Game Freak director Junichi Masuda strongly hinted at a Pokemon game announcement a few days ago. He told fans that they should watch Pokemon Sunday when asked about a third title to accompany Black/White.
While we still can’t say for sure that Masuda will come on tomorrow’s show to reveal a new game, it’s really starting to sound likely. And if he doesn’t share something about a new game, we can at least expect something big.
Masuda posted the following to his blog today:
IMPORTANT NEWS!!
On this coming Sunday, Februrary 26, 2012, from 7:30 A.M,
I, Masuda, will be appearing on TV TOKYO’s Show, “Pokémon Smash!”
Not only that.
And there…
I will be making a VERY important announcement,
I thought it’d be worthwhile to compile a roundup of Mario Tennis Open details from the latest Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo of America localization producer Erik Peterson shared the following information about the game:
– Focus on fast-pace, intense rallies
– Controls have a surprising amount of depth
– Can use the touch screen to tap certain shots rather than using buttons
– Gyro sensor support
– Tilt the 3DS to look around the court
– View for tilting is as if you were down on the court itself
– Local wireless with up to four people
– Can play online
– 2-4 friends
– Single or doubles matches can be played online
– There is also an “open match” online option to play against others of similar skill
– Earn victory medals by defeating other players
– Monthly leaderboards
– Player rating
Nintendo did not create Dillon’s Rolling Western. As it turns out, Vanpool did.
Although one could argue that Vanpool is an under-the-radar company, they have participated in the development of numerous Nintendo titles. They made the Tingle DS games, contributed mini-games for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and helped out with Wii Play: Motion.
Don’t forget, European Wii owners: The Last Story arrives tomorrow!
