Earlier today we reported that the Pokemon GO presentation scheduled to take place at Game Developers Conference this year has been cancelled. Initially, no explanation or reason was given – the presentation was simply listed as “cancelled” on the GDC website.
However, GameInformer has reached out to developer Niantic and received a reply. Here’s the statement from Niantic’s CEO John Hanke, who was going to host the now-cancelled presentation, in full:
“We have decided to forego our GDC talk on Pokémon GO in order to focus on getting the product ready for beta test and launch,” says Niantic CEO John Hanke. “As much as we hate to disappoint those in the industry attending GDC, we feel our time and energy right now are best spent on making sure every aspect of the product is where we want it to be.”
So there you have it. Certainly disappointing, but an understandable reason. Hanke doesn’t mention any development hiccups and stresses that the product is heading for its beta test and launch, so it doesn’t seem like the game is going to be delayed significantly.
Another Kemco RPG is slated for the European 3DS eShop this month. On March 31, Justice Chronicles will be available. Pricing is set at €9.99.
Kick & Fennick was first confirmed for Wii U in January. Abstraction Games has now sent out an official announcement, noting that the game is coming this spring to the eShop.
We’ve posted a Kick & Fennick trailer below. You can also head past the break for plenty of game inforamtion.
Guitar Hero Live has added another set of songs, including some beloved 80s classics thanks to three new Premium Shows. Here’s this week’s lineup:
Back to the Eighties
· Europe – Rock the Night
· Lita Ford – Kiss Me Deadly
· Quiet Riot – Bang Your Head (Metal Health)
Stadium Rock Anthems
· Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer
· Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
· KISS – Crazy Crazy Nights
Hair Metal Mayhem
· Poison – Nothin’ But a Good Time
· Mötley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls
· L.A. Guns – Rip and Tear
Source: Activision PR
Yesterday, Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter page posted news about the new Nintendo Direct. Makiko Ohmoto, the voice of Kirby, ended up re-tweeting the news a few hours ago. That’s set off speculation that Kirby will be featured in some form during today’s presentation – be it a new game or something else. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen.
Teyon has announced that its 3DS game Bird Mania 3D is coming to Wii U in the form of “Bird Mania Party”. It’ll be available on March 10 in Europe, and March 17 in North America. Pricing is set at $1.99 / €1.99.
Here’s an overview of Bird Mania Party:
Take to the bright blue skies and fly the distance! Fly past treetops, bushes and stinging bees and dash for crazy combos. Collect bonuses and unlock achievements to up your score right to the top as you zoom at the speed of lightning to the pumping music!
Invite friends and start Bird Mania Party! Team up with your buddy to master a challenge in a co-op mode or race for the top spot on Leaderboards in a competition mode for up to 5 players.Features:
• Incredibly addictive game-play with a fast paced tempo
• 2 party multi-player modes for up to 5 players
• Over 20 achievements and extra bonuses to unlock
• Leaderboards for the ultimate competition with other bird maniacs
• Support for Wii U™ GamePad and Wii Remote
A trailer for Bird Mania Party can be found below.
Source: Teyon PR
Nintendo has added last-minute maintenance to today’s schedule. Tonight, 3DS will be undergoing maintenance. This will affect network services like online play and rankings.
Maintenance will take place during the following times:
– 9 PM PT – 10:30 PM PT
– 12 AM ET – 1:30 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 6:30 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 7:30 AM in Europe
NintenDaan has shared a video showing the special edition boxes released in Japan for Pokemon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. Get a closer look at the items below.
In celebration of the 3DS’ fifth anniversary in Japan, Famitsu has a small feature on the system in its latest issue. The magazine shares a listing of the top 20 best-selling games in Japan, complete with lifetime figures for each titles.
Here’s the full listing:
01. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
02. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
05. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
06. [3DS] Monster Hunter X #
07. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate #
09. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
10. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
11. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
12. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
13. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
14. [3DS] Tomodachi Life #
15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate #
16. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z
17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
18. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
19. [3DS] Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden
20. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
Note that this list is based on data collected up to February 21.
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from February 2016. You can watch it below.
