Back in October 2014, Nintendo filed a Japanese patent application under the name “Training Implement, Training System, and Input Device”. It was then filed internationally in September of last year, and made public yesterday.
Here’s the abstract to give you a brief idea as to what the patent is about:
A training implement (10) comprises a hollow body (12) formed from an aluminum alloy. The body is configured from two grips (12a) provided facing each other across a space, and a connecting section (12b) connecting the two grips. A load sensor (16) is disposed in the connecting section inside the body. The load sensor is a load cell, the strain gauge is bonded on the inside of the body, and the portion of the body to which the strain gauge is bonded functions as a strain element. Consequently, when a user applies force so as to bring the two grips towards each other or applies force so as to separate the two grips, the load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
Essentially, the patent involves an exercise controller/system which features sensors for load, acceleration, gyro, temperature, and more for use with gaming/exercise. You can find more information here.
Some off-screen footage is in of Monster Hunter Generations from the game’s demo at PAX East 2016. Here’s the latest look at the title:
Shadow Puppeteer players should now have access to a new patch. As relayed by the game’s Twitter account, this should include a fix for the crab boss.
Here’s the official tweet:
New patch released for Wii U version of #ShadowPuppeteer today. Includes fix for the crab boss. #gamepatch #eShop #happyweekend
— Shadow Puppeteer (@SPuppeteerGame) April 22, 2016
Nintendo has just released a brand new trailer for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. We’ve attached the video below.
Next week, The Deer God will be coming to the North American Wii U eShop. You’ll find some some gameplay below.
Following last year’s VoxelMaker, Nostatic Software is bringing another creation app to the Wii U eShop. PixelMaker is slated for April 28 in Europe – next Thursday. It’ll be priced at €2.49.
Konami has opened the teaser site for Yu-Gi-Oh! Saikyou Card Battle following its recent reveal in Jump. Access it here.
For the most part, the site doesn’t offer too much new. It mostly recaps characters we heard about before (Protagonist, Guide-san, Psychic Tendo, Strong 19), though it also looks like Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba will be appearing.
Yugi, the original Duel King. is competing with his power to summon the Dark Magician. Kaiba is a formidable duelist who wields the ultra powerful monster card – the Blue Eyes White Dragon.
We also seem to have the first direct-feed screenshot from the game:
Update: Here’s some Robobot footage:
At PAX East this weekend, Nintendo has a playable demo of Kirby: Planet Robobot on display. Take a look at some off-screen footage of the build below.
SteamWorld Heist’s first piece of DLC is coming very soon. Through Twitter today, Image & Form announced that The Outsider will land on April 28.
Details on The Outsider will be shared next week. Image & Form shared a teaser image for the time being, pictured above.
"The Outsider" is launching April 28 as DLC for SteamWorld Heist! Full details early next week. Here's a sneak peek: pic.twitter.com/Nt5venshSA
— Image & Form @ PAX (@ImageForm) April 22, 2016
On July 6, a new Pokemon Center will be opening in the Skytree commercial facility within Tokyo, Japan. This will be the country’s 11th store based on the popular franchise.
We have a look at what visitors can expect from the new Pokemon Center below. You’ll notice that Rayquaza is prominently featured as the store’s mascot.
