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How to claim your Ambassador 3DS games

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Wondering how to download your free 3DS Ambassador games? Nintendo has put up a step by step guide on how to do it:

From the Nintendo 3DS HOME menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon.

Scroll left and select "Settings / Other."

Scroll down and select "Your Downloads" to view a list of transactions.

The NES game will be listed here once it is available to download. Tap "Redownload," then "Download" to begin the download process.

Basically it treats the games as if they have already been purchased! I checked mine just now... and all the NES games are already there! If you need pictures to go with the steps above, click here!

The Real Guitar Hero

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Phonies Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnJ5Ub9Y_lM

Read More for EXCELLENT photos!

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Rock The Classics!

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I remember that awesome day back in 1985 like it was yesterday. The release date for the NES.o I had played Super Mario Bros. countless times at the arcade in the mall, but the chance to play it at home had finally come! It is now 26 years later, and I still own the very same NES console that I had purchased all those years ago. I've had to replace a controller a couple times, but other than that, the system has held up amazingly well!

For so many children of the 80's and early 90's, the NES holds a really special place our hearts. There were gaming systems prior to the NES, but once the NES was released to the public, it shortly became the one console that anyone who considered themselves to be a legitimate gamer owned. The NES had thousands of games and created some of the most memorable and famous video game characters ever - a lot of which can still be seen and played with in the newer consoles that are coming out today.

Of course, Super Mario Bros. was a HUGE hit when it came out. Who couldn't like it? There were other games that I liked more or equally as much, though. For example, Fester's Quest. yes
Some of you are probably thinking, "OMG, she cannot be serious. That game sucked!" I am serious, though.

Fester's Quest was the first attempt at an Addams Family game for the NES. Once you've seen the epic introduction scene, you know you're about to play a really killer game. UFOs have taken over, and the welfare of the world lies on Uncle Fester's shoulders. He isn't the only Addams that you'll see in the game, however. Lurch, Thing, Gomez, and a few more show up later in the game.

Graphically speaking, Fester's Quest leaves much to be desired. The audio, though? It's really catchy and the beats of the music and whatnot really keep you interested. Of all the NES games, I would have to say that some of my favorite music is in Fester's Quest. Even the sound effects are well done and pretty accurate.



Unfortunately, Fester is a bit on the clumsy side, so the movement of the character isn't the most smooth. There is a fix, however. If you are equipped with the NES Advantage controller with the turbo buttons in the 'On' position, it will enhance Fester's Quest dramatically. Not only will Fester move more quickly, but it's a lot more fun, too.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that although there are all sorts of new-fangled toys, gadgets, and games out there, there is simply no substitute for the classics. I always make it a point to play my NES just to keep myself grounded. I think all of you guys should do the same. bigsmile









749 NES Games in 15 Minutes

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Uploaded October 20, 2010
http://nesguide.com/25/

Each game is allotted 1.1 seconds of screentime so that 749 unique games, and intro and credits can fix into a 15 minute video. The vid features remixes of classic gaming scores, and the official page at nesguide (link below the video) lists all games, soundtrack and credit info, and links to extended gameplay videos for each game. Pretty impressive stuff.

Equally impressive is an event that occurred simultaneously through the video's production.[/ALIGN]
More after the break.

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Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril - A Game You May Have Missed

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Nine months ago, Sivak Games released an homage to classic platforming in it's first Nintendo release, "Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril". Some of you may have heard of it, but looking through the N+ archives I noticed it didn't have it's own article. N+ does a very good job of covering important releases for Nintendo's dynamic duo, so why would this title not merit attention?


Oh, that's why bigsmile

You're not imagining things; Battle Kid is only available via NES cartridge. My random Wikipedia searches have finally come to fruition as the NES article led me to information about the lockout chip used in the console to prevent unauthorized development. However, if you check the list of games released you will notice that since 1987 companies have found a way to bypass the lockout chip and produce their own software.

Read on for the full story.

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Load Old Memories?

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In posting a tweet a little while back I unlocked a treasure trove of short and simple memories that I'm ashamed to say had fallen into the back of my mind. Memories that I nearly forgot because modern game culture takes many of the concepts for granted. At the time, no one would have seen the charm of:

  • Rushing home to turn the TV back on and unpause my early morning session of Super Mario Bros.
  • Waiting six minutes for Excitebike to save my track. For years I never used the 'SAVE' or 'LOAD' feature because I didn't understand what save and load meant.
  • My basement packed with neighborhood kids all doing pushups, jumping jacks, and shadow boxing excercises while they waited for their turn in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out.
  • Figuring out how to wire the sound into seperate speakers so I could listen so my games with the TV off. I called it 'stealing the music.'
  • Wondering what BGM stood for.
  • Coming up with strong arguements for why the NES Max controller was the best and thinking it allowed for new shooting angles in Contra. I quickly learned it didn't but the sliding D-pad let your thumb move all over!
  • Pretending I knew how The Sega Channel worked to neighborhood friends even though no one had it.

While none of these little memories were enough to write about, collectively they start a fine conversation. Use the comments to share some of your younger gaming memories of concepts, discovery, or features that today are taken for granted. Regardless if age, I think everyone can find something cool to share.

Written by N+ EdPalumbo

Dragons Lair

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I saw this posted over at Joystiq. It pretty much looks like the hardest game ever made, it keeps me laughing all the way through...

OCRemix.org - Fan Community for Game Music Remixes

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OverClocked ReMix is a fan community for those who enjoy remixing video game music. We discovered it from a fellow Twitter user (and Head Submissions Evaluator at OCRemix)Larry Oji.

They've got thousandes of totally boss remixes, and even a couple of compilation albums, based on certain games. Definitely of note are Donkey Kong Country: Kong in Concert and Super Metroid: Relics of the Chozo, both of which you can stream and download for free at last.fm.

All in all, if you're into video game soundtracks, this is one website you definitely cannot miss.

NAVC Update

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Two VC games this week. There were also two WiiWare games, those are gonna be posted later.

(City Connection™, NES, 1-2 players, Rated Comic Mischief, Tobacco Reference, 500 Wii Points):

Based on the arcade hit, a young man born in California sets out to tour famous sites and cities around the world. As he drives the highways surrounding these locations, the road is painted white as proof of his visit. Only once all sections of the road have been painted will he move on to the next location in his world tour. Not surprisingly, the local police will chase the driver and do their best to stop him from completing his goal. In addition, cats roam the highways and spikes lie in wait for unsuspecting drivers. To combat these dangers, the driver's customized car can jump, fire cans of oil and collect balloons to warp to a new stage. It's the ultimate road trip.



(Metal Slug, NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen - Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points):

Released in 1996 by SNK, Metal Slug is a side-scrolling military-action game. Players control Marco and Tarma, both members of the special-ops force Team Peregrine Falcon (commonly known as Team PF), and battle their way through stage after stage of intense action. The goal is to try to overthrow General Morden and win back the stolen weapon, the Metal Slug. Players must blast through waves of enemies and machines (while also jumping over any obstacles in the way) to advance through the stages. It's not as hopeless as it might sound, though—weapons such as heavy machine guns, shotguns, rocket launchers and flamethrowers, as well as the Metal Slug itself (which appears frequently in the game), will make the battle easier. Take on General Morden with a friend to lighten your load and ramp up the excitement even more.


The updated list of EUVC games can be found here, along with the NAVC games here, and the Japan VC games here.

Duck Season

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As you can see N+ has undergone another visual transformation! I bring to you the classic Duck Hunt game in a more realistic styling! This isn't to celebrate the launch of anything besides the month of May (which by the way half the world is celebrating already, so NO when I posted this it was NOT too early).

Allergies are here and so are the ducks that swim in the parks and mountains we are allergic to! huzzah! if shooting the lake doesn't solve your allergy problems, try shooting the ducks?

If you like this header check out the N+ Design Gallery for a full wallpaper sized image!

N+ does not endorse shooting any ducks besides tin ones at carnivals

NAVC Update

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Just the one this week.

Double Dragon™ (NES®, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Up - Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points):

Double Dragon begins with Billy Lee's girlfriend, Marian, being kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. They demand to know the secrets of Billy's martial-arts style in exchange for his girlfriend. However, Billy won't stand for these underhanded tactics and decides to rescue her himself. Help him fight through city streets, buildings, jungles, temples and various other locations in a quest to find his girl. He'll gain experience by using different fighting techniques to obtain more hearts, which will unlock more powerful techniques to use against his enemies. Keep an eye out for crates, boulders, whips, bats, knives and even dynamite along the way, as Billy can also use them to annihilate opponents. Armed with his mysterious and powerful martial arts, help Billy pummel his way through an array of goons, gang members and other Black Warrior scum to free Marian from their clutches.

A Nice Addition To The Brake Pads

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I gots to get me one of these for the old Civic...

via Infendo

Virt-Euro-L Console Friday

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Sea's in London, so I get to do the post today. \o/

NEW+ OPERATION WOLF - NES (500 Points)

In this NES action game, a port of the hit arcade original, you play a crack Special Forces soldier tasked with parachuting into the South American jungle on a dangerous mission to rescue hostages. Playing from a first-person perspective, you control a gunsight and use your machine gun and grenades to take out enemies. Each of the six missions has a unique objective, with your performance in each mission affecting the ending. But it's not enough to simply scatter the screen with bullets - you've got to make sure you get as many hostages out of there alive as you can! The game features different ending sequences (and cash bonuses for your troops!) depending on how many hostages you manage to save. Will the President of the United States be happy with your performance? Put your finger on the trigger and find out!



NEW+ Super R-Type - SNES (800 Points)

A galactic battle begins! The BYDO Empire of mutant extra-terrestrials is back - with evil intent and awesome power. Now the evil Empire is poised to launch a new attack on Earth. Only the revolutionary R-9 stands between these monsters and doom. Are they invincible? You'll need lightning reflexes, intuitive moves and a big dose of cosmic luck to hold your own! "R" you ready? The mutants "R" ready for you!



The updated list of EUVC games can be found here, along with the NAVC games here, and the Japan VC games here.

Mario - How Far We've Come

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I've found an wonderful video made by Warchamp7, a member of SmashBrawlRankings.com, that shows the evolution of Mario through his various platformers, leading right up to Smash Bros. Brawl. Accompanied with Matchbox Twenty's How Far We've Come, this video is incredibly excellent. It is also coupled with a post by SBR member Supra which is a great fan's take on how Mario has evolved over the years.



Post by Supra.

-Geoff out

Virtual Console Update

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This is DotEd, reporting on location at DustyButton's secret rebel base. [/nerd] Just a regular Virtual Console update this week. But don't forget, last week we got Super Mario Bros. 3, probably to hype this week's release of Super Mario Galaxy in the US, along with a Mario Contest. Ok, just go download Super Mario Bros. 3 again.

[/IMG]N + Volleyball
NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points
Step onto the court in one of the first volleyball games ever made. Select either the men's or women's competition, choose from one of eight available countries to represent, and prepare for some intensely fun game play. The straightforward controls include all the moves you'll need to effectively direct your six-person team. Take some time mastering them in the training mode, though, because you'll need all the practice you can get when competing against challenging computer opponents. If you feel like some multiplayer action, take on a friend in the two-player mode and see whose skills are more polished. Block, set and spike your way to victory.

N + AXELAY®
Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points
Mysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet of Corliss, slowly draining the planet's resources. Take control of the prototype Axelay ship and use its wide range of advanced weaponry to battle enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action —from other planets to space stations — all on your way to destroying the alien headquarters. You are Corliss' last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot the Axelay using Konami's famously tight play control and experience what many consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.

N + BLUE'S JOURNEY
NEOGEO, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 900 Wii Points
The planet of Raguy has been invaded by the Daruma tribe, changing it from a beautiful and peaceful place into one filled with pollution. Released in 1991, this horizontally scrolling action game tells the story of an insectarian named Blue and his quest to save the planet and keep its inhabitants from being turned into slaves. Use Blue's main weapon, a leaf, to flip enemies onto their heads and then throw them at other members of the Daruma tribe, defeating anyone in your way. Additional weapons, such as bombs and boomerangs, are also available, or you can collect flowers to purchase other special items like honey or swim fins. Blue also has the special ability to change his size at will — if he's too big to fit in a particular area, then shrink him. The bright, colorful graphics, combined with lots of hidden items to find, ensure an enjoyable experience with plenty of replay value. Help Blue muster all his strength and eliminate the Daruma tribe.

For a list of all games on the NAVC (with Retro Reviews) head here
The list of EUVC games can be found here
Japanese Virtual Console list kickyhere!