Available today, November 16, for the bargain price of 1500 Wii points (Yeesh, I take back the “bargain” part), its Pokemon Rumble!

This new download installment of the beloved series has a decidedly different angle than previous titles. Users control a Pokemon windup toy, which they then use to navigate a winding maze, defeating all the other Pokemon they encounter. A free for all, last-man-standing battle mode boasting dozens of opponents is also available, along with 4 person multiplayer and a password screen to unlock “special” Pokemon. Its definitely not your typical Pokemon title, but eh, they had to put a fresh spin on it somehow, right? And anything that allows me to use the phrase “Pokemon Battle Royale” (and thereby invoke the imagery of bruised and bloodied Pokemon) is a winner in my book.

IGN