Another Monday, another update to the Virtual Console and WiiWare catalog. Helix (1,000 Wii Points) arrives on WiiWare as a new rhythm game. I find it difficult to get a clear image in my head of what it’s like t play this game from the press release, so I’ve posted some footage of it in action after the jump. It brings DDR to mind, but a bit simpler in its presentation and the use of the Wii controls to do things.

As for the Virtual Console, Ys Book I & II (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 800 Wii Points) and Samurai Showdown 2 (NEOGEO, 900 Wii Points) make a pretty attractive couple. I’ve always wanted to give Ys Book I & II a try, but didn’t always want to shell out the cash for the TG16 CD drive. At least the option to download and play it is not only easier, but a good deal cheaper, too.

For some hot fighting action, Samurai Showdown 2 will hit the spot. I’ve got it in one form or another, so downloading it on the VC would just be redundant. It’s been a long time since I’ve played, though. I kind of wonder how it holds up since the last time I played it about 3-4 years ago?

Well, that’s all I’ve got for this week’s VC update. For more information and footage of Helix, make the jump.

Continue Reading »

WiiWare and the Virtual Console both get a single new addition to their respective catalogs. For WiiWare, which I have yet to download anything from, we have SPOGS Racing for 1,000 Wii Points. That, as you may have already guessed, is a racing game. Not much more to be said about that.

As for the Virtual Console, King of the Monsters (NEOGEO, 900 Wii Points) storms on to the scene with massive monsters fighting each other, taking down buildings along the way. Taking a note from wrestling, the game requires you to wear down your opponent so that you may pin him/her/it down for a three-count to win the match. That’s about all I have for this afternoon. If you would like more information, make the jump.

Continue Reading »