Originally released for TurboGrafx-16, 1993 (Previously Japan Only) Wii Points: 600 ($6) Review it yourself So far, Wii owners outside of Japan have been given access only to Virtual Console games ...

Battle Lode Runner came onto the scene in 1993 after a successful life in the arcades. Hudson took the title and gave it the graphics the equivalent of triple bypass surgery. The new Battle Lode ...

While Hudson’s legacy this generation is the Mario party franchise in the NES days Hudson was a major player. They’re the brains behind classics like Lode Runner, Adventure Island and Bomberman.

Battle Lode Runner is good news for anyone hoping to see other Japan exclusives in the North American Virtual Console shop, but that's about it. Hudson originally published Battle Lode Runner for its ...