Rygar Comes to Wii with The Battle of Argus
Classic Game Fans are in for a Treat with the Latest Wii Announcement
Are you old enough that you remember playing the original Nintendo with friends for hours on end. If so you are probably familiar with a little game called Rygar, one of the classic release on the original NES console system.
For those who don’t know Rygar was a “radical” game that came out in the 1980’s for the Nintendo Entertainment system. It featured a great hero, some killer music, and one of the coolest weapons seen in games of that time.
Well the 1980’s classic is about to debut on the Nintendo Wii with Rygar: Battle of Arguss. I saw some screenshots today and I must say the game is looking better than ever. I can’t wait to play it and see what they have done with this classic title.
It looks like hardcore gamers will have a few more things to look forward to in the coming months as the game announcements just keep getting better and better. For more information on Rygar checkout the entire article at 1up.com.
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for the Nintendo Wii Now Available
Fans of the Harvest Moon Series Get a Wii Update
Fans of the popular Harvest Moon series will be excited to know that the much loved title will be coming to the Wii with the Tree of Tranquility. People who are familiar with the game will know that it’s noted for its fun farming / RPG aspect which is bound to become much more immersive with the addition of the Wii remote.
The article on IGN gives a brief summary of the game which talks about the motion controls with the Wii being used to simulate the farming experience that is the main component of the series better than it has ever been done before.
They mentioned that with a new storyline, new activities in the game, and caring for animals along with participating in festivals, Tree of Tranquility will bring a lot to the table that will keep olds fans happy, and bring an exciting experience to those who are new to the series.
Checkout the full article about Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility on IGN here.
Japan’s New Virtual Console is a Retro Rarity
NEC SuperGrafx Coming to Nintendo Wii
For all the old school gamers out there that may be old enough to remember the days of TurboGrafx 16 you are in for a treat with the Nintendo Wii’s latest offering in the Virtual Console market place on the Wii Online Store.
Nintendo will be making the NEC SuperGrafx available on the virtual console along with the few games that were available for the system before NEC cut their loses and called it quits in the console arena.
While this may not be the most exciting news to some, it is great to see all the old consoles from our childhood being brought back for a second spin around the block. Not only can we enjoy the nostalgia of the systems we grew up with but younger games can experience a piece of gaming history in the comfort of their own homes.
For information on the virtual console release checkout the article at Joystiq.com
Resident Evil Wii-make is likely Japan-only
A Remake of the Classic Resident Evil Game for the Nintendo Wii?
If you were following the news of the Resident Evil remake of the original game for the Wii and hoping to get your hands on it in time for Christmas or by early next year you are pretty much out of luck.
Capcom Development lead Christian Svensson stated that right now the game is slated only to release in Japan, with no current plans for an American release due to the success (or lack their of) of Resident Evil 0 in America.
We can only see what will happen if we complain and beg enough in the coming months to see if we can make Capcom understand our need for a fix, on the original classic in the Resident Evil series.
There is an article at Joystiq with the full details on the announcement that can be found here.
Crazy Mini Golf on Nintendo Wii Goes Gold
72 Holes Over 4 Courses Offers some Wacky Fun
If you are a Nintendo Wii owner that does not like Golf Games you should consider checking out Kidz Sports new title Crazy Mini Golf. Crazy Mini Golf takes all the fun of mini put gone wild set to 4 insane courses, and the Wii motion controls to create some of the wackiest gaming fun found in Golf games.
The title makes great use of the game mechanics that make golf games more interesting by adding a level of Fantasy to the game play. Along with a great use of the Wii control system that makes playing so much fun you have a recipe for a great game for family or firneds.
If you are a golf fan or just love the Wii controls Crazy Mini Golf will give you a run for your money as you chip your way through 4 interesting courses full of unexpected surprises. For more information on Crazy Mini Golf checkout the IGN summary on the game here.
