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NA Wii Shop Channel Update: 09/15/08: It's Like Strong Bad and Mega Man Mixed Together in a Puzzle Game

Akira_EX | September 15, 2008 | Press Release | Wii 
It's another Monday, and some more games will be added to the North American Wii Shop Channel today. Unlike previous weeks where we've seen one WiiWare game and two Virtual Consoles get uploaded, this week plays a little reversal on us, with two WiiWare games and one Virtual Console game getting added this week.

The first WiiWare game is one that we've already knew it was coming: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free, from developer Telltale Games. It is a point-and-click adventure starring the memorable characters from Homestar Runner. In this episode, the King of Town has enacted an evil email tax, and Strong Bad, who has opposed it, was placed under house arrest. Upon his freedom, Strong Bad needs to unite the warring factions under the Strong Badian flag to rebel against the King of Time. Strong Badia the Free will feature a new arcade game, along with a new set of achievements, collectibles and more. Check out the SBCG4AP Official Thread for more information.


The other WiiWare title is puzzle game Potpourrii by Abstraction Games. A game that revolves around the seasons, one day it is disrupted by an evil wizard. To restore the natural order, you need to collect the spirits from the seasons, and shoot them at the screen to group and match them so they disappear.

The lone Virtual Console game today is the iconic Mega Man 2 for the NES. The Blue Bomber returns to face the ever-persistent Dr. Wily, now having to take on eight of his new robot masters. Largely considered the best game of the series by fans and critics alike, the game is forever enshrined in the hearts of many. Not only playing well, but various fanmade things have been made based on the game, including its soundtrack being used multiple times in various settings. Some of the more memorable ones include the lyric versions of Airman's Theme Song and Dr. Wily's Stage 1.


Recap:
WiiWare:
  • Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free, Telltale Games, 1 Player, 1000 Points
  • Potpourrii, Abstraction Games, 1-2 Players, 800 Points
    Virtual Console:
  • NES: Mega Man 2, 1 Player, 500 Points

    As always, games go live Noon EST, 9AM PST. Keep track of the latest VC releases with the new 2008 edition of What's New on VC? in the Wii Virtual Console forum.

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