Following last month’s announcement of Pokémon Conquest, Nintendo has revealed even more details about the new features available in the game, which launches for the Nintendo DS family of systems on June 18. Players can look forward to exploring the Ransei region and interacting with Pokémon in an entirely new way as they take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a Pokémon. Together they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to strengthen their growing kingdom. Developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES Co., Ltd., the game can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS system in 2D mode.
New information includes the following:

Battleship DS footage

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The Battleship games came out in Europe a couple of weeks ago, and will arrive in North America two weeks from today. Activision never shared any in-game footage of Battleship DS, so here’s a video for you!

Cat Frenzy screenshots

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Cat Frenzy trailer, details

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Cat Frenzy was included in Europe’s Nintendo Download report for May 3. Teyon has now officially announced the game and provided details about the DSiWare release.

The announcement as well as a trailer are included below.

Iwata says some people felt Wii wasn’t for them, games with “depth” before “width”

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Nintendo achieved its goal with the Wii by bringing gaming to the masses. There were, however, some consumers who felt left out – specifically hardcore gamers.

This is something that Nintendo president Satoru Iwata admitted to during the company’s latest financial results briefing Q&A. Iwata also pointed out how they were unable to convince casual players to experience titles “frequently or for long, consistent periods”, leading to a poor level of profit.

With the 3DS and Wii U, Nintendo would like to promote both hardcore and casual experiences (described by Iwata as “deeper” and “wider”, something he mentioned at last year’s E3). According to Iwata, the “depth” component “was not satisfactory for some consumers”, and so they are working on this first.

Iwata: 3DS/Wii U realize what DS/Wii can’t, starting from scratch would be wrong

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During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing last week, one investor asked president Satoru Iwata if the 3DS and Wii U are improved versions of the DS and Wii. While this person believes the situation surrounding the 3DS will improve thanks to strong sales in Japan, he wondered if the system will “evolve to become something revolutionary and completely different from the Nintendo DS”. He asked a similar question about Wii U.

Iwata responded by saying that Nintendo can’t just throw away what they’ve done with their previous systems and start from scratch. He understood where the investor was coming from, but said “the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U so that each of them is able to realize what has been impossible with the existing systems”. Moreover, he stated that these systems have been made “so that they can realize what has been impossible.”

You can find Iwata’s entire, lengthy response below.

Nicalis talks Wii U, Cave Story+

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Remember when Nicalis was quoted as saying that Wii U would be Nintendo’s most powerful console and would last five to ten years? As it turns out, that information was taken out of context.

Nicalis CEO Tyrone Rodridugez clarified his comments in a discussion with Destructoid, revealing the true intentions behind his statements.

He told the site:

“Sadly, the original quote was taken a bit out of context. Here’s exactly what I meant: for what we need, and maybe for other developers, the Wii U’s [capabilities] are more than sufficient for five to ten years. We’re not making AAA games or using a crazy insane 3D engine, but the Wii U can definitely do both. With that said, for what we are doing, we could work on the Wii U easily for another five years without making it break a sweat. We don’t do massive productions.”

ESRB updates (4/30/12)

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Let’s Dance (Wii) – T
The Amazing Spider-Man (3DS) – T
The Amazing Spider-Man (Wii) – T
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (DS) – E10+
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (3DS) – E10+
Kirby’s Block Ball (3DS) – E
The Amazing Spider-Man (DS) – E10+

I hope that Kirby’s Block Ball rating means the game will be released on the North American eShop this week…

Source

Nintendo Download (5/3, Europe)

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3DS VC

Game & Watch Gallery 2 – £3.60

DSiWare

Cat Frenzy – £1.80

Wii VC

Super Hang-On – 900 points

Source: Nintendo PR