Just wanted to take a moment to inform you all that the update schedule might be erratic today. Earlier this morning, I had to deal with a family emergency that topped off two months of hellish events that I could probably write about for an hour. Since I don’t have time, though, I won’t!

I’ve already asked Austin if he could step in here and there, so we’ll see what happens with that. I’m still aiming to keep things fairly normal on the site, but if you see periods of inactivity, at least you’ll know that I’m still alive!

Pokémon Rumble Blast Brings Pokémon Action to Nintendo 3DS for the First Time

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2011 – This holiday season, kids needn’t settle for ordinary toys. Instead, they can encounter hundreds of extraordinary Toy Pokémon in the newest entry in the fan-favorite Pokémon™ video game series. The Pokémon™ Rumble Blast game launches Oct. 24 as the first Pokémon game created for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, letting new and existing fans experience the world-renowned franchise in a whole new dimension. With the unique features of Nintendo 3DS, players can not only battle and collect more than 600 Toy Pokémon in 3D without the need for special glasses, but also play together with a friend in a new cooperative multiplayer mode and discover interactive StreetPass™ content. Pokémon Rumble Blast will be offered at a suggested retail price of $34.99.

Pokémon Rumble Blast takes place in a world called Toyland, where players must take on the role of Toy Pokémon as they navigate a series of imaginative levels. The game features more than 600 Toy Pokémon to collect. New Team Battle and Charge Battle modes provide fast-paced challenges that will thrill players of any experience level, while giant Boss Toy Pokémon will test the skills of even the most seasoned fans.

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The Official Magazine has published the first Zelda: Skyward Sword review about a month before the game launches around the world. As previously reported, they awarded the game a 98% score along with a “Gold Award”.

Wondering what the magazine said about the title? Fortunately, we have a ton of details from the review, which was surprisingly devoid of spoilers.

You can find the information after the break.

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Double Dragon® – Join Billy as he fights enemies using punches, kicks and throws, as well as a multitude of weapons, in order to save his girlfriend, Marian. Many enemies will try to stop you from reaching the end of each stage. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

DreamWorks Animation Halloween Collection -You’ve seen them on Nintendo Video…now download them for keeps. “The Pig Who Cried Werewolf,” “Night of the Living Carrots” and one more surprise video coming soon, all with your favorite DreamWorks Animation characters, available in the Nintendo eShop. Each video is priced at $1.99. (For Nintendo 3DS)

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The first review ever of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is included in the latest issue of the Official Nintendo Magazine.

Like Ocarina of Time 3D, ONM handed out a 98% score for Skyward Sword. The magazine believes that it is the “best Zelda game ever made.” It’s worth mentioning that this is the highest score that ONM has ever given to a Wii game.

The reviewer also wrote, “It’s not something we say lightly, but the Zelda series really has never been this good.”

Regarding game length, players can expect 35 hours for the main quest alone. Side-quests, bug collecting, and more will add to that amount:

“There are about 35 hours to be spent on Skyward Sword’s main quest along, and at least double that if you plan on dipping into the game’s plentiful side-quests, collecting all of the insects, upgrading all of the items, discovering the locations of the Goddess Cubes and exploring the world.”

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