Nintendo bringing Yo-kai Watch 2 to North America on September 30
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 33 Comments
Nintendo will release Yo-kai Watch 2 in North America on September 30, the company announced today.
As in Japan, the game will be available in two versions. Consumers will be able to purchase Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls.
Here’s an overview from Nintendo:
All things Yo-kai continue on Sept. 30 when YO-KAI WATCH 2 launches in the U.S. exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Already a huge hit in Japan, the sequel to the first smash hit, which is once again developed by LEVEL-5, offers the same deep RPG gameplay and wacky adventures as the first game. The new adventure also offers many new areas to explore outside of Springdale, more than 100 new Yo-kai, a new-and-improved in-game Yo-kai Watch and even the ability to travel back in time! YO-KAI WATCH 2 will also launch with two versions, YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls, each featuring rare Yo-kai that can only be found in their respective games.
Also planned are new toys this fall, including the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero, a new series of collectible Yo-Motion Yo-kai Medals, plus custom Yo-kai Watch accessories, large plush toys and electronic figures. We’ll also be seeing the Yo-kai Watch Trading Card Game and the second series of the show on Disney XD. More details can be found after the break.
More: Level-5, top, Yo-Kai Watch 2
Nintendo Download (05/19/16, Europe): Fire Emblem Fates, Hyrule Warriors DLC and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
PIXELJUNK MONSTERS HD – €8.99/ £6.99 / CHF 8.99
Wii U DLC
Minecraft: Wii U Edition: Super Mario Mash-Up Pack – free
LEGO® MARVEL’S Avengers: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pack – €2.99/ £2.50 / CHF 3.70
3DS Retail
Fire Emblem Fates (available May 20th) – €44.99/ £39.99 / CHF 57.90 (Bonus for purchasing on Nintendo eShop until 16/06/2016: Download code for the theme “Two Kingdoms” for Nintendo 3DS; download code valid until 30/06/2016)
3DS Download
Digger Dan X – Special introductory offer: €0.99/ £0.89 / CHF 1.40; regular price €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
KAMI – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50
3DS DLC
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – €19.99/ £17.99 / CHF 28.00
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – €19.99/ £17.99 / CHF 28.00
Fire Emblem Fates: Map Pack 1 – €17.99/ £16.19 / CHF 25.20
Fire Emblem Fates: Before Awakening – free
Hyrule Warriors: Legends: Master Wind Waker Pack – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
LEGO® MARVEL’S Avengers: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pack – €1.99/ £1.69 / CHF 2.50
3DS Themes
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Fire Emblem Fates: Two Kingdoms – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
eShop Sales
Wii U
Defense Dome – €2.00/ £1.53 / CHF 2.20 until 02/06/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.29 / CHF 3.29
SDK Paint -€3.29/ £2.99 / CHF 4.49 until 02/06/2016, regular price €4.49 / £3.99 / CHF 5.99
Joe’s Diner – €6.35/ £4.79 / CHF 6.35 until 02/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99
Suspension Railroad Simulator – €7.19/ £5.39 / CHF 7.19 until 02/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99
3DS
Garfield Kart – €9.99/ £7.99 / CHF 12.90 until 18/06/2016, regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Lucky Luke & The Daltons – €9.99/ £7.99 / CHF 12.90 until 18/06/2016, regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Paddington: Adventures in London – €9.99/ £7.99 / CHF 12.90 until 18/06/2016, regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
YAKARI: The Mystery of Four-Seasons – €9.99/ £7.99 / CHF 12.90 until 18/06/2016, regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Nano Assault EX – €7.49/ £6.35 / CHF 9.30 until 09/06/2016, regular price €9.99 / £8.49 / CHF 12.45
Brunch Panic – €2.99/ £2.49 / CHF 3.50 until 09/06/2016, regular price €3.99 / £3.39 / CHF 4.70
Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas – €3.99/ £3.19 / CHF 4.80 until 09/06/2016, regular price €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF 6.00
Petit Novel series – Harvest December – €7.99/ £6.39 / CHF 10.00 until 09/06/2016, regular price €11.99 / £9.19 / CHF 14.30
Sweet Memories Blackjack – €2.99/ £2.39 / CHF 3.50 until 09/06/2016, regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.70
Toy Defense – €2.99/ £2.39 / CHF 3.60 until 09/06/2016, regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
WAKEDAS – €1.99/ £1.69 / CHF 2.45 until 09/06/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 3.50
Epic Word Search Collection – €5.99/ £4.49 / CHF 5.99 until 02/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99
Funfair Party Games – €4.99/ £3.69 / CHF 4.99 until 02/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Jewel Match 3 – €4.99/ £3.69 / CHF 4.99 until 02/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Pazuru – €4.49/ £2.99 / CHF 5.99 until 02/06/2016, regular price €5.99 / £3.99 / CHF 19.99
Undead Bowling – €4.99/ £3.59 / CHF 4.99 until 02/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Snow Moto Racing 3D – €3.99/ £3.59 / CHF 5.59 until 26/05/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.19
Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons – €1.99/ £1.69 / CHF 2.49 until 02/06/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 3.59
Source: Nintendo PR
More: Europe, Nintendo Download, top, Virtual Console
Kimishima comments on Nintendo movies, mobile, NX
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 107 Comments
A few hours ago, we posted some tidbits from a new Asahi interview with Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima about the company’s movie plans. The outlet’s complete interview has now been translated in full.
We have Kimishima’s complete comments on movies, plus remarks about mobile and NX. Continue on below for the translation, courtesy of GSR.
-You’re currently working to invest your IP in new fields. In April Nintendo sold its stake in the Seattle Mariners; are you putting the income from that to use?
We aren’t looking to make money simply by directly licensing our characters, but we must invest heavily in new areas such as film production going forward. When we’ve finalized that sale, we’d like to use part of the proceeds in these areas.
-By film production, you mean movies?
The most common meaning is films, but there’s a variety of opportunities such as video content. We’re currently talking with a number of partners, and I think we’ll be able to finalize something in the not-too-distant future.
More: interview, Tatsumi Kimishima, top
Nintendo exploring movies, wants first one ready within next 2-3 years
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 101 Comments
In recent times, Nintendo has spoken about the potential of the company entering the movie business. This is something that president Tatsumi Kimishima discussed more concretely while speaking with Asahi.
The site reports that Nintendo is getting into the movie business, with Kimishima hinting that the company is looking at a production system where “we can do as much as we can ourselves.” Kimishima added that Nintendo would like to have it’s first movie ready within the next 2-3 years. Various franchises are up for consideration.
As far as specifics go, nothing was shared in particular with Asahi.
More: Tatsumi Kimishima, top
Nintendo Everything comic #8: Readers, we choose you (part 3)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Comics | 7 Comments
We’re back with a new comic after last week’s hiatus of sorts! We’re also returning Ted and Bowser’s adventure. So where did they end up? Let’s take a look…
SEGA says Sonic is “a perfect fit for theme park partnerships”, will have an E3 presence
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Global License’s May issue has an article dedicated to Sonic. Chief brand officer Ivo Gerscovich along with SEGA of America’s Kisten B. Zimmer had plenty to share about the character.
One topic discussed is SEGA’s interest in bringing Sonic into theme parks. Specifically, there’s a quote from Gerscovich in which he states, “The [Sonic] brand is a perfect fit for theme park partnerships.” There have been other recent hints about this before, so it seems quite possible that it’ll happen at some point.
Global License also indicates that Sonic will have a presence at E3 next month. The article states that “SEGA has a lineup of events planned for the Beloved Blur Blur’s anniversary that started with a Twitch panel at SXSW and will be followed by events at PAX, E3, San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con and a 25th anniversary party at the House of Blues in San Diego.” Much of this we knew about previously, but the E3 part does appear to be new.
Other than that, Global License’s article talks about merchandise, YouTube, and Twitch plans. There’s nothing in there about a new Sonic game, but any news on that front would come from a big event like the 25th anniversary party, which will have “surprise announcements”.
More: SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog, top
Splatoon – Splatfest #14 results (worldwide)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
The first worldwide Splatfest in Splatoon is now over. All regions competed to see if players would rather go to a fancy party or a costume party. We now have the results.
Thanks to slight edges in both votes and wins, Team Fancy Party came out on top. Needless to say, it was extremely close. The final score was 358 points to 342 points.
Pokken Tournament dev tidbits – Wii U reception, making the game approachable, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
In one of its recent issues, Famitsu published an interview with the developers behind Pokken Tournament. The magazine spoke with director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada, director Haruki Suzaki, and producer Masaaki Hoshino. Topics include the reception on Wii U, trying to make the game approachable, and more.
We have a summary of the full interview. To read our translation, head past the break.
[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Sun/Moon starters and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Let's Talk | 12 Comments
Short site update I want to sneak in here: we still have a comic coming this weekend, and it should be up tomorrow. Don’s been very busy, but he’s working extremely hard. We appreciate your patience!
It took a few months, but we finally saw the first gameplay trailer for Pokemon Sun/Moon this week. The world was shown, the mascots and boxarts were unveiled, a release date was announced, and… we have a first look at the new starter Pokemon! They are Rowlen, Litten, and Popplio.
What’s everyone making of Pokemon Sun/Moon thus far? Have you already decided on the starter you’ll be going with? Since we’ve seen the legendaries, do you have a better idea about which version you’ll be buying (or both)? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – May 2016
Splatoon is the most successful new console IP in Japan since the Wii series
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 32 Comments
Splatoon has sold very well in all regions, but its performance in Japan is particularly impressive. The game is actually the most-successful IP console launch since the Wii series of games (Wii Sports, etc.).
Splatoon is sitting at around 1,357,000 copies sold in Japan. Wii U itself has moved around 3,165,000 units. By the time Wii U is phased out, the tie-in ratio could end up at 50 percent.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
