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So I’ve been thinking lately that maybe I’ve downloading a bit too many Virtual Console games for my Wii. But this article on IGN made me feel alright again.

Apparently I’m not the only one going crazy for the retro goodness of Virtual Console. Since the release of the Wii not even a year ago 7.8 million games have been downloaded, for a total sum of about $33 million!

The coverage on Destructoid also made me wonder exactly how much I’ve forked over to Nintendo for my frequent trips down memory lane. So here’s my list:

• Super Mario Bros (500 Wii Points)
• Kid Icarus (500 Wii Points)
• Ice Climber (500 Wii Points)
• Gradius (500 Wii Points)
• Punch-Out!! (500 Wii Points)
• Mega Man (500 Wii Points)
• Metroid (500 Wii Points)
• Xevious (500 Wii Points)
• R-Type (800 Wii Points)
• Super Castlevania IV (800 Wii Points)
• Gunstar Heroes (800 Wii Points)
• Super Metroid (800 Wii Points)
• Donkey Kong Country (800 Wii Points)
• Mario Kart 64 (1000 Wii Points)
• Super Mario 64 (1000 Wii Points)

That’s a total of 10000 Wii Points. Not that much, but still quite a few.

Oh well, at least now I know that there are many that share my obsession with the past. So how much have you guys spent on Virtual Console games? And be honest

With both “Manhunt 2″ and “Project H.A.M.M.E.R.” being effectively shut down the dreams I had for my Wii game collection have been dealt some pretty severe blows the past few months. But now there is once again sunshine on the horizon. “Mario Kart Wii” is coming!

This preview article is showing every Wii fanboy that there is a bright future ahead of us. The screenshots are not very sharp but they reveal enough to make my mouth water and my fingers itch. I want this game now!

I’ve been in love with the “Mario Kart”-games since practically forever and this one looks like it will be the best one yet. The thought of playing against up to eleven other people online gives me the chills. It will be fucking awesome!

Luckily, since this is a Mario-game there is absolutely no way it will not reach the stores. “Mario Kart Wii” will be mine, and hopefully sooner rather than later. I can hardly wait.

AWESOME.