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Yo-kai Watch 2 coming out on September 30th in North America

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L~A

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Just announced via PR. Looks like there's the two versions, too.

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Yo-kai phenomenon continues in 2016. The U.S. has seen the launches of the YO-KAI WATCH video game for Nintendo 3DS, a line of Hasbro toys and games, a top-rated animated series that airs on Disney XD and the mobile game sensation YO-KAI WATCH Wibble Wobble all in the last six months. The world of Yo-kai continues to grow as new video games, toys and shows make their way stateside this year.

“We’re excited to continue bringing fun Yo-kai experiences stateside this year.”

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.

“After being such a massive sensation in Japan, it’s great to see the U.S. start to embrace the mischievous and lovable Yo-kai,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “We’re excited to continue bringing fun Yo-kai experiences stateside this year.”

To expand the Yo-kai brand, Hasbro will add new items to its YO-KAI WATCH line this fall. New toys include the YO-KAI WATCH MODEL ZERO, designed to look like the watch worn by Nate in Season 2 of the animated series. The watch includes YO-MOTION TECHNOLOGY that brings Yo-kai characters to life in a new way. Fans can insert a YO-MOTION YO-KAI MEDAL into the watch and see a projected animation of that character. Hasbro will also release a new series of collectible YO-MOTION YO-KAI MEDALS, which are compatible with the new watch, as well as custom YO-KAI WATCH accessories, large plush toys and electronic figures. Additionally, fans will be able to collect and trade their favorite YO-KAI WATCH characters in a new way with the YO-KAI WATCH Trading Card Game.

Disney XD has acquired a second season of the YO-KAI WATCH animated TV show, which will premiere this summer. 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. Fans who missed the first season can catch up before the second season starts by picking up the DVD of YO-KAI WATCH – Season 1 in stores late 2016 or by streaming the show on Netflix now. Fans can also catch the YO-KAI WATCH manga series from VIZ Media (Volume 5 debuts this month).

Finally, all of your favorite Yo-kai have wobbled into a hit mobile app called YO-KAI WATCH Wibble Wobble. This Top Ten app on the iTunes store brings the fun of Yo-kai characters into smart devices with a puzzle-game twist. With new events coming monthly, this game will continue to grow bigger and better.

The original YO-KAI WATCH video game introduced people in the U.S. to the mysterious Yo-kai. In Japan, these invisible beings – not ghosts or spirits… just Yo-kai! – are steeped in folklore and based on common concerns that everyday citizens have. If a child misplaces homework or an adult can’t stop babbling at a work meeting, for instance, it’s probably the work of a troublesome Yo-kai.
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There's also new toys by Hasbro, second season for the anime, and more. Anime gets first season on DVD in late 2016.
 
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Newtype-001

Member
Phase 2 of the takeover
raw


EU Date plz
 
M

Mpl90

Two copies sold? That's not a bomb guys, stop trolling!!!
At this point, I wonder if this were N-Stars all along
 
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antennaehead

Member
Hmm, interesting, so will it be like Japanese release, with third version coming later?
If they'll stick to the same release plan as YW1, I might actually try to import AU version instead of waiting for EU release.
 
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L~A

Member
Months between YW1 and 2 = about 11 months.

I could sort of see YW2 in December in Europe. February at the latest.
 
M

Mpl90

Two copies sold? That's not a bomb guys, stop trolling!!!
L~A said:
Months between YW1 and 2 = about 11 months.

I could sort of see YW2 in December in Europe. February at the latest.
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YW came out at the end of April here. It'd be around 7 months between first and second. I fear it's too soon. Q1 2017 seems a safe bet.
 
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Based Calla

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Man if only there was a way for Nintendo to reveal this game to us in a video format, along with other new games and updates on current titles. A way to be Direct with its audience.

Still excited about the game.
 
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@MUWANdo

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Mpl90 said:
YW came out at the end of April here. It'd be around 7 months between first and second. I fear it's too soon. Q1 2017 seems a safe bet.
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The EU date was held up due to delays with the anime in Europe, so if they get that sorted out ahead of time, it might be a simultaneous release. Australia had the anime lined up at the same time as the US and they got the game simultaneously, after all.
 
P

Peru

Member
THE most charming Japanese urban/suburbian videogame setting. Like YW1 but bigger, better and with TRAINS
 
P

Possumowner

Member
@MUWANdo said:
The EU date was held up due to delays with the anime in Europe, so if they get that sorted out ahead of time, it might be a simultaneous release. Australia had the anime lined up at the same time as the US and they got the game simultaneously, after all.
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Ah thank you,didn't know that.
 
B

BatDan

Bane? Get them on board, I'll call it in.
Yes! I've heard the sequel improves several aspects so I can't wait. Hopefully this quells a lot of the "Yo-Kai Watch failed" comments.
Coming out the same day as Final Fantasy XV though... damn it. Better save up. And I thought the end of June was going to be expensive...

Hopefully they announce when new episodes of the anime come out.
 
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Ydelnae

Member
I don't think this will launch this year in Europe, even if the anime issues were taken care of. Even if it did, I would wait for the third version after what happened with Inazuma Eleven 3.
 
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Zalman

Member
I haven't even played the first one yet (other than the demo) since it just came out in Europe. Is this one of those franchises where it's recommended to play all the games? Or is it okay to skip the first?
 
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GasProblem

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How much of an improvement is YK2 over YK1? Haven't played either.

I'm in EU. Guess there's this and DQ8 for my 3DS in 2017 :)
 
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Gaiaknight

Member
thank god was starting to worry we wouldnt get it over here surprised they are not just releasing the 3rd yokai watch 2 game and opted to release both version instead.
 
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Peru

Member
Zalman said:
I haven't even played the first one yet (other than the demo) since it just came out in Europe. Is this one of those franchises where it's recommended to play all the games? Or is it okay to skip the first?
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Well the 2nd is similar but better in every way so you might just play that.
 
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Theorymon

Member
Excellent news, this will be perfect for keeping my monster collecting urges satisfied until Pokemon Sun and Moon come out!

Also, I remember user Preying Shark talking about Yokai Watch 2's competitive potential. Apparently, there's a small competitive scene in Japan since the game has online multiplayer. Guess I better look up those links he showed me again, since I'm probably gonna give this a try, even though it seems radically different than competitive Pokemon.

Even if competitive Yokai Watch 2 doesn't grab me (I doubt it will sink its claws into me like Pokemon has regardless), I'll still probably enjoy the ingame stuff, which I heard is much improved in this sequel. Its an interesting contrast for me to, since I mostly play Pokemon for the online battles: When I played Yokai Watch last year, I actually enjoyed its campaign more than the gen 6 Pokemon games, which I usually rush through for online stuff.
 
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Hero of Legend

Member
LBX W when? :(

Anyway, nice stream of NA localization and date announcements! Odd that there's no Direct, just out of nowhere.

Style Savvy: Fashion Forward (August 19th)
Disney Magical World 2 (October 14th)
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits/Fleshy Souls (September 30th)
 
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Cindro

Member
So hyped. YW is among the top three best Japanese franchises in the "young kid befriends monsters and fights with them" genre!
 
O

Orniletter

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Zalman said:
I haven't even played the first one yet (other than the demo) since it just came out in Europe. Is this one of those franchises where it's recommended to play all the games? Or is it okay to skip the first?
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You should play the first game, because it's really good and the PAL release of 2 is at least a year away.
 
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