Christmas is the time for giving and Nintendo will now enable Wii gamers to do that! Besides announcing games like Pokémon Snap, Ghosts’n Goblins and Baseball Stars 2 for the American Virtual Console, they have stated that the photo as well as the gifting feature will now be available.
The photo feature is especially introduced for the Pokemon game as it will allow gamers to post pictures they take in the game to their Wii Message Board and send them to friends with whom they have traded Friends Codes. As for the Gifting feature, gamers will be able to gift games to other Wii owners with whom they have traded Friend Codes. And in case, the friend already owns the game, a simple message will pop up informing that the friend already has the game.
Details of the game on the American VC:
- As one of the most unique games in a renowned series, Pokémon Snap was the first truly 3-D Pokémon game and introduced the phenomenon to the Nintendo 64. Travel to Pokémon Island and meet Professor Oak to begin a safari, taking the best possible photographs of 63 different Pokémon as they exist in the wild, undisturbed by humans. This is not as easy as it sounds, the island has many types of climates and environments to discover, along with secret activities and hidden passages to discover. Plus, some of the Pokémon can be a little shy and won’t pose for the camera unless you tease them with special items. After you’re done, submit one picture of each Pokémon to Professor Oak, and he’ll judge it based on size, pose, technique and number of Pokémon captured.
- Ghosts’n Goblins was a popular arcade game before it made the leap to the NES in 1986. Like later games in the series, Ghosts’n Goblins presents quite a challenge to players brave enough to take on the role of Arthur and look into into the land of demons and monsters to rescue the kidnapped princess. Choose your weapons wisely and take advantage of their strengths to deal with the situation at hand. Pass through the six gates that stand between you and Astaroth, and teach him a lesson in chivalry he’ll never forget. Demonstrating a high level of technical prowess for a game of its era, Ghosts’n Goblins presents a unique and unforgettable universe. The stage for adventure is set. Are you up to the test?
- Lace up your cleats and step onto the diamond with the pros of Baseball Stars 2. You’ll find everything you’d expect in a classic game of baseball, but with an arcade feel and intense action that distinguish it from the pack. Pick one of six exceptional teams from cities around the world, then get ready for nine innings of excitement, whether you’re taking on the computer in a 15-game tournament or squaring off against a friend. There are two modes of game play, so even the most inexperienced player can compete at the major-league level (with a little computer-aided fielding). Watch as the game develops through split-screen views and close-up shots worthy of any highlight film, and see if you can catch the numerous over-the-top animations of the large and detailed player models. Think you have what it takes to win the pennant?
Pokémon Snap, Ghosts’n Goblins and Baseball Stars 2 are already up on the American Virtual Console but the gamers sure would be making a beeline for the Pokemon game, especially for using the photo feature.