Not too long after Pokémon’s sixth generation, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, released back in 2013, fans who are also modders/hackers wasted no time trying to data mine what they could from the new entries into the series. They did not come out empty handed. One of the Pokémon revealed when all of this went down? Hoopa.
Though at the time it was simply its normal form we knew about (also known as Hoopa Confined), it wasn’t until the third generation remakes came along where we found out that Hoopa could transform into a much more powerful version of itself – Hoopa Unbound.
Fast-forward years later to January 2015 when CoroCoro officially revealed Pokémon #720 from its February 2015 issue, also listing that it’d be starring in its own movie, The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa, slated for release this July in Japan.
Hit that fast-forward button one more time to today, where CoroCoro officially revealed its Unbound form that we’ve known about for a while now. Hoopa Unbound is VERY powerful, let it be known. How Hoopa Unbound works is once you’ve obtained the Prison Bottle – which is obtainable simply by walking into a PokéMart with Hoopa in your party – have Hoopa hold it, and watch the magic happen in battle as it transforms into its Unbound form. After three days, it will revert back to its confined form. If you can’t wait three days, simply drop it in the PC and it’ll be back to good ol’ Confined Hoopa.
I’ve used Hoopa Unbound, and it’s legitimately terrifying what it’s capable of. Its signature move is Hyperspace Fury, which is just as mental as it sounds. Being both Psychic and Dark type, the only types Hoopa’s Unbound form is weak against are Bug and Fairy. You guys better start training your Klefki’s and Wurmple’s to put up with this one.
There are two big topics that receive the focus in this week’s Just a Chat: Level-5’s Vision event – which had plenty of 3DS announcements – and LEGO Dimensions. Aside from that, Daan and I discuss the latest Xenoblade Chronicles X presentation, lack of voice chat in Splatoon, and this week’s “Let’s Talk” topic.
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Listings on the eShop reveal some of the digital games launching this week in North America. 3D Fantasy Zone II is the star of the show, and is due out on April 16 for $5.99.
There are several other titles planned for this week on Wii U and 3DS as well. Pazuru ($5.99), Word Search by POWGI ($7.99), DOOORS ($3.99), and Tilelicious: Delicious Tiles ($5.99) are slated for Thursday.
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Highlights include Bravely Second at #3 and Fire Emblem If at #8. Xenoblade Chronicles X remains in the top 10 as well.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 26 and April 1.
Unity support for the New 3DS was just announced at the Unite 2015 Tokyo event in Japan. We don’t have any details just yet, but we’re trying to secure additional information!
Nintendo of America senior manager of marketing Damon Baker said last year that the company was “looking at” obtaining support for Unity on 3DS. There was some speculation that the engine was used for SpongeBob HeroPants, though nothing was ever confirmed.
Developers have been able to bring Unity-based games to Wii U since the console’s launch in 2012.
As part of today’s announcement for Project X Zone 2, Bandai Namco confirmed that the first game has sold over 400,000 units. That number likely accounts for sales across all regions. Project X Zone’s strong performance is likely the main reason why we’re getting the sequel!
There are plenty of Kickstarter projects that feature Wii U in one form or another. For the latest look at which games are seeking funding, check out our roundup below.
HUSH (new) – $146,795 for funding, includes Wii U
Izle – $90,000 for funding, includes Wii U
Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death – Wii U stretch goal at $35,000
FreezeME – $15,000 for funding, includes Wii U
Othello U – $1,000 for funding, Wii U only
Once Bitten, Twice Dead! – $15,258 for funding, includes Wii U
We’ll also once again mention CrossCode, though it’s on Indiegogo. If funds reach €100,000, it will be on Wii U.
The Project X Zone 2 goodness continues with an official English trailer. Watch it below. Additionally, we have confirmation that the title (sans the Brave New World subtitle apparently) is coming west this fall – just like Japan.
Following the release of Project X Zone 2: Brave New World’s debut trailer, Famitsu has now published the game’s first screenshots. View them in our gallery below.
Bandai Namco has released the debut trailer for Project X Zone 2: Brave New World. You can find it below.
Much like its predecessor, Project X Zone 2: Brave New World features several characters based on franchises from Capcom, Bandai Namco, and SEGA. The game will include characters from the Resident Evil, Yakuza, Tales, Devil May Cry, Tekken, Strider, and Mega Man franchises, among others.
Here’s the lineup of representatives from today’s trailer (thanks Gematsu):
Leon S. Kennedy (Resident Evil 6)
Kazuma Kiryu (Yakuza: Dead Souls)
Majima Goro (Yakuza: Dead Souls)
Yuri Lowell (Tales of Vesperia)
Flynn Schifo (Tales of Vesperia)
Dante (Devil May Cry series)
Vergil (Devil May Cry series)
Erica Fontaine (Sakura Wars series)
Ichiro Ogami (Sakura Wars series)
Jin Kazama (Tekken series)
Kazuya Mishima (Tekken series)
Mega Man X (Mega Man X series)
Zero (Mega Man X series)
Akira Yuki (Virtua Fighter series)
Kage-Maru (Virtua Fighter series)
Kite (.hack series)
Haseo (.hack//GU series)
Hotsuma (Shinobi)
Natsu (Soulcalibur V)
Strider Hiryu (Strider)
Project X Zone 2: Brave New World will be available this fall in Japan. We’re hoping for a 2015 launch in the west as well!
