LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Four of the greatest icons in video game history are coming together for the first time in one incredible game. At the E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles, Nintendo revealed that PAC-MAN would be joining the cast of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. The addition of the NAMCO BANDAI icon brings together video game legends Mario, Mega Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and PAC-MAN in one game for the first time. The foursome joins dozens of other characters in the game, which will launch for Nintendo 3DS on Oct. 3, and on Wii U during the 2014 holiday season.
In the Super Smash Bros. games, PAC-MAN will generally maintain his humanoid shape, but when using specific attack moves, PAC-MAN transforms into the iconic yellow round shape he had in his arcade debut in 1980. He also has trademark actions, such as throwing fruit or eating power pellets.
Coming from the official website:
New features, only on Wii U
Wii U GamePad features
You can use the Wii U™ GamePad controller’s touchscreen and a stylus to control the action in both Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2.
You can play using just the GamePad screen, without having to use your TV.
Japanese-language option
Choose between English and Japanese audio tracks, and select either English or Japanese subtitles to accompany the voiceovers.
What’s that? You didn’t see enough Smash today? Well Sakurai recapped today’s surprise announcement after the invitational:
Pic of the day, and a surprise announcement. A milestone of video-game history–PAC-MAN joins the battle! He’s even older than Mario!!
In case you haven’t checked it out already, here’s our coverage of the Pac-Man announcement complete with all the released screenshots
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Here's your first #HarvestMoon: The Lost Valley screenshot! What an adorable cow~ <3 pic.twitter.com/YLp6s2aSAC
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