Commodore 64 Coming to the Virtual Console

It all started with five systems, the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, NEC's TurboGrafx-16 and CD, and Sega's Mega Drive/Genesis. Then, SNK's Neo Geo made their presence felt. Now another former gaming giant is set to put their stamp on the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console. It comes in the form of the best selling personal computer of all time, the Commodore 64. The Commodore 64 debuted in 1982 as an 8-bit home computer and featured over 4,000 video games. However, there is a catch. As of now, Commodore 64 will only be available on the European Virtual Console.

This is a move that has taken nearly two years to accomplish. In 2006, British Publisher System 3 purchased Epyx, the game developers that created most of Commodore 64's video games. Their intent on the purpose was to re-release the games on the Nintendo DS, PSP, and most importantly, the Virtual Console. The CEO of Commodore Gaming also began working with Nintendo of Europe to try and secure Commodore 64's place on the Virtual Console.

Among the first titles from Commodore 64 which will be made available on Virtual Console are International Karate and Uridium. Commodore 64 games will also cost the same as Nintendo Entertainment System games at 500 Wii Points. Some other famous games from the era of Commodore 64 include California Games, 4th and Inches, Skate or Die, and many arcade ports like Donkey Kong, Breakout, 1942, Bubble Bobble, etc.

While it is currently only slated for release on the European Virtual Console, there is no evidence that the Commodore 64 will not find its way to North America. As mentioned before, the system is still the best selling personal computer of all time and has created many classics. It was perhaps the longest running video game system in history lasting from 1982 to 1994. It began the 8-bit era years before Nintendo got into the home console market and successful sales in Europe is sure to see the Commodore 64 make it's way overseas. Hopefully that is the case, as there are many classic games that gamers never had a chance to play and enjoy.

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Lego Indiana Jones Review

Lego Indiana Jones, a video game for the Playstation 2 system (versions available for other major systems, as well) is a Lego re-creation of the classic trilogy of Indiana Jones films (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade). That means Lego toy characters play through the plots of the three films. This Lego game is highly entertaining and quite challenging at times. It's definitely worth the buy!

Fans of Lego and fans of Indiana Jones will love this game. Kids will love it (and with only mild cartoon violence - rated E for Everyone, 10+ - it's appropriate for most age groups), and adults will enjoy it, too!

For me, the two player option is among the best aspects of this game. A second player can join in or drop out at any time, and it makes solving the game's puzzles a little easier at times to have that second player helping out.

There isn't a single thing I dislike about this game. At times the puzzles can be tough to figure out, but the game is so much fun that I can't lose my patience in figuring them out! With unlimited "lives" the game lets you try again and again until you find the right course. Each character uses a different tool or weapon, so you end up utilizing all of the available characters (over 60 of them!) at some point during the game.

When I finished playing the game, I wanted to play it again! Another great thing about this game is that there are two modes of play: Story Mode and Freeplay Mode. Once you play through the story, you have the option of going back into each level and playing with a variety of characters. More secrets are available upon the second time through, including secret, unlockable characters!

This game made me laugh out loud on several occasions! The creative re-creations of certain key scenes from the films are hilarious!

I recommend this game because it's so much fun! It is honestly one of the most fun games I've ever played. Alone or with a partner, this game provides hours of entertainment!

My husband and I are both in our late 20s, so this game is just perfect for us. We grew up on these films (and after playing Lego Star Wars, we just had to give this one a try), but we also enjoy playing these games with our nieces and nephews who can appreciate the Lego humor, too. Next on Lego's list is a Lego Batman game, available Fall 2008. You can bet I'll be playing that game, too!

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