When Nintendo first announced their Play it on Wii series -- a line of GameCube games being ported for play exclusively on the Wii -- we weren't sure if these games would see any Wii-specific updates.
It's already been confirmed that Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (which releases in Japan tomorrow) has received some upgrades, including new and altered levels, as well as a different control scheme. Now Famitsu is reporting that the upcoming Play on Wii versions of Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis will be seeing some new features as well.
In the case of Pikmin, saving will allow you to store day-by-day records of your play; players will now be able to start on the day of their choice. Mario Power Tennis has been given full Wii Remote compatibility, which means you can swing it like a tennis racket. The game will even take into account angles and such; you can play with or without the nunchuck as well, the later likely having your characters through A.I. (similar to Wii Tennis).
Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis release have been confirmed for North America in 2009, and it seems like an obvious move for Nintendo (although it doesn't really help the whole "two GameCubes duct-taped together" thing). Are there any GameCube games you'd like to see come to the Wii, and what console specific updates would you expect?
[Via IGN]
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12:22 PM on 12.10.2008
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Eternal Darkness.
If nothing else, I want an insanity event where the slot light starts flickering.
Also, an out of storage memory gag when I go to save.
I'm gonna third metroid prime
Also, i'll probably buy Pikmin, too. Couldn't care less about Mario Tennis (the 64 version was very fun, the GC not so much) and Donkey Kong.
Know what'd be Ninty's best choice ever? Zelda: Four Swords Adventures. So much easier to do now everyone owns a DS!
Also, the 2 "Rogue Squadron" titles should definitely be re-released, that way Lucas Arts might remember how great those games were (gameplay, sound, graphics, control) and maybe they could create good stuff for Wii instead of that piece of crap called "Force Unleashed".
So on Pikmin, "saving" is going to be a feature?
I can't wait.
N, stop dicking around. We'd be more than happy with re-releases on the original GC games. It's cheaper for you, It's cheaper for us (not buying extortionate rare 2nd hand games), and you see more profit (see: why it's cheaper for us).