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It’s sci-fi/fantasy week on the Virtual Console(TM), and you know what that
means. The Cybernators are deadly, the aliens are ruthless and the monsters are
… cute. It’s a collection of three classic action games designed to keep
your blood boiling as the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter. Virtual
Console: your winter security blanket.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m.
Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii(TM) Shop Channel every Monday.
Wii(TM) owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points(TM)
to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or
at retail outlets.

This week’s new games are:

Cybernator (SNES(R), 1 player, rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older – Mild
Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): It is the near future. Resources are
dwindling, and the major powers of the world are in dispute over territory.
Pilot the Cybernator G5-E for the 95th brigade of the mechanized marines and
throw yourself into the war. Get briefed before each mission to confirm your
targets, and then do your best to clear each of the seven stages, freely using
the suit’s equipped tools and four types of weaponry. By collecting the “power
chips” left by defeated enemies, it is also possible to reinforce each weapon
up to a maximum of three levels. It is left to your judgment as to whether to
reinforce a specific weapon or to power up all weapons simultaneously, adding a
bit of strategy to the nonstop action. The powerful background music,
military-like atmosphere (look for bullet marks on the walls and the strained
communication during combat) and intense story development combine to give the
world of Cybernator a gritty, sci-fi feel that you won’t soon forget.

Alien Storm(TM) (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and
Older – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Shape-shifting aliens have
infiltrated the city, creating chaos and panic! Fortunately, a trio of heroes
called the Alien Busters has agreed to wipe out the invading creatures. The
members of the team wield their own special attacks, and they unload a world of
hurt on the Martian menaces from the city streets to the mother ship. Gordon, a
tough guy with a bazooka, has a special gunship attack, while Karla has a
flamethrower for alien crisping, though she prefers to use her special
ballistic-missile attack. Finally, Slammer the robot can self-destruct at will
and attacks the intruders with an electric whip and other devices. Take the
aliens by storm and save your city.

Monster Lair (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Mild
Cartoon Violence, 800 Wii Points): Join young Adam and Laura as they embark on
a fantastic adventure in this comical action/shooting game. Featuring beautiful
music brought to life by the power of the CD-ROM, the game consists of 14
rounds packed with cute monster enemies. Players can either play alone as Adam
(or play with a friend controlling Laura) as they battle their way through
round after round. The first half of each round is the action scene, where
players must avoid obstacles and pits. Use your Power Boost weapons against
enemies and restore your Life Force with food as you head for the gate at the
end. The second half is the exhilarating shooting scene, where players must
shoot down flying enemies. Take out the boss at the end to clear the round and
move to the next one.

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Sometimes the Wii-kly Updates have a nice, unifying theme. Sometimes they
don’t. This week we scoured the recesses of the classic games vault to come
up with some interesting, if unrelated, gems. You can fight mechanized forces,
battle with a bunch of fighters in the afterlife or play the role of a heroic
regal bug. Like we said: Sometimes they don’t.Three new classic games go live
at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop 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:
ZANAC (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii
Points): ZANAC is a vertically scrolling shoot-’em-up game that was released
in November 1986. Take control of the state-of-the-art fighter, ZANAC, with the
objective of destroying the bases of the mechanized enemy forces. Use your full
array of regular weapons as well as eight special weapons to clear the 12
intense areas of the game. Be careful, though, as the game changes the degree
of difficulty in real time based on how well you play. This ensures that it
feels like you’re experiencing a new game every time you play.
Eternal Champions™ (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen – Animated
Blood, Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): This 2-D fighting game introduces a
cast of different characters that met untimely deaths in their lives on Earth.
Now they have been given a chance to compete against each other, with the
winner taking on the Eternal Champion, the ultimate fighter in the universe.
The reward for defeating the Eternal Champion is a return to Earth for the
opportunity to avenge death and restore balance to the universe. Choose from
nine unique characters with a variety of fighting styles, and bring your best
moves to defeat all comers in your quest to topple the Eternal Champion.
The Dynastic Hero (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, rated E for Everyone –
Comic Mischief, 800 Wii Points): The Dynastic Hero is an action RPG featuring a
cast of insect characters. The story begins with the invasion of their peaceful
homeland of Tarron by the evil Drilkor Empire. Rushing to the insects’ aid is
Dyna, the prince of Beetras. Take control of Dyna as he battles through
action-filled stages. Equip weapons and items to vanquish the relentless foes,
and acquire special items that enable you to brave the journey across the
perilous desert or open sea. But it’s not just all action. Correctly answer
multiple-choice quizzes, and play the ocarina to find the right melody to open
doors. Plus, there are countless traps and other puzzles packed into this fun
game to keep you entertained and ensure you continue coming back for more.

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Eagerly awaiting the arrival of Super Mario Galaxy(TM) next week? Can’t get
Mario(TM) out of your head? You and everybody else! To whet your appetite for
all things Mario, Nintendo is offering a special treat on the Virtual
Console(TM) this week. It’s not just any game, it’s Super Mario Bros. 3(TM) -
considered by many to be the greatest video game of all time (for at least one
more week, anyway). It’s a must-have title on a week that also features the
first Virtual Console import title for Sega Genesis and a fun multiplayer golf
game for TurboGrafx16.

Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii(TM) 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(TM) to download the games. Wii Points
can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new
games are:

Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES(R), 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii
Points): Remember when no one had ever heard of a Tanooki Suit or knew that
Bowser(TM) had a clan of Koopalings? The game that made these things common
knowledge is also considered by many to be one of the best ever made. Bowser
and the Koopalings are causing chaos yet again, but this time they’re going
beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into the seven worlds that neighbor it. Now Mario
and Luigi(TM) must battle new enemies, returning favorites and a new Koopaling
in each unique and distinctive world on their way to ultimately taking on
Bowser himself. Luckily for the brothers, they have more power-ups available
than ever before. Fly above the action using the Super Leaf, swim faster by
donning the Frog Suit or defeat enemies using the Hammer Bros. Suit. Use the
brand-new overworld map to take the chance to play a minigame in hopes of
gaining extra lives or to find a Toad’s House where you can pick up additional
items. All this (and more) combines into one of gaming’s most well-known and
beloved titles-are you ready to experience gaming bliss?

Alien Soldier(TM) (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older
-Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): As Epsilon-Eagle, you are an alien soldier
who has been genetically engineered to produce maximum intelligence and
strength. You were once a member of the criminal organization Scarlet, but when
you decided to break from the group, you were forced into a showdown with
Scarlet’s new leader Xi-Tiger, who kills a hostage in his attempt to destroy
you. Now it’s up to you to take revenge against the bad guys in this
side-scrolling action game! Choose from six different weapons and battle the
bosses of Scarlet until you reach the final confrontation with the ultimate
secret weapon!

Power Golf (TurboGrafx16, 1-3 players, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points):
Power Golf sports a perfect combination of simple-yet-realistic controls and
beautiful graphics. Swing away on 18 lush holes in one of three different game
modes: the single-player STROKE PLAY mode and the multiplayer MATCH PLAY and
COMPETITION modes. Enter tournaments as one of three different
characters-beginner, intermediate and advanced. Wind strength and the slope of
the green add extra challenges to each hole. Compete against other players in
the standard NORMAL MATCH or ante up one of your clubs in the unique CLUB
MATCH. Up to three players can play in COMPETITION mode, and a handicap feature
is included to help novice players pull off breathtaking shots just like their
advanced rivals.

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