The Virtual Console, a source of unspeakable awesomeness that allows Wii players the world over to re-experience many of the greatest games in history (or experience them for the first time if you missed out on them before). But with that said, there are still several classics that have yet to be released on the glorious little machine, here are some classics I would love to revisit that have yet to make a their triumphant return on the Virtual Console. Read more

There is an increasingly rare type of video game, a type of game that can be called nothing short of a masterpiece. A game that is pure enjoyment from start to finish. A game that personifies everything a video game should be. Super Mario Galaxy is that game, it is the definitive  Wii game, one of the greatest of Mario games, and one of the best games ever. Period. Now, one year to the day of its original release, I give you my thoughts on this truly remarkable game. Read more

Wario Land: Shake it! is the latest side-scrolling platformer starring everyone’s favorite anti-Mario, Wario. But can Wario still find success in a side-scroller after years of (totally awesome) microgames? Read more

Baddest of the Bands is part three in the five part episodic video game, Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People (based on the awesomeness that is Homestarrunner.com). In my opinion, Baddest of the Bands is the best entry yet. It’s more challenging and funnier than the previous games. Read more

In a recent interview, legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto gave his thoughts on the most recent entries in his two most iconic series, Super Mario Galaxy and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Here is what he had to say: Read more

Megaman 9 is pure awesomeness. Megaman 9 set out to revive the timeless formula of Megamans past, and it hits the nail on the head. Megaman 9 is everything it should be, its difficult, it has great music, an old-school look and, most importantly, it’s fun. Read more

Strong Badia the Free is the second episode in the five episode “Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People” video game based on the characters of Homestarrunner.com, and after playing through Strong Badia the Free, I find it to be even more fun (and funnier) than its predecessor, Homestar Ruiner. Read more

2009 will be an excellent year for Nintendo. the big N recently revealed the Nintendo DSi (the latest iteration of Nintendo’s uber popular Nintendo DS console and the latest thing to include a lowercase “i” in the title). The innevitable blockbuster handheld will include several new features like duel cameras, bigger screens, an SD card slot, and a built-in flash memory for downloading original “DSi” games. The SD cards will also allow you to play your favorite music on the system. Read more

Mario Kart Wii is (obviously) the latest installment in Nintendo’s long running Mario Kart franchise, as well as being one of the first Nintendo games to strongly support online play. But how does it rank with the other Mario Karts? Mario Kart Wii uses five different control schemes… Read More

*Cue triumphant music*

It has finally happened..

Super Mario RPG has finally arrived on the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console!

After months and months of waiting, I can finally play one of my all time favorite video games once again on my Wii. Nintendo re-released SMRPG as the special 250th game on the North American Virtual Console, and they couldn’t have chosen a better game for it. It also happens to be the first Super Nintendo game added to the Virtual Console in nearly six months! Super Mario RPG is available to download for 900 Wii points and is rated “E” for everyone.

Now where’s Yoshi’s Island?

[photo via flickr]