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VANCOUVER, B.C., March 18, 2016 – It’s Pokémon vs. Pokémon as players take direct control of Pokémon fighters like Pikachu, Charizard and Lucario to battle it out in beautiful HD in the Pokkén Tournament game, now available for the Wii U console. Developed in collaboration with BANDAI NAMCO, the creators of the acclaimed Tekken fighting series, Pokkén Tournamentemploys multiple move sets and abilities for each character, offering hard-core fighting game fans and people new to the genre the chance to master the game.

“Pokkén Tournament will appeal to Pokémon fans, fighting game players and even casual gamers looking for an action-packed game,” said Pierre-Paul Trepanier, Nintendo of Canada’s General Manager and Senior Director. “It’s another example of the unique experiences players can only get on Nintendo systems.”

Each Pokémon in the game – 16 total fighters in all! – possesses unique moves (composed of weak, strong and special attacks) that are specific to that character. Pikachu, for example, can use Thunder, which strikes down opponents with a bolt of electricity, while Lucario unleashes his patented Aura Sphere, enveloping fighters in energy. Playing as a Pokémon and performing these special moves is both satisfying and a dream come true for lifelong Pokémon fans. In addition to the main 16 playable Pokémon, 30 additional Pokémon can be called upon to support the player in battle. These support Pokémon include some beloved characters like Diglett and Magneton, and can turn the tide of battle by temporarily helping when called.

In the game’s fun single-player mode, players can level up a Pokémon’s stats like Attack and Defense as they battle other fighters in various leagues. Players can even personalize their trainer card with their preferred Pokémon fighter, customized clothing for their avatar and an online greeting. This online greeting will be used when battling other Pokkén Tournament players in the game’s online mode.* In addition to playing online, players can battle friends and family members in local multiplayer matches. When playing local multiplayer, one player plays on the Wii U GamePad controller, while the other uses the TV screen and either a Wii U Pro Controller, Classic Controller or the Pokkén controller (sold separately).

Pokkén Tournament also includes amiibo support. Tapping any amiibo figure or card (sold separately) will unlock items in the game. As a bonus, players who purchase the physical version of the game at launch will receive a Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card bundled with the game. When used, this special card instantly unlocks Shadow Mewtwo as a playable character.

Pokkén Tournament is now available at a suggested retail price of $74.99, and can be purchased in stores, in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and at Nintendo.com. For more information about the game, visit http://www.pokkentournament.com.

Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.

* Internet access is required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U^™ and Wii^™ home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS^™ and Nintendo DS^™ families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.3 billion video games and more than 686 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi^™ and Nintendo DSi XL^™, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™, Nintendo GameCube^™ and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, Metroid^™, Zelda^™ and Pokémon^™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.ca

About Pokémon: The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit http://www.pokemon.com.

Great news #Shantae fans! #RiskysRevenge is coming to #WiiU NoE AND NoA March 24th! pic.twitter.com/zg6WC0GNWi

— WayForward (@WayForward) March 17, 2016

Axiom Verge Vita is in certification! Also coming out soon to Wii U and XBox One!https://t.co/dqcVXk6FzO

— Axiom Verge (@AxiomVerge) March 14, 2016

Did you choose to team up with the birth family you barely knew and battle the family that raised you in Birthright? Did you walk the more challenging path of Conquest to change your misguided kingdom from within? Ever wonder what would happen if you didn’t choose Nohr or Hoshido? Today, you can reveal the untold secrets and uncover your true enemy in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation.

Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation is now available as downloadable content from the Dragon’s Gate in-game shop within Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest for only $24.99.  You must have previously purchased Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest to access this content. For more information about Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation, visit http://fireemblemfates.nintendo.com/dlc/ for details.

Whichever fate you choose, you can now expand your game with Fire Emblem Fates Map DLC

These maps shine new light on the cast of characters from Fire Emblem Fates, as well as old favorites from the Fire Emblem: Awakening game. Discover new background stories about these beloved warriors, while earning more experience points and exclusive weaponry.

Every map offers specific challenges and unique rewards. Visit the Dragon’s Gate to purchase or to check out the available maps.

For more information about Fire Emblem Fates, visit http://fireemblemfates.nintendo.com/.

Source: Nintendo PR

Why is Two Tribes retiring? Check out our blogpost for the details! https://t.co/uBqAuTxb9k #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/DnWd59Gc02

— Two Tribes (@TwoTribesGames) March 10, 2016

As shown in yesterday #NintendoDirect, we're bringing Futuridium EP Deluxe to #WiiU and #New3DS, 60fps on both!https://t.co/WhNeKKROe3

— MixedBagGames (@MixedBagGames) March 4, 2016

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Mutant Mudds Super Challenge may not have ‘2’ in the title, but it’s shaping up to be an intensely challenging follow-up for fans of Renegade Kid’s original action platformer – Mutant Mudds. Following the first game’s break-out success on the 3DS eShop, in particular, this one’s sure to get quite a bit of attention from download aficionados.

Following its successful route through Nintendo’s lotcheck procedures, we’re now pleased to confirm launch details for the release. Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham has clarified the launch date and pricing below, re-affirming that the game will be cross-buy across Wii U and 3DS:

• Release Date: 17th March (Europe, Australia and North America)
• Price: $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99
• Cross-buy: Buy on Wii U and get 3DS free, and vice versa
• Promotion: Loyalty Discount – Save 15% if you own the original Mutant Mudds or downloaded the Nindies@Home Preview demo – offer available for first 30 days of launch.

With 40 new levels spread across multiple words, in addition to boss fights and 20 playable secret characters, this one certainly seems to have a lot to offer; based on the Nindies@Home demo it’ll keep determined players busy for quite some time.

Source: Nintendo Life