More Treasure goodness coming to the Virtual Console in the near future

By Levi . November 2, 2007 . 12:13pm

The latest update to the ESRB website reveals some exciting new games that are coming to the Wii's Virtual Console service. First is Bubble Bobble, the classic NES puzzler from Taito starring Bub and Bob, two unbearably cute dinosaurs that shoot bubbles from their mouths.

Next is Shining Force II, the sequel to Sega's Genesis SRPG that was released on the VC earlier this year.

Finally, and most excitingly, Alien Soldier. Developed by Treasure and released in Europe and Japan for the Mega Drive in 1995, Alien Soldier is a run and gun sidescroller that features Treasure's trademark insane boss battles and frantic action, as well as 25 levels and 31 bosses. Oh, and it's HARD. Crazy hard. Alien Soldier's release on the NA Virtual Console is notable because it will mark the first time it has ever been released in the US in any form. Nintendo must have finally realized the huge demand for Treasure games on the Virtual Console. Now just give us Mischief Makers and I'll be happy!

TAGS: Treasure, Virtual Console, Wii

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4 Responses to “More Treasure goodness coming to the Virtual Console in the near future”

jeremy Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:15 pm

shake shake

Spencer Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:19 pm

More import virtual console games? YES! I’ll take all three please.

LoganX1187 Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:38 pm

Alien Soldier! That’s just awesome.

Veilknight Says:
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:08 pm

“Alien Soldier’s release on the NA Virtual Console is notable because it will mark the first time it has ever been released in the US in any form.”

On the contrary, Alien Soldier was actually available for a limited time as a playable title on the Sega Channel cable service in North America, despite the fact this game has never really received a retail release in the United States. So in actuality, this will mark the second time Alien Solider has been brought stateside once it hits the Virtual Console in the near future.

I imagine strong fan reaction from Sin & Punishment is the main cause for the upcoming debut of Alien Solider on the Virtual Console. Alien Solider has always been a favorite of mine among Treasure’s titles, and due to the absence of the Sega Ages Treasure Box Collection on store shelves for the PS2 in the United States (or even in Europe this time around) which contains this very same game along with Gunstar Heroes and Dynamite Headdy, I’ll definitely make sure to grab this one as soon as Nintendo finds it fit to release the title for download through the VC.