Nintendo has announced their lineup and intentions for the upcoming New York Comic Con 2011 which will take place from October 13th to October 16th, 2011 at the Javits Center. A Pokémon Gaming Lounge will be setup at the event and will allow people to play Pokémon Rumble Blast before its launch. Below is the press release.

Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., Oct 05, 2011 -- When gaming and pop culture fans gather for the annual New York Comic Con -- taking place Oct. 13-16 at the Javits Center in Manhattan -- they'll get a firsthand look at the wealth of exceptional video games and systems offered by Nintendo this holiday season. Show attendees will get a chance to play games such as The Legend of Zelda(TM): Skyward Sword for the Wii(TM) console as well as Super Mario(TM) 3D Land and Mario Kart 7(TM) for the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system. They'll also be invited to take part in special activities to celebrate the upcoming release of the first Pokémon(TM) game created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system, Pokémon(TM) Rumble Blast, which arrives Oct. 24, and Professor Layton and the Last Specter(TM), which launches Oct. 17 for the Nintendo DS(TM) family of systems.

Pokémon fans can participate in an expanded interactive experience at the nearby Pokémon Gaming Lounge on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., located at Stage37 at 508 West 37th Street (one block from the Javits Center). Pokémon Gaming Lounge visitors will enjoy hands-on game play with the Pokémon Rumble Blast game prior to its Oct. 24 launch and participate in a wide array of activities highlighting the imaginative fun of the Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Rumble Blast is an action-packed Pokémon adventure and the first Pokémon game for Nintendo 3DS. The game lets players battle against more than 600 Toy Pokémon in full 3D without the need for special glasses. Planned activities include a Pokémon photo booth, oversized Pokémon AR Markers for the Pokedex(TM) 3D application, special appearances by Pikachu, Pokémon giveaways while supplies last and other fun Pokémon activities. The Pokémon Gaming Lounge will be free and open to the public.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=31050