Monthly DB: Welcome the New Guys

The past month has brought us some cheer, but none more so than some new games through Wii Ware. But at the expense, costing us some very important old school gaming time.


Number of Virtual Console Games released in May: 5
Total Number of Virtual Console Games released so far: 226

Number of Wii Ware Titles released in May: 10
Total Number of Wii Ware Titles released so far: 10

Number of Wii Channels released in May: 2
Total Number of Wii Ware Channels released so far: 8


NES games: 3
500 point games: 3
Most blocks: City Connection (22 blocks, 1 save block)


NeoGeo games: 1
900 point games: 1
Most blocks: Metal Slug (240 blocks, 1 save block)


N64 games: 1
1000 point games: Pokemon Puzzle League
Most blocks: Pokemon Puzzle League (258 blocks, 1 save block)


Wii Ware Titles: 10
500 point titles: 2
700 point titles: 2
800 point titles: 1
1000 point titles: 4
1500 point titles: 1
Most blocks: TV Show King (290 blocks, 1 save block)
* - The Dr. Mario Online Rx Friend Battle Demo will not count toward totals.


Wii Channels: 2
0 point Channels: Nintendo Channel
Most blocks: Nintendo Channel (122 blocks, 126 save blocks)

5/5/08 Releases

NES Game
Renegade
1-2 players
500 Wii points
20 blocks (1 save block)
Re-Releases:
- Renegade (SMS)


N64 Game
Pokemon Puzzle League
1-2 players
1000 Wii points
258 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

Quarterly DB: Quarter 1, 2008

This post covers releases on the Wii Shop Channel during January, February and March of the year 2008.


Quarter Statistics

Total number of games released between January and March: 24
Total number of games released on the Virtual Console so far: 214

Number of Wii Channels released between January and March: 0
Total number of Wii Channels released so far: 0


NES games: 6
500 point games: 6
Most blocks: King's Knight, Startropics, Adventures of Lolo 2 (22 blocks, 1 save block)


SMS games: 1
500 point game: Wonder Boy
Most blocks: Wonder Boy


TG16 games: 1
500 point game: Psychosis
Most blocks: Psychosis (23 blocks, 4 save blocks)


TCD games: 2
800 point games: 2
Most blocks: Lords of Thunder (214 blocks, 5 save blocks)


Genesis games: 3
800 point games: 2
900 point game: Puyo Puyo 2
Most blocks: Puyo Puyo 2 (35 blocks, 2 save blocks)


SNES games: 6
800 point games: 5
900 point game: DoReMi Fantasy
Most blocks: Super Street Fighter 2 (68 blocks, 4 save blocks)


NeoGeo games: 1
900 point game: King of Fighters '94
Most blocks: King of Fighters '94 (226 blocks, 1 save block)


N64 games: 3
1000 point games: 3
Most blocks: 1080 Snowboarding (157 blocks, 1 save block)

Monthly DB: Out like a Sheep Edition

March came in like a lion for the Wii as Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released, and it went out like a sheep because nothing new of interest came out. Sure, the Sega Master System came out, but the rumored 400 points per game turned out to be a bust. Here's the breakdown of March on the Virtual Console:


Number of Virtual Console games released in March: 9
Total number of Virtual Console games released so far: 214

Number of Wii Channels released in March: 0
Total number of Wii Channels released so far: 5


NES games
500 point games: 2
Most blocks: King's Knight (22 blocks, 1 save block)


Sega Master System (SMS) game
500 point game: Wonder Boy
Most blocks: Wonder Boy


SNES games
800 point games: 2
900 point game: DoReMi Fantasy (Import)
Most blocks: DoReMi Fantasy (45 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Genesis games
800 point games: Powerball
900 point game: Puyo Puyo 2
Most blocks: Puyo Puyo 2 (35 blocks, 2 save blocks)


N64 games
1000 point games: Cruisn' USA
Most blocks: Cruisn' USA (72 blocks, 1 save block)

3/31/08 Releases

Sega Master System Game (SMS)
Wonder Boy
500 Wii points
No Re-Releases


N64 Game
Cruisn' USA
1000 Wii points
72 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

Monthly DB: Where's the Love?

February continued January's trend of shortcomings. Not much appeared on the Virtual Console, and reports ran wild about what could come. But in the end, we got a lot of quality over the 8 games.

Number of Virtual Console games released in February: 8
Total number of Virtual Console games released so far: 205

Number of Wii Channels released in February: 0
Total number of Wii Channels released so far: 5


NES game
500 point games: 2
Most blocks: Operation Wolf, Ninja Gaiden III (21 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16 game
600 point game: Psychosis
Most blocks: Psychosis (23 blocks, 4 save blocks)


TCD game
800 point game: Lords of Thunder
Most blocks: Lords of Thunder (214 blocks, 5 save blocks)


Genesis game
800 point game: Phantasy Star II
Most blocks: Phantasy Star II (32 blocks, 3 save blocks)


SNES game
800 point game: Harvest Moon
Most blocks: Harvest Moon (45 blocks, 4 save blocks)


N64 game
1000 point game: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Most blocks: Kirby 64 (153 blocks, 1 save block)

2/25/08 Releases

TG16 Game
Psychosis
600 Wii Points
23 blocks (4 save blocks)
No Re-Releases


N64 Game
Kirby: the Crystal Shards
1000 Wii Points
153 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

Monthly DB: Slim Pickins' Edition

The last month on the Virtual Console has been light to say the least. Only getting a total of 7 games, it is by the Virtual Console's lightest showing. It is not to say however, that the quality was bad. Quite the opposite, as the Virtual Console brought us some of the best games released on the Virtual Console in months. It's just disappointing that the quantity took a hit.


Number of Virtual Console games released in January: 7
Total Number of Virtual Console games released so far: 197

Number of Wii Channels released in January: 0
Total Number of Wii Channels released so far: 5


NES games
500 point games: 2
Most blocks: StarTropics, Adventures of Lolo 2 (26 blocks, 1 save block)


TCD game
800 point game: Riot Zone
Most blocks: Riot Zone (166 blocks, 5 save blocks)


SNES games
800 point games: 2
Most blocks: Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (68 blocks, 4 save blocks)


NeoGeo game
900 point game: King of Fighters '94
Most blocks: King of Fighters '94 (226 blocks, 1 save block)


N64 game
1000 point game: 1080 Snowboarding
Most blocks: 1080 Snowboarding (157 blocks, 1 save block)

1/28/08 Release

N64 game
1080 Snowboarding
1000 Wii points
157 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

Quarterly DB: Quarter 4, 2007

Over the past 3 months, 2007 came to a close. A sad, but forgetful 3 months to say the least. 2007 came in with a whimper, and left with us balling our eyes out.


Quarter Statistics

Total number of games released between October and December: 41
Total number of games released on the Virtual Console so far: 190

Number of Wii Channels released between October and December: 2
Total number of Wii Channels released so far: 5


NES games: 12
500 point games: 10
600 point games: 2
Most blocks: Super Mario Bros. 3 (27 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16 games: 2
600 point games: 2
Most blocks: Samurai-Ghost (27 blocks, 4 save blocks)


TGCD games: 4
800 point games: 4
Most blocks: Monster Lair (249 blocks, 5 save blocks)


Genesis games: 8
800 point games: 7
900 point game: Alien Soldier
Most blocks: Sonic 3D Blast (45 blocks, 2 save blocks)


SNES games: 5
800 point games: 5
Most blocks: Donkey Kong Country 3 (63 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Neo-Geo games: 7
900 point games: 7
Most blocks: Top Hunter (140 blocks, 1 save block)


Nintendo 64 games: 2
1000 point game: Pokemon Snap
1200 point game: Sin & Punishment
Most blocks: Sin & Punishment (287 blocks, 1 save block)


Wii Channels: 2
0 point titles: 2
Most blocks: Check Mii Out Channel (90 blocks, 2 save blocks)

Monthly DB: A New Beginning

December was a time of merriment. Coming in with a bang, but as the month went on, it got less dramatic. Still, the holiday season put us in a good mood, and despite the big releases, it seems we were interested in what Nintendo gave us, every one.


Number of Virtual Console games released in December: 15
Total number of Virtual Console games released so far: 190


Number of Wii Channels released in December: 1
Total number of Wii Channels released so far: 5


NES games
Number of titles: 3
500 point games: 3
Most blocks: Blades of Steel, Bubble Bobble (25 blocks, 1 save block)


TGCD games
Number of titles: 2
800 point games: 2
Most blocks: The Dynastic Hero (249 blocks, 5 save blocks)


Genesis games
Number of titles: 4
800 point games: 4
Most blocks: Eternal Champions (39 blocks, 2 save blocks)


SNES games
Number of titles: 2
800 point games: 2
Most blocks: Donkey Kong Country 3 (63 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Neo-Geo games
Number of titles: 2
900 point games: 2
Most blocks: Top Hunter (140 blocks, 1 save block)


N64 games
Number of titles: 1
1000 point game: Pokemon Snap
Most blocks: Pokemon Snap (159 blocks, 2 save blocks)


Wii Channels
Number of titles: 1
Most blocks: Photo Channel 1.1 (4 blocks)

12/10/07 Releases

NES game
Ghosts n' Goblins
500 Wii points
24 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases


Neo-Geo game
Baseball Stars 2
900 Wii points
88 blocks
Re-Release:
- Baseball Stars 2 (NGCD)


N64 game
Pokemon Snap
1000 Wii points
159 blocks (2 save blocks)
No Re-Releases

Monthly DB: Halloween

October was a pretty spooky month, and not in a good way either. The confusing, mystifying, and confusing way. It started off with imports, and we later got a new console, and then finishing off with some theme based titles. Needless to say, it was a spooky month.

Number of games released in October: 14
Number of games released on the Virtual Console so far: 163


NES games
Number of titles: 5
500 point titles: 4
600 point title: Super Mario Bros. the Lost Levels
Most blocks: Castlevania II: Simons' Quest (28 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16/CD games
Number of titles: 2
600 point title: Samurai-Ghost
800 point title: Gate of Thunder
Most blocks: Gate of Thunder (219 blocks, 5 save blocks)


Genesis games
Number of titles: 1
800 point title: Golden Axe III
Most blocks: Golden Axe III (29 blocks, 2 save blocks)


SNES games
Number of titles: 1
800 point title: Metal Marines
Most blocks: Metal Marines (41 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Neo-Geo games
Number of titles: 4
900 point titles: 4
Most blocks: World Heroes (111 blocks)


N64 game
Number of titles: 1
1200 point title: Sin & Punishment
Most blocks: Sin & Punishment (287 blocks, 1 save block)

10/1/07 Releases

NES game
Super Mario Bros. the Lost Levels*
600 Wii points
25 blocks (4 save blocks)
Re-Release:
- Super Mario All-Stars (SNES)


N64 game
Sin and Punishment*
1200 Wii points
287 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

* - Indicates game has never been released in North America in its' original form

Quarterly DB: Quarter 3, 2007

Quarter Statistics

Total Number of games released between July and September: 40
Total Number of games released on the Virtual Console so far: 149

Wii Channels released between July and September: 1
Total Number of Wii Channels released so far: 3


NES games: 11
500 point games: 11
Most blocks: NES Play Action Football (26 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16 games: 12
600 point games: 12
Most blocks: Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (28 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Genesis games: 10
800 point games: 10
Most blocks: Dynamite Headdy (37 blocks, 4 save blocks)

SNES games: 4
8000 point games: 4
Most blocks: Breath by Fire (77 blocks, 4 save blocks)


N64 games: 3
1000 point games: 3
Most blocks: Paper Mario (249 blocks, 2 save blocks)


Wii Channels: 1
Title: Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel
Number of blocks: 70 blocks (1 save block)

Monthly DB: A Month of Stories

September was a month that made us laugh and made us cry. It had stories, avalanches, and even some sports along the way. September 2007 was a month that we'll all look back upon...and laugh.

Number of games released in September: 13
Number of games on Virtual Console so far: 149


NES games
Number of titles: 3
500 point titles: 3
Most blocks: NES Play Action Football (26 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16 games
Number of titles: 4
600 point titles: 4
Most blocks: Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (28 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Genesis games
Number of titles: 4
800 point titles: 4
Most blocks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (36 blocks, 3 save blocks)


SNES game
Number of titles: 1
800 point title: Kirby's Avalanche
Most blocks: Kirby's Avalanche (107 blocks, 4 save blocks)


N64 game
Number of titles: 1
1000 point title: Yoshi's Story
Most blocks: Yoshi's Story (84 blocks, 1 save block)

9/17/07 Releases

TG16 game
World Class Baseball
600 Wii points
24 blocks (4 save blocks)
No Re-Releases


Genesis game
Super Thunder Blade
800 Wii points
24 blocks (2 save blocks)
No Re-Releases


N64 game
Yoshi's Story
1000 Wii points
156 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

Monthly DB: Month of Metroid Edition

The month of August was dubbed "Month of Metroid" by Nintendo, releasing 2 Metroid games during the month. So, here at the database, we shall do the same. Although no single Metroid game makes a special appearance here, the Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel added to Wii Ware is a nice touch by Nintendo. Here are the results for the past month.


Number of games released in August: 12
Number of games on Virtual Console so far: 136

Number of Wii Channels released in August: 1
Number of Wii Channels released so far: 3


NES games
Number of NES games: 3
500 point games: 3
Most blocks: Super C (25 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16 games
Number of TG16 games: 3
600 point games: 3
Most blocks: Neutopia, Cratermaze (26 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Genesis games
Number of Genesis games: 3
800 point games: 3
Most blocks: Shining in the Darkness (29 blocks, 3 save blocks)*


SNES games
Number of SNES games: 2
800 point games: 2
Most blocks: Breath of Fire II (77 blocks, 4 save blocks)


N64 games
Number of titles: 1
1000 point title: Wave Race 64
Most blocks: Wave Race 64 (97 blocks, 1 save block)


Wii Channels
Number of titles: 1
0 point title: Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel
Most blocks: Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel (70 blocks, 1 save block)


* - Shinobi III only has 2 save blocks, meaning it has less overall blocks

8/6/2007 Releases

NES game
Adventures of Lolo
500 Wii points
24 blocks (1 save block)
Re-Release:
- Adventures of Lolo (GB)


TG16 game
Galaga '90
600 Wii points
22 blocks (4 save blocks)
No Re-Releases


N64 game
Wave Race 64
1000 Wii points
97 blocks (1 save block)
No Re-Releases

Monthly DB: July Edition

Over the past 5 weeks, the Virtual Console has seen a long awaited classic, some niche titles, and a few...clunkers so to speak. Overall, it was interesting to say the least.

Total Number of games released in July: 15

NES games
- 500 point games: 5 games
- Most blocks: Super Mario Bros. 2 (23 blocks, 1 save block)


TG16 games
- 600 point games: 5 games
- Most blocks: Air Zonk, Silent Debuggers (26 blocks, 4 save blocks)


Genesis games
- 800 point games: 3 games
- Most blocks: Dynamite Headdy (37 blocks, 2 save blocks)


SNES game
- 800 point game: Kirby's Dream Course
- Number of blocks: (41 blocks, 4 save blocks)


N64 game
- 1000 point game: Paper Mario
- Number of blocks: (249 blocks, 2 save blocks)