The Pokémon Company has registered a new trademark for its fighting title Pokkén Tournament in Europe.
At this stage it's not clear if the trademark relates to the arcade version - which is already doing the rounds in Japan - or a hoped-for Wii U conversion. It's also worth noting that the trademark was submitted by The Pokémon Company itself, rather than Nintendo, which usually handles this kind of thing. This application also seems to be in addition to the ones made back in May last year.
Of particular interest is an entry in the trademark covering NFC connectivity:
Near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled devices, namely, key chain tags, key chains, key fobs, key tags, key rings and key holders, and figurines, to facilitate the transmission and recording and exchange of video game content.
While this might suggest some kind of amiibo functionality, in Japan game makers have recently made use of NFC cards to store and exchange data between arcade cabinets.
[source nintendoeverything.com, via oami.europa.eu, neogaf.com]
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Nintendo's first mobile game confirmed! Mwhahahaha!!!
Sigh... this game is just crying for a Wii U (or NX) version...
I'm guessing they're just bringing the arcade cabinets to Europe instead of a Wii U version, though I'd buy it if it came out on the Wii U
It would be cool if you could use NFC Pokémon to transfer... something between the "Wii U" version and the Arcade system
please please please release this on wii u
I'm guessing amiibo will unlock fighters so if you have no Pokemon amiibo you can't play the game.
@crimsontadpoles Arcades are super DEAD in Europe I know 4 in my country
In bigger countries there would be more but it isnt worth to bring it to arcades in EU (not even for a preview event)
@crimsontadpoles There are basically no arcades left in Europe.
You are all forgetting in the UK there's a chain of amusement parks with areas specially for arcades called Namco Funscape. I wouldn't be surprised if that's where they end up.
@SanderEvers @Idunno123 @scamander
Arcades are almost non-existent in my country as well. The reason why I think it's more likely to be in an arcade than the Wii U version is that I would have expected more rumours or even an official announcement by now if it was going to be put on the Wii U. Plus it wouldn't take much effort to bring then into arcades, but would take quite a bit of work to port it to Wii U.
@crimsontadpoles Really, arcades are gone in the UK now, too? The last time I was there, which was like 10 years ago, the towns were full of arcades..and that's basically where I spent all my time and money while I was in the UK
Last time I saw an arcade in Europe was in the late 90's, it was an old Buster Bros. arcade machine in a small village somewhere in Italy.
I don't think this is coming to arcades in Europe.
@crimsontadpoles That is all very true plus I don't think Nintendo would see this as a million selling game if it was bought to the Wii U. The fan base for Pokemon are mostly on the handhelds.
That would explain why none of the Pokemon amiibo unlock designs on Yoshi, they wanted a unique selling point....
Nintendo don't do arcades, so it's probably more of a Pokemon Company thing.
Unless Pokemon Company are doing something non-Nintendo regading NFC items.
It is obviously coming to the PS4.
If they are clever and want to sell some more WiiU in Europe, they will bring it to Arcades AND WiiU....
@arnoldlayne83 Easier said than done.
Pokemon NFC, it'll cost you $10,086.79 CAD to get them all!!! So get them while their hot!
@Octane yes.... with Nintendo you will never be sure of their marketing choices...
Pokémon for the WII U what a smash that would be I`m sure, bring it on NINTENDO...............................!
They need to bring this as a launch title for the NX. I haven't played pokemon since Crystal, but I would jump back on with this. As long as they don't start making an amiibo for ALL the pokemon.
My hopes for a Wii U version just increase after reading some of the comments about arcades in Europe. Can't say the same about arcades over here.
@arnoldlayne83 off topic...but after seeing your username I'm gonna have that song stuck in my head all day...guess it could be worse...
@Djreisat ehehehehe cheers mate! At least I was not called "wholetthedogsout"..... I guess that would have bring me on the verge of suicide....
@arnoldlayne83 haha exactly!
Europe hardly ever had much sympathy for arcades. There was a small boost during the big fighting game breakthrough in the mid-90's, but most machines were in amusement parks. No arcade stores, for the most part.
So, with that in mind, it's unlikely that anyone would take such a huge risk. This almost confirms a WiiU release - and possibly, an amiibo range (cause we don't have enough amiibos yet).
@Kaze_Memaryu I am wondering if they'll dare to "amibomize" the whole pokemon pool.....
There are massive amounts of arcade spots all around amusement parks, malls etc. contrary to the "popular knowledge".
Pokemon is such a well known franchise that it will make money even if it's on few select locations.
That and the fact that it's Pokemon company, not Nintendo doing the trademarking. So no Wii U for this one. Maybe NX later.
@MadAdam81 Nintendo don't do arcades? That depends on how you look at it. Maybe they don't manufacture all the games themselves, but back in the day of the GameCube & Wii you had the Triforce Arcade board and the Mario Kart Arcade games. And there are a few other games as well and recently an Arcade version of Luigi's Mansion was added to the list.
@arnoldlayne83 That's doubtful and likely at the same time. They already have the Pokémon TCG, and expanding it with NFC cards is definitely possible. The problem, however, would be production costs. Adding an NFC chip to a card is still expensive, if the Animal Crossing card pack prices are any indication.
I'll assume they're going to produce keychains and cards for the character roster at first (and maybe actual amiibo figures), and then expand across the more "presentable" Pokés from there, but who knows...
I really hope it will be on Wii U! I didn't know we still had arcades in the UK, and there's definitely none within driving distance to me :/
@arnoldlayne83 No, because Nintendo didn't develop this game. Bandai Namco did. Now I hope there are plans to release it on the Wii U, but with Game Freak and The Pokémon Company involved, I'm not sure how we'll end up getting the game.
@Kaze_Memaryu: I doubt it, NFC chips aren't more expensive than the card itself. The Animal Crossing cards are actually quite expensive (they aren't on the cheap side at least). I was at least expecting plastic cards, credit card material, but they're just made of paper.
NX or Wii U, please!
WiiU's second killer app for people with Mario allergies in 3... 2... 1...
I'd be surprised if Nintendo turn down the chance to have an Amiibo Pokemon game. Probably won't be the one people are asking for.
I'd be surprised if Nintendo turn down the chance to have an Amiibo Pokemon game. Probably won't be the one people are asking for.
I hope this comea for Wii U, maybe even for NX they could do it like marvel contest of champions or injustice. If this stays as an arcade and it comes to America, then i need to find a Dave & Busters cause thats where all the good ones go.
@Octane So, the pricing for the Animal Crossing cards are just a blatant rip-off? Why am I not surprised...
@Kaze_Memaryu £6.26 for three cards (according to Amazon.co.uk), that's €8.76. I think that's expensive. Sure it's cheaper than the figurines, but if they're going to release several sets of 100 cards, and they're all randomly selected in each package, then that's still quite expensive in my opinion.
It looks like you swap out your Pokemon maybe by pressing a red circle and purple X button judging by the picture, so PS4 release confirmed!?
@Nintenjoe64 we had one. it wasn't good.
I'm hoping for a Wii U version but after E3 I won't hold my breath.
@Octane not convinced this is what they'll stay at on Amazon as Nintendo UK store has them for around £3.50
This game needs to come on NOW!
@TheRealThanos There's a Mario Kart at my local game arcade - it's not done by Nintendo at all, but rather made by Namco.
It's officially announced for Wii U now
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