Nintendo Download: March 8th 2010

This week's Nintendo Download sees new games coming to WiiWare, DSiWare, and of course the Virtual Console.

On the WiiWare front we see the big name titles continue from last week's Mega Man 10 with release of the highly anticipated title Max and the Magic Marker, as plays draw items with the Wii Remote to help the title character Max go through the different stages. Max and the Magic Marker is rated "E" for Everyone and is available for 1,000 Nintendo Points ($10).

WiiWare continues to grow with the release of Dracula: Undead Awakening. The game has players fighting the army of Dracula with with guns and other weapons as the player can alter their character's abilities. (Sound familiar?) Dracula: Undead Awakening is rated "T" for Teen and also costs 1,000 Nintendo Points ($10). The game is also available on DSiWare for 500 Nintendo Points ($5) and is rated "T" for Teen.

The Virtual Console receives a true fantasy this week as Final Fantasy II hits the Virtual Console. The sequel to the hit NES Title Final Fantasy, this game helps establish the series place as the RPG giant it truly is. From the look of things, the release may possibly coincide with the release of Final Fantasy XIII, so luckily Wii gamers will get some fantasy of their own. Final Fantasy II is rated "E" for Everyone and will cost 800 Nintendo Points ($8). Quick someone remind me, which Final Fantasy was this in Japan, 4?

On the DSiWare front, we see the release of fantasy card game Elemental Masters, where players can build up an army with their cards in a fantasy adventure. Elemental Masters is rated "T" for Teen and costs 800 Nintendo Points ($8).

Tu habla Espanol? Then 4 TRAVELERS- Play Spanish may be just for you. This game helps teach new words in Spanish for the player, with multiplayer for up to 4 players and specific phrases and words designed for those planning on going on a trip to Spanish Speaking countries. The game is rated "E" for Everyone and costs 800 Nintendo Points ($8).

The fourth DSiWare game for this week (Dracula - Undead Awakening being the third [mentioned above]) is Flips: The Bubonic Builders. This game is designed to help make reading fun for the younger gamer, and features a zany story designed to help kids read. Flips: The Bubonic Builders is rated E for Everyone and costs 500 Nintendo Points. ($5)

The above games will be added to the Wii and DSiWare Shop Channels around 12 PM Eastern, 11 AM Central, and 9 AM Pacific Time. What do you guys think about this week's releases?

Source: Nintendo Press Site