Retro Takeover

Well, it seems to be a nice week for Sega fans. This week Nintendo has finally decided to unlock two very popular Sega tittles; Secret Command and Pulseman. These two titles shouldn’t need much of an introduction but for systematic purposes, here are details via Nintendo: Pulseman When noted 21st-century scientist Doc Yoshimaya fell in love with one of his C-Life artificial-intelligence creations, he uploaded himself into his computer where her program core merged with his DNA, and half-human, half-C-Life, Pulseman was born. Doc Yoshimaya’s mind twisted as he emerged back into real life, and he became evil Doc Waruyama. Use Pulseman’s... read more >>

The C64 version of California Games is finally on Virtual Console this week. This instant classic can be purchased for 500 points. Here is a detailed description of the game via Nintendo: Welcome to California, home of the most radical sports in the world. Rad, bad, and aggro. You’re about to hit the beaches, parks, and streets of the Golden State to go for trophies in everything from surfing to bike racing. CALIFORNIA GAMES gives you the hottest sports. And the most aggro competition. You even have to pick your own sponsor. So pull on those knee pads. You’re about to get into the most fun you’ve ever had since Mom hid your... read more >>

This week in Virtual Console releases is the Sim Classic, SimEarth: The Living Planet. The game is priced at 800 Wii Points. Here is more information Via Nintendo: An entire planet becomes your laboratory in this large-scale simulation game. Players help foster new life and promote its evolution into life-forms of higher intelligence. Guide civilization along the path of evolution until it can achieve Exodus, the ultimate goal of settling on another planet. The basic challenge of the game is to maintain a comfortable environment for the life-forms by adjusting atmospheric and geological parameters. Small organisms called Prokaryote and Trichordate... read more >>

Well its good to be back and it looks like there is a lot going on in the retro video game community. For this week Nintendo has announced the latest Virtual Console title, Genghis Khan II. Here is more information on the Historical Simulation via Nintendo, In Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf, unite the scattered Mongol tribes under your banner and conquer the world as Genghis Khan! Choose from two riveting scenarios: Mongolia and all of Eurasia! It is up to you to take your fledgling empire from your humble beginnings on the Mongolian plateau and expand your borders across the land! As your rivals look enviously upon your domain, you must... read more >>

I think it was someone from Retronauts that called this one; The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is the 300th Virtual Console title. Those Nintendo schemer’s sure like to hold on to their best titles. Here’s the description via Nintendo: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is the 300th Link must save the world! This time, he finds himself trapped in Termina, an alternate version of Hyrule that is doomed to destruction in just three short days. Link must race to recover the Ocarina of Time (which allows him to manipulate time in multiple ways), defeat challenging bosses in dungeons spread across Termina, and discover the... read more >>

Every once in a good while we are blessed with a Monday that doesn’t suck. Unfortunately that Monday isn’t today, but hey Galaxy Force II is here bitches! Check out the details below, Via Nintendo: Galaxy Force II is an arcade shooter with a 3-D view from behind your spaceship. Fly through five different planets, taking on enemies in environments that range from a peaceful garden to lands made of fire or ice. Navigate treacherous landscapes by flying low over the planet surface and blowing up enemy robots, ships, and turrets then flying through a tunnel to destroy the alien stronghold on each planet. It is your duty as part of the... read more >>

C64 fans will be happy to see that Tower Toppler made its way to the Virtual Console this week. Details and description below, Via Nintendo: Tower Toppler Weird things are happening on Planet Nebulus. Someone or something has begun building huge towers on the seafloor without a construction license! Your mission is to ascend each of the eight cylindrical towers, passing various obstacles, and trigger the tower’s destruction mechanism to demolish the evil threat. Praised at the time for its graphical innovation, this is considered to be the most outstanding game from Hewson in 1987. Don’t miss out on this classic favorite! [Source... read more >>

So this Monday isn’t exactly the most exciting, but nonetheless it marks a new release for Virtual Console. Turn-based strategy fans will be happy to see that Nobunaga’s Ambition (SNES) is available now for 800 points. Here’s more info Via Nintendo, Nobunaga’s Ambition is a game set in Japan’s Warring States period, a turbulent age when feudal warlords battled for control of the country. As the ruler of a fief, the player chooses his or her own path to conquest: Will you wage war on your neighbors or rely on diplomacy? Use economic sanctions or send ninja assassins? Use all of your ingenuity and resources to unite Japan... read more >>

This week on the Virtual Console is Wonder Boy III: Monsters Lair. Here’s a detailed description of the game Via Nintendo, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair The once quiet town of Xenobia is under attack by fierce and gruesome monsters, and no one can stop them. As Leo, it is up to you to save Xenobia and the world from danger as you navigate through a series of worlds in a race against time to reach your goal. Battle your foes with your sword and jumping abilities. Look out for power-ups that will increase your health and add to the amount of time you have to complete your missions. Play alone or even play co-op with a friend who can take the... read more >>

This week’s Virtual Console release is Pitfall for the Genesis. Great platformer with an unlockable mechanic that allows you to play the original Pitfall! Seems like a good deal for 800 points. Here’s more information Via Nintendo, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a side-scrolling action game in which you play adventurer Pitfall Harry Jr. in search of his father, Pitfall Harry. Pitfall Harry has been taken captive by the dreaded warrior spirit Zakelua: Lord of Evil. Armed with only a trusty sling and his father’s journal, young Harry Jr. must now venture into the unknown to rescue him…before it’s too late! Bungee... read more >>