as they advance through level after level of nonstop action. Take a deep breath, gather your energy and prepare to see why this game is so highly praised.

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Huh?
Written by Guest on 2007-10-01 00:00:00
Two games? That's it? So now, in addition to getting rid of the best Nintendo forums they're only giving us two games? WEAK SAUCE!!!
Bing
Written by Guest on 2007-10-01 00:00:00
I'd really like to see the Zelda CD-i games released... just to see what they looked like.

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