Nintendo has changed its tune, and will now allow for Super Smash Bros. Melee to be streamed at EVO 2013. The company may have reversed its decision in response to the outcry generated by fans following today’s news.
Melee will now be reinstated for EVO’s stream. All original plans and tournament schedules are back on track.
Square Enix is working on Dragon Quest X version 1.5, a new update for the RPG. When it launches, Dragon Quest IV’s Meena will be included.
Meena maintains her fortune teller role in Dragon Quest X. Players will be able to receive fortunes from her, which impacts the party in different ways.
Two more characters have been revealed for Runner2’s “Good Friends Character Pack”.
Cave Story’s Quote and Psychonaut’s Raz were announced for the game yesterday. Today, Super Meat Boy’s Dr. Fetus and Machinarium’s Josef were also confirmed.
Look out tomorrow for the reveals of the final three characters.
Super Smash Bros. Melee was announced as the final game for the 2013 Evo Tournament back in February. Unfortunately, the game is now being removed from the stream schedule.
Event organizers needed permission from Nintendo of America in order to broadcast Melee for Evo 2013. For whatever reason(s), it wasn’t granted. The game will now be replaced by Persona 4 Arena and King of Fighters XIII.
NetherRealm Studios will be announcing new downloadable content for Injustice: Gods Among Us at the Evo Championship Series. This will include a much-requested skin, according to creative director Ed Boon.
Boon tweeted earlier today:
The EVO Injustice DLC debut video will also feature a new character skin that players have been CLAMORING for MONTHS now! #Evo2013 #GetHype
— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 9, 2013
EVO 2013 will be taking place between July 12 and July 14.
The date doesn’t apply to the Wii U version, but we can still enjoy the footage: