We saw yet another jam-packed day from Nintendo at E3 today. From new info on Pokémon GO, to brand new trailers for recently announced games, to a surprise launch for a certain, highly anticipated rhythm game, the Nintendo Inquirer team was there to cover it all! Here is a recap of everything we saw.
- Pokémon GO
- The Pokémon GO Project started because of the April Fool’s Google Maps Challenge back in 2013.
- Only Kanto Pokémon are available right now, due to Pokémon’s 20th anniversary. All Pokémon are planned to be added.
- You’ll have more direct control over catching Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with more skill and timing involved than in the main series games.
- No trading or Sun and Moon compatibility at first; developers want players to focus on catching lots of Pokémon in the beginning.
- Pokémon GO Plus
- Pokémon GO Plus is an accessory that will be used to play Pokémon GO without having to pull out your smart phone.
- The button in the middle lights up and can be interacted with.
- Will be released by the end of July for $34.99 through online retailers and select physical stores. Can be pre-ordered via Amazon.
- Ever Oasis
- Ever Oasis is a brand new Nintendo IP that is an Action RPG in a desert setting, from the man who designed the Moogles and Chocobos from the Final Fantasy series.
- Gameplay revolves around building up your oasis and exploring dungeons looking for you brother and expelling the Chaos from creatures.
- Parties are a big part of the game, you must use the abilities of different party members to get through each dungeon.
- Foraging and collecting are very important in this game, you should always be collecting.
- Ever Oasis will be available sometime in 2017
- BoxBoxBoy!
- Sequel to BoxBoy! PLay is focused around being able to create two sets of boxes to solve puzzles.
- Saved data from the first game can be carried over, unlocking any costumes you have in the first game.
- Releasing June 30, 2016
- BoxBoy! is on sale in the eShop now!
- Mario Party: Star Rush
- Toad Scramble is the main mode of this Mario Party.
- Everyone starts as Toad but other Mario characters can be recruited to your team.
- Features simultaneous play; everyone rolls dice and moves at the same time across a whole new kind of Mario Party board.
- Stars are earned by beating bosses in minigames, bosses randomly appear across the board.
- All Wave 2 Super Mario amiibo are compatible with this title, although we didn’t see how.
- Mario Party: Star Rush will launch on November 4, 2016
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- Yokai Watch 2
- In Yokai Watch 2, Players will discover the origin of Yokai and travel 60 years in the past.
- This game expands on the exploration elements from the first game, allowing you to visit multiple towns and even different time periods.
- Will also introduce four player co-op to the Yokai Watch series.
- Launching on September 30, 2016
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- Monster Hunter: Generations
- This Monster Hunter game includes a “Prowler Mode” which will allow you to play as a Felyne. Mounting monsters will also make a return!
- A Monster Hunter: Generations demo will be available in the Nintendo eShop, but if you buy the Humble Bundle E3 Digital Ticket, you can play the demo right now!
- Launching July 15, 2016
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- Dragon Quest VII
- Dragon Quest VII stands alone from previous games in the series, and is a remake of the original PlayStation version.
- The series is celebrating its 30 year anniversary in Japan, and core members of the team haven’t changed in all that time.
- Changing jobs can be done at any time, and you can mix and match abilities between them.
- There are over 450 monsters to fight in Dragon Quest VII, and over 50 jobs total, allowing for many combinations
- Launching September 16, 2016
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- Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
- There are easter eggs for seasoned Fire Emblem fans littered throughout the game.
- Side quests can be completed in dungeons that you have already completed, which means that there are hundreds of hours of content for completionists to sink their teeth into.
- Completing these side-quests will unlock specially rendered, J-Pop music videos featuring characters from the game.
- Launches on June 24, 2016
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- Paper Mario: Color Splash
- New paint-bucket sidekick, named Huey, revealed.
- You can use your hammer to paint the environment and fill in spaces where the color has been sucked out.
- Collect cards in the overworld to be used in battles against enemies.
- This game is the first time in the series where the full-paper aesthetic is fully realized.
- Koopalings make their first Paper Mario appearance as bosses.
- Launching October 7, 2016
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- Rhythm Heaven: Megamix
- The game now has hints to help you figure out the beat in the tutorial.
- First Rhythm Heaven game to feature a story.
- Features all new, original minigames, along with old minigames with new music.
- Available right now on the Nintendo eShop!
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That’s all folks! Make sure you check out the individual articles for more information on anything you are interested in, and stick around for in-depth pieces from the Nintendo Inquirer team regarding what we saw at E3 2016!
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