Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments

The first Yo-kai Watch game did alright when it arrived in North America last year. However, it’s not quite the same sensation as it is in Japan currently.

Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino noted in an interview with The Verge that the series is on the same path as when it debuted in Japan a few years ago. Much like in the states, Yo-kai Watch only sold adequately. It was when the second entry released that the franchise really picked up steam, and Hino thinks something similar could happen overseas.

According to Hino:

“We have to understand that it takes time. But then at the same time we have to work as hard as we can to shorten the time as much as possible.”

“I think we’re following the same kind of sales trend as Japan. Meaning that our first game in Japan had OK sales, but it only became a huge phenomenon when we released the second game. I think our launch here in the US is kind of the ideal sales that we had expected.”

“For the markets where it takes more time, we have to change the messaging, trying to push the aspects that are more familiar to those markets. Not just push the game as-is, but pick the unique aspect that will be familiar.”

“We do believe that Yo-kai Watch can be as big of a social phenomenon [in the West] as it is in Japan.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images, News | 1 Comment

Level-5 wrapped up a live stream to promote its upcoming Vision event a short while ago. Aside from confirming new Layton and Inazuma games, CEO Akihiro Hino also talked about a few other titles.

First, Hino touched on The Snack World, which is still on the way. New concept art was shown – see the gallery below.

Hino also briefly discussed Level-5’s new cross-media project while showing concept art as well. He said, “you won’t go to space, this will be a very familiar story. An academy drama… perhaps?” The project is said to be shaping up very nicely and Level-5 has great expectations for it.

Here are a couple of pieces of concept art:

Finally, another live-stream will be held on Niconico on July 20 to provide more early information on the projects planned for Level-5 Vision 2016. It’ll take place at the following times:

– 4 AM PT
– 7 AM ET
– 12 PM in the UK
– 1 PM in Europe

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Level-5 just published a bunch of new Yo-kai Watch 3. You can view a couple of trailers and commercials below, along with a making-of video.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments

Level-5 Vision 2016 will be held next month. We’ll be seeing all sorts of announcements and updates from Level-5, including news on Snack World and more. CEO Akihiro Hino provided a sneak peek of the event during a live stream today.

First, a brand new Layton title will be revealed at Level-5 Vision 2016. It’s not Layton 7 which we saw a couple of years ago. Instead, it’ll be a true, proper entry in the series. It will also have a new protagonist, and it’s not Layton’s son Alfendi. The Japanese voice cast list will be full of all-stars from movies.

Hino also finally confirmed that a new Inazuma Eleven game is in the works. The setting will go back to the era of the first entry, but the protagonist will be a new character. The setting won’t be anything like going to space. Finally, an anime will be made based on the new Inazuma Eleven.

It’s important to note that platforms are not confirmed for both projects. However, given the history of Layton and Inazuma Eleven, there’s a good chance that they’ll end up on Nintendo systems. You can take a look at some concept art from the two games below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Level-5 has released a new video of the upcoming Yo-Kai Watch 3, this time showing off the My Nyan feature, which will let players make their own cat Yo-Kai. No longer limited to the Jinbanyan of the past, players can choose the Yo-Kai’s color, face, features, and even voice. Check it out below:

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Level-5 issued another Yo-kai Watch 3 video today which once again highlights the RPG’s battle system. View it below.

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Level-5 has been releasing information for their annual big press conference, Level-5 Vision, over the year, and now they have set a date and time: July 27th, from 15:30 to 17:00 JST (1:30 to 3:00 EST). The conference is being sub-titled “New Heroes” and will feature updates and reveals for much of Level-5’s upcoming projects. This includes Yo-Kai Watch, the previously announced Snack World, a new cross-media project, and an update on a mysterious title “I…”. Previous hints from the company have all but said that it will be an Inazuma Eleven project. Furthermore, 500 fans will be chosen via lottery to attend the event.

Before that, though, there will also be a NicoNico Stream this Friday, June 24th, that will feature more information about the event, as well as Yo-Kai Watch 3, the Yo-Kai Watch movie hitting Japan in December, and a secret about the previously mentioned “I…” title.

After Level-5 Vision, there will also be a Level-5 Fan Night from 19:30 to 21:30 JST (5:30 to 7:30 EST). This will feature fan participation events, discussions about Level-5 titles, a Yo-Kai Watch activity corner, a concert, and some event revolving around the “I…” title. 1,800 fans will be chosen via lottery to attend.

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Level-5 is still continuing its promotional efforts for Yo-kai Watch 3, with two new commercials coming out today. Both can be found below.

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