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Mega Man, Midnight Pool, Neo Turf Masters Arrive on Wii Shop Channel

Nintendo has announced the latest batch of games hitting the Wii's downloadable gaming platform, with Capcom's classic platformer Mega Man finally arriving on the Virtual Console.

Meanwhile, the update also includes a new original WiiWare title, as well as another Virtual Console offering. As per Nintendo's usual release schedule, the games are available as of 12 PM EST, 9 AM PST today.

WiiWare

• Midnight Pool (Gameloft) / 800 Wii Points ($8)

Virtual Console

• Mega Man (Capcom, NES) / 500 Wii Points ($5)
• Neo Turf Masters (SNK, Neo-Geo) / 900 Wii Points ($9)

Read on for more details as provided by Nintendo.

Midnight Pool
Gameloft
800 Wii Points ($8)
1-2 pl...

Duke Nukem 3D XBLA Passes Cert, Coming Soon? Rewards Stripper Tipping, Stepping in Poop

The achievement list for 3D Realms' downloadable Xbox 360 port of Duke Nukem 3D has appeared on the internet via Achieve360Points.com, a sign that traditionally indicates the game has passed certification and is due for release soon.

The original PC edition of Duke Nukem 3D

Per the Xbox Live Arcade standard, the classic PC shooter sports a total of 200 achievement points. Included in the 12 achievements are rewards for tipping a stripper, stepping in excrement, beating the game's variou...

First Tomb Raider: Underworld Gameplay Trailer Hits, New Screenshots Detail Thailand

With Lara Croft's search for Thor's mythical hammer hitting retailers on November 18, publisher Eidos has provided the first gameplay trailer and some new screenshots.

Crafted by Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Anniversary developer Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider: Underworld is slated to hit PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS.

The Witcher Enhanced Edition Trailer Claims 'The Best Reaches Perfection'

Developer CD Projekt RED and publisher Atari have issued a new trailer for The Witcher Enhanced Edition, which boasts that "the best reaches perfection."

Sporting a reworked translation, new content and a multitude of fixes, the Enhanced Edition will be available in September as a free patch for existing owners of the PC RPG, with a goodie-filled retail re-release hitting stores at the same time. [video]12721[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.

EA's Take-Two Buyout Offer Expires Today, Companies Begin Talking 'Strategic Alternatives'

Electronic Arts' oft-extended deadline for its hostile takeover of Grand Theft Auto owner Take-Two Interactive Software will expire today, the companies have confirmed.

With the takeover threat no longer looming, EA will sign a confidentiality agreement that will provide it with the "in-depth management presentation" that Take-Two is using in the "formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives" it mentioned back in March.

The owner of multiple successful properties, including Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Civilization and BioShock, Take-Two was first presented with EA's unsolicited $2 billion buyout offer