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zenith16 · Oct 19, 2015

Yo-Kai Watch Gets Its Own 2DS Bundle. October 19, 2015 . 9:00am

Nintendo is preparing a Yo-Kai Watch 2DS bundle for the game’s November 6 launch.

Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo 2DS bundle for the holiday shopping season. When Yo-Kai Watch comes to the Nintendo 3DS family, people will be able to purchase the game alone for $39.99, or in a bundle that includes a red Nintendo 2DS for $99.99. Normally, this version of the handheld is $99.99, thanks to a price drop back in August.

The Yo-Kai Watch Nintendo 2DS bundle will include a copy of the game. However, it is a digital download that will arrive pre-installed on the system. People will be able to immediately boot the Nintendo 2DS up and start playing the game.

Yo-Kai Watch will be released for all Nintendo 3DS platforms on November 6. The bundle will be available that same day.

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zenith16 · Oct 22, 2015

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Yo-kai Watch new gameplay trailer
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Level-5's Japan mega-hit arrives in North America next month.

Nintendo has released a short new gameplay trailer for Yo-kai Watch, due out for 3DS in North America on November 6.

The trailer introduces the Yo-kai that are cuains problems in the town of Springdale. Youll discover over 200 of these ghost-like creatures and can team up to battle mischievous Yo-kai.

Watch the trailer below.
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zenith16 · Oct 26, 2015

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Yo-kai Watch U.S. live-action TV spot
Published 9 hours ago. 30 comments.

Featuring forgetful Wazzat and leaky Fidgephant.

Nintendo of America has released a new, live-action TV spot for Yo-kai Watch featuring the forgetful yo-kai Wazzat and the leaky yo-kai Fidgephant.

Yo-kai Watch is due out for 3DS in North America on November 6. A European release is planned for this holiday.

Watch the TV spot below.

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zenith16 · Oct 29, 2015

Yo-Kai Watch Manga Samplers Being Given Away For Halloween ComicFest. October 28, 2015 . 10:11pm

People can get a Yo-Kai Watch manga sampler from retailers participating in Halloween ComicFest this Halloween.

Instead of candy, some stores are going to be giving children reading material this Halloween. Its part of a Halloween ComicFest promotion, where participating retailers will offer free comics and samplers of series for visitors. Viz Media has confirmed that a Yo-Kai Watch manga sampler will among the materials distributed.

The Yo-Kai Watch manga sampler will be an original creation for Halloween ComicFest and will act as a teaser for the series written and drawn by Noriyuki Konishi. Its inspired by the Level-5 game of the same name, and the initial images shared by Viz suggest it will show how Nathan and Whisper meet Jibanyan, the nekomata.

People can check the official Halloween ComicFest website to see if any stores near them will be participating on October 31. Yo-Kai Watch is part of Viz Medias Perfect Square line and the first volume will release on November 3 for $9.99.

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zenith16 · Nov 2, 2015

Nintendo World To Host A Yo-kai Watch Launch Event This Saturday. November 2, 2015 . 6:00am
Nintendo announced today that theyre going to host a Yo-kai Watch launch event this Saturday at the Nintendo World in New York in celebration of the 3DS titles release this Friday

Nintendo announced today that theyre going to host a Yo-kai Watch launch event this Saturday at the Nintendo World in New York in celebration of the 3DS titles release this Friday.

Heres some info on the event from Nintendos press release:

What:

The giant Yo-kai Watch inside the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza is counting down the days, hours and minutes until the Yo-kai Watch game launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The Yo-kai Watch series is an absolute phenomenon in Japan and promises to make a big splash when it launches in the U.S. on Nov. 6. The game is part of a broad entertainment blitz of video games, toys and an animated comedy series.

To celebrate the games exciting launch, Nintendo will host an event at Nintendo World on Nov. 7. At the event, attendees can play games, view the upcoming toys, learn the Yo-kai Dance and meet costumed character Jibanyan, the feline star of YO-KAI WATCH. The first 75 fans in line will also get the opportunity to take photos and get autographs from the creator of Yo-kai Watch and Founder, President/CEO of LEVEL-5 Inc. Akihiro Hino. LEVEL-5 Inc. is the developer of the Yo-kai Watch video game.

Starting at 11 a.m. and running until 2 p.m., the launch event will be filled to the brim with fun activities, most themed after the mischievous Yo-kai in the game.

Attendees can learn the hilarious Yo-kai Watch dance and participate in a scavenger hunt, fun memory challenges and a massive game of telephone. All activities are inspired by Yo-kai from the game and their unique personalities.

Who:

Creator of Yo-kai Watch and Founder, President/CEO of LEVEL-5 Inc. Akihiro Hino, Jibanyan, Nintendo fans, families

When:

Saturday. Nov. 7
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Autograph signing with Akihiro Hino: 1-2 p.m.

Where:

Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020

Visuals:

Founder, President/CEO of LEVEL-5 Inc. Akihiro Hino interacting with fans.

Be one of the first to catch the Yo-kai Watch phenomenon when it arrives stateside.

The adorable and smile-inducing Jibanyan costumed character interacting and taking photos with fans.

A giant Yo-kai Watch in front of the Nintendo World store.

Nintendo fans participating in fun activities, including a massive game of telephone and the Yo-kai Watch dance.

Yo-kai Watch is slated for release on November 6, 2015 for Nintendo 3DS.

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zenith16 · Nov 4, 2015

Latest Yo-Kai Watch Gameplay Video Shows Off Its Yo-Kai And Battles. November 3, 2015 . 8:30am

The newest gameplay footage for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title gives us a glimpse into what the game is all about, including battling and befriending various Yo-Kai.

YouTube channel GameXplain recently got the chance to stream 30 minutes of Yo-Kai Watch. Those wanting to learn more of what the game is all about can check out the video below.

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The video shows the player exploring different areas, as well as the process of searching for, battling, and befriending various Yo-Kai.

Yo-Kai Watch will release for the Nintendo 3DS on November 6th, 2015 in North America.

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Yo-Kai Watch Tactfully Handles The Existence of Yo-Kai. November 3, 2015 . 1:30pm

Yo-Kai Watch introduces Yo-Kai in such a way that it wont scare younger players and makes the premise plausible for older ones.

Level-5s Yo-Kai Watch is a Pokémon style JRPG, but there are a few differences. One is that people are dealing with supernatural spirits that can influence human behavior and be befriended, and the other is a setting thats more similar to the world we actually live in. Combine the two and people are faced with a situation that might be a little unnerving for some younger players. Its a number of deliberate design decisions that make the interactions with these otherworldly creatures more comforting than horrifying.

The Yo-Kai hunting element is a perfect example of Level-5s low-key approach. While there are random battles in Yo-Kai Watch, should a player venture into a back alley or through a gate when their watch level is high enough, most fights are entered into when a player decides. Early on, the game compares the search to a bug hunt, which both Nate and Kate are doing for a school project. By starting out by offering a similar, more harmless comparison, its less jarring when someone seeks out a Yo-Kai and finds a battle. Yes, the Yo-Kai are always around, but odds are they wont go after you unless you disturb them first.

In the cases where Yo-Kai are interacting with mortals, Level-5 builds up danger gradually. There can eventually be some severe situations, but the initial encounters tend to be more mischievous. The first major case I saw involved Kates parents. Theyre engaged in a fight over her father not contributing when it comes to household chores. Whisper goes out of his way to explain that sometimes that happens with married people, they can fight and still love each other, before revealing that this particular disagreement was exacerbated by Dismarelda. Some of the first side-quests involve a Dimmy making a classmate named Shelly seem invisible to her friends and the presence of Dulluma, Coughkoff, and Snotsolong at a school are making children and teachers feel ill when class is being held.

Perhaps most important is that the player characters Nate and Kate dont catch Yo-Kai, they befriend them. This instills a sense of security. While these figures may have means of influencing behavior, they still possess human characteristics and tendencies. If someone takes the time to interact with them, through battles, helping with tasks, or providing them with food, they could take a liking to someone. It implies that theres a stronger bond between Yo-Kai and humans than Pokémon and people.

It should prove reassuring for younger players. People know Pokémon isnt real. The locations and characters are fantastical, futuristic technology abounds, and it stars a bunch of grade schoolers given free reign to travel the country without adults, facing terrorist organizations. But Yo-Kai Watchs characters are rooted more deeply in Japanese mythology and based upon ghosts and supernatural creatures. Pokémon may attack people in wild grass, but the Yo-Kai are everywhere and going after everybody.

I know Im making it sound like Level-5s approach is more about making Yo-Kai Watch more comforting for children, but theres an added bonus to caution implementation and additional explanations. It makes for stronger storytelling. Yo-Kai are shown to be supernatural characters with human-level intelligence and behaviors. It wouldnt make sense for them to be captured and treated like pets. And think about it if you knew your very presence could have some sort of effect on people around you, wouldnt you be tempted to make use of your abilities every once in a while? The manner in which theyre found, interact with the world, and behave after getting to know the avatar make the games premise more plausible.

Yo-Kai Watch will come to the Nintendo 3DS on November 6.

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zenith16 · Nov 5, 2015

Yo-Kai Watch’s Nate And Whisper Tell Us All About The Game. November 4, 2015 . 8:30am

Two of the title’s main characters walk us through the basics of the game in its launch trailer.

Nintendo has released the launch trailer for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title, Yo-Kai Watch. Here’s a look at the official trailer.

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The video is narrated by two of the game’s main characters, a boy named Nate and a ghostly Yo-Kai named Whisper. They explain the basics of the game, from finding, battling, and befriending various Yo-Kai, to creating different Yo-Kai through evolution and fusion.

Yo-Kai Watch will release for the Nintendo 3DS on November 6th, 2015 in North America.

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Yo-Kai Watch’s YouTube Debut Makes Any Time A Good Time For Cartoons. November 4, 2015 . 11:36am

Full episodes of Yo-Kai Watch will appear on YouTube starting November 5.

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At the moment, episodes of the Yo-Kai Watch are running on the Disney XD cable channel. However, soon people will be able to see episodes from the first season of the show online as well. The YouTube Yo-Kai Watch Official Channel will begin airing episodes on November 5.

At the moment, the Yo-Kai Watch channel only offers 20 second episode recaps, one minute features on Yo-Kai, and introductions to the series. The first episode of the show will appear tomorrow.

Yo-Kai Watch appears every Monday on Disney XD at 5pm ET/PT.

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zenith16 · Nov 6, 2015

Battles Have Unexpected Depth In Yo-Kai Watch. November 5, 2015 . 1:30pm

Think of yourself as the Yo-Kai commander when entering into a battle in Yo-Kai Watch. It may seem very hands-off,
but you still have important things to do.

If you played the Yo-Kai Watch demo, you may have noticed it offers something of a hands-off approach. The team is already set for Nate. The characters act of their own volition in a fight. All a player seems to do is shift the dial to determine which three appear in battle, pin a target, or participate in a brief minigame so one will unleash a Soultimate attack. Trust me when I say theres more to it than that.

First, characters appearing in battle all belong to different classes, with each class specializing in certain things. The Charming class has swift attackers like Cadin and Jibanyan, two of the first Yo-Kai players will recruit. Eerie characters like Dismerelda and Coughkoff, two other Yo-Kai that will be among the first recruits, rely heavily on inflicting status effects. The other classes include Tough, Brave, Shady, Heartful, Mysterious, and Slippery. If youre going into a boss fight, having a Tough Yo-Kai like Robonyan can help, since his Soultimate attack boosts defense and makes enemies target him. Setting up the right team is important and going with whoever you get first wont help much in the end-game.

I wont deny that letting the characters do their own thing in battle is probably for the best. But coordination going into a fight is key. For example, on my dial I have Cadin and Jibanyan next to each other, because theyre both Charming types. This boosts their speed. Robonyan is next to them, since I usually have those three appearing first. If the enemy theyre facing is exceptionally strong or a boss, Ill switch in my three Eerie class characters, Dismarelda, Coughkoff, and Buhu, so they can inspirit the enemies and lower their abilities. Then, I shift back to what I like to call my cat team and let them go to work.

Using Soultimates like crazy isnt advised. You can, but it isnt really necessary. In most ordinary encounters, youll find the battle almost over by the time the minigame is finished. Its really most helpful for bigger battles, and the key is to know what each Soultimate attack is capable of. As I mentioned earlier, I use Robonyan as a tank. Guard Meowde protects him, while his Steel power Inspirit increases the defense of all allies. This attack, as well as Dismareldas strength-sapping Dismartillery, are best to use at the start of a battle. Jibanyans offensive Paws of Fury is best saved for a mid-battle or finishing strike.

Not to mention, Pinning can end up being one of the most effective tactics in a Yo-Kai Watch players arsenal. In the demo, it basically tells people to use it to target a specific foe. It doesnt say why this is important. In the case of some bosses, you may notice one part of their body may take more damage than others. Pinning that part directs your Yo-Kai friends attacks. In an ordinary match, you might see a Yo-Kai you want to befriend. Tell your team to target another enemy, then toss some food to it in order to hopefully put that foe into a better mood. Sometimes, wisps might even float across the field. Jabbing a pin in them during a fight will offer some sort of reward. (Hope for the one that makes enemy Yo-Kai a little more friendly!)

I guess the best way to think of the Yo-Kai Watch battle system is more of a real-time strategy interface than a traditional RPG affair. Youre the commander directing the flow of battle. You can purify allies who were inspirited by enemies, so theyll be effective again, determine targets, send in provisions and supplies, and direct special attacks. But, since you arent actually doing any of the attacking yourself, you cant go and directly tell your people what to do. It makes sense, when you think about it.

Its also often unnecessary. Yo-Kai Watch offers a number of side quests. These completely eliminate the need to level grind. If someone wants, they can only enter into a battle when they see the on-screen Yo-Kai is someone they havent befriended yet. Enough experience can be gained from supplemental actions to prepare the group for boss battles. In this way, people who arent fans of the battle system can still enjoy the game and keep up without feeling forced to participate in activities they dont enjoy.

Yo-Kai Watch comes to the Nintendo 3DS tomorrow on November 6.

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zenith16 · Nov 7, 2015

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Learn All About Yo-Kai Watch From Level-5 President Akihiro Hino

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We chat with Hino about the franchise’s appeal, his favorite Yo-kai, and why these invisible beings are much cooler than monsters.

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The show's official channel makes it so you no longer need cable or a TV to discover Yo-Kai alongside Nate and Whisper.
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Yo-Kai Watch Review – A Worthy Pokémon Competitor

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The new 3DS game Yo-Kai Watch is almost as big as Pokémon in Japan, but will it connect with western audiences? Vic and Marissa tell us what they think in their review.

Marissa's Score 9.0( outstanding) & Vic's score 8.5 (Great +)

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Today on EP Daily, we have the latest on the freerunning game Mirror's Edge Catalyst in the Rundown;
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Three Ways Yo-Kai Watch Is Just Like Pokémon (And Three It Isn’t)

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zenith16 · Nov 10, 2015

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zenith16 · Nov 16, 2015

Yo-Kai Watch Can Be Sort-Of Sociali . November 16, 2015 . 1:30pm

Yo-Kai Watch is mostly a solo experience, but you can also battle locally, StreetPass to meet others’ Yo-Kai,
or and redeem QR Codes found by watching the anime or collecting medals in the Crank-a-kai.

For the most part, Yo-Kai Watch is a single player experience. You go around Springdale as Nate or Kate, making friends with all the Yo-Kai and helping everyone with their problems. However, there are some elements that allow people to interact with other players, in a way.

For instance, Yo-Kai Watch is compatible with the Nintendo 3DS’ StreetPass function. If you enable it and go past someone else with the game, their Yo-Kai may show up in your Wayfarer Manor. I’ve only StreetPassed three people with the game, so I haven’t experienced all of the possible encounters, but it seems like most Yo-Kai who come to visit either want to briefly battle or give you an item. So far, I’ve only received minor things like food or medicine. However, there is a chance that you can befriend these traveling Yo-Kai if their Rank is between B and E.

You can access the Wayfarer Manor after getting access to the Heights area, after about 4 hours of playing the game. It could take longer to reach that milestone, however, if you’re grinding or taking on a lot of side quests.

It is also possible to participate in local multiplayer battles in Yo-Kai Watch. These proceed in the same fashion as the single player matches, only you’re using ad-hoc wireless to battle a friend in the same room as you. This is triggered by heading to the Lambert Post Office near Nate and Kate’s homes. Visit one of the clerks to set up the match. You will be ranked based on your performances and receive items, but individual matches won’t provide significant rewards.

There’s also the Yo-Kai Cam, though I hesitate to call it social. If you use this feature, you can take a picture of someone’s face. (Animals’ faces won’t register.) You will then “catch” a Yo-Kai that represents that is “tied” to that person. Reaching certain hallmarks in terms of caught Yo-Kai will result in rewards that can be claimed from the Lambert Post Office. However, you don’t need to take pictures of different people. Taking about 10-20 pictures of yourself will do just fine.

Finally, there are all the means of earning coins for the Crank-a-kai machine next to the shrine. You can use three coins in the machine every day. Coins can be found in-game, via inputting passwords at the post office, by scanning in QR codes, or by paying 10 Play Coins for one. You have a random chance of getting a great Yo-Kai from these coins or mediocre items. It’s worth doing, as that’s how I ended up getting a Rank B Benkei and Rank A Robonyan. It also makes watching the anime series worthwhile, as a QR code for the game appears every episode. QR codes are scanned in at Piggleston Bank, while Play-Coins can be exchanged immediately at the Crank-a-kai.

There’s a Crank-a-kai trick you can use to try and ensure you only get Yo-Kai with your coins. Save at the shrine before you use the machine. Then, go there and try using a coin of each color. Make a note somewhere if one color coin does give you a Yo-Kai. Reload your prior save, then go and use that coin. You’ll get the Yo-Kai. Save, then test two other coins that are of a different color than the ones you used before. Each real world day, Yo-Kai Watch determines which prizes will be doled out for coins. You can walk away every day with a new friend.

Yo-Kai Watch is immediately available for the Nintendo 3DS.

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zenith16 · Nov 18, 2015

Yo-kai Watch Dance Trailer Shows Off Some Of The Series Signature Dances. November 18, 2015 . 9:30am

Level-5 has released a new trailer giving us a look at the dances that will be available in Yo-Kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version.

Level-5 has released a new trailer giving us a look at the dances that will be available in Yo-Kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version. Heres a look at the official video.

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A collaboration between Level-5 and Ubisoft, Yo-Kai Watch Dance is a dancing game that features ten popular songs from the Yo-Kai Watch series.

Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version will release for the Wii U in Japan on December 5th, 2015.

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zenith16 · Nov 30, 2015

6 Yo-Kai Watch Party Members To Keep In Mind If Youre Ever In A Bind. November 30, 2015 . 1:30pm

There are over 230 Yo-Kai to make friends with in Yo-Kai Watch, but these six could prove especially helpful.

When it comes to Yo-Kai in Yo-Kai Watch, there are certain characters that are better than others. The best creatures are found in the end-game, of course, but its possible to come across more than a few potential party members that will enhance the rest of the game for you, perhaps making the overall experience easier.

For example, Baddinyan can be a great character that sticks with you throughout much of Yo-Kai Watch. Hes pretty easy to acquire too. Jibanyan joins Nate or Kate as part of the story and fusing him with one of the Roughraffs found in Uptown Springdales back alleys will give you Baddinyan. (Befriend a Roughraff by feeding it a noodle dish.) He excels in speed, like all Charming types, but works as a solid fighter thanks to his abilities. His Pompadour keeps enemy headbutt attacks from hitting him, which is a nice perk. Its his Inspirit and Soultimate attacks that make him most worthwhile. His Delinquency will make an enemy attack its allies. Also, Nyice ta Beatcha, the Soultimate, deals damage to all enemies. Both are great perks for a character you can get in the first few hours of the game.

Having a character with Popularity is a perk too, since it makes befriending Yo-Kai Watchs Yokai easier. Ive extolled the virtues of Shmoopie before, but theres another option if you want a party member that will help you make more friends, but perhaps deal a little more damage. Casanuva is a fantastic pick. He starts out as a D Rank Cupistol, which can be found in Downtown Springdale in trees and likes bread. Hes still a healer, like Shmoopie, but has stronger spirit that helps with a Whirlwind damage dealing technique. Once you start seeing the A Rank Casanuvas around, you can get a Love Buster as a random drop from him, which can be fused with Cupistol to evolve it. His spirit and speed are great, he has a strong Storm technique, and can deal decent damage with Guns Blazing. His Inspirit, Popularize, is good if you have a party member with high defense to act as a tank, since all opponents will attack him, an the Heavenly Heart Soultimate will heal 130 hit points for all allies. As another plus, Casanuva is an A Rank, whereas Shmoopies evolved form, Pinkipoo, is only a B Rank.

Appak is another character than makes quite a difference if you have him around. Unfortunately, you really have to work for this Charming type. Walkappa joins the party as part of a story event, just like Jibanyan, but evolving him isnt as simple as finding another Yo-Kai for a fusion. You have to level him up to 32, either by keeping him around or using experience orbs, before you get this A Rank character. Its worth it, though, because he boasts high attack and speed. His Penetrade means youll always deal elemental damage, which is helpful with his incredibly powerful Waterfall Technique that hits one enemy and Soultimate Torrent Slash that attacks every foe. Both deal water damage. His Inspirit, Torrent Power, can boost the strength of a weaker ally, like Casanuva, to make them more useful. Also, his Double Slice attack can do some decent damage.

But if you want someone really powerful, you should really try for a Dragon Lord. Draggie joins as part of a story quest in the tenth chapter. If youve been staying out all night and pushing the limits during Terror Time, you might already have his fusion item, the Dragon Orb. This turns him into a S Rank Dragon Lord, which has a Dragon Force ability that increases his strength when his health is low. His Maul Attack and Meteor Technique are both incredibly powerful. Like Appak, he also has an Inspirit move that boosts an allies strength, making someone like Baddinyan or Casanuva more valuable. Best of all is his Soultimate, Dragon Rock, which deals significant damage to enemies.

Bloominoko is a fun buddy to have around, though you have to work for it. It evolves from a Noko thats fused with a Lucky Drop. Except a Noko only randomly appears in areas all around Springdale and is rare to befriend, even if you have the hamburgers he craves. Lucky drops appear sometimes as a reward after beating a Noko, so youre really working for this guy. If you do put all the work in to earning one, youll have a critter with super strong Maul and Meteor attacks and techniques. So basically the Dragon Lord moves, but only sooner. Bloominoko also Inspirits allies a stat boost thanks to Fortunate, and his Lucky Smile Soultimate heals 150 health for all allies. Its a good character to have around if you need money too, since Good Fortune increases cash earned from a fight.

Finally, theres Shadow Venoct. This is a Crank-a-Kai exclusive Yo-Kai and S Rank creature, but theres a way to get him early. People on Reddit have been compiling a list of QR codes from episodes of the anime and medals, as well as password codes. When I scanned one of these QR codes and received a 5 star coin, Shadow Venoct was the reward. Its a fantastic character, thanks to a Secrecy skill that keeps it from being targeted and an Inspirit move called Enshroud that makes other party members less likely to be targeted too. It has a Restore technique to aid allies, which helps balance out a party that consists of these other characters. His Soultimate Shadow Dragon is fantastic for dealing 10 hits to all enemies. You arent guaranteed to get him from a five star coin, but if you do, hes a great friend.

With over 230 Yo-Kai, there are plenty characters out there for you to favor. Its especially reassuring to see how many of these handy folks end up joining a players party naturally as Yo-Kai Watchs story progresses. But, if you dont want to wait, dont forget to always find the anime episode QR codes and growing collection of passwords to improve your odds of building a good party with the Crank-a-Kai. And, of course we want to hear everyones opinions on which characters theyve found most valuable in the game.

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zenith16 · Dec 2, 2015

3DS
Yo-kai Watch series shipments top 10 million
Published 4 hours ago. 14 comments.

That's a whole lot of Yo-kai, zura.

Yo-kai Watch series global shipments have topped 10 million, Level-5 announced.

Eight months ago, in March, the series had sold a total of seven million units.

Since then, we’ve seen the release of Yo-kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team and White Dog Squad in Japan, which sold a total of 1.7 million units as of last week, and the original Yo-kai Watch in North America.

December 5 will see the release of Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version for Wii U in Japan, and December 12 a special ‘Moon Rabbit Team’ update for Yo-kai Watch Busters. On December 19, the second anime movie, o-Kai Watch the Movie 2: King Enma and the 5 Stories, Nyan!, will debut in Japanese theaters. And in summer 2016, Japan will get Yo-kai Watch 3. Finally, a Yo-kai Watch and Romance of the Three Kingdoms collaboration is also planned.

(Editor’s Note: This post originally claimed it was “sales,” not “shipments.” My bad.)

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zenith16 · Dec 2, 2015

What Do You Do After Beating Yo-Kai Watch? December 2, 2015 . 1:30pm

Yo-Kai Watch’s post-game adventures can last as long as, or maybe even longer than, the main storyline.

Yo-Kai Watch only has 11 chapters, so there’s a good chance you’re nearing the end of the adventure. But the end isn’t really the end in this Nintendo 3DS game. There’s an epilogue, and a lot of additional activities open up after Nate or Kate helps clean up mischief in Springdale.

For example, you can’t upgrade your Yo-Kai watch to S Rank in-game until you’ve gotten through Yo-Kai Watch’s main questline. Once you do, you can head to Mr. Goodsight. He’ll ask you to fight the Appak at Hooligan Road, Impass at Liar Mountain, and Timidevil at Hungry Pass. Beat them and you can rank up.

That means finding a lot of new Yo-Kai, as each additional rank means getting to see new creatures in the wild. It’s a great means of encouraging people to revisit every area in Springdale during the day and night. Especially since special Yo-Kai that you couldn’t befriend in the main game, like Awevil, Corptain, Dromp, Grainpa, and Kyubi are all willing to tag along now that Nate and Kate have proven themselves. Many of them end up joining due to post-game quests, but others will happen to be in locations where you couldn’t go due to inexperience and lowered ranks before.

Perhaps the best place to go, though is the Infinite Inferno. It’s a bonus dungeon that you might have noticed in Breezy Hills during the main game, but could never access. This extra area can be accessed by getting the Mr. Stone’s wife’s key to the shrine hidden down the tunnel near the Shoten Temple. Bosses from the main game reappear here, as well as new bosses and Yo-Kai you may have only been able to get one of during the main game. (Jibanyan and Komasan are good examples.) Make sure you’re in a good place when you head into the Infinite Inferno, though, because you’ll need characters around at least level 60 to fight some of the bosses within.

The post-game could be considered Yo-Kai Watch’s greatest secret. If you rush, you could beat the main game easily in under 30 hours, but all of the extra quests, compendium completion, and Infinite Inferno exploration could double your playtime.

Yo-Kai Watch is immediately available for the Nintendo 3DS.

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zenith16 · Feb 23, 2016

3DS
Yo-kai Watch launches April 29 in Europe
Published 15 hours ago. 17 comments.

Level-5's 3DS series finally headed to Europe.

Yo-kai Watch will launch for 3DS in Europe on April 29, Nintendo of Europe announced.

The European release follows a North American release on November 6 last year, and a Japanese release in 2013.
Find a full overview below, via Nintendo:

In Springdale there are mysterious forces behind everyday problems. From always feeling hungry to spending too much money or saying something mean accidentally, behind all these common problems there are very likely to be a mischievous Yo-kai to be found.

Yo-kai are charming, funny, outrageous characters that can be found everywhere, living in their own secret world from our own, and with a habit of causing a lot of weird problems for people often with hilarious results. To protect the town, players will need to befriend as many Yo-kai as they can; with a little luck and some good tactics, they can be befriended and relied on for help, but many have their own problems that need solving too. Yo-kai such as Jibanyan, an abandoned cat with an affinity for fighting trucks who just wants to impress his old owner, or Komasan, a mild-mannered Yo-kai who needs a hand finding his lost brother.

As the new owner of the powerful Yo-kai Watch, a watch with a lens that allows the normally hidden Yo-kai to be seen, players must solve the mysteries of the Yo-kai, get to the root of these issues and protect Springdale.

In addition to the main story there are hundreds of additional quests littered throughout Springdale just waiting for players to find them. Exploring and finding these quests are all part of the fun: Springdale is a vast town with a number of shops, parks, a forest, and even more secret locations to be discovered. Completing these additional quests will help players level up their Yo-kai to an even stronger level, and sometimes find even more new Yo-kai to recruit!

Existing Yo-kai can also be combined using Yo-Kai Fusion to create new unique and powerful members of your party some of which cannot be found any other way.

It takes more than just a strong party of Yo-kai to win battles though. Players must also have a smart strategy, as battling the powerful Yo-kai bosses is sure to keep even the most proficient Yo-kai Watch players on their toes.

All Yo-kai possess their own unique abilities, called Soultimate Moves, that when unleashed can swiftly turn the tide of battle. Players will need to carefully manage their party on the Nintendo 3DS touch screen to swap their Yo-kai in and out of battle, judge when to use their Soultimate Moves, and wisely use items to keep their Yo-kai in good condition.

Friends can also pit their best Yo-kai teams against each other by battling via local wireless play.

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zenith16 · Mar 6, 2016

Watch President Of Nintendo of Europe Dance With Yo-Kai At Nintendo Direct. March 6, 2016 . 9:30am

To celebrate the games European release date announcement,
Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata took the stage and performed a dance along with the games characters.

Yo-Kai Watch was one of the many titles featured during the European Nintendo Direct presentation just last week. To celebrate the games European release date announcement,

Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata took the stage and performed a dance along with the games characters.

You can watch Shibata show off his moves in the video below, and dance along too if you feel like it!

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Yo-Kai Watch will release in Europe on April 29th for the Nintendo 3DS.

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zenith16 · Apr 14, 2016

3DS
Yo-kai Watch 3 second trailer, screenshots
Published 48 mins ago. 5 comments.

A yo-kai adventure set in the U.S.A. and Japan.

Level-5 has released the second trailer for Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi and Tempura, its 3DS sequel confirmed earlier this week to be launching in Japan on June 16.

As showcased in the short trailer, Yo-kai Watch 3 takes place in both the United States of America and Japan. In the former, youll play as Keita in the city of St. Peanutsburg, and in the latter, youll play as Inaho Misora in Sakura New Town.

Read more about the game here.

Watch the trailer below.
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View a set of screenshots at the gallery.
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zenith16 · May 16, 2016

it's coming

3DS
Yo-kai Watch 2 launches September 30 in North America
Published 14 hours ago. 73 comments.

And other Yo-kai Watch related announcements.

Yo-kai Watch 2 will launch for 3DS in North America on September 30, Nintendo announced. It will be available in two versions, Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls, and each feature Yo-kai that can only be found in their respective games.

The Level-5-developed title offers the same RPG gameplay and adventure as the first game, as well as many new areas to explore outside of Springdale, more than 100 new Yo-kai, a new and improved in-game Yo-kai watch, and the ability to travel back in time.

In addition to the new game, Hasbro announced it will add new items to its Yo-kai Watch toy line this fall, including Yo-kai Watch Model Zero, designed to look like the watch worn by Nate in Season 2 of the animated series. It includes “Yo-kai Motion Technology” that lets fans insert a “Yo-Motion Yo-kai Medal” into the watch and see a projected animation of that character. These medals will be released alongside the watch, as well as custom Yo-kai Watch accessories, large plush toys, and electronic figures. A trading card game is also planned.

Disney XD announced it will premiere the second season of the Yo-kai Watch anime this summer. Here’s an overview, via Nintendo:
This season, join Nate, Whisper and Jibanyan as they get the new Yo-kai Watch Model Zero. But just because he has a new watch, that doesn’t mean Nate’s life will get any easier. Season 2 has more Yo-kai, more miniseries, more episodes and, most importantly, more laughs! Tune in to see how a new cast of Yo-kai interrupts Nate’s normal life in unexpected and hilarious ways.

In Japan, Yo-kai Watch 3 is due out on July 16.

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zenith16 · Jun 15, 2016

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[FONT=&quot]Yo-kai Watch 2 details, E3 2016 trailer and gameplay[/FONT]
Published 6 hours ago. 9 comments.

Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls due out on September 30.

Nintendo and Level-5 shared first English details on Yo-kai Watch 2, which will release in Bony Spirits and Fleshy Bones versions on September 30 in North America, during the Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2016 live stream.

Yo-kai Watch 2 features over 350 new and returning Yo-kai to find, befriend, and battle, as well as new towns to visit. Players will team up with Hovernyan, a heroic cat Yo-kai, to travel back in time and save Springdale.

Get the details, trailer, and gameplay demonstration below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
Trailer

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Gameplay

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Find, Befriend, and Battle More Than 350 Yo-kai in an All-New Adventure!
Watch out! The strangely charming troublemakers, Yo-kai, are back for an all-new adventure! Find, befriend, and battle more than 350 new and returning Yo-kai. Hop on a train to seek out new towns and new Yo-kai. Teaming up with the heroic cat, Hovernyan, travel back in time to save Springdale, and witness the origin of the Yo-kai Watch!
Features

Embark on an all-new adventure in Springdale with more than 350 new and returning Yo-kai to discover and befriendeach with a unique look, personality, and Soultimate Moves.

Assemble your team of six Yo-kai on your Yo-kai Watch to battle trouble-making Yo-kai, solve peoples problems, and end a civil war between competing Yo-kai factions.

Touchscreen-based batle actions initiate powerful Soultimate Moves, purify inspirited YO-kai, and heal your Yo-kai.

Ride trains to new surrounding areas, such as the countryside village Harrisville and seaside town of San Fantastico.

Travel back in time to discover the origin of the Yo-kai Watch and meet Classic Yo-kai from 60 years ago, while you ensure the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero is created and your timeline is preserved.

Team up with up to four players in an all-new action-based local multiplayer mode (additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.)

For the first time, challenge your friends team over the Internet in addition to local wireless in two-player multiplayer battles.

Get one of three special Yo-kai (Buchinyan, Noko, or Komasan) by using data from the original Yo-kai Watch game.

Will launch with two versionsYo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Soulseach featuring Yo-kai that can only be befriended in their respective games.

Collect, detect, and connect real-world Yo-kai Watch Yo-Motion medals (each sold separately, available late 2016) for use with the Hasbro-produced Yo-kai Watch Model Zero watch (each sold separately, available late 2016), and scan the codes on the back of the medals to get in-game content, like new Yo-kai, items, or other bonuses.

In addition to the games, Disney XD has acquired a second season of the Yo-kai Watch animated TV show, which will premiere this summer.

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Lily Adler · Jun 17, 2016

So after watching a few playthroughs of the first game, I like what I have seen, but my only real criticism is the laziness in recoloring Yokai and calling it new. I didn't like it in Digimon and I'm not liking it here. I'm actually interested in picking this up. I already have a team in mind of Rattelle, Blizzaria, Schmoopie, Draggie, Jibbanyan, and Komasan. But that might change with Walkappa and several other Yokai that I adore.

Matt Mortem · Jun 17, 2016

I played the first one and it skewed a little too young for me. The Treehouse stream of the new one looked like it might have a little more to offer older players. I just love the art style of the games a whole lot so I'll probably have to pick this up when #2 comes out.

zenith16 · Jun 24, 2016

Yo-kai Watch 3 Video Gives Us A Look Into Its Battle System. June 22, 2016 . 12:00am

Level-5 uploaded the newest video for Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi & Tempura with a look at how the battle system works in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS RPG.

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Level-5 uploaded the newest video for Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi & Tempura with a look at how the battle system works in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS RPG.
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As shown in the video above, the Yo-kai will fight freely on their own, but you can also give them orders. You can move the medals on the bottom screen to move the Yo-kai to reposition them. This comes in handy when you want them next to another Yo-kai for benefits. You’ll also get to switch out Yo-kai from the ones that are on the bench.

Controlling the Yo-kai Medal with your own hands and out-strategizing your enemies will play a big role in Yo-kai Watch 3.

Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi & Tempura will release in Japan on July 16, 2016 for Nintendo 3DS.

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zenith16 · Aug 16, 2016

3DS
[FONT=&quot]Yo-kai Watch 2 coming to Europe in spring 2017[/FONT]
Published 28 mins ago. 1 comment.

Nintendo confirms European localization.

Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls will launch for 3DS in Europe in spring 2017, Nintendo announced.

The pair of 3DS games were previously confirmed for release in North America on September 30.

Heres a full overview of the game, via Nintendo:

Find, Befriend, and Battle More Than 350 Yo-kai in an All-New Adventure!
Watch out! The strangely charming troublemakers, Yo-kai, are back for an all-new adventure! Find, befriend, and battle more than 350 new and returning Yo-kai. Hop on a train to seek out new towns and new Yo-kai. Teaming up with the heroic cat, Hovernyan, travel back in time to save Springdale, and witness the origin of the Yo-kai Watch!
Features

Embark on an all-new adventure in Springdale with more than 350 new and returning Yo-kai to discover and befriendeach with a unique look, personality, and Soultimate Moves.

Assemble your team of six Yo-kai on your Yo-kai Watch to battle trouble-making Yo-kai, solve peoples problems, and end a civil war between competing Yo-kai factions.

Touchscreen-based batle actions initiate powerful Soultimate Moves, purify inspirited YO-kai, and heal your Yo-kai.

Ride trains to new surrounding areas, such as the countryside village Harrisville and seaside town of San Fantastico.

Travel back in time to discover the origin of the Yo-kai Watch and meet Classic Yo-kai from 60 years ago, while you ensure the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero is created and your timeline is preserved.

Team up with up to four players in an all-new action-based local multiplayer mode (additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.)

For the first time, challenge your friends team over the Internet in addition to local wireless in two-player multiplayer battles.

Get one of three special Yo-kai (Buchinyan, Noko, or Komasan) by using data from the original Yo-kai Watch game.

Will launch with two versionsYo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Soulseach featuring Yo-kai that can only be befriended in their respective games.

Collect, detect, and connect real-world Yo-kai Watch Yo-Motion medals (each sold separately, available late 2016) for use with the Hasbro-produced Yo-kai Watch Model Zero watch (each sold separately, available late 2016), and scan the codes on the back of the medals to get in-game content, like new Yo-kai, items, or other bonuses.

In addition to the games, Disney XD has acquired a second season of the Yo-kai Watch animated TV show, which will premiere this summer.

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zenith16 · Aug 18, 2016

Pre-Ordering Yo-kai Watch 2’s Two Versions At GameStop Will Get You A Pair Of Keychains. August 18, 2016 . 9:30am

Reserving both versions at GameStop will get you a pair of Yo-kai keychains, though quantities will be limited.

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In this week’s ad from GameStop, there is a special offer featured for those who preorder both versions of Yo-kai Watch 2. Reserving both versions will get you a pair of Yo-kai keychains, though quantities will be limited.

Yo-kai Watch 2 will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 30th in North America and Spring 2017 in Europe.

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