In July, Nintendo picked up a trademark for Pikuroito in Japan. The main takeaway is that the filing is associated with stationary game consoles, portable game consoles, phones and arcade machines.
One theory floating around is that Pikuroito could be one of the mobile games Nintendo will release. It’s worth noting that a similarly-named puzzle game, a title developed by BTD Studio, is available on Android via Google Play – though perhaps that’s just a coincidence.
Flowers will apparently be playing a big role in the future of Pokemon. When asked for a tease of what lies ahead for the series, The Pokemon Company director of consumer marketing J.C. Smith pointed to this keyword. Sadly, Smith didn’t share any additional information.
Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut file size is in, which comes in at 1,071MB. On Thursday, the game will finally be available in Europe. Here’s hoping that North America won’t need to wait too much longer for its arrival!
Two more Club Nintendo rewards are out now in Europe. A Kirby blanket has been added to the rewards site, in addition to a Super Mario card matching game. The prizes cost 4,500 stars and 3,000 stars respectively.
Today’s new rewards can be ordered here.
Another video has come in from the Nintendo UK Summer Tour 2015. Below, you’ll find a promo for Photos with Animal Crossing.
Sin & Punishment could soon be seeing representation on the North American eShop. Sin & Punishment and Sin & Punishment: Star Successor have both been rated by the ESRB, hinting at upcoming digital releases. Might the two titles be available later this week? Based on previous ESRB listings, that’s very much possible.
Nintendo has announced its plans for PAX Prime 2015, which will be taking place later this week.
First, regarding playable titles, fans will be able to get their hands on the following:
– Star Fox Zero
– Super Mario Maker
– The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
– Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
– Splatoon (which will include both the recently announced August update and TRANSFORMERS Splatfest content on Aug. 29)
– Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
– Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for Nintendo 3DS (with guest stars Bowser and Donkey Kong)
The following indie titles will also be playable at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel:
– Action Henk (Curve Digital)
– FAST Racing Neo (Shin’en)
– Freedom Planet (Galaxy Trail)
– Hive Jump (Graphite Lab)
– Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty (Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc. / Just Add Water (Developments) Ltd. / Nephilim Games)
– Runbow (13AM Games)
– Shantae Half-Genie Hero (WayForward)
– Typoman (Headup Games / Brainseed Factory)
– Year Walk (Simogo / Dakko Dakko)
– Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Renegade Kid)
– SteamWorld Heist (Image & Form)
– The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Nicalis, Inc.)
– Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Yacht Club Games)
A panel for Xenoblade Chronicles X will be held on August 29 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PT in Wyvern Theater. This will be led by representatives from the Nintendo Treehouse, and attendees will be able to see concept art, learn the inspiration behind the game, watch new gameplay and participate in a Q&A session.
PAX-sponsored tournaments and fan gatherings are planned as well, featuring games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
PAX Prime 2015 will take place between August 28 and August 31.
Source: Nintendo PR
News have surfaced about a pair of titles making their way to Wii U. Street Rivals along with Signal to Noise will both be released on the Wii U eShop.
Steel Rivals is 2.5 fighting title made by Nugame Ninja. Development is in an early state, though you can watch a brief video below.
Meanwhile, Solanimus Games is developing Signal to Noise. The music-driven rail shooter will support the use of custom audio tracks. For a look at the game, check out the trailer below.
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4/PS3/XBO/360) – 10/10/10/10
Until Dawn (PS4) – 9/8/9/9
Dragon’s Dogma Online (PS4/PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Polara (PSV) – 8/7/8/8
Zombie Defense (Wii U) – 7/8/6/7
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin (3DS) – 6/7/7/8
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive (PS4) – 7/7/7/7
Infinite Stratos 2: Love And Purge (PS3/PSV) – 7/7/7/6
Nintendo is currently having its Summer Tour in various cities in the UK. The upcoming dates are as follows, if you feel like checking it out:
- 27th – 31st August – Westfield London
- 5 – 6th September – intu Metrocentre, Tyne and Wear
- 12th – 13th September – intu Braehead, Glasgow
Below is a highlight video of the Manchester location of the Summer Tour.
