Sonic + Wii = Sonic Weeeeeeeee!

As we mentioned last week, Nintendo has confirmed 30 Virtual Console titles. Here’s a little closer look at the VC process as well as a closer look at our old friend Sega, who has released the list containing its first round of Wii Virtual Console titles. These are all going to be downloadable games, originally released for the Sega Genesis in the 1990s (back when Sega and Nintendo were at war with each other… remember that?), and will be priced at around 800 Wii Points per game. In case you need an idea of how much that is, Wii Points are available at 2,000 points for $20.

Now, I have to admit, the list is actually pretty dang sweet. I remember playing a lot of these games when they first came out over at my friends’ houses (I had an SNES and was dependent on my parents’ money then… sorry, Sega) and am pretty excited about most of the items on this list. Yeah, I’ll probably pick up most of the games when I’m able to snag a Wii.

Here’s the full list, according to Sega’s press release:

• Sonic The Hedgehog – Play as Sonic in the original high-speed smash hit action video game And rescue your friends from the evil scientists Dr. Eggman!

• Altered Beast – Use the power of the beasts to save the Goddess of Athena.

• Golden Axe – Choose from three warriors; Ax, Tyris and Gilius and fight together to defeat Death Adder. The game supports not only co-op mode but also competitive mode.

• Columns – Line the jewel in vertical, horizontal and diagonal to erase them in the big hit puzzle game that enchants users with its beautiful graphic and sound.

• Ecco the Dolphin – Help Ecco the dolphin find his missing friends by exploring his vast ocean world. Use Ecco’s unique sonar ability to talk to other sea creatures while exploring the ocean depths.

• Gunstar Heroes – This big hit action shooter game developed by Treasure enables up to two players to play simultaneously to stop the resurrection of the destructive force plotted by the Imperial.

• Space Harrier II – Space Harrier II is a 3D shooter and was one of the original launch titles for the SEGA Genesis.

• Toe Jam and Earl – Embark on an unexpected journey throughout earth with two funky aliens who love the music and collecting items.

• Ristar – An action game starring Ristar, the child of a shooting star. Use his powers to grab everything around him to blow up monsters and find the truth about his origin.

• Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine – Dr. Robotnik is stamping out music and fun in Mobius with his giant, robotizing Mean Bean Steaming Machine. Before he turns all the citizens of Beanville into robots, you must save the day by gathering up beans in matching colors and defeating Robotnik’s guards!