Twenty new titles hit the Japanese Virtual Console in October. We've got the list inside...

Next month sees the usual sprinkling of well-known and decidedly unknown games, seeing light of day again via the Wii. Titles of note include Super Donkey Kong 2, Gradius II, and N64 classic Yoshi's Story. The list in full:

• Alien Soldier (Mega Drive, 600 Points)
• Art of Fighting (Neo Geo, 900 Points)
• Assault Suits Valken (SNES, 800 Points)
• Bare Knuckle III (Mega Drive, 600 Points)
• Blue's Journey (Neo Geo, 900 Points)
• Cho Aniki (Turbografx, 800 Points)
• Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai (NES, 600 Points)
• Dyna Brothers 2 Special (Mega Drive, 700 Points)
• Esper Dream (600)
• Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Koukeisha (NES, 600 Points)
• Genpei Toumaden (PC Engine, 600 Points)
• Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou (Turbografx, 800 Points)
• Hanjuku Hero (NES, 600 Points)
• Power Golf (PC Engine, 600 Points)
• Samurai Showdown (Neo Geo, 900 Points)
• Sonic 3D Blast (Mega Drive, 600 Points)
• Super Donkey Kong 2: Diddy & Dixie (SNES, 800 Points)
• Yoshi's Story (N64,1000 Points)
• Ys I&II (Turbografx, 800 Points)
• Zanac (NES, 600 Points)

It's unknown how many of these will make it to the European Virtual Console next month as well, but its likely to be a fair selection. We'll keep you posted every week to let you know.