First there was a Splatoon rip-off. Then there was a Smash Bros. clone. Pokemon GO is now the latest Nintendo-related game to have seen a different take from China.
When you search for Pokemon GO on the App Store in China, “City Elves Go” is the first thing that pops up. The game, which is at the top of the charts, obviously takes quite a bit of inspiration from Pokemon GO.
Much like Pokemon GO, City Elves Go has creatures appearing in real world locations. Players need to visit different areas to catch them. It doesn’t feature augmented reality, though.
The team behind City Elves Go says it didn’t “consider any factors from Pokémon Go” when creating the game.
Following Pokemon GO’s first update which came out yesterday, Niantic has now issued a second patch for the game on iOS. Version 1.0.2 (0.29.2) is now available. This fixes a specific issue players were having with the Pokemon Trainer Club login.
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Yo-kai Watch 3, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Etrian Odyssey V, Puzzle & Dragons X, Pokemon Sun/Moon, One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum, Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters, Dragon Ball: Fusions, and Chou Sentouchuu: Kyuukyoku no Shinobu to Battle Player Choujou Kessen. Scans of each can be found in the gallery below.
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia is out on Steam today, but other platforms – including Wii U – will need to wait a bit longer. A new PR announcement from Zordix mentions that the eShop version is coming later this summer. It’ll cost $29.99.
We’ve attached a new video for Aqua Moto Racing Utopia:
Source: Zordix PR
This month’s issue of CoroCoro gave us a first look at two new Pokemon that will be featured in Sun and Moon. And in next month’s edition, there will be more coverage of the two games. CoroCoro has teased a special “Southern Island Alola Guide” which is said to give all the important information that you need for your journey.
The next issue of CoroCoro officially releases on August 12. But based on past experiences, the magazine should leak a few days before that.
We already know that three Virtual Console games are set for the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. Bonk’s Adventure, R-Type, and New Adventure Island will all be up on the eShop. As for 3DS, there will be one Virtual Console release.
Nintendo’s website lists Final Fight for the North American New 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow. You’ll need to fork over $7.99 for the download.
Here’s an overview:
“Enjoy unmatched beat ’em up action in this arcade classic and discover just who is behind the Mad Gear Gang in what may be Metro City’s final fight.
Jessica had it all–She was the daughter of former wrestling star and mayor of Metro City, Mike Haggar, and girlfriend to Cody Travers, one of the coolest and toughest boys around. But now she has been mysteriously kidnapped!
Take to the streets with either Haggar or Cody and fight your way across town deep into the turf of the Mad Gear Gang. As you cross the town, fight with all your strength to save the one you love!”
The latest data from SensorTower indicates that Pokemon GO has now been downloaded over 15 million times. That’s based on users across both iOS and Android.
According to iOS data from Monday, Pokemon GO is being played for an average of 33 minutes per day. That’s higher than Facebook (22 minutes) and Snapchat (18 minutes).
If you want to compare Pokemon GO to other mobile games, it’s behind Candy Crush Saga and Game of War. With those two titles, users spend an average of 43 minutes and two hours a day respectively.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 22,717
New 3DS LL – 16,505
Wii U – 15,470
Vita – 11,042
New 3DS – 3,284
PS3 – 1,126
3DS – 670
3DS LL – 87
Xbox One – 72
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 23,679
New 3DS LL – 17,648
Vita – 11,461
Wii U – 4,444
New 3DS – 4,122
PS3 – 1,265
3DS – 718
3DS LL – 82
Xbox One – 73
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Culdcept Revolt – 29,321 / NEW
2. [WIU] Splatoon – 16,351 / 1,415,016
3. [3DS] Story of Seasons: Tri of Towns – 15,530 / 146,677
4. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 9,762 / 42,830
5. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 9,329 / 38,285
6. [PS4] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 9,080 / 79,471
7. [PSV] Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryodan – 7,476 / 34,572
8. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 6,850 / 344,903
9. [PS3] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 6,603 / 45,318
10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 6,423 / 818,113
11. [3DS] Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure – 5,410 / 57,210
12. [PSV] Shin Hayarigami 2 – 5,351 / NEW
13. [PS4] Tales of Zestiria (Welcome Price) – 5,045 / NEW
14. [PS4] Overwatch – 4,957 / 115,725
15. [PSV} Dragon Quest Heroes II – 4,425 / 212,434
16. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,363 / 187,339
17. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice – 3,959 / 245,424
18. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 3,518 / 2,819,752
19. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V (4,990 Yen Edition) – 3,136 / 130,380
20. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 3,003 / 908,424
Depending on how you buy Yo-kai Watch 2 at the end of September, different bonuses will be available to you.
Nintendo announced today that those who pick up the physical version will receive “an exclusive Yo-kai Medal from Hasbro that gives Jibanyan a powerful new in-game Soultimate Move when scanned into the game.” On the other hand, going digital provides “players the opportunity to battle and befriend new Yo-kai: Sailornyan or Robonyan F.”
Yo-kai Watch 2 will be sold in Bony Spirits and Fleshy Spirits versions. The Yo-kai and Medals differ based on the version of the game purchased.
Source: Nintendo PR
After coming to Japan and Europe last year, Style Savvy: Fashion Forward will be available in North America on August 19. Nintendo has announced that a demo will be published on the eShop two weeks prior – August 4.
Those who download the Style Savvy: Fashion Forward demo can participate in the game’s first Miiverse contest themed “Black and White”. This “asks fashion designers in the making to submit their best look based on the contest theme for bragging rights.”
Nintendo says additional Style Savvy: Fashion Forward contests will be held on Miiverse after launch. Specific details will be shared in the future.
Source: Nintendo PR
