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Nintendo Shows More Games Day Two of E3
June 16, in the year of our Lord 2016 --
Nintendo decided at E3 2016 they would expect everyone to give
them attention two days straight in a row. Nintendo showed off a
variety of games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems during
its Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 broadcast. Here’s a quick
recap of just a few of today’s highlights.
Pokémon GO Plus: The Pokémon GO Plus accessory can connect via
Bluetooth Low Energy technology with any smartphone that has the
Pokémon GO application installed, and provides an easy and
convenient way to catch Pokémon and collect items (accessory
must be in proximity of smartphone). Once the accessory is
synced with a smartphone, Pokémon GO Plus notifies the player
about events in the game, such as the appearance of a Pokémon
nearby, using an LED display and vibration. Players can catch
Pokémon or collect items by pressing the button on the Pokémon
GO Plus without looking at their smartphone. Pokémon GO Plus
will launch in late July in North America, and is currently
available for pre-order at select retailers at a suggested price
of $34.99.
Ever Oasis : This action-adventure RPG for the Nintendo 3DS
family of systems contains puzzle-filled dungeons, real-time
battles, exploration and treasure hunting. Players use the oasis
as their base, which they can expand as they play, and gain
affinity with characters called Seedlings, who are themed after
plant seeds, as well as a variety of other unique characters who
live in the desert. Players can freely form strategic parties
with any of their allied characters, using allies’ weapons and
skills to battle enemies and solve dungeon puzzles. Ever Oasis
is scheduled to launch in 2017.
Mario Party Star Rush : This new Mario Party game for Nintendo
3DS takes the fan-favorite series in new directions to make it
more fast-paced and portable friendly. The main mode, “Toad
Scramble,” uses a new open style of map that allows up to four
players to move around freely instead of traditional linear
space movements. Also, because the four players roll dice at the
same time, players no longer have to wait for others to finish
their turns. Players pick different-colored Toad characters to
navigate the game map, and familiar characters from the Super
Mario series are scattered all over the map. As players
encounter these characters, they will help the player throughout
the game.
Mario Party Star Rush launches on Nov. 4, alongside new amiibo
figures in the Super Mario series (sold separately). The lineup
includes Daisy, Waluigi and Boo, who make their amiibo figure
debut, and the Boo figure even glows in the dark! New Wario,
Rosalina, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong figures will also launch.
Each of these figures will be compatible with Mario Party Star
Rush.
Paper Mario: Color Splash : In this new Paper Mario game, the
story begins as Mario and friends arrive on Prism Island and
need to solve the mystery surrounding Toad characters that have
lost their color. Mario and his new partner Huey join forces to
learn more about what is happening on Prism Island, and also to
collect missing Paint Stars. In a first for the series, The
Koopalings make their Paper Mario debut in the game, and players
can use the Wii U GamePad controller to “cut” sections of the
landscape to help Mario solve puzzles. The game launches Oct. 7.
Rhythm Heaven Megamix : The game offers more than 100 rhythm
games, 30 of which are new to the series. An additional 70 have
been selected from previous games in the series, including the
original Game Boy Advance title, which was never released in
North America. The game also features a continuous story for the
first time in the history of the series. Players view the action
on the top screen, and on the bottom screen they will receive
feedback on how well they are matching the beat of the music as
they play. The game also offers StreetPass features and a
multiplayer mode for up to four players. This Nintendo eShop
exclusive game launches … right now! Go find it, as well as two
new Nintendo 3DS themes and a free demo in Nintendo eShop on
Nintendo 3DS.
BOXBOXBOY! : This sequel to the acclaimed BOXBOY! game for
Nintendo 3DS features the ability to create two sets of boxes,
which means players will be challenged by new kinds of puzzles.
The game picks up right where the original left off, but can be
enjoyed even by people who missed the first one. The Nintendo
eShop exclusive game launches June 30. To celebrate the upcoming
launch, the original game is available at a discounted price in
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. Between now and June 21 at 8:59
a.m. PT, the original game will be available for $2.99, a 40
percent savings off the regular price, with My Nintendo members
getting an additional 10 percent off the discounted price. More
details on this special sale price are available at
e3.nintendo.com. June 30 can’t come soon enough? The game is
available for pre-purchase now.
YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls :
The next big entries in the YO-KAI WATCH series for Nintendo 3DS
arrive on Sept. 30. Players will embark on a new adventure
across Springdale and through time, with more than 350 new and
returning Yo-kai to discover and befriend—each with a unique
look, personality and Soultimate Move. Teaming up with the
heroic cat Hovernyan, players will travel back in time to 60
years ago and witness the origin of the Yo-kai Watch. Up to four
players with their own systems and games can team up in an
action-packed co-op mode to earn rewards that can be used in the
single-player adventure. This game has been labeled as demonic
by some experts.
Monster Hunter Generations: Starting June 30, a special demo
will be available for all prospective hunters to download on
Nintendo eShop. This special demo features single-player
gameplay in addition to local and online co-op. Select
ambassadors will receive two early access codes for the special
demo before it’s made available to everyone. Additionally, those
with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate save data on their systems will
receive a bonus item pack that includes an exclusive Felyne
armor set, potions, in-game money and more to help dive right
into the hunt.
DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past : This
Nintendo 3DS remake of the classic turn-based game involves a
young boy who sets off with his friends on a journey to restore
the world to its former glory and save the present by mending
lands that were sealed in the past. In addition to updated
graphics and an entirely new localization, the game does away
with random enemy encounters to bring the player deeper into the
game world. Players can also collect and share Traveler’s
Tablets via the StreetPass feature, granting access to special
dungeons offering unique rewards. The game launches Sept. 16.