Well, it’s a good week for most on this weeks VC update. Why you ask? Super Mario RPG (SNES, 800 Wii Points). At last, I know. They certainly took their sweet, sweet time. But now the likes of Mallow, Geno, Peach, Mario and Bowser. I’ve got a copy of the original, but that won’t keep me from screaming at you to get it if you don’t already have it.

The other flavor on the VC bar is Clu Clu Land (NES, 500 Wii Points). Don’t know much about this title other than what’s in the press release. It’s an underwater puzzle game of sorts that actually sounds pretty interesting. Might be worth a look. Make the jump to read up on it or tell us how you liked it.

Finally, WiiWare gives up some of its hawt lovin’ with My Aquarium (500 Wii Points). Initially, I imagined that Canadian Fireplace channel that Jim always watches with the eternally burning Yule log. Anyway, you can choose from a few different aquariums, 40 fish, and decorate the tank as you please. There you have it. I will now leave you with a Japanese Super Mario RPG commercial and the full details for this week’s selection of games. Enjoy!

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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.

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For the most part, Virtual Console releases aren’t something to get excited about any more. Last week’s release of the Master System version of Sonic should be proof of that. But this week? This week we’ve got something special.

Star Parodier is a Turbo-Grafx 16 CD import that pokes fun at Hudson’s own long-running Star Soldier series. Just about every Star Soldier out there has made it’s way to the Virtual Console (and even a new one on WiiWare), so it’s only fitting that Parodier makes it way onto the service.

Parodier features three ships — a super-deformed version of the series classic ship, Bomberman, and a flying PC-Engine (the Japanese version of the TG16). The visuals are beyond cute, and I can’t help but notice a few Mario-ism’s included in there as well. The video above shows small mushrooms on the ground that look awfully familiar, as well as some pills scattered across the screen that look like they might have been prescribed by one Dr. Mario.

I’ll be honest — this is the first VC title I’ve considered picking up in a long time. First though I think I may pick up WiiWare’s Star Soldier R. I think I want a proper SS experience before dabbling in the world of the silly. Star Parodier will set you back 900 points.

Want to see what else hit today? Check out or Wii-ky Update for the full list.

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.

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Took long enough, don’t you think? I have tried three times to buy this game for the NES. Each time, the cart did not work. At least this time it should work on the Wii with no problem at all. That is if I can pull myself away from Mario Kart Wii long enough to download it. For some of you who might be too young to remember Double Dragon (a legend among legends), here’s the description:

Double Dragon (NES^®, 1-2 players, Rated Everyone 10+ — Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): Double Dragon begins with Billy Lee’s girlfriend, Marian, being kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. They demand to know the secrets of Billy’s martial-arts style in exchange for his girlfriend. However, Billy won’t stand for these underhanded tactics and decides to rescue her himself. Help him fight through city streets, buildings, jungles, temples and various other locations in a quest to find his girl. He’ll gain experience by using different fighting techniques to obtain more hearts, which will unlock more powerful techniques to use against his enemies. Keep an eye out for crates, boulders, whips, bats, knives and even dynamite along the way, as Billy can also use them to annihilate opponents. Armed with his mysterious and powerful martial arts, help Billy pummel his way through an array of goons, gang members and other Black Warrior scum to free Marian from their clutches.

Are any of you going to buy it?

Another week, another update on the Wii Virtual Console. First up, River City Ransom (NES, 500 Wii Points). I know many people who have nothing but fond memories of this title. Embarrassingly enough, I cannot recall ever playing it. Perhaps I’ll give it a go. If you’re not familiar with this title, it’s a beat-’em-up where one of the characters’ girlfriend gets kidnapped. Naturally, you fight your way through the gangster filled streets to rescue her.

The other game that is out today is Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom (Sega Genesis, 800 Wii Points). This is another title that I’ve never put my hands on, but I have heard many a great thing about it. So, any takers? The full details for this week’s selection is after the jump.

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