Moon has been out in North America since January, but our friends over in Europe received their first chance to play the title this month. This leaves me with the perfect chance to provide my view on the game. Head past the break to read my rambling thoughts!

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As things stands, there are four true console 3D Zelda games: Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess. However, a devoted fan of the series is looking to transform the very first Zelda into a 3D experience by using the powers of the Standard Waiver engine. Right now there is only a demo to mess with, but it looks as though there are plans implement effects and remake a few dungeons (or possibly the whole overworld). This is a neat little creation, but it wouldn’t be shocking if Nintendo were to swoop in and attempt to shut it down.

Are you looking forward to Scribblenauts? If not, you should be! Warner Bros. Interactive shared the official release date for the game and it’s actually not too far off. DS owners can nab the game when it hits stores September 15. It was previously announced that Scribblenauts has a planned date for September 25 in the UK.

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– Two quests on Friday (story quest and regular quest)
– Need to finish the game to go through quests
– Story quest called Rikka’s Dream Treasure
– Quest is in St. Schutein main town inn
– Rikka will ask you to find treasure map (Yume)
– Standard quest is Suteki na Birthday (“Wonderful Birthday”)
– Quest is in San Marow inn
– Traveler will ask you for item that can be obtained through the Wi-Fi Shopping system
– Completing the quest to receive rare defensive equipment

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As Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, announced today, “DJ Star” is on its way to production. Aspiring turntable pros will be able to prove their talent in the new game for Nintendo DS™ as from August 21st, 2009.

“DJ Star” lets music lovers imitate their idols and realize their dreams of becoming DJ stars themselves. In career mode, players start out by performing at small, private parties, and then work their way up the career ladder step by step, finally becoming the world’s best disc jockeys.

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These details come from the latest Nintendo Power…

– New interface
– Main experience is the same
– AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon, Baby returning as playable characters
– Still can collect bananas in levels
– Wiimote control option available
– At least 7 worlds, ten stages each
– Themes are borrowed from Banana Blitz but layouts are completely original
– Visuals in the environments have improved
– Game will have new multiplayer minigames and some old ones
– See Saw Ball minigame – Above a target, drop monkey in the center by manipulating series of seesaws
– Minigames created with balance board in mind
– Still a feature Nintendo Power couldn’t discuss that “promises a fresh take on the series”

Thanks to Jake once again for the news tip!

Upcoming family-friendly action title has gone gold

Epicenter Studios and Conspiracy Entertainment are pleased to announce that “Real Heroes: Firefighter” for Wii™ has gone gold today, and is set to hit retail shelves on August 4. “Real Heroes: Firefighter” challenges players to take on the role of a rookie firefighter and strive to save lives and property from a series of fires raging through a major metropolitan area. “Real Heroes: Firefighter” is rated E10+, and will be released to retail at a family-friendly price point (MSRP – $29.99 USD), with a percentage of proceeds being donated to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Developed by Epicenter Studios, “Real Heroes: Firefighter” emphasizes non-violent, game-integral puzzles and challenges that mirror the on-the-fly choices firefighters face every day. Featuring Epicenter’s proprietary “Thinking Fire” technology, blazes will seem almost alive as they not only attack structures, potential victims and firefighters, but also cause unexpected changes to the environments that will suddenly alter the player’s options and strategies. No two scenarios will play out the same way in “Real Heroes: Firefighter.”

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Thanks to Jake for the news tip!