The first footage of the NFC reader being used in Pokémon Rumble U has been shown in the trailer below. Pokémon Rumble U will be the first Wii U game to use this feature and will start off with six figurines retailing for 200 yen each:
A carry case will also be available for 780 yen:
Additional information was given:
- Figures can be raised using in game coins (so they can become stronger than in-game caught Pokémon).
- Save date will be contained within the figures so they can be used in other people’s games.
- Attacks can be done using the touchscreen on the GamePad.
- Various items will be available to help you (such as items which heal you or make you big).
- Some levels will contain gimmicks which can either help or hinder you.
- There is a boss at the end of each area (some with multiple levels).
- There will be timed battles.
- The Pokémon Center in Japan will sell download codes for the game.
- Special figurines will be made available. One of such is a Pikachu which is different to the standard one. The special Pikachu is only obtainable if you purchase it alongside a download of the game in the Pokémon Center. It will be stronger than the standard variant and will have a Punch ability.
x Sammydodger
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