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TurboGrafx-16 games coming to North American PSN
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Jul 27th 2009 at 2:00PM } 
VC Friday: 250
by Chris Greenhough { Sep 5th 2008 at 8:59AM }
People, say hello to the 250th title on the combined PAL Virtual Consoles: it's ... one of the below. Woohoo! Let's say Ys Book I and II, as that's the one this blogger is most looking forward to trying out. On a sadder note, this is the last week of the current Hanabi Festival; we shall remember it fondly! Mainly because of, you know.
- Ys Book I & II -- Turbografx-16 -- 800 Wii Points
- Spelunker -- NES -- 600 Wii Points
- Chase H.Q. -- Turbografx-16 -- 600 Wii Points
- DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure -- SNES -- 900 Wii Points
VC Friday: Pew pew pew
by Chris Greenhough { Feb 29th 2008 at 11:15AM }
It's been hard not to feel totally pampered by recent PAL Virtual Console updates, with the likes of Phantasy Star II and Street Gangs keeping us up late.This week's releases -- both of which are shooters -- can't quite match that kind of awesomeness, but they're still worth considering. Super Turrican is a pretty SNES shooter from Factor 5 (heard of those turncoats?), while Psychosis is -- we urge you to brace yourselves for a shock -- a Turbografx-16 shooter.
Blast your way past the break for extensive footage of both in action.
- Super Turrican -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
- Psychosis -- Turbografx -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Lords of the Virtual Console drought
by Chris Greenhough { Feb 8th 2008 at 11:15AM }
After a quiet couple of weeks on the European and Aussie Virtual Consoles, this week is ... no different whatsoever. Just a single game is on offer to PAL Wii owners this Friday, with Lords of Thunder on the block for 800 points. This blogger won't pretend to be familiar with Hudson's Turbografx-16 shooter; did anybody else give this a whirl back in the day?
- Lords of Thunder -- Turbografx -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Remember the N64?
by Chris Greenhough { Jan 18th 2008 at 11:15AM }
You do? Great! And do you also recall how N64 games would occasionally pop up on the Virtual Console? No?Well, we can't blame you if it slipped your mind. It's been almost three months since PAL gamers last saw an N64 game on the VC (for the record, it was Yoshi's Story), but this week sees the fuzz-tacular console make a return. And, despite our snarky tone, 1080° Snowboarding is actually an ace reminder of the console. This blogger still has fresh memories of shaving milliseconds from his best Time Trial performances with Dion Blaster. Never did pull off a 1080°, mind.
Streets of Rage imitator Riot Zone makes the leap from the Turbografx-16 to complete this week's PAL platter of retro goodness.
- 1080° Snowboarding -- N64 -- 1000 Wii points
- Riot Zone -- Turbografx -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Give the gift of Wonder Boy this Christmas
by Chris Greenhough { Dec 21st 2007 at 11:15AM }
We've already discussed how much of a holy mess the Wonder Boy series is, and today European and Australian folk will be able to sample a small part of the jumbled franchise, with the release of Monster Lair, as it appeared on the Turbografx-16 (a Sega Mega Drive version appeared a year later, though only in Europe).
Whereas Monster Lair is perhaps the highlight of this last VC update before Christmas, this blogger will admit to having fond recollections of the fighting sequences in NES ice hockey title Blades of Steel, while those of you with an "Extreme!!!" bent may wish to throw 500 Wii points in the direction of Skate or Die!
- Skate or Die! -- NES -- 500 Wii points
- Blades of Steel -- NES -- 500 Wii points
- Monster Lair -- Turbografx -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: A pricey case of 'what'
by Alisha Karabinus { Nov 30th 2007 at 2:15PM }
Though the official European Nintendo site still seems to be down, the Virtual Console is working overtime to bring you games you may not have heard of at high prices. Ain't life grand? It is if you happen to be into more obscure games, and even the "pricey" ones really aren't.- Baseball Stars 2 -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points
- The Dynastic Hero -- Turbografx -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: It's Tanooki time
by Alisha Karabinus { Nov 9th 2007 at 2:15PM }
This week, European gamers have another crack at the Neo Geo, and they can get their golf on if they are so inclined ... but somehow, we just have a feeling that the most popular title will also be the cheapest. Gee, could it be that a few people might be a little excited about Super Mario Bros. 3? - Super Mario Bros. 3 -- NES -- 500 Wii points
- Power Golf -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Blue's Journey -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points
VC Friday: The Art of Sonic
by Alisha Karabinus { Nov 2nd 2007 at 2:15PM }
It's another Friday, and lately, that means Neo Geo games! Plus, y'know, some other stuff, which is usually pretty pricey, as VC titles goes. But this week, European gamers get a little break with a release out there for only 600 points. On top of that, there's four games from which Wii owners may choose. Sometimes, it's good to be a Nintendo fan.- Alien Soldier -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
- Art of Fighting -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii points
- Samurai Ghost -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Sonic 3D -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: What gets Bonked in Vegas stays in Vegas
by Alisha Karabinus { Aug 31st 2007 at 12:20PM }
Just two releases this week for European gamers on the Virtual Console, and they're certainly pretty different. One is the casino game that featured interesting interaction via random encounters (and also, hey, gambling), and the other is, well, Bonk. Either of these sound like something that might tickle your particular fancy?- Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Vegas Stakes -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Because older is better
by Alisha Karabinus { Aug 24th 2007 at 2:35PM }
We know at least one person who would probably approve of this week's European VC lineup ... but you're the one who matters. It's all old school this week, with two NES titles and one from Turbografx, just to mix it up a little. So kick back, relax, mix up the beverage of your choice, and enjoy a little classic gaming quality time. You know you want to play futuristic pool! Especially when it was previously announced and couldn't be bothered to actually show up. - Lunar Pool -- NES -- 500 Wii points
- Neutopia -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Wrecking Crew -- NES -- 500 Wii points
VC Friday: Digging holes and checking out ads
by Alisha Karabinus { Aug 17th 2007 at 3:00PM }
Looks like European gamers can take some time to check out updated ads while slicing through the waves on their jet skis this weekend if they are so inclined. Alas, only two games this week, but the streak couldn't keep going forever. Hey, at least it's not something like Revolution X or Captain Novolin. Instead, you've got:- Cratermaze -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Wave Race 64 -- N64 -- 1000 Wii points
VC Friday: Galaga breath
by Alisha Karabinus { Aug 10th 2007 at 9:45AM }
We're pretty sure we wouldn't want to smell Galaga breath (it reeks of intensity), but it makes for a great week on the Virtual Console for European gamers! Only three titles this fine Friday, but when you're talking about Galaga '90 and Breath of Fire II (oh, and some hot Volleyball action), what else do you really need? RPGs and beautiful, rhythmic patterns make for some good gaming.- Breath of Fire II -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
- Galaga '90 -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Volleyball -- NES -- 500 Wii points
VC Friday: Shining Ninja
by Alisha Karabinus { Aug 3rd 2007 at 9:45AM }
Four games again this week, with some really great variety, despite the fact that they come from only two consoles. Platformer? Check. Puzzle? Check. SRPG? Check. But you know what we're lusting over: awesome side-scrolling ninja action. C'mon, you knew what we would choose. We all have our biases.Available this week no the Virtual Console for European gamers:
- Drop Off -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
- Dynamite Headdy -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
- Shining Force -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
- Shinobi III -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points
VC Friday: Four, but not of a kind
by Alisha Karabinus { Jul 27th 2007 at 10:35AM }
This week's Virtual Console update for Europe is all about choice. Four games are on the block, and pretty much all they have in common is retro goodness. From pinball to pool to RPG, you can revel in whatever you like the best this weekend ... unless you like beat 'em ups or shooters, and the VC is already full of those.- Breath of Fire II -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
- Devil's Crush -- TurboGrafx -- 600 Wii points
- Kirby's Ghost Trap -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
- Lunar Pool -- NES -- 500 Wii points
