SEGA Announces Six New Titles Now Available For The Wii Virtual Console
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on March 07, 2007 7:19:51 AM
Six SEGA Genesis Classics Are Ready for Download on the Wii Shop Channel
SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that six
titles from its SEGA Genesis library, Streets of Rage, Bio-Hazard
Battle, Gain Ground, Comix Zone, Bonanza Bros. and Sword of Vermilion,
are now available on the Wii Shop Channel for download and play on the
Wii's Virtual Console. Prices start at 800 Wii Points for SEGA Genesis
titles. Wii Points can be purchased online or at select retailers at an
MSRP of $20 for 2,000 points.
"The Wii Shop Channel continues to
be a great avenue for gamers who want instant access to classic SEGA
Genesis titles," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing,
SEGA of America. "Streets of Rage, Bio-Hazard Battle, Gain Ground,
Comix Zone, Bonanza Bros. and Sword of Vermilion, are all great titles
that were popular hits in their day and now they have a second life via
Wii's Virtual Console."
Streets of Rage - A top secret crime
organization has taken over what used to be a happy, peaceful
metropolis and now no one is safe. Rampant crime and violence are
commonplace after the syndicate bought off government officials and the
majority of the police force with lucrative bribes. Frustrated by the
corruption on their force, a group of young officers quits with a plan
to take back the city in their own way. With special hand-to-hand
combat abilities, Adam Hunter, Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding step onto
the Streets of Rage to risk it all to save their city, even if it means
putting their lives on the line.
Bio-Hazard Battle - An army of
biogenetic mutants has gone haywire, terrorizing the world and putting
the future of the planet Avaron in jeopardy. It's up to you to defeat
the mutant menaces and restore order before it's too late! Through
eight levels of intense action, you'll be up against some of the
nastiest, most vile creatures you've ever seen from mega amoebas and
nuclear crabs to electroworms and gut-grabbing insects. You'll have
four different Bioship fighter crafts to choose from, each with unique
handling capabilities and weapon systems. Hop into your fighter craft
and save Avaron from certain doom!
Sword of Vermilion - When the
evil wizard-king, Tsarkon, invaded Excalabria with his massive army,
King Erik V had no choice but to turn his infant son over to his most
trusted warrior, Blade. As his castle burned, King Erik also gave Blade
a valuable, ancient family heirloom for his son, the Ring of Wisdom. He
asked Blade to leave at once in the hopes that the young heir to the
throne would survive. Blade raised Erik VI as his own, knowing one day
the prince would fulfill the prophecy of the Malaga fortune tellers.
Now, eighteen years later, Erik VI returns to Excalabria to avenge his
father's death and reclaim the kingdom.
Comix Zone - Sketch
Turner, an artist from New York City, is drawing during a huge
thunderstorm when a bolt of lightning hits his picture and brings it to
life. The image, Mortus, is a megalomaniac mutant who wants to become
human and rule the earth. Mortus magically transports Sketch into the
pages of his comic book so he can end his creator's life and become
real. Once inside the story, Sketch meets General Alissa Cyan who
believes he is a superhero who has come to save their post-apocalyptic
world from Mortus. Sketch soon discovers his superhero powers and he
can instantly fight like a one-man mercenary platoon!
Bonanza
Bros. - Mobo and Robo Bonanza are watching TV when the screen suddenly
flickers and a shadowy figure appears. The mysterious man offers them a
lucrative sum to help test the security in his many buildings by
retrieving certain items. They agree to get the job done in just three
minutes, but they don't yet know that each building is packed with
security guards and there is a huge reward if they are apprehended.
Fortunately, they are equipped with bullets that can knock the guards
unconscious for a few seconds. Help the Bonanza Bros. infiltrate a
number of different locations ranging from banks to mansions to casinos!
Gain
Ground - In the 31st century, the human race was near perfection: no
war, no poverty, and no conflict. With nothing to worry about, people
lost their ability to cope with problems and their survival instincts
were nearly forgotten. The United Earth Government grew concerned over
the vulnerability of the passive planet and created the Gain Ground
system, a war simulator to help humans rediscover their lost instincts.
Yet, the system malfunctioned and they became prisoners in their own
creation. Team up with two courageous comrades to rescue your fellow
humans and destroy the system.
The Wii Shop Channel serves as
the Wii's online storefront, where visitors can redeem Wii Points to
download games. Users need a high-speed Internet connection to access
the Wii Shop Channel. Users can buy Wii Points at retail or with a
credit card online from the Wii Shop Channel and redeem their Wii
Points to download classic games.
For more information on upcoming Virtual Console titles from SEGA, please visit the official Web site at www.sega.com.