Final Fantasy XIII may not be coming to the Wii, but that doesn't mean Nintendo is safe from Final Fantasy fever. Final Fantasy II hits the Virtul Console today, reminding the world of a simpler time when Nintendo consoles were the only place to find the beloved RPG series. If you don't already have it for the Super NES (the box might say Final Fantasy IV, but don't be fooled), PS1, Game Boy Advance, PSP, or iPhone, then by all means, go to town. It's well worth eight bucks. Also, it's worth noting that DSiWare game Elemental Masters looks very much like the card game Triple Triad from FFVIII--which I am totally on board with. Other things you can do with today's Nintendo Shop Update include learning Spanish, playing two games featuring Dracula, and reading an interactive book about toilets and tea or something. I think we have a winner.





FINAL FANTASY II
Original platform: Super NES
Players: 1
Price: 800 Wii Points

Follow the dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - as he embarks on a fateful journey riddled with trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Plagued with uncertainty over his monarch's motives, can Cecil turn away from the path of darkness and destruction?





Max & the Magic Marker
Players: 1
Price: 1,000 Wii Points

One day Max gets a mysterious marker in the mail. Not knowing better, the first thing he draws is a wacky, purple monster. As soon as the marker leaves the paper, the monster comes to life and jumps off the paper and into another drawing. With the monster on the loose and messing with Max's drawings, Max has no choice but to go after it. Armed with the magic marker, you must help Max track the monster through 15 inventive and challenging levels. You'll need more than good will and quick reflexes to tackle the challenges ahead. Draw freely inside the game to help Max defeat enemies, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. As you draw stairs, seesaws, balloons, surfboards and whatever else you can think of, your creations will interact with the physical environment, making every session unique.



Dracula - Undead Awakening
Players: 1
Price: 1,000 Wii Points

Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies in Dracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.





Elemental Masters
Players: 1-2
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points

In this fantasy card game, stand your ground in a quest filled with magic and adventure, and experience a thrilling combination of strategy and role-playing. Choose your character, build up your army in your card deck and fight the mystical creatures of Elendior. With thoughtful use of your cards, you'll obtain the monsters of your enemy and support your attacks by using arcane spells and the rules of dark magic. Dive into this captivating story in the quest mode or duel with your friends in multiplayer mode. More than 100 creatures in numerous maps are waiting for you.



4 TRAVELLERS - Play Spanish
Players: 1-4
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points

Whether played alone or together with friends, 4 TRAVELLERS can teach you new words in Spanish. The game is suitable for both young and old, and no previous knowledge is necessary. The more you play, the more your Spanish vocabulary increases. You can also play and learn with the game's unique learning mode. The game is perfect to bring on your trip, with more than 240 carefully selected words included specifically for this occasion.



Dracula - Undead Awakening
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points

Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies in Dracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.



Flips: The Bubonic Builders
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points

Flips Interactive Books are the fun new way for kids to read. The builders are in to replace the girls' toilet block, but they're more interested in cups of tea and instant noodle snacks than doing any work. James suspects foul play, but Alexander and Lenny are doubtful until a strange accident hammers the truth home. How will the three friends stop St. Sebastian's from being reduced to rubble?