Good news! http://wii.ign.com/articles/767/767127p1.html

It seems SquareEnix is getting into the VC business, and Actraiser is an excellent start. Since the SNES Final Fantasy games were recently  released on the GBA, it would make sense that we don't see them on VC for a while.

Actraiser was one of the SNES's best launch games! I can't wait!

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The Gamecube has an excellent library of games that don't include Mario in any way, shape or form. 

-Murdock-

Ahhhh....Murdock, you evil man, you. You really want to waste my valuable time by having me list every excellent Gamecube game out there? It would take too long. Just take a look at my collection listed in my profile and you will see a collection of 70+ excellent/good Gamecube games. As for exclusives, you are right, the Cube doesn't have many, but I challenge you to come up with two similar lists, one for Xbox and one for PS2. I suspect that such lists wouldn't contain more than 20 games, perhaps less.

Here's a list of excellent Mature rated games for GC where Mario is nowhere to be found. Note that most of these are third party titles:

Eternal Darkness...Resident Evil 0/REmake/RE4...Killer 7...Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes...Splinter Cell...Hitman 2...Freedom Fighters...Prince of Persia Warrrior Within/Two Thrones...Timesplitters: Future Perfect

12 games, that I own. There are more out there like this that I haven't been able to purchase yet.

I think I've proved my point.

Regular GBA and an SP. As far as devices that can play GBA games, I also have a DS and a Gameboy Player.

So I guess that counts as 4.

Tales of Phantasia is a great game, but at this point, it's a little dated. In terms of graphics and sound, it's quite competent. It's the Tales real time fighting that doesn't stand the test of time. Don't get me wrong, the real time fighting in the Tales game is great, especially on the consoles now. Which is exactly the point, the old sprite based Tales of Phantasia doesn't have the smooth animation of the recent console editions, therefore making it a little harder to get into due to the fact so much of the game is based on how this control scheme feels. That's the hardest thing to get over in Tales of Phantasia, in my opinion. It's still a great game though.

But it can't beat out Final Fantasy VI. First of all, Final Fantasy's menu driven gameplay system ages a little better when compared to more recent releases of the franchise. Secondly, Final Fantasy is the most critically and fan acclaimed RPG series in the world. Thirdly, and most importantly, the things Final Fantasy VI does well goes far beyond what is standard for an RPG from the 16-bit era. Final Fantasy VI is considered the best FF ever created by a sizable amount of fans for good reason, it achieves something that few RPG's....no, few games actually do. That is it creates an emotional connection between the player and the characters in the game. The quality of that connection honestly depends on the person playing the game, but it would take someone with a heart of stone to deny it.

The difference is: Tales of Phantasia is a solid entry in a quality series.

                           Final Fantasy VI is one of the best video games ever made.

Of course, all of this, is simply my opinion.

Nintendo will stop making GC games and it's good it's about time the GC had some pretty awful i understand it's a Mario original console but damn please change the subject from Mario to something else some may think im insane but those are my thoughts.....DeadMan1290

Let me see if I understand what you are trying to say:

1. Nintendo will stop making GC games. Good! It's about time ....So obviously, new Gamecube software being released is very upsetting to you. 

2. GC had some pretty awful (games?), I understand it's a Mario original console, but damn, please change the subject from Mario... So the Gamecube's library consisted of mostly awful Mario titles? You should check out Gamespot's Game of the Year for 2002, 2003 and 2005. All Gamecube games. No Mario titles. 

3. Some may think im insane but those are my thoughts....Clearly you are not insane. A little uninformed, don't put too much thought in what you have to say, and have yet to have a coherent grasp of the English language, but don't worry, that comes with time.

The Gamecube has an excellent library of games that don't include Mario in any way, shape or form. I won't list them here, if you are interested in finding out more, this site has a wealth of resources in which to easily acquire this information. Good hunting. 

Final Fantasy III is a remake of a Famicom(NES) title from 1990, so of course, the reviews have been a little rough on it. But it's an RPG for a handheld, so a simpler stucture actually ends up complimenting the game.

It's a good game, if you can stomach an older, simpler RPG.

Yes, and while nice it is not game changing.Warfust

Yeah, but it's a good way to practice your skills, so you can, you know......kill Ganon without even taking a hit.

:DThat's what all the cool kids are doing these days:D