Nintendo must have heard my cries last week, when I whined about receiving the “Wii-kly Update” e-mails late, or not even getting them at all. I woke up this morning to an e-mail that was sent at 8:01 a.m., which was 19 minutes before I got out of bed, and almost two hours before I even stepped foot into the Dtoid offices. I can’t win with these guys.
But Wii owners can win this week with a solid selection of titles hitting the Wii Shop Channel today. Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1-2 players, 1000 Wii Points), Adventures of Lolo (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points), and Galaga ’90 (TurboGrafx-16, 1 player, 600 Wii Ponts) can all be added to your Virtual Console collection this morning, starting at around 9 a.m. Pacific time.
Fun fact of the day to wow your friends or co-workers with: In 1987, Namco released Galaga ’88 (the fourth of the Galaxian series) in the arcades. Still called Galaga ’88, it was later released in Japan for the PC Engine, but its name was changed to Galaga ’90 when it came to the North American TurboGrafx-16.
Bonus fact from the bottom of this Snapple cap I have right here: The humming bird is the only bird that can fly backwards.
Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Announced For Wii Shop Channel
Aug. 6, 2007
What makes a game truly classic? Is it unforgettable graphics or timeless characters? Is it crisp realism or mesmerizing fantasy realms? The answer, of course, is all of the above, and this week’s additions to the Wii Shop Channel cover the whole gamut. From wild water sports to heroic puzzling to intergalactic space battles, these newly available titles are proven favorites you’ll learn to love all over again on your Wii™.
Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:
Wave Race® 64 (Nintendo® 64, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Take to the waves on your own personal watercraft and experience some of the best water effects in video game history. Choose one of four characters, each with his/her own unique abilities and style, and master the game’s excellent controls. Make your way through nine courses, each with its own challenges. If the ramps, mines and hairpin turns aren’t enough, you’ll also have to deal with varying weather conditions that can make the water choppy or cover the course with fog. And if you ever feel like taking a break from racing, then try out Stunt Mode to polish your skills by pulling off handstands, rolls and more. Get good enough and you might even be able to ride a dolphin-just don’t get seasick.
ADVENTURES OF LOLO™ (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): This was the first game in the Eggerland puzzle series to be released in North America. After the love of his life, Lala, is kidnapped by the Great Devil and taken to a haunted castle, our hero Lolo sets out to rescue her. The journey is perilous because the Great Devil’s fortress is guarded by a massive army. But Lolo has a few tricks up his sleeve, including a Magic Shot that turns enemies into eggs and an Emerald Framer that shields him from attacks. Combining clever environmental puzzles with tricky enemies and an engaging style, ADVENTURES OF LOLO is a true classic.
GALAGA™ ’90 (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): This is an updated version of the classic arcade shooter Galaga. Set in the vast reaches of space, you will fight your way through all 29 rounds to reach the enemies’ stronghold on Planet Galaga. Game levels consist of a few rounds with changing enemies and backgrounds. To top it off, the nostalgic “Galactic Dancing” lives on to mark the end of each level. With the new addition of dimensions, you can choose your attack route. Collect capsules and open dimension warps at branch sections to take on even tougher enemies. GALAGA ’90’s inclusion of the triple fighter, scrolling backgrounds, boss Galaga and even new system effects make it nothing less than a masterpiece.
