Level-5 is keeping the Yo-kai Watch promotional train going with four more videos for its games. Below you’ll find commercials for Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version as well as Yo-kai Watch Busters.

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Level-5 open to having franchises on NX and Wii U, says Yo-kai Watch and Pokemon can coexist peacefully

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 21 Comments

The only Yo-kai Watch title we’ve seen from Level-5 on a Nintendo console is the upcoming Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version. But could the studio expand its efforts to bring a proper title to Wii U, or even NX? Company CEO Akihiro Hino is certainly open to the possibility.

Hino said he “would definitely want to proactively consider it,” if Level-5 has a title that would make sense as a Wii U game. Taking things further, Hino expressed interest in potentially making games for NX if it can “bring Level-5 games to as many kids as possible.” Speaking broadly about Level-5, he added that if the company finds this to be the case, “it wouldn’t be impossible” to see its games on the system.

Hino also addressed Pokemon again, which has seen some comparisons to Level-5’s Yo-kai Watch series. He believes the two can coexist peacefully. Hino mentioned: “If kids are willing to buy both of them, I couldn’t be happier.”

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Yo-kai Watch – “The Very Important Meeting” part 2

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During last week’s Nintendo Direct, a short promo aired for Yo-kai Watch involving Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime and Bill Trinen. The second part of that has now been made available. Give it a look below.

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Yet another Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version promo

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Level-5 has uploaded another promo for Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version. Check it out below.

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Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version – updated trailer

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Level-5 has sent out an updated version of its Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version trailer. You can view it below.

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Level-5 on the Yo-kai Watch comparisons to Pokemon, sequel’s western launch should be sooner

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 19 Comments

Ever since the original unveiling of Yo-kai Watch, the series has drawn comparisons to Pokemon. Those comparisons are more prevalent than ever now that the franchise is starting to make its way overseas. Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino is fine with this, but feels “there are lots of differences” that set the two apart.

Speaking with GamesBeat, Hino said:

“We don’t really mind the comparison with Pokémon, but there are lots of differences. Yo-Kai Watch doesn’t take place in a fantasy world. The setting is like a real town in Japan, something closer to the user’s own life. It’s very relatable for kids. It’s something they can connect to their own life. We did localize it well, though, to make sure that kind of element carries through to the American version.
Another key point is that this isn’t just for kids, though. It’s for the whole family. We have elements that appeal to mothers and fathers as well, not just their kids. The franchise contains humor that can appeal to both kids and adults.”

Hino also spoke briefly about the localization of the next Yo-kai Watch game. When asked if it’ll take just as long to get Yo-kai Watch 2 in the west, he let out a chuckle and said, “It shouldn’t take that long.”

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Yo-kai Watch overview commercial

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Nintendo has pumped out yet another commercial for the newly-released Yo-kai Watch. You can watch it below.

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85 minutes of Yo-kai Watch footage

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Another Yo-kai Watch gameplay video is available showing 85 minutes of footage. Take a look at it below.

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Photos of Yo-kai Watch launch event at Nintendo World

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Earlier today, Nintendo World in New York held a launch event for Yo-kai Watch. Photos of the event have since been made available, which you can find below. Photo descriptions are also included.