The Wii's Virtual Console is back from the dead!

Nintendo's press release for this week's European downloads almost gave us a heart attack. After months of being seemingly dead, the Wii's Virtual Console has another new release.

It's nothing ground-breaking, but it is a nice surprise, as Ubisoft's classic Prince of Persia is added to the library in its enhanced SNES form. Not only that, the game's Game Boy Colour port gets added to the 3DS eShop on Thursday too.

Here are the full releases.

Prince of Persia (Ubisoft) - 3DS Virtual Console - �4.50/�5 Points
The Prince of Persia is now available for download on your Nintendo 3DS. Relive this classic platforming game that is often heralded as a pioneer of the genre. This re-release is faithful to the original Game Boy Color game, complete with the dashing acrobatics of the Prince that made the original famous.

40-in-1 Explosive Megamix (Nordcurrent) - eShop/DSiWare - �7.20/�8/800 Points
Do you like arcade games - puzzles, action or shooting games? Well this is just what you have been waiting for: 40 games in one collection. Choose between classic games or try out new and completely original games in various genres.

Come On! Heroes (CIRCLE Ent.) - eShop/DSiWare - �1.80/�2/200 Points
Come on! Heroes is a classic tower defence action game. You play the role of a burglar using his trusty bow and arrows to defeat an onslaught of heroes desperately trying to rescue the wealthy Heiress that you have kidnapped. Use strategy, cunning and quick wits to defeat their army.

Prince of Persia (Ubisoft) - Wii Virtual Console - 800 Points
Traverse sprawling levels, dodge deadly traps, spikes and guillotines and clash swords with palace guards before facing the evil Grand Vizier and rescuing the princess. This classic SNES version is one of the most popular platformers in video games history.