13 Days Remain to Download Celebi for Pokemon X/Y and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

If you own Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and/or Alpha Sapphire, then you're in luck. The Pokemon Company is currently giving away a level 100 (that's right: level 100) Celebi for owners of the aforementioned Pokemon games on the Nintendo 3DS. Celebi is one of the 11 Mythical Pokemon being released throughout the year.

To acquire your level 100 Celebi, all you need to do is start up whichever Pokemon game you on he 3DS, select MYSTER GIFT, followed by RECEIVE GIFT. After that, choose GET VIA INTERNET and you'll be on your way to downloading Celebi.

If you've already done so, I apologize for the late news. If you haven't done so, then why are you still reading this? Turn on that 3DS of yours and get a(nother) Celebi for free!

Less Than 4 Days to Get Mew (Technically 3)

If you own Pokemon X and Y and/or Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, then you might want to go to your local GameStop and pick up a download code for Mew. The unfortunate thing about Mew is it only knows Pound and is already maxed out at level 100. But, hey, that's one more Pokemon to add in that Pokedex.

Anyway, I hadn't realized there was a full list of the Pokemon we should expect this year. It is the 20th anniversary of Pokemon after all, so you'd think I'd be up to date about all things Pokemon. You weren't either? Now I don't feel so bad.

For those wondering, the full list can be viewed on the Pokemon website here. If you don't want to click on the link and see the fancy page, you can read the following list to maybe encourage you to visit the website. The layout is actually pretty cool.

• Mew: February 1-24 at GameStop
• Celebi: March 1-24 via Nintendo Network
• Jirachi: April 1-24 via Nintendo Network
• Darkrai: May 1-24 at GameStop
• Manaphy: June 1-24 via Nintendo Network
• Shaymin: July 1-24 via Nintendo Network
• Arceus: August 1-24 at GameStop
• Victini: September 1-24 via Nintendo Network
• Keldeo: October 1-24 via Nintendo Network
• Genesect: November 1-24 at GameStop
• Meloetta: December 1-24 via Nintendo Network

Personally, I only recognize 3 out of the 11 Mythical Pokemon being distributed this year. Navigating through the website, I have discovered that all the Pokemon will be level 100. Still, it's kinda cool that we will be able to have these Pokemon free of charge—you might have to leave the house to get some of them, but whatever, right?

I'll be sure to post when a new Pokemon is available and how to get it.

What I've Been Playing—Oct 11 Edition

So... this is supposed to be a weekly post, but I messed up last week. I was in Utah with family and friends, so I didn't get on the computer at all. Much to my surprise, I only really played two games the previous two weeks, so did you really want me to write about those two games back to back?

The past two weeks I have been playing Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus on the PlayStation Vita. I did play some Madden NFL 15 on the PlayStation 4, and Senran Kagura Burst and Pokemon X on the Nintendo 3DS. Both Burst and Pokemon X are about a year old (Pokemon X is a year old tomorrow, I believe), but I have this desire to write reviews for both games.

I know I wrote a first impression post about Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, but I want to reiterate how good I think this game is. It is quite possibly one of the best games I have played on a handheld. Personally, I can't believe how good this game is. Like I said before, I liked PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on the PS Vita, so I guess it is no surprise how much I like Smash Bros. on the 3DS. It's a fantastic game. I really can't wait for this game to come out on the Nintendo Wii U. Can November 21 be here already?

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is very fun. Levels do get a little repetitive, yet I enjoy the fast pace and the different special attacks that each character has to offer. I also like how many characters you can play as in this game. It will be nice finally being able to know what each character is saying. I pre-ordered my copy from Best Buy. I don't think it will get here on October 14, which kind of stinks, but that is what I get for taking so long to pre-order it. Oh, well. I still have the Japanese version to play anyway.

What have you been playing these past two weeks? Hit me up in the comments section of this post.

First Impression: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

I was able to play Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS a couple of weeks before its official release. Because I was a Platinum Club Member, I was able to download the demo a week before everyone else. I had a lot of fun with the demo. The demo showed some promise. Now that I have been playing Super Smash Bros on the 3DS, I confidently confirm that I am in love with this game. It is an awesome handheld experience.

Having played PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on the PlayStation Vita, I knew what to expect from an all out brawl on a small screen. That being said, I actually preferred PS All-Stars on the Vita over its PS3 counterpart. I don't know if that will be the case once the Wii U version of the game comes out, but I think I will love both of them equally. I just might enjoy it more on a bigger screen is all.

I had been wondering what it would be like to play as Zelda or Sheik since Nintendo chose to make them two characters instead of one. I was also intrigued by the decision to have Samus and Zero Suit Samus be their own characters as well. Much to my surprise, I have yet to play as Zelda or Samus as I have had a lot of fun playing as Sheik or Zero Suit Samus. So far, I think my favorite character in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is Zero Suit Samus.

That being said, I have also played as Link, Toon Link, Pikachu, and Mega Man. I still have a lot of characters to try out. Gameplay wise, I am impressed how well this game performs on the 3DS. I was worried that I wouldn't like using the Circle Pad, but I have slowly become accustomed to it. It takes some getting used to.

I plan to write a full review of the game some time this month. I will let you know via Twitter where I am at with the review. I want to play the game some more before I give my final verdict of the game. I do have some problems with the game, but again, I will save those concerns for the review.

Did you get Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS? Are you also planning to get the Wii U version of the game? Let me know in the comments section.