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Super Mario Bros. 3 coming out this week for the Virtual Console photo

The gang at GoNintendo got a special little treat from Nintendo when the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, gave Kevin Cassidy a call and told him what three games will be out this week in the Virtual Console. Super Mario Bros 3, one of the best revered games of all time, will be out tomorrow along with two other games no one will care about when stacked up right next to SMB 3 which are Alien Soldier and Power Golf if you must know. Head on over to GoNintendo to hear the special message from Mario.

Taking a look at the releases (the list will be up in the morning), this may just be the biggest release for the Wii this week. Do I dare say that Chad will give this the best week ever stamp just because of Mario Bros. 3 too? Oh yes, I dare say it! 

So who else is super excited for this? 








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Jayson Napolitano's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:24
Jayson Napolitano
About time. I think this was "recommended" in Nintendo Power about half a year ago.
Lord_Satorious's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:25
Lord_Satorious
I would buy this, except y'know, I already own the actual thing.
Hiltz's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:26
Hiltz
Wow, I haven't played this game since I was a little kid.

It's going to be a must-have purchase. Thank you, virtual console.
Now all I need is some Chrono Trigger. Come on, Square, do it !
kobewan0824's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:26
kobewan0824
This is fucking awesome. I actually mentioned this recently, in my Trip Down Memory Lane blog for mario 3. It's one of my favorites of all time. Progressive Scan Mario 3 FTW!
madninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:27
madninja
(Explosions around the world) Ten billion dolphins for this. AWESOME!!! I love life (even though I have it already I still love it)
hippiepieces's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:28
hippiepieces
I have only bought this game two times. Once more can't hurt.

P.S. I need a hard drive Nintendo! ...or at least let me play my games off SD Cards!
kobewan0824's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:30
kobewan0824
Dude, I own this for the NES and also the SNES, as part of Super Mario All-Stars, and I can tell you right now, I'll still buy this shit! Why? Because it's Mario 3 with progressive scan! Also, it's Mario 3. For 5 bucks.

Plus, neither my NES or SNES are still hooked up, so this make Mario more convenient. Can't really complain there.
JeRe38's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:31
JeRe38
lol, already bought the game once, what's another time gonna hurt except my wallet? Honestly, this is a great mario, but super mario world is still my favorite
Geoff Henao's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:33
Geoff Henao
Somebody forgot that Mario & Sonic is out this week, too. :/

I'm personally waiting out for Super Mario RPG.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:35
Clockwork
Wow...even this isn't making me touch my Wii! I really need Super Mario Galaxy.......
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:39
Hamza CTZ Aziz
Cognito: Oh no, I didn't forget about that game. I just don't think it will be anything special *shrugs*
NightDehumidifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:43
NightDehumidifier
Best Mario games come in three:

Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, 3
Super Mario 64, Sunshine, Galazy

RULE NULL AND VOID FOR MARIO KART, NO WAY DOUBLE DASH COUNTS, MAYBE SUPER CIRCUIT.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:52
Aaron Mxy Yost
Finally! And of course I can't get my Wii online right now!
deadpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2007 23:53
deadpixel
Yes, finally - me needs some raccoon tail
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:01
naia-the-gamer
Me! Me! Me!!

Best. Mario. Game. EV4R!!!

I could write a novel about the awesomeness that is this game. Now if only they released Chrono Trigger too. The week would get 6/5 dolphins!
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:04
Darren Nakamura
I know nothing about those other two releases, so I'm gonna guess Chad will give it only four out of five dolphins, but considering just recently it was the worst week ever, this week will certainly seem like the best week ever in comparison.
Hoygeit's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:10
Hoygeit
Oh that's so awesome!

Though I feel that statement is untrue. Even with SMB 3- I'm excited for and will be picking up Alien Soldier.

It was made by Treasure (run-and-gun shooter with ton of boss fights? YES!).
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:18
jdub28
when the hell do we get super mario world 3
kobewan0824's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:20
kobewan0824
WTF is Super Mario World 3? I suppose you mean the Yoshi games? Well, the last one left a sour taste in gamer's mouths, so it's not likely you will see one anytime soon.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:22
BluDesign
@Kobewan

Avoid posting your comments into separate thoughts. Gather all possible thoughts you could ever have about a topic and post it all in one post. So that way you keep the clogs clear of repetitive postings. Kinda like mine earlier today.

Also, SMB3 rocks hardcore. Too bad my Wii is with my sister till T'giving in a few weeks. Oh well, more Orange Box and Katamari then.
16bitmonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:27
16bitmonster
meh... my psp accidentally slipped into m33 mode and magically every nes and snes rom popped on there... not to mention my nes and snes are still hooked up and the computer which im typing on has those roms less then 2 seconds away... still not impressed big n.

please tell me there are other people out there like me... people who didn't sell there past..
deanhatescoffee's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:31
deanhatescoffee
I already have SMB3 on GBA. Portable > not portable.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:42
Samit Sarkar
This game came with my NES...but haven’t had the console since we moved to Long Island 8 years ago, even though I still have the cartridge. Damn, I wish I had a Wii to buy this...
kobewan0824's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:50
kobewan0824
dvddesign: Sorry to offend, it's just that the blogs seem something like a joke, at least at first. Sorry. As for posting multiple comments, I was simply responding to new comments posted by other users.
Mr Jonson's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:50
Mr Jonson
there's a SMB3 hack called Mario Adventure that looks pretty neat too, check it out here: http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/63
Cutie Honey's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:52
Cutie Honey
They still need Super Mario RPG on there...
But yes, this is good news, too bad I already own it for the NES, SNES, and GBA.
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:54
jdub28
i was talking about a new 2d mario (not new super mario bros aka mario 1.5) and no we already got a yoshis island sequel for ds. I want 2d, new colored yoshis, new worlds, a huge overworld map, new powers ups more akin to the amount in smb3, and for gods sake give me a bowser that isnt easy to beat. Even rainbow bowser from 64 was easy
Giant Reggie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 00:56
Giant Reggie
Hell yeah!
SchickOuttaShape's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 01:16
SchickOuttaShape
i miss the Koopa Kids. they are infinitely better than Bowser Jr.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 01:21
Bob Muir
Woo, awesome! Now if only I had money to toss onto VC.
twinkiebots's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 01:29
twinkiebots
why didn't they just do all stars?
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 01:33
vexed alex
I already have this on a ro-- Nintendo...
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 01:38
Aaron Mxy Yost
@ twinkiebots:

Maybe because like any company, Nintendo likes money?
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 02:16
Orionsaint
THE BEST MARIO GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!

Screw anyone who disagrees!
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 02:23
Knivy
Yes!
Now i need points u.u.
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 02:58
Tristero
Hamza, you philistine. Alien Soldier is badass and should be downloaded instantly. Treasure's Genesis classic that's never been released stateside is a huge deal. Next time you "sleep over" at my motel, I'm gonna force you to play it, my friend. :)
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 03:02
kadosho
All I can say right now is.. holy koopa! XD Makes me wish I had a Wii. Great to hear that the biggest NES title is making a fun comeback. Best Week Ever!
xagarath's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 04:16
xagarath
Alien Soldier is actually really good, by the way.
Alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 05:00
Alex
i would buy it, but old problem:

Component Cables =|= Playing Virtual Console
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 05:17
Cheeburga
Sweeeeeet
Crock23A's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 05:44
Crock23A
If they decide to charge 600 points instead of 500 like they did for TMNT, I"m going to be pissed.
nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 07:08
nilcam
I'm waiting for Super Mario All-Stars to get all of the SMB games with the spiffy 16-bit graphics.

Alien Soldier is the game for me this week. Another previously import-only Treasure game? Sign me up.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 07:53
king3vbo
Bout time
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 08:04
Snaileb
It's as if a million fanboys all cried out at once, and then we're all suddenly silenced...
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 08:33
CaffeinePowered
I already have the cart, but Ill buy it again, $5 is a drop in the bucket, especially for a game THIS good.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 08:40
Brian Szabelski
Best day ever. This is the greatest game ever made, and it's finally coming to the Virtual Console.
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 08:53
Chicken008
@ jdub28, Yoshi's Island DS.
SourGr8pes's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 08:59
SourGr8pes
Yeah come on, who gives a shit about a game everyone in the free world has already played.

MOAR ALIEN SOLDIER!
Variable Gear's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 08:59
Variable Gear
Wow. I wished for this on kobewan0824's Trip Down Memory Lane blog about Super Mario Bros. 3, because I have never beaten SMB 3. Picking this up ASAP!

But please get working on the Hard Drive, Nintendo, because I only have a few hundred blocks left.
Variable Gear's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2007 09:04
Variable Gear
@ jdub28:

Uh, you have heard of Super Mario Galaxy, right?

Besides the Yoshi colors it fulfills all of your dreams.
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