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River City Ransom to punch you in the stomach next week! BARF! photo

I don’t usually like to post stories about upcoming Virtual Console games -- what with the lack of exciting offerings as of late -- but this week is an exception. After a ridiculously long dry spell, the “Best week EVER!” is sure to return as classic NES game River City Ransom is set to hit the North American Virtual Console this Monday (4/21).

For anyone not familiar with River City Ransom, well, it’s amazing. That’s all you really need to know. Oh, and it also offers a pretty revolutionary fighting/RPG hybrid that is nothing short of addictive.

And the good news does not end there! After this release, fellow beat em’ ups Double Dragon and Renegade will follow over the next two weeks. That’s almost a full month of violence against women and erotic spa treatments. Hooray!

No word yet on whether these beat em’ ups will come paired with any other games, but I don’t think it really matters; they are all good enough to stand on their own.

What do you think? Are you excited enough to go outside and throw a trashcan at someone? I know I am!

[Via IGN -- Thanks, ryanrab1]


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king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 04/17/2008 12:33
BARF YEAH!

I love RRR so very, very much
Endaso's Avatar
Endaso at 04/17/2008 12:35
Awesome? Yes.

More awesome than last week's Mega Turrican? Hm... it's up for debate.
Robert's Avatar
Robert at 04/17/2008 12:36
Man, I love this game.

Javelin Man + any area with a pit = LAUNCH YOUR FRIENDS TO SAFETY!
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar
ZombiePlatypus at 04/17/2008 12:37
River City Ransom is, uh, MINE!
Colette Bennett's Avatar
Colette Bennett at 04/17/2008 12:37
You wrote BARF! in the subject line.

I love you so hard, Chad.
Ichigo Style's Avatar
Ichigo Style at 04/17/2008 12:39
BARF!
I've been waiting for this game, thank god we're finally getting it! For once, Europe got something nice before us, though, and I won't stand for that!
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Cowzilla3 at 04/17/2008 12:40
I thought that was violence against transexuals.
Guagloves's Avatar
Guagloves at 04/17/2008 12:51
YAY! THE BEST WEEK EVER RETURNS!
Demtor's Avatar
Demtor at 04/17/2008 12:59
lol, "full month of violence against women and erotic spa treatments." Nicely put sir, haha.

Those games rock. Probably the best of the best for NES beat em ups before the 16-bit era and arcades (when they still mattered).
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 04/17/2008 12:59
Gah...why does my school's internet have to suck??
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Haxan at 04/17/2008 13:09
Deletion Time on my Virtual Console again. I was enjoying all of the weeks of fail that we've been having for so long. Deciding which games to keep on my system and which to delete to free up room on my Wii's memory is the pinnacle of annoying.

Comic Books, Sushi, a Hamburger and Running Shoes make for great retail therapy after traumatizing your fists in the void of someone's face.
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Prince Ghidorah at 04/17/2008 13:12
I wonder if the erotic spa treatment will be censored for the VC release. After all, the Wii is a family friendly console.
Tubatic's Avatar
Tubatic at 04/17/2008 13:23
HELL.

EFFIN.

YEAH!
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 04/17/2008 13:29
Awesome! About freakin' time...I own all three of those for my beloved NES, but I'll probably grab RCR. That's one of my favorite games for the NES, and one I said I'd buy if it comes out on the VC. Kid Icarus was the other one...own it, but bought it for the VC.

Now, Nintendo...about a Mother/Earthbound release...
Tubatic's Avatar
Tubatic at 04/17/2008 13:45
also, maybe, just maybe, we'll get Super Dodge Ball also? I used to try and beat that game in the mornings before I had to catch the bus to school. such a good game. yay Technos!
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necrozen at 04/17/2008 14:22
I'm happy to hear that the Best Week Ever Dolphins can come out of hiding. I was worried we'd never see them dancing in the distant sunset again. YAY!

I'm also happy to hear that a slew of b'mups (thats hard to say) are coming soon. Although I've been enjoying the VC for the games I've already downloaded (LORDS OF THUNDER!!!!!!), I haven't added any new ones in a while.

Thanks for dolphogram of good news!
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JamnOnTheOne at 04/17/2008 14:24
Double Dragon = Fail
Renegade = Loads upon loads of Fail

I feel bad for anyone that actually pays for either of those NES games on the VC expecting good games.
fetusmilk's Avatar
fetusmilk at 04/17/2008 14:28
<-----------------------BARF!
GrumpyTurtle's Avatar
GrumpyTurtle at 04/17/2008 15:06
Best NES game EVA! This game got everything right!
Now if you'll pardon me, I have to go get naked and rub my back with a towel
MaxVest's Avatar
MaxVest at 04/17/2008 16:04
I'm so happy to hear this, I just went to nearby warehouse and beat some dude with a tire.
Danmartigan's Avatar
Danmartigan at 04/17/2008 16:24
fuck yea.
ryanrab1's Avatar
ryanrab1 at 04/17/2008 16:34
You're welcome, about the pm that I sent you telling you this.

Next Week Will Be The Best Week EVER!!!
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 04/17/2008 16:43
Despite its classic status, I've never actually played River City Ransom, so I'll probably download it this next week, so I can finally experience it for myself.
Kyuzo's Avatar
Kyuzo at 04/17/2008 17:29
Awesome, can't wait for a best week ever! This'll make the dolphins happy :)
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SourGr8pes at 04/17/2008 18:25
Cowboy Boots, Teddy Bears, and Karma Jolt! YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
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jdubya93 at 04/17/2008 18:29
I love this game. I used to play co-op with my dad.
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3dd13 at 04/17/2008 18:53
holy shit, my day is complete! Well, not yet. Still need that BJ to fall asleep.
Tubatic's Avatar
Tubatic at 04/17/2008 19:02
@Dexter

I almost want to recommend the GBA port of RCR as a good first experience. As much as I don't want to admit retro goggles for this game, the new version adds some really good things to smooth out and tweak the experience, and has some decent AI co-op.

But the original is a SWEET addition to anyone's VC collection!
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 04/17/2008 19:35
BEST NES GAME EVER.
AlmightyTooth's Avatar
AlmightyTooth at 04/17/2008 19:44
Huzzah for the virtual console. I've been trying to find the Nes Cart for some time now. I may have to call the search off.
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MPHtails at 04/17/2008 19:47
After playing the GBA Remake and loving it long time, I really want to try the original version. Bonus points if they also release another Kunio game along with it (i.e. Super Dodge Ball plz plz plz)
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ScreamingScarab at 04/17/2008 19:53
River City Ransom EX for GBA was a treat to find. I played the original all the time when I was a kid. This should get at least 3 dolphins. Wii owners get all the good games. XBLA gave us a Rocky and Bullwinkle game. Where is Braid?

Chad, I can't wait until RFG does an Earthbound show!
lordsalmon's Avatar
lordsalmon at 04/17/2008 21:01
best game ever.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 04/17/2008 21:26
OH FUCK YES!
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 04/17/2008 21:48
@ryanrab1,
I updated the post thanking you for the awesome find. :)

Sorry I didn't do it earlier. I couldn't find your exact Dtoid name. I apologize for that.
RJG's Avatar
RJG at 04/17/2008 22:05
This game was called "Street Gangs" in PAL territory. I did not know this until a couple of years ago. I remember seeing this in the store and wanting it desperately, but my brother told me I was crap and, since he was older, he had access to information I didn't, and I never got the game. I got Battletoads instead.

Battletoads is a fine game, and a fine meme, but it's no River City Ransom.
JohnnyGoTime's Avatar
JohnnyGoTime at 04/18/2008 01:55
But...I want a *new* RCR game!!
Hoss's Avatar
Hoss at 04/18/2008 04:52
totally getting it... maybe all 3
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 04/18/2008 07:05
also, maybe, just maybe, we'll get Super Dodge Ball also? I used to try and beat that game in the mornings before I had to catch the bus to school. such a good game. yay Technos!

Yes...just...yes. May 27th, we get a new DS Dodgeball game. But I'd love to see the original on VC.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 04/20/2008 04:50
Oh god, finally! Been waiting for these to show up for a while now! Now I wonder what's holding up Mega Man on Capcom's side?
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