Guess the Next N64 Game to Come to the VC!

[Jonno]

I'm taking a wild guess here....

Yoshi's Story.

There is a little idea in my mind saying "Pokemon Snap, Pokemon Snap!" but I don't think I'll listen to its shrieking at this moment in time. Maybe after Yoshi's Story is released.

[Jazzem]

Wave Race 64 sir! It's been confirmed!

The one after that though? I may go for Yoshi too. I loved that game! ^_^ Even the most cynical gamer's heart will melt while hearing the Yoshis sing!

[Shortay]

Probably Yoshi's Story yeh... tho I've never played it so don't know if it's any good.

[Goose Master]

I'm US.

What I want?

Super Smash Bros.

What'll happen?

Yoshi's Story.

How I love that game. :spike:

[Mendez]

Why the rush to bring out all of the vehicle/racing games to VC?
I want Mario Party 2, Yoshi's Story and Donkey Kong 64!

[ICEknight]

I wish they'd release Diddy Kong Racing, if only to see Banjo and Conker in the Wii.

But it's not very likely they'll do it.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I wish they'd release Diddy Kong Racing, if only to see Banjo and Conker in the Wii.

But it's not very likely they'll do it.Not for awhile at least. It did get remade for DS.

I say, after Wave Race 64, SMAAAAAAAAAAAAASH BROTHERS! =D

[NikeXTC]

Easy guess: Wave Race 64

[iNma]

After Wave Race: Pilotwings 64.

[yoshi175]

Why the rush to bring out all of the vehicle/racing games to VC?
I want Mario Party 2, Yoshi's Story and Donkey Kong 64!
lol they'll probabbly do excitebike after wave race now :lol:

[Tennant]

Wave Race 64, then Yoshi's Story

[Drake]

After Wave Race 64... Let's take a random guess and go with... Mario Party?

[Pegasus]

But it's not very likely they'll do it.Not for awhile at least. It did get remade for DS.

So did Super Mario 64. :P

Perfect Dark! .... yeah. Didn't think so.

[yoshi175]

I think it will be Mario party

[Mendez]

I think it will be Mario partyNo way is my Classic Controller playing that game if it does come out. I would much rather the sequal...

[yoshi175]

I think it will be Mario partyNo way is my Classic Controller playing that game if it does come out. I would much rather the sequal...
They might trun down the speed you have to rotat at

[Drake]

The N64 analog stick was really flimsy. I think it wouldn't be much of an issue with the Classic and GC controllers.

Plus, the N64 controller's analog stick was very hard, thus ruining your hands. The GC and Classic controller have soft padding on it.

[Mendez]

The N64 analog stick was really flimsy. I think it wouldn't be much of an issue with the Classic and GC controllers.

Plus, the N64 controller's analog stick was very hard, thus ruining your hands. The GC and Classic controller have soft padding on it.I'll still go for the GC controller. There's no way I'm even risking my precious CC :P

[Myung]

A CC is cheaper than a GC controller though :roll:

I'm hoping after Waverace we'll get Smash Bros, but I don't think it will happen.

[Angelic Lapras King]

A CC is cheaper than a GC controller though :roll:

You can get 2 preowned Wavebirds in Gamestation for the price of a CC. XP

[Myung]

A CC is cheaper than a GC controller though :roll:

You can get 2 preowned Wavebirds in Gamestation for the price of a CC. XP

I don't like pre-owned, I want all my stuff new and factory sealed :P If possible anyway XD

[Mendez]

A CC is cheaper than a GC controller though :roll:

I'm hoping after Waverace we'll get Smash Bros, but I don't think it will happen.But I have spare GC controllers, and only 1 CC. And the CC appears to be weaker :P
And don't go rolling your eyes at me! :P

[Angelic Lapras King]

I only ever use my CC for SNES games. NES, MD and TG16 get the Wiimote and N64 obviously GC Controller.

[KeeperBvK]

I guess it could be Resident Evil 2. I mean: Why not? It's time for some 3rd-Party action on the N64 and Capcom might be a good choice.

[antster1983]

Mischief Makers? :D Surely must be time for more lovin' from Treasure soon!

[Kevin]

After Wave Race 64 you mean? Maybe Yoshi's Story.

[SKTTR]

After Wave Race 64, I guess there will be Yoshi's Story or Pilotwings 64.

I would like to see Mischief Makers, Tetrisphere and Blast Corps - all were released within the first year of the N64.

[NikeXTC]

Do the rights of Blast Corps belong to Rare? In that case I'm afraid it won't get released on the VC =/

I have the original, anyway, so no problem for me =D

[ICEknight]

Mischief Makers? :D Surely must be time for more lovin' from Treasure soon!
Mischief Makers was a great game, but the PAL version sucked badly... I hope it gets some optimization or something.

[SKTTR]

I have the PAL of Mischief Makers and it's great.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I guess it could be Resident Evil 2. I mean: Why not? It's time for some 3rd-Party action on the N64 and Capcom might be a good choice.Hmm, I think RE2 was actully quite big in terms of cart size. Infact, I think they said it was the biggest. o.o

I m sure the Third Party stuff will start rolling once Ninty run long (Or out?) of their stuff. ;)

[KeeperBvK]

But it would perfectly go hand in hand with the release of Umbrella Chronicles, so I'll keep my hopes up. ^^
And I sure hope it won't be Aerofighters Assault. Please don't let that crappy game be the first 3rd-party-N64 game on the VC...

[SKTTR]

Aerofighters Assault isn't that bad.

It's a bit short, but the missions are different and challenging. You can save after each mission.
The controls are ace, but a bit complex in the beginning.
It's no Wii-control but what did you expect?
The balance of realistic flight-simulation and arcade style shooter is quite good.
The graphics are bland at some missions and slow (PAL) but the action is always there and the jet design was very good as I remember it.
Dogfighting was intense and endbosses were cruel.
Of course we've been spoilt by games such as Heatseeker.
The music seems to be remaked of the original 2D-Aerofighters/Sonicwings shmups, so I can't complain, even if it was kind outta place.

http://n64media.ign.com/media/images/previews/aerowingsassault3.jpg http://n64media.ign.com/media/images/previews/aerowingsassault4.jpg

http://n64media.ign.com/media/images/previews/aerowingsassault8.jpg http://n64media.ign.com/media/images/previews/aerowingsassault12.jpg

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"...Not that I've ever been in the c o c k p i t of a jet fighter,
but the way you can bank, roll, dive, and even pull off cobra maneuvers
gives the game an air of authenticity." IGN 12/1997

It is not everyones cup-o-tea but puzzle games are also not for everyone.
RPG's are not for everyone. Racing games are not for everyone. etc etc.


On gamefaqs it got good scores throughout:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/n64/review/196549.html

A video where much of the missions are shown: SPOILER!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=r8DWmE57S6k

At least this one is for me! :D
It will be the first N64 title I'm gonna download, since I have all of the rest original.

I think Paradigm made good games:
Pilotwings 64
F1 World Grand Prix
F1 World Grand Prix II
Beetle Adventure Racing
They're all better than Aerofighters Assault, but this is also worth a look.

Just read the info and watch that video and see for yourself if you would like it or not.

[KeeperBvK]

I haven't been spoiled by Heatseeker or am demanding any Wii controls. I played this back when it was new and I just hated it. The missions are just boring, yet frustrating.
If I wanna go flying on the N64 I'll play Pilotwings which can be a real pain in the ass, too, at times, but it never gets frustrating.
Wild Choppers better, too.
Not to forget Rogue Squadron and Battle for Naboo.
Or the flying missions in sSHadows of the Empire.

[DanIsMe23]

Why the rush to bring out all of the vehicle/racing games to VC?
I want Mario Party 2, Yoshi's Story and Donkey Kong 64!

The only racing game worth playing on the n64 is Mario Kart.
All of those other racing games coming will be a waste of 1,000 points.

What they should be releasing is great adventure games such as Dk64, Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, and Majoras Mask

[Drake]

Diddy Kong Racing destroys Mario Kart 64 in every aspect.

And Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie isn't gonna happen. If I need to explain why AGAIN...

[link64]

Diddy Kong Racing destroys Mario Kart 64 in every aspect.

And Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie isn't gonna happen. If I need to explain why AGAIN...

I still think that Mario kart 64 had better multiplayer.

[yoshi175]

Why the rush to bring out all of the vehicle/racing games to VC?
I want Mario Party 2, Yoshi's Story and Donkey Kong 64!

The only racing game worth playing on the n64 is Mario Kart.
All of those other racing games coming will be a waste of 1,000 points.

What they should be releasing is great adventure games such as Dk64, Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, and Majoras Mask

Actually F zero X is a good game, and I normally don't like racing games. :splatterhouse:

[Kevin]

After Wave Race 64, I guess there will be Yoshi's Story or Pilotwings 64. Ah, that would be awesome having Pilotwings 64 on the VC! 8) That game was so much fun.

[KeeperBvK]

I gotta say I'd prefer Diddy Kong Racing over MK 64 any day of the week...by far actually...but I gotta admit that the normal multiplayer races are a bit better in Mk64. But DKR on the other hand has the fantastic volcano egg hunt thing going.

[Zubiac]

Why the rush to bring out all of the vehicle/racing games to VC?
I want Mario Party 2, Yoshi's Story and Donkey Kong 64!

The only racing game worth playing on the n64 is Mario Kart.
All of those other racing games coming will be a waste of 1,000 points.

What they should be releasing is great adventure games such as Dk64, Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, and Majoras Mask

waahh
IMO the N64 got lots of good racers.
Top Gear Rally 1, Top Gear Overdrive(my fav last-last gen racer), F-Zero X, Cruisn' USA, Cruisn' World, Star Wars Pod Racer, Rush Series, Wave Race 64, Hydro Thunder, Beetle Adventure Racing, California Speed, Destruction Derby 64, Excitebike 64(the best motorbike racer EVER), Mickeys Speedway USA, Ridge Racer 64, Wipe Out 64

[tank2tank]

I would really like Majoras mask to come out after wave race- then i'll finally have all the 3D Zeldas on my wii!
Anyway, going back to mario party for a minute- its funny, i was one of the people that 'injured' themselves playing one of those stick-spinning games. I seem to remember it involved using a bike to power a light in order to kill a boo. It was rock hard and I ended up ripping a layer of skin off my palm playing it. Yeouch!

[SKTTR]

the bike race was nothing. ^^

you know where you had 10 seconds to rotate that stick as fast as possible, to make that Fly Guy float?!

I tried that over and over just to beat the highscore.

[antster1983]

I'm just throwing up a name because I missed the N64 era but, Rakuga Kids.

That is all. :)

[SKTTR]

what do you want with rakugakids?

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/7/74/250px-Rakugakids_box.jpg

i have this game. and it's a weird beat'em up with 2D crayon figures! apart from this unique approach, "teddy bear vs robot" or "little girl with chicken on head vs yellow alien freak" this is pretty standard.

http://www.ntsc-uk.com/features/ret/RakugaKids/01.jpg
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/features/ret/RakugaKids/02.jpg
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/features/ret/RakugaKids/03.jpg
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/features/ret/RakugaKids/04.jpg
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/features/ret/RakugaKids/05.jpg

you could unlock some cheats and a secret character but thats all about it.

some of the super moves are funny for a minute though.

the story (pictures and text) between every fight is trash.

[Pit 42]

Wave Race will probably be first, then Yoshi's Story, then maybe Mario Party or Majora's Mask.

I predict that Smash Bros. Will come out on Smash Bros. Brawl's release date of December 3.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I ve noticed that all the N64 games released on the VC have been released previously on the IQue, which makes me wonder if Ninty will use games that have been on the IQue before they move on to others like MM etc.

As it stands, the remain IQue games are:

Yoshi's Story
Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth (GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE)
Excitebike 64
Super Smash Bros.
Animal Forest (This version never got released outside of Japan, unlike the GC version)
Dr. Mario 64
Custom Robo

[Mendez]

Wave Race will probably be first, then Yoshi's Story, then maybe Mario Party or Majora's Mask.

I predict that Smash Bros. Will come out on Smash Bros. Brawl's release date of December 3.But there wouldn't be much point of that would there? People aren't going to want to get into 2 Smash Bros. games at the same time! It would be demoting Brawl if anything.
They'll probably bring it out the N64 one 2 or so months before.

[Balrog]

I ve noticed that all the N64 games released on the VC have been released previously on the IQue, which makes me wonder if Ninty will use games that have been on the IQue before they move on to others like MM etc.

As it stands, the remain IQue games are:

Yoshi's Story
Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth (GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE)
Excitebike 64
Super Smash Bros.
Animal Forest (This version never got released outside of Japan, unlike the GC version)
Dr. Mario 64
Custom Robo

Why was Sin & Punishment on the iQue list?

It was the ONE game that ISN'T Nintendo developed, unless I'm mistaken...

[Angelic Lapras King]

I ve noticed that all the N64 games released on the VC have been released previously on the IQue, which makes me wonder if Ninty will use games that have been on the IQue before they move on to others like MM etc.

As it stands, the remain IQue games are:

Yoshi's Story
Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth (GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE)
Excitebike 64
Super Smash Bros.
Animal Forest (This version never got released outside of Japan, unlike the GC version)
Dr. Mario 64
Custom Robo

Why was Sin & Punishment on the iQue list?

It was the ONE game that ISN'T Nintendo developed, unless I'm mistaken...Never mind that, just gimmie gimmie gimmie! XD

[Balrog]

Gaah okay okay! But I still wanna know...

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, it was published by Ninty, so I guess thats why...

[KamikazeP]

I hope Yoshi's Story will come out next. I loved playing it on the N64. :)

[So_Cal_Ferni]

that yoshi story does come out but brings others with it

[So_Cal_Ferni]

The games i want to come out next are:

mischief makers
Mystical ninja starring goeman
Space station: silicon valley
conkers bad fur day (even tho i have conker live and reload)
007: Golden eye
Zelda major's mask (but most likely will not come out :()
Donkey kong 64
Pliot Wings 64
southpark
Turok series (all of em:D)
Chameleon twist
Earthworm jim (just because its funny as Hell)
mega man 64 (just for kicks)
And i guess last but not least is: Quest 64

thats my list but am almost sure half of these or even more then that wont make it to the VC because issues with licensing. but lets pray. everyone hold hands and pray. :cool:

[Angelic Lapras King]

The games i want to come out next are:

Zelda major's mask (but most likely will not come out :()
Oh yes it will. It was on the Collector's Disc right? So theres no reason why it won't be on the VC.

[Pocketim]

Mario Party or Smash Bros.

[Azeluk]

I would love to see,

BLASTCORPS and PILOTWINGS 64.

Azel.

[love]

I guess Yoshi's story, what with it being strongly rumoured in all.

[flyingdutchman]

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[tim]

Well there are only 4 months left in the year. And Nintendo's pattern so far is 1 n64 game per month. vc-reviews.com 'coming soon list' only has an esrb rating for 3 n64 games. That leaves one mystery title.

The 3 potential games are...

*Aerofighters Assault
*Beetle Adventure Racing
*Yoshi's Story

I would much rather want ExciteBike 64 or Dr.Mario 64 (instead of the nes version).

[Jonno]

I guess Yoshi's story, what with it being strongly rumoured in all.
True, so very, very true. :eek:

[Pit 42]

It'll probably be Aerofighters Assualt in September, then Beetle Adventure Racing, then Yoshi's Story.

In that time, I hope at least Smash Bros., Excitebike 64, and Donkey Kong 64 are announced.

[Spore]

Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Conker Bad Fur Day
I hope you are all bright enough that I don't need to put a big sarcasm alert in my next post...

[Angelic Lapras King]

So, the next N64 game coming is Sin and Punishment, well, in Japan anyway.

So, after that? I guess Yoshi's Story...

[Zombie]

I really hope for Smash Bros., but I wouldn't bet on it...Probly Yoshi's Story or Mario Party.

[chris_92]

well id love to see majoras mask on the vc but im guessing that yoshi story will come out next on vc

[Pocketim]

So, the next N64 game coming is Sin and Punishment, well, in Japan anyway.

So, after that? I guess Yoshi's Story...

I don't think Sin & Punishment is coming to our VC (just a wild guess)

[Angelic Lapras King]

I don't think Sin & Punishment is coming to our VC (just a wild guess)One can hope. :)

[Pocketim]

Sin & Punisment if OFLC rated now (rated M) So now we all know it is coming to AU, NZ and EU

[Pit 42]

Just had dream last night that there was an update on the Smash Bros. Dojo where if you downloaded the original Smash Bros on VC you would unlock a brand new stage in Smash Bros. Brawl. Awesome, but then sadly I woke up.

So, I'm hoping that the original Smash Bros. comes out around the time when Brawl comes out.

And Sin and Punishment is rated M?! It doesn't look that violent...

[Pocketim]

And Sin and Punishment is rated M?! It doesn't look that violent...

Sometimes PG worthy games can get rated M when they are in 3D

[Zombie]

Just had dream last night that there was an update on the Smash Bros. Dojo where if you downloaded the original Smash Bros on VC you would unlock a brand new stage in Smash Bros. Brawl. Awesome, but then sadly I woke up.

So, I'm hoping that the original Smash Bros. comes out around the time when Brawl comes out.


That would be really cool, even though I have SSBM I would want the original so I could have all three on my Wii :D

[retrogamer88]

You know what I'd want to come out next? Mario Golf.

EDIT: or Mario Tennis

[-Regii]

I'd say something exotic, Aerofighter's Assault or Beetle Adventure Racing, those have been rated a long time ago, but afaik that has nothing to say. At least my proposal is different xD

[Jamin]

I was wondering do you think Body Harvest could come out I wouldn't mind seeing that it's a long shot I know..

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, Midway published it in America so its possible. However, since its a Third Party N64 game, it could be awhile before we see it (Ninty seem to be focusing on their games first).

[SKTTR]

Body Harvest was published by Gremlin in EU, and was developed by DMA Design (Rockstar North). It was partially designed by Nintendo (for almost 2 years) when Nintendo jumped off the co-project, and let DMS Design finish their work alone. Maybe that raises the chances? It's a 1/2 Nintendo game.

I hope they add Rockstar to the VC. Their old classics are great.

Space Station Silicon Valley (N64) is a very unique and fun title as well.
And so is Unirally/Uniracers (SNES).
But ultimately their best game was Lemmings (NES/SNES/MD/etc.)

[retrogamer88]

Well, Midway published it in America so its possible. However, since its a Third Party N64 game, it could be awhile before we see it (Ninty seem to be focusing on their games first).

If your talking about Midway, then I'd love to see Hydro Thunder.

[samaine]

Who would've guessed Sin & Punishment would be the next N64 game? :p

[crops55]

Hydro Thunder? Ew, really? Not my bag but if must be a Midway racing game you are looking for I'd prefer the San Francisco Rush series. Just this readers humble opinion however.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Who would've guessed Sin & Punishment would be the next N64 game? :pWell, I didnt give up hope and now we re getting it ^^

[retrogamer88]

Hydro Thunder? Ew, really? Not my bag but if must be a Midway racing game you are looking for I'd prefer the San Francisco Rush series. Just this readers humble opinion however.

Well, I loved playing it in the arcade.

[Angelic Lapras King]

So, America got Yoshi's Story today. I guess they ll get Sin and Punishment next month and Europe and Japan get Yoshi next month as well.

[Drake]

I think after S&P and Yoshi's Story the next N64 game will be Excitebike 64.

[Shortay]

I think after S&P and Yoshi's Story the next N64 game will be Excitebike 64.

Interesting, is Excitebike a good racer?

[SKTTR]

No, Excitebike 64 is not good racer.
You know the N64 is famous for it's stunning racing games?
It's one of the best motorbike racing games ever made!

It's realistic and smooth,
it has 20 detailed indoor and outdoor tracks and fine hi-res graphics.
it's got cool physics and great controls.

There is stunt mode,
random desert race,
addicting uphill mode,
original excitebike,
3D excitebike,
soccer mode,
4 player mode
and a level editor!

Yes, it's an intense game, just like Excte Truck, but bigger. A great package!

And it is graphically the best racing game on N64 due to it's release late in the N64's lifespan.

Gets 5/5 Stars!

[retrogamer88]

No, Excitebike 64 is not good racer.
You know the N64 is famous for it's stunning racing games?
It's one of the best motorbike racing games ever made!

It's realistic and smooth,
it has 20 detailed indoor and outdoor tracks and fine hi-res graphics.
it's got cool physics and great controls.

There is stunt mode,
random desert race,
addicting uphill mode,
original excitebike,
3D excitebike,
soccer mode,
4 player mode
and a level editor!

Yes, it's an intense game, just like Excte Truck, but bigger. A great package!

And it is graphically the best racing game on N64 due to it's release late in the N64's lifespan.

Gets 5/5 Stars!

No, we need Crusin' USA. Imagine, racing down the roads of america, with pit jumps, sharp turns, tunnels, traffic, all while competing with school buses, muscle cars, police cars, etc. Ok, it's wacked out, but it's a great game.

[SKTTR]

The only equal thing between Cruisn' USA and Excitebike 64 is that both are racing games.

But Cruisn' USA is really old.
I mean, it came out on ULTRA 64 arcade platform in 1995 and it was a good racer. It was ported to N64 three years later. Too late to shock N64 fans in 1998 because we already played much better racing games in 1997 on our N64 (saying Mario Kart 64, Wave Race 64, Diddy Kong Racing, San Francisco Rush, Top Gear Rally, Multi Racing Championship). All were better than Cruisn' USA. It just missed the starting gun when it arrived in Spring '98. Don't want to talk Cruisn' bad, it was a decent game when it arrived and there were worse racers out: Automobili Lamborghini and F1 Pole Position 64.

But anyway, somehow it got cult status. It was easy, bad fun arcade racing.
Note: Next to Killer Instinct this was the first N64 game ever announced.

You wouldn't dare to compare an arcade port from 1995 to an excellent bike racing game from 2001. There are generations and evolutions between Cruisn' USA and Excitebike 64.


Cruisn' USA
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DrO94RhByu4

Excitebike 64
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8APlGntuBh8

[retrogamer88]

I never did like Exitebike 64. I thought of it as a cheap rip-off of Supercross, this cool dirtbike game I had.

[~NeonFire372~]

I wouldn't mind seeing both Excitebike 64 and Cruisin' USA.

[Splutter]

Just seen the youtube clip on the previous page

Excitebike 64
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8APlGntuBh8

and this game looks fantastic!

[Angelic Lapras King]

I m sticking to my IQUE theory and saying Smash Bros.

Mind you, Mario Party DS will be out November/December time so maybe MP1?

[Atlantis1982]

I am going to go out of a limb, and say Pilotwings 64 for November.

Even when I have the game on the N64.

[Pocketim]

Yoshi Story
Yoshi, Yoshi!

[Angelic Lapras King]

So mysteriously, no N64 game for Japan in November. Me wonders, will everywhere else still get one for November? Maybe its the America Only Dr Mario 64 (True, China got it on the IQUE and Japan got it on the GC Puzzle Collection, but only America got it on the 64...)

Or maybe Ninty will treat us to 2 games this Xmas? =D

[Shortay]

I'd love to have Majora's Mask before/at Christmas...

[Atlantis1982]

So mysteriously, no N64 game for Japan in November. Me wonders, will everywhere else still get one for November? Maybe its the America Only Dr Mario 64 (True, China got it on the IQUE and Japan got it on the GC Puzzle Collection, but only America got it on the 64...)

Or maybe Ninty will treat us to 2 games this Xmas? =D

Or something just meant for the other regions. Heck, I could toss in Turok, but that is a very long shot.

So yeah, I am very curious for the whole month if we are going to be treated...or not (We better).

[Pocketim]

Mario Party! Mario Party!

[The shoemaker]

hey yeah theres no mario party yet..., But I exspect that mojoras mask will be a long time.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Its possible. MP DS will be out November/December so its a possiblty.

[mummydaddy]

1080 would be spectacular, I downloaded MK64 & Fzero64, all I need now for blissfulness would be 1080. If I didn't enjoy boarding down the slopes, then the intro music kept my baby daughter quiet (she had a real high pitched squeal of a cry (It was normal), and the intro music was some kind of heavy rock, but when nothing else worked, 1080 saved the day.).


However I suspect beetle adventure racing will be next, which I haven't tried yet.

[Atlantis1982]

1080 would be spectacular, I downloaded MK64 & Fzero64, all I need now for blissfulness would be 1080. If I didn't enjoy boarding down the slopes, then the intro music kept my baby daughter quiet (she had a real high pitched squeal of a cry (It was normal), and the intro music was some kind of heavy rock, but when nothing else worked, 1080 saved the day.).


However I suspect beetle adventure racing will be next, which I haven't tried yet.

I can see this game coming out in January, and I hope it does. :)

[Pit 42]

Let's just hope the next N64 game isn't 'Beetle Adventure Racing' or 'Aerofighters Assault'.

[Shortay]

Let's just hope the next N64 game isn't 'Beetle Adventure Racing' or 'Aerofighters Assault'.

Yeah they look awful, although I've never played them before.

[Atlantis1982]

Let's just hope the next N64 game isn't 'Beetle Adventure Racing' or 'Aerofighters Assault'.

I beg the differ, release them ASAP to get them over with.

Yeah they look awful, although I've never played them before.

Never played Aerofighter, but Beetle Adventure was a decent racer. Not bad, but there are far better racer titles already out on the VC.

[SKTTR]

Beetle Adventure Racing is good. But I already have it.

Aerofighters Assault is like Lylat Wars, just in a more realistic setting.
And harder. And worse graphics and sound.
But I'm getting this anyway because it was 160DM (80€) at the time and I couldn't afford it. If you liked Lylat Wars and found it to easy, Aerofighters Assault is good and challenging dogfight action.

I also liked the classic Aerofighters / Sonic Wings shmups in the Arcades and I think there were ports on SNES and Neo Geo.

[Pit 42]

Hey, why haven't we gotten an N64 VC title yet this month? Better be Smash Bros. tomorrow...

[Angelic Lapras King]

Hey, why haven't we gotten an N64 VC title yet this month? Better be Smash Bros. tomorrow...
No one knows. Maybe Ninty will treat us with 2 N64 games at xmas, or maybe they re preparing Animal Crossing 64 for a worldwide release. o.o

[Atlantis1982]

Hey, why haven't we gotten an N64 VC title yet this month? Better be Smash Bros. tomorrow...

Well Japan didn't plan for any N64 releases this month, but I was hoping the other regions would get a game based on region popularity ala Beetle Adventure Racing.

[Pit 42]

Wow, no N64 games at all this month. Thanks for giving me false hope, Nintendo.

[Shortay]

We in the EU could still get one this week... oh yeah Ninty hates us :(

[Angelic Lapras King]

Look on the bright side, the almighty Japanese release list for December should be with us this week and should enlighten us with our N64 queries....

[Atlantis1982]

Look on the bright side, the almighty Japanese release list for December should be with us this week and should enlighten us with our N64 queries....

Or watch as the N64 list is empty once again. :P

[Angelic Lapras King]

Or watch as the N64 list is empty once again. :PEither way, we ll know. :P

Ninty surely has something good VC wise for the holidays surely...

[The shoemaker]

and If we don't we have proof that nintendo doesn't care what goes on the vc.

[Angelic Lapras King]

And if they do care, it could be something big, like maybe Goldeneye? o.o


Failing that, Super Smash Bros

[gaga64]

Is there really any point in releasing Super Smash Bros? The Gamecube version does everything the N64 one does, and more. The only benefit to the VC is being able to play with the Classic controller if you can't get hold of the GC version and 4 controllers...

[SKTTR]

The N64 Smash Bros. had cool levels and music I missed in the GC version.
And it has the great "Land-on-all-platforms" bonus stages that were completely scrapped from Melee. I hope they re-introduce it in Brawl and give us more classic stages (the old Pokémon Saffron City, Hyrules Castle and the SMB1 stage).

[Pit 42]

Is there really any point in releasing Super Smash Bros? The Gamecube version does everything the N64 one does, and more. The only benefit to the VC is being able to play with the Classic controller if you can't get hold of the GC version and 4 controllers...
Well, I for one think it's a blast playing through to get all characters, stages, and other unlockables, and another smash game would be great to tide me over until Brawl is released.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Is there really any point in releasing Super Smash Bros? The Gamecube version does everything the N64 one does, and more. The only benefit to the VC is being able to play with the Classic controller if you can't get hold of the GC version and 4 controllers...Thats like saying whats the point in releasing MK64 when MK Wii is coming? It ll come, I m sure.

[gaga64]

Thats like saying whats the point in releasing MK64 when MK Wii is coming? It ll come, I m sure.

Not really - chances are the tracks from MK64 won't be in the Wii one, the controls will be completely different, and who knows what else Nintendo will change. A slightly better comparison would be between MK64 and MK: Double Dash, but ALL the tracks are different, as well as several gameplay mechanics (characters switching, varied karts, individual super weapons). Unless Nintendo design MK:Wii to include ALL the 64 tracks, and let you switch off the inherent gameplay differences (mostly weapons and controls I'm guessing, but who knows?), the only way to relive MK64 is by downloading it.

Whereas Smash Melee includes everything from Smash 64 except 2 or 3 levels and the Board The Platforms game. Ok, I'll admit Saffron City, Peach's Castle and the Platforms game were great and I missed them from Melee, but I don't fancy spending 1,000 Wii Points to play them again.

[Shortay]

Not really - chances are the tracks from MK64 won't be in the Wii one, the controls will be completely different, and who knows what else Nintendo will change. A slightly better comparison would be between MK64 and MK: Double Dash, but ALL the tracks are different, as well as several gameplay mechanics (characters switching, varied karts, individual super weapons). Unless Nintendo design MK:Wii to include ALL the 64 tracks, and let you switch off the inherent gameplay differences (mostly weapons and controls I'm guessing, but who knows?), the only way to relive MK64 is by downloading it.

Whereas Smash Melee includes everything from Smash 64 except 2 or 3 levels and the Board The Platforms game. Ok, I'll admit Saffron City, Peach's Castle and the Platforms game were great and I missed them from Melee, but I don't fancy spending 1,000 Wii Points to play them again.

But the original Smash Bros. brings back memories (even if they aren't so long ago) to the ones who played it and didn't start the series with Melee.

[gaga64]

But the original Smash Bros. brings back memories (even if they aren't so long ago) to the ones who played it and start the series with Melee.

Ok, that's true enough.

[Shortay]

Ok, that's true enough.

I do get your point though, Melee improved upon it vastly.

[Atlantis1982]

(Palmface) Pokemon Snap. >.>;;

At least its neat now they added Wii Photo functionality to it, but no thanks either way.

[Angelic Lapras King]

So, Pokemon makes its debut on the VC, with an added feature. Interesting. =D

[Serge.EXE]

Added feature or no, Pokemon Snap is a waste of a monthly N64 slot if you ask me. I admit, I bought the game. I'll also admit that it was fun. But after you beat everything, it just got boring after a week or two. Sure, you could go back and challenge your high scores, but the repetition just got boring, and it was also very difficult to beat those scores once you got them high enough. There's no "Oh, just a few more enemies" score logic like in 2-D top-down shooters, as there is generally very little to see in each stage in Snap, secrets included.

[The shoemaker]

After 2 months of no n64 game this is what nintendo gives us. Quite understandable Theres a lot of pokemon fans so I guess Nintendo thinks this is big. Although I'm not part of those fans and people say this isn't a great pokemon. I just hope Nintendo releases something for everyone this christmas.

[Shortay]

I couldn't really care less about Pokémon Snap TBH, I'd rather Animal Crossing or Super Smash Bros anyday...

[SKTTR]

I could never really get into the Pokémon RPG's but I always followed the series with the spin-offs and Pokémon Snap was the best. It was very addicting to find all the Pokémon. You had to throw apples or smoke bombs to lure them out or get them attracted. You had a flute with 3 different melodies, you even could get enhancements for your Zero-One. You could find different routes. And there was so much replay value because you always wanted every creature, and better pictures and higher scores. And the presentation of this game was flawless. I even got two games of it, so my girlfriend could play her own game.

Pokémon Snap is the best Pokémon spinoff ever - it's unique, addicting and totally worth 1000 points - and don't be afraid of the Pokémon franchise. Real pro's from HAL Laboratories made this game! It's an awesome Photo-Safari game! 5 Stars

[Atlantis1982]

Added feature or no, Pokemon Snap is a waste of a monthly N64 slot if you ask me. That honor went to Yoshi's Story. >.>

[Angelic Lapras King]

Don't forget Superman 64! :P

[mixer152]

why are they taking so long to release N64 games its annoying man!

I want Pokemon Stadium and GoldenEye!!

[Angelic Lapras King]

Because Ninty consider them BIG releases.

[Serge.EXE]

That honor went to Yoshi's Story. >.>

This is true >.> <.< >.>

[The shoemaker]

why are they taking so long to release N64 games its annoying man!

I want Pokemon Stadium and GoldenEye!!

Is that all you do wait for n64 games when there's so many other great non-n64 games out there. I used to just wait for n64 games, but then I saw so many other great games out there. I have 12 downloads and only 2 of those games I've played before. Because before you look at the vc releases and think there crap just because It's not n64 or you've never herd of it, do some research and see if it really is crap. Of course I could have got you wrong, but I'm just saying n64 games are not everything

[Atlantis1982]

Okay, with Pokemon Snap for December...

I am going with 1080 Snowboarding for January.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, Snap completely ruins my IQUE theory... ><

Smash Bros for Jan is my prediction.

[Shortay]

Well, Snap completely ruins my IQUE theory... ><

Smash Bros for Jan is my prediction.

Yeah Smash Bros. woud be a good N64 game for January, and speaking of Smash Bros., when the hell are we going to get a release date for Brawl?! :confused:

[Angelic Lapras King]

I m guessing Febuary, like America and I think Japan.

[Shortay]

I m guessing Febuary, like America and I think Japan.

I would be more than pleased if that was true, but it's unfortunately possible that we might have to wait to March or even April...

[mixer152]

Is that all you do wait for n64 games when there's so many other great non-n64 games out there. I used to just wait for n64 games, but then I saw so many other great games out there. I have 12 downloads and only 2 of those games I've played before. Because before you look at the vc releases and think there crap just because It's not n64 or you've never herd of it, do some research and see if it really is crap. Of course I could have got you wrong, but I'm just saying n64 games are not everything

No no I didnt mean it like the other games are crap of course not. Its just that compared to the 30 and 40 odd megadrive and nes games, 9 n64 games is quite poor.

I guess I'll just have to be patient. :(

[Angelic Lapras King]

Guess Ninty are worried that releasing too many would over shadow the other console games and fill up our Wii memory too....

[Shortay]

Guess Ninty are worried that releasing too many would over shadow the other console games and fill up our Wii memory too....

...which is why they're being very foolish in not releasing a hard drive. So many people would buy it too...

[Atlantis1982]

...which is why they're being very foolish in not releasing a hard drive. So many people would buy it too...

You do realize a HDD is not going to solve the problems that most users are referring? The main problem is not allowing us to load the games directly from the SD cards, and that would fix things. I honestly don't mind having a little amount of VC games otherwise the menu would be cluttered.

[The shoemaker]

One more page of games couldn't hurt but I would still like more memory incase Nintendo does a music channel or some differn't upgrade, and when wii ware comes each game could be 500 blocks so we don't really need more pages of games just more memory to fill those pages. And Mixer sorry for judeing you wrong, but 9 games is kinda small I would exspect 12 games by now. (one game per month) and It sounds like for christmas all were getting is pokemon snap. Of course I'm getting along good with other games but a few n64 games couldn't hurt.

[Shortay]

You do realize a HDD is not going to solve the problems that most users are referring? The main problem is not allowing us to load the games directly from the SD cards, and that would fix things. I honestly don't mind having a little amount of VC games otherwise the menu would be cluttered.

It would solve some problems, and I would like a hard drive for other things, e.g. downloadable content for games like Guitar Hero III.

[Angelic Lapras King]

They ll need one when they roll the Wiiware games out for sure, unless they intend us to store those games on SD cards (They have mentioned they re inforcing a 40MB limit and a 1 game a month per company approach).

Hell, give us an SD Channel to play stuff off SD Cards... T.T

[Atlantis1982]

They ll need one when they roll the Wiiware games out for sure, unless they intend us to store those games on SD cards (They have mentioned they re inforcing a 40MB limit and a 1 game a month per company approach).

Hell, give us an SD Channel to play stuff off SD Cards... T.T

That 40mb limit was denied by Nintendo because Matt and Bozon from IGN don't know what they're talking about and making up crap as they go.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Really? Guess that makes matters worse... T.T

[chris_92]

yeah yoshi story came out about he same time this thread was made i think lol, but next im hoping that Zelda MM comes out, but i doubt it.!!!!

HOPES UP HIGH!!!!

[SKTTR]

My Top 5 picks:

1080° Snowboarding (Nintendo) - because it fits for the winter.

Aerofighters Assault (Paradigm) - my personal choice - I know others don't agree. Yeah, it's hard dogfight action - not everyones cup of tea. And it's rated for quite some time.

Beetle Adventure Racing (Paradigm) - The N64 had so many good racers and they could always put one of them in.

Pilotwings 64 (Paradigm) - It was the first N64 game next to Super Mario 64. Should come early.

Excite Bike 64 (Nintendo) - See Beetle Adventure Racing


And for a good surprise:

Mischief Makers (Treasure/Enix) - The best game made by Treasure. Very underrated because it was one of the few 2D games on the N64 and everyone was in a 3D craze at the time. All in all it has some of the best 2D graphics, animations and effects ever. Better than anything seen on the Neo Geo. It's also the first game I would get again, just to have it on Wii.

Tetrisphere (Nintendo/H20) - Get it because a frantic puzzl games can't get any better and stylisher.

Blast Corps (Rare) - Yo! Love this underrated gem! You know what? Forget GoldenEye, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo, blabla... Blast Corps and Jet Force Gemini are the best Rare-N64 games.

[Angelic Lapras King]

*Crosses 1080 off the list* Pretty sure the rest of the world ll get it January being the winter and all....

So, ideas on what we ll get after 1080? My vote's for SSB

[Atlantis1982]

I guessed right with 1080. :D

And yeah, I am going with SSB64 as well.

[NESgamer]

Mischief Makers (Treasure/Enix) - The best game made by Treasure. Very underrated because it was one of the few 2D games on the N64 and everyone was in a 3D craze at the time. All in all it has some of the best 2D graphics, animations and effects ever. Better than anything seen on the Neo Geo. It's also the first game I would get again, just to have it on Wii.


Man i like your taste.

Definitely this game had quality, i would love it to hit the VC.

"shake shake"

[SKTTR]

VC N64 releases EU.

1080° Snowboarding is announced for February.

Cruis'n USA for March.

From: GoNintendo

[Angelic Lapras King]

VC N64 releases EU.

1080° Snowboarding is announced for February.

Cruis'n USA for March.

From: GoNintendoIs that so? Sounds...rather odd.

[Atlantis1982]

VC N64 releases EU.

1080° Snowboarding is announced for February.

Cruis'n USA for March.

From: GoNintendo

Where the heck you get that, and I have that website on my RSS feeder?

Plus, what are you guys going to get in January then? >.>

[Angelic Lapras King]

My guess? NO N64 games. T.T

[Pit 42]

1080 for Febuary sounds about right.

My guess is we'll get Beetle Adventure Racinf THIS month.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Suppose. The US did get Yoshi's Story rather unexpectly, when they were expecting the lovely Sin and Punishment...

[theUndead_feature]

Y'think Ninty will start making sense and release SSB on VC to coincide with Brawl?

I'll buy both!

and as far a space issues go. I have both problems. At this rate I'll be able to fill up the channel spaces faster than the internal memory. A lot more of both would be appreciated.

[Angelic Lapras King]

VC N64 releases EU.

1080° Snowboarding is announced for February.

Cruis'n USA for March.

From: GoNintendoWell, we got 1080 yesterday, so I m guessing that list isnt true.

[SKTTR]

Well, we got 1080 yesterday, so I m guessing that list isnt true.


yep.
anyway, better we got it sooner than later.

...not going to blame GoNintendo for it, since at least they knew what was coming.. now if only Cruis'n USA will be the next game...

[Atlantis1982]

and as far a space issues go. I have both problems. At this rate I'll be able to fill up the channel spaces faster than the internal memory. A lot more of both would be appreciated.

One reason why I don't get people wanting to bother with a HDD, and if they do get their wish; they are going to complain about lack of channel space right afterwards. Granted, I'll go with the idea if Nintendo would like to bring the really hefty size VC games from systems we don't have available (Saturn, SegaCD...) in the mix or downloadable content. Other than that, I could careless about either problems.

Anyway, since what SKTTR mentioned earlier is now dismissed (At least for PAL regions go), I am going with Beetle Adventure Racing for Feb.

[koolkitties]

1080 in the US of A.
Beetle Adventure Racing in the U of K.

[theUndead_feature]

One reason why I don't get people wanting to bother with a HDD, and if they do get their wish; they are going to complain about lack of channel space right afterwards. Granted, I'll go with the idea if Nintendo would like to bring the really hefty size VC games from systems we don't have available (Saturn, SegaCD...) in the mix or downloadable content. Other than that, I could careless about either problems.



You don't think with an HDD that they'd expand the number of spaces available? Right now I've got 11 left, all waiting to be filled by specific games that have yet to hit the VC. I've also got 500 some blocks left, so I think I'll be able to easily fill those 11...

[Angelic Lapras King]

So, Kirby's next on the list.

So what ll become the unlucky 13th N64 game I wonder?

[Atlantis1982]

So, Kirby's next on the list.

So what ll become the unlucky 13th N64 game I wonder?

I can see Smash Bros, probably the most unluckiest N64 game to be released since no one is going to bother getting it with Brawl up in the horizon. If not, then we'll see...heck, it could be Custom Robo. (shrugs)

[videogamer1030]

I hope Mischief makers comes soon.

[ZueriHB]

I hope Mischief makers comes soon.
That was a great game.

Is it just me, or is the N64 controller unsuitable for 'traditional' 2D platformers?

[Pit 42]

Definetly not Smash Bros. And I say that because I don't want to get my hopes up for next week.

Besides, I'll be too busy with Brawl to care.

[The shoemaker]

so is nintendo ever gonna release smash bros? I mean relaseing it after is just plain stupid now that brawl is out. They should have relased it in June 07 or something.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

so is nintendo ever gonna release smash bros? I mean relaseing it after is just plain stupid now that brawl is out. They should have relased it in June 07 or something.

I agree that they should have released it before. People would get impatient waiting for Brawl and go back for some nostalgia. The rumours are still swirling that they're going to release it on Monday the 10th, which is pretty much launch day (Sunday doesn't count, really?). Still, I have my doubts.

[Pit 42]

Now that my preorder is shipping Brawl a WHOLE WEEK after Brawl's release, I'll have a week of sitting around on my computer watching people talk about how awesome Brawl is.

Ya, I really hope they release Smash Bros. on Monday.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Wow, it sounds like my reservation works way different than most people's preorders. They're just going to call me when the shipment comes in, and I can walk in and take one. I just have to make sure I get to the store before the waves of drooling gibberlings do.

But if there are going to be supply issues and shipping delays, maybe Smash Bros. would be a smart Monday release.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I m not sure America would get a N64 next week, as it would be a bit too soon after Kirby. Maybe a week or 2 afterwards, but wouldnt say next week.

And Japan's lack of an N64 game this month doesnt help things either. o.o

[The shoemaker]

Maybe Nintendo is just not gonna release Smash bros. OR maybe they'll make Smash Bros DS!

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

It wouldn't make much sense to release Smash Bros. now. The only way we'll see it is if it somehow gets released in conjunction with the EU release of Brawl, but I kind of doubt it.

[Pit 42]

Well, no Smash Bros. Anyone surprised?

The next game will probably be Crusin' USA, but that's just my guess.

[Angelic Lapras King]

You know, its been awhile since anything Mario related on the 64 was released.

So I m picking either Mario Party 1, Golf or Tennis.

[SKTTR]

It could be anything,

but I'm a bit concerned about what you mentioned.

Mario Party 8 is out on the Wii, and I guess Nintendo/Hudson wants to make money on that one. They'll get $50 for it, while they would only get $30 for Mario Party 1+2+3.

Mario Tennis (N64) would be a great game, but wouldn't they first release a game like Super Tennis (SNES) before shredding out the best ones?

Also, Mario Golf (N64) seems unlikely. Golf (NES) is still not available.
There's HAL's Hole-In-One (SNES) and some others for the SNES.
I guess they'll choose to put up the older ones first, before giving out the best ones.

[Pit 42]

I think maybe they'll release Mario Golf and Tennis around the end of the Wii's lifespan. Weren't those games originally released around the end of N64's?

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, with MP, number 8 has already sold well, so maybe MP1 would sell just as well? Number 9 hasnt been annonced yet, and we ve had 8 for a decent amount of time me reckons.

Tennis, good point. Combained with Sega Tennis which was recently released.

Golf, another good point. I don't think they ll be left till the end of the Wii's lifespan though. I mean, Tennis was a fan favorite and, well those who enjoy Golf certainly enjoyed Mario Golf.

Oh well, Mario is Missing anyone (Yeah, its a SNES title, but Mario none the less XD)?

[Atlantis1982]

Well, we are still left with Cruisn' USA and Beetle Adventure Racing; kind of doubt it'll be those two.

I am going to go with Pilotwings 64.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, we are still left with Cruisn' USA and Beetle Adventure Racing; kind of doubt it'll be those two.
Funny how things turn out huh? lol. XD

Right, after ages since first rated, Cruisn' USA is finally scrached off the list. Could Beetle Adventure Racing follow soon after?

[Shortay]

Funny how things turn out huh? lol. XD

Right, after ages since first rated, Cruisn' USA is finally scrached off the list. Could Beetle Adventure Racing follow soon after?

Ugh, I hope not. One or two racing games is enough for me...

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, Japan's catching up with Kirby 64 next month, so the next one's a little unpredictable again.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

It'll have to be Beetle racing or that flying shooting one that looks terrible.

[Pit 42]

The next game will probably be Crusin' USA, but that's just my guess.

Called it. ;)

[Atlantis1982]

Funny how things turn out huh? lol. XD

Right, after ages since first rated, Cruisn' USA is finally scrached off the list. Could Beetle Adventure Racing follow soon after?

No kidding. :lolo:

Anyway, I'll go with Pilotwings again.

[Firebrand]

Quake II! Activision is finally supporting the Virtual Console so Quake II is an obvious choice for them.

[theUndead_feature]

But will the control scheme suffer? I've forgotten how extensively Quake II uses the C-Buttons. I only bring it up because if Duke Nukem 64 ever hit the VC they'd absolutely have to change the control layout.

[Angelic Lapras King]

You know, its been about 4 months since we got DKC3, so maybe between now and the summer, we could get DK64?

[theUndead_feature]

If Rare is okay with it.

Or does it matter? I mean, since DK is a nintendo property outright and Rare just made the game.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

If Rare is okay with it.

Or does it matter? I mean, since DK is a nintendo property outright and Rare just made the game.

Rare will certainly have to receive some kind of compensation, but the decision itself is all Nintendo's (in contrast with some other games, where Rare and Nintendo both have a say in the matter).

If DK64 is indeed being delayed, maybe this is the reason. Maybe Nintendo doesn't want to release a game that will be less profitable because of other business considerations.

[Angelic Lapras King]

The rights belongs to Nintendo so they can do whatever they want with the Rareware DK games.

Its taken so long to get here because they obviously wanted to release the DKC Trilogy first and for the same reason as every other N64 game that isnt on the VC yet...

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

The rights belongs to Nintendo so they can do whatever they want with the Rareware DK games.

That doesn't mean Nintendo doesn't have to pay the people involved in developing the game. It just means they get to make the executive decision.

[gaga64]

The rights belongs to Nintendo so they can do whatever they want with the Rareware DK games.

What about the inclusion of Jetpac in DK64? Isn't that IP owned by Rare?

[Angelic Lapras King]

True, but theres no stopping them from replacing it with something else. Wave Race 64 taught us they can change/remove stuff in their N64 games.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

True, but theres no stopping them from replacing it with something else. Wave Race 64 taught us they can change/remove stuff in their N64 games.

It shouldn't really matter, as long as they pay Rare. They're going to have to pay Rare anyway.

[darthmix]

IANAL but my guess is that since Jetpac was part of the original DK64 ROM, it is for legal purposes considered part of that game when presented in that context, and doesn't have to be licensed separately.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

IANAL but my guess is that since Jetpac was part of the original DK64 ROM, it is for legal purposes considered part of that game when presented in that context, and doesn't have to be licensed separately.

Probably not licensed separately, but as the developer of the game, Rare has to get paid their share. The difference between this and other Rare developed games is executive, not financial. Another Rare game, like Banjo Kablanjo or whatever the hell it's call, was developed by and also belongs to Rare, so they get to decide when and where it's released, in addition to getting their moolah. But DK belongs to Nintendo, so it's Nintendo's decision (again in addition to Rare getting their moolah).

I don't know where the Jetpac comes into this, and I don't know whether it will complicate the process for them...

[Shortay]

I really hope that the next N64 game is DK64 or Majora's Mask, regardless of how likely it is that we'll get either just yet.

I'va got DK64 on the original cart, but I haven't played it for years and never actually completed it (never got farther than unlocking Chunky Kong) and I'd love to play it on the VC again.

I've never played Majora's Mask, and OoT is one of my favourite games, so it should be great.

[Omegastoopreme]

I hope it will be Majora's Mask, or Goldeneye. I've got the Gamecube of Ocarina of Time, and mario 64 and Link to the past on the DS and GBA respectively, so its pointless me downloading half of the best games on the VC

[Angelic Lapras King]

I m just hoping Ninty give us a game that used the Expansion Pak, so any fear s that they can't put Expansion Pak games onto the VC can be put to rest.

I mean, there is not issues right, since it was just extra RAM? Not absolutly huge block sizes for those games right?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I m just hoping Ninty give us a game that used the Expansion Pak, so any fear s that they can't put Expansion Pak games onto the VC can be put to rest.

I mean, there is not issues right, since it was just extra RAM? Not absolutly huge block sizes for those games right?
The block size will increase because they'll have to add Expansion Pak functionality to their emulation software. If anything, this extra work is why we're still waiting.

I hope it will be Majora's Mask, or Goldeneye.

I'm sure you must know it won't be Goldeneye... ;)

[Omegastoopreme]

Yes I know Goldeneye wont happen. Doesnt stop me living in hope and denial though.

I wonder why they havent added Gameboy or more specifically Gameboy Advance to the VC. The Gamecube was great when you added the Gameboy player on, so its not as if its a strange request. Some games on the GBA rocked.

Also does anyone else think that the same cost for a C64 game as a NES one is taking the mick somewhat?

I'd say 200 points max for IKC+. Its not worth any more than that.

I just want them to put some good N64 games on there that I dont already have on the Gamecube or DS. Makes it annoying that by being loyal to the Nintendo brand over the years, you actually get less out of the VC.

[teamdoa]

I would love to see any of the Castlevania games appear next, so fingers crossed.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I wonder why they havent added Gameboy or more specifically Gameboy Advance to the VC.

Probably because you can still play GBA games on a current-gen system. They'd rather we pay $20 for them than $6 or however much they'd cost.

I just want them to put some good N64 games on there that I dont already have on the Gamecube or DS. Makes it annoying that by being loyal to the Nintendo brand over the years, you actually get less out of the VC.

I can see that being true... but then again, I bailed after the SNES (brand loyalty means nothing to me—I go where the good games are), and the VC still doesn't present many N64 titles I have any interest in playing. Maybe Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask (when it comes).

[Omegastoopreme]

True, its just annoying that with the Gameboy Player adapter a Gamecube can play pretty much any Gameboy game on a TV and a Wii cant. I used that fact to get a lot of the GBA SNES ports as I never had a SNES my brother did.

Speaking of SNES, where the hell is Secret of Mana, thats a game I'd download at a rate of knots.

[Angelic Lapras King]

True, its just annoying that with the Gameboy Player adapter a Gamecube can play pretty much any Gameboy game on a TV and a Wii cant. I used that fact to get a lot of the GBA SNES ports as I never had a SNES my brother did.

In the eyes of Ninty, theres more money to be made in everyone rebuying GB games for VC then pluging in the GB Player to play your old GB games you ve had for years. XD

[Omegastoopreme]

In the eyes of Ninty, theres more money to be made in everyone rebuying GB games for VC then pluging in the GB Player to play your old GB games you ve had for years. XD

Thats my whole point. So why arent they up for download yet?

You'd have thought Nintendo wouldve put their own stuff up first to further pack out their wallets.

[Angelic Lapras King]

No idea. Saved for an announcement for E3 08 perhaps?

[RyanSouper]

wow such lame games why does it take so long for them to put the games out on the VC

[Atlantis1982]

I would love to see any of the Castlevania games appear next, so fingers crossed.

Would like to see the second to come. Never tried it, but not many people liked the N64 titles...that will mean...(thinks)...

There might be a good chance of that happening. XD

[newt177]

im hoping for crus'n world









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[Ajirikowic]

I really want Diddy Kong Racing to come out next.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

help with set up

Help with setting up the next N64 game to come to the VC?

You'll be banned soon, and these posts will be deleted.

[theUndead_feature]

Don't look now, Jogurt. It's a set up. They's fixin you up for a bushwhack.

[mint301]

diddy kong racing wont come out because its selling on ds and people that make it belong to microsoft not nintendo

i think zelda majoras mask might come out, i hope it does

[Angelic Lapras King]

And it was a way to avoid having Conker and Banjo in the rerelease...

[miletich3]

Mario Party (1 2 and 3) I hope

[Angelic Lapras King]

So, Japan's latest release list had no answers. Could we be getting another 3rd Party game or perhaps a 1st Party game before Japan, like Kirby 64?

My latest predictions

Marty Party
Aerofighters Assult (If we get a 3rd party game, don't think it would be Beetle Adventure Racing as it would be a bit soon for another racer)
International Track & Field 2000 (And what better why to promote the Olympics? XD

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Within the past couple of weeks we've heard from EarthBound, Phantasy Star II, and Super Mario RPG, so I think Nintendo realized people want RPGish games (maybe helped along by that NP poll). MM is on the way! :)

[theUndead_feature]

Bomberman 64? That'd be nice

[Atlantis1982]

Bomberman 64? That'd be nice

I seriously doubt it with Bomberman WiiWare coming, and its retail game.

And my guess...I really don't know; once Pokemon Puzzle League came out, I realized these releases are completely random.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, Bomberman 64 was mostly a One Player game with a 3D take on the multiplayer.

Maybe the one player only Bomberman Hero?

[Atlantis1982]

Well, Bomberman 64 was mostly a One Player game with a 3D take on the multiplayer.

Maybe the one player only Bomberman Hero?

Ugh, I thought Hero sucked. >.<

And as I said before, there is the full, retail version of Bomberman Wii anyway not just the WiiWare version.

[theUndead_feature]

That doesn't seem to effect what goes on the VC. In fact, it was encouraged when Metroid Prime 3 came out to put its previous games on the VC. Whatever Bomberman game that's out for Wii has no bearing on Bomberman 64's VC eligibility. Besides, chances are the 64 version will be better. I loved that multiplayer!

And the wiiware version is waaaaaay off still.

[videogamer1030]

Some of what's left:

LOZ Majora's Mask- hopefully soon. Will come eventually

Mischief Makers- would be cool.

DK 64- Obviously coming, seeing how the DKC titles are on VC

Smash Bros.- possibly, would be pretty cool and nostalgic

Rareware titles (Banjo, Conker etc.)- Maybe, maybe not

Castlevania 64- Ugh, I hate the 64 game. Hopefully we get III, Bloodlines and Dracula X first.

Pokemon Stadium 1/2- Nearly impossible. First off, Battle Revolution is the exact same. Second, these games are nothing without GB support.

Honestly, I want more SNES games. The only 64 game that would really be good on VC is Majora's Mask, and I have collectors edition (though it would be nice without those minor emulation issues)

[Topcat]

I'm hoping for Majora's Mask to come out soon. I got the GCN Collector's Edition CD but it isn't that great.

If there are any others that I can remember, I'll be sure to post them here. I have MM stuck on my brain, which is blocking me from remembering any other 64 games.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I think Stadium would be possible if you could upload Pokemon from Ranch. I know only the first 151/251 Pokemon can be used, but they can always be a limit of what can and cannot be used in Stadium on the Operations manual right?

And to be frank, PBR has been out nearly 2 years in Japan.

[Rexy]

Donkey Kong 64? I know that Rare now belong to Microsoft but it didn't stop the DK Country series getting put on.

[Atlantis1982]

I think Stadium would be possible if you could upload Pokemon from Ranch. I know only the first 151/251 Pokemon can be used, but they can always be a limit of what can and cannot be used in Stadium on the Operations manual right?

And to be frank, PBR has been out nearly 2 years in Japan.

But the Pokemon in Ranch are going by D/P mechanics, so I seriously doubt it.

[Fierce Deity]

Donkey Kong 64? I know that Rare now belong to Microsoft but it didn't stop the DK Country series getting put on.

Doubt it then, iwata stopped goldeneyes release on wii and 360 so i doubt they would do the nintendo any favours.

Beetle Adventure Racing - Not that i want it but its been on the list so long :lolo:

[Rexy]

Doubt it then, iwata stopped goldeneyes release on wii and 360 so i doubt they would do the nintendo any favours.

That's true, but even if Rare did develop it, Nintendo still holds the rights to the Donkey Kong series.

Yet I think the only reason why it might not show up at all - and the same reason that Majora's Mask is presumably also taking a while - is due to the game's dependance on the Expansion Pak if anything; it all depends on what kind of emulation the VC is using concerning N64 games.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Proper Pak emulation will just take some enterprising programming. It shouldn't theoretically be all that difficult to allocate some of the Wii's resources and trick the game into thinking it's a Pak. But it would take some programming, and Nintendo would have to pay for it. They're probably working on it on and off already.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Might be space issues. DK64 was quite a big game. o.o

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Might be space issues. DK64 was quite a big game. o.o

Cue "geeks and otaku"-related comment.

[Fierce_Deity835]

Definitely Superman 64.

[velourium tree]

Definitely Superman 64.

Oh please no.

They better release DK64 for the VC. If they don't I have to go to ebay...

[miraimike]

Oh please no.

They better release DK64 for the VC. If they don't I have to go to ebay...

Noooooooo, it's not that good. You'd be better served by Banjo-Tooie on N64. Just wait it out for DK64 on VC.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Well, the N64 is returning to its monthly releasing ways over in Japan, so scratch Mario Golf off the list.

As for after that, hmmm, I m sticking to Mario Party...

[MaxPlastic]

lmao @ Superman 64

Uhh... Lessee... After Mario Golf it'll be... Ooh! You know it would be cool if they released Hybrid Heaven! It won't happen, but I think it'd be cool.

[Yasume]

I'm still crossing my fingers for Snowboard Kids.

[theUndead_feature]

I just got a hankerin' for some Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.

The odds? astronomical.

[miletich3]

Well, the N64 is returning to its monthly releasing ways over in Japan, so scratch Mario Golf off the list.

As for after that, hmmm, I m sticking to Mario Party...


So am I. And with state of the art improvements, too.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I just got a hankerin' for some Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.

The odds? astronomical.You never know, they might want to promote Indy 4's DVD release somehow... XD