Author Topic: Genesis Virtual Console Titles Revealed (Read 5146 times)

TheYoungerPlumber · « **on:** October 31, 2006, 02:26:00 PM »

You will be able to play Sonic The Hedgehog, Golden Axe, Ecco the Dolphin, Gunstar Heroes, Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and others at launch!

SEGA UNVEILS VIRTUAL CONSOLE TITLES FOR THE Wii CONSOLE

Ten SEGA Genesis® Classics Will Be Available for Download on the Wii™ in 2006

SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2006) -- SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the first round of titles from its SEGA Genesis® library that will be available on the Wii™ Shop Channel for downloading to play on Wii's Virtual Console™ in 2006. Prices will start at 800 Wii™ Points to download the SEGA Genesis titles. Wii Points can be purchased online or at retail at an MSRP of $20 for 2,000 points. Spanning all the popular genres, the titles available at launch include SEGA Genesis classics such as Sonic The Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin, Gunstar Heroes, Space Harrier II, Toe Jam & Earl, Ristar and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.

2006 Title Line Up Sonic The Hedgehog - Play as Sonic in the original high-speed smash hit action video game And rescue your friends from the evil scientists Dr. Eggman! (1991/© SEGA)

Altered Beast - Use the power of the beasts to save the Goddess of Athena. (1989/© SEGA)

Golden Axe - Choose from three warriors; Ax, Tyris and Gilius and fight together to defeat Death Adder. The game supports not only co-op mode but also competitive mode. (1988/© SEGA)

Columns - Line the jewel in vertical, horizontal and diagonal to erase them in the big hit puzzle game that enchants users with its beautiful graphic and sound. (1990/© SEGA)

Ecco the Dolphin - Help Ecco the dolphin find his missing friends by exploring his vast ocean world. Use Ecco's unique sonar ability to talk to other sea creatures while exploring the ocean depths. (1993/© SEGA)

Gunstar Heroes - This big hit action shooter game developed by Treasure enables up to two players to play simultaneously to stop the resurrection of the destructive force plotted by the Imperial. (1993/© SEGA)

Space Harrier II - Space Harrier II is a 3D shooter and was one of the original launch titles for the SEGA Genesis. (1988/© SEGA)

Toe Jam and Earl - Embark on an unexpected journey throughout earth with two funky aliens who love the music and collecting items. (1992/© ToeJam&Earl Productions,Inc. © SEGA)

Ristar - An action game starring Ristar, the child of a shooting star. Use his powers to grab everything around him to blow up monsters and find the truth about his origin. (1995/© SEGA)

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine - Dr. Robotnik is stamping out music and fun in Mobius with his giant, robotizing Mean Bean Steaming Machine. Before he turns all the citizens of Beanville into robots, you must save the day by gathering up beans in matching colors and defeating Robotnik's guards! (1993/© SEGA)

"Nintendo has offered a great gateway in bringing classic SEGA titles such as Sonic The Hedgehog, Altered Beast and Toe Jam & Earl to Wii console owners," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. "This is only the beginning though, as you can expect to see more announcements regarding other legendary titles from SEGA's catalog coming to the Wii Shop Channel in the coming months."

In addition to providing downloadable access to Nintendo games from the NES®, Super NES® and Nintendo 64®, the exclusive Virtual Console service only available on the Wii features a "best of" selection from the SEGA Genesis game library that will be updated with new game content every month. After users download Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel, each game will appear in the Wii Channel Menu as its own channel. To play the game, users simply select the game's channel.

Arbok · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:34:09 PM »

Of those, Golden Axe is the only one I will probably get at some point. Still, nice to see this type of stuff finally disclosed.

Kairon · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:37:52 PM »

Ah... my brother and I both remember Ristar, one of the few games we actually enjoyed on our unwanted Game Gear (we ASKED for a Game Boy...AAARRRGGGHHHH). We might want to buy that one for old time's sake...

Oh, and I don't know what Gunstar Heroes is, but it's got two player co-op, so that immediately bumps it to the top of my list!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Strell · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:39:34 PM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon

Oh, and I don't know what Gunstar Heroes is

THIS IS UNIMAGINABLE FAIL.

Dasmos · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:42:03 PM »

I was hoping they'd throw a Streets of Rage somewhere in there.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:43:50 PM »

Starting at 8$?!?! That is a huge ripoff.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:44:18 PM »

Must...resist...killing...Kairon...Grrrrrr...

*deep breath*

...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

(How is 8 dollars a ripoff? It's 8 dollars for SNES games, so it makes sense for Genesis games to be priced the same way...)

Svevan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2006, 03:06:04 PM »

GUNSTAR HEIFFING HEROES FTW

Sega gets my 8 bucks the DAY it is available.

Kairon · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2006, 03:10:33 PM »

/cry

I SAID it was top of my list! C'mon!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

vudu · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2006, 03:25:00 PM »

Golden Axe, Ecco and Gunstar Heros are all a must. Toe Jam and Earl is pretty high on the list, too.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2006, 03:30:39 PM »

MUST GET toejam and earl, gunstar, and maybe Ecco.

<3

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2006, 03:55:19 PM »

The only two games I would get are Toe Jam and Earl and Gunstar Heroes.

Then the Hudson game list I want Bomberman 93.

Nintendo list I am not sure yet...but definately Super Mario 64.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2006, 05:04:41 PM »

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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion

(How is 8 dollars a ripoff? It's 8 dollars for SNES games, so it makes sense for Genesis games to be priced the same way...)

Thank you Bill. I'm happy someone else is sane. You'll probably have access to these for well beyond the life of any used carts you find now too.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2006, 06:03:22 PM »

I'm really surprised to see Gunstar Heroes as one of the first titles. Sure we all know it's the best game on the Genesis but it wasn't like a big mainstream hit or anything. It's kind of a cult hit. Whatever. That's well worth $8. For those who don't know what it is it's like Contra with extra awesome sauce. If Contra 3 is a 10 (and it is) Gunstar is a 12.

What is with Sega and Columns? It always gets treated like some big Genesis hit but I've never met ANYONE who likes it.

Svevan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2006, 06:52:01 PM »

Gunstar Heroes is as much fun as you can have in a videogame.

Kairon · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2006, 07:14:05 PM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
For those who don't know what it is it's like Contra with extra awesome sauce. If Contra 3 is a 10 (and it is) Gunstar is a 12.

SO. FRICKEN. SOLD.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2006, 07:42:10 PM »

WOW im surprised SEGA didn't hold off on Gunstar, they did make a version of it on GBA. I thought Kairon was joking at first...-10 in creditablity points, lol.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2006, 08:35:03 PM »

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion

(How is 8 dollars a ripoff? It's 8 dollars for SNES games, so it makes sense for Genesis games to be priced the same way...)

Thank you Bill. I'm happy someone else is sane. You'll probably have access to these for well beyond the life of any used carts you find now too.

I take it back that isn't a ripoff for games like Dr. Robotniks mean bean machine that is a throw away game in the Sonic Collection.

Also: It worries me a bit that they say "Starting at 8$" meaning they could be even more expensive!

TrueNerd · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2006, 08:35:44 PM »

I am excited that I finally will get the chance to play Gunstar Heroes. Anything else good? I have no interest in Sonic, Altered Beast or Golden Axe, I've played all of those. Is Ecco any good? Toe Jam and Earl? Ristar? Hopefully these games are re-reviewed for their re-release.

Mario · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2006, 08:40:57 PM »

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion

(How is 8 dollars a ripoff? It's 8 dollars for SNES games, so it makes sense for Genesis games to be priced the same way...)

Thank you Bill. I'm happy someone else is sane. You'll probably have access to these for well beyond the life of any used carts you find now too.

I take it back that isn't a ripoff for games like Dr. Robotniks mean bean machine that is a throw away game in the Sonic Collection.

$8 is nothing. It's eight dollars. I agree about Mean Bean Machine though, but only because I own Sonic Mega Collection.

That's a pretty solid lineup for day 1, and I do remember enjoying Columns back in the day.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2006, 08:46:39 PM »

Like I said in the other thread I don't understand why Genesis games are 800 pts for us and 600pts for Japan. My guess is that Sega is the one gouging us there.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2006, 09:35:25 AM »

Coop and the boss fight with Smash (and face it, Smash is awesome!) are the only things GH has over Gunstar Super Heroes, the latter wins at everything else.

Sega released GH for the PS2 (Japan only I think, SCEA would never allow that in America) and GSH is still pretty recent so I'm not really surprised about that, they know GH is good.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2006, 09:47:25 AM »

I <3 columns by the way, I don't care if I'm the only one.

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