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Pokken Tournament is coming to the Wii U in Spring 2016. The above footage is our first official look at gameplay from the Wii U version of Pokken Tournament.

Here is a description of the game via the Pokemon Company’s website:

” Pokkén Tournament has been announced for the Wii U! Starting in spring, 2016, you can bring home the fun of the exciting Pokémon arcade fighting game. In Pokkén Tournament, Pokémon appear more lifelike than ever before, with amazing graphics and smooth, fluid movements. You will love seeing and battling with your favorite Pokémon.

Pokkén Tournament was developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., the producers of one of the top achievements in fighting games, the Tekken series. True to its legacy, this game brings tight gameplay and incredible control to never-before-seen battles between Pokémon. The gameplay is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people—even those who have never played a fighting game or an action game before can easily pick it up and play! ”

What do you think of Pokken Tournament’s new footage? Will you be buying the game next year?

Sources: Nintendo Enthusiast for the footage and the Pokemon website for the description

By Daniel Fugate

Graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in English. Nintendo is my favorite developer & my favorite game series is Animal Crossing. You can find me on twitter as @df2506!