Famitsu.com previews Medarot Classics

Famitsu has gone live with their online preview of Medarot Classics. The post is light, only offering a cliff notes version of what we’ve previously reported on. However, the digital sneak peek offers up three screenshots showcasing some of the new features coming to the Nintendo 3DS compilation of the first five Medarot games.

First up is the game selection screen, where you’ll be able to choose which of the five Medarot Game Boy games you’d like to play.

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Medarot Classics box art revealed; Famitsu article preview

Following yesterday’s leak, Imagineer has officially announced the Medarot Classics compilation for Nintendo 3DS by sharing a Tweet with the game’s official box art, which is an homage to the original game’s covers.

Alongside this, Famitsu has gone live with an article preview image:

Medarot Classics announced for Nintendo 3DS

According to Japanese game bloggers, the latest issue of Famitsu will reveal Medarot Classics for Nintendo 3DS. As the title implies, this release is a collection of older releases in the franchise, specifically Medarot one through five. The games were originally released on the Nintendo Game Boy between 1997 and 2001.

Imagineer confirms it’s developing an unspecified Nintendo Switch title

Imagineer has officially announced its support for the Nintendo Switch. The Japanese game publisher has confirmed they’ve begun development on a title set to launch on the platform sometime after the start of the next fiscal year, which begins April 2018. While the press release highlights the company’s involvement with the Medarot series, it must be stressed that the Switch project wasn’t announced to be a Medarot title. That segment of the announcement also promoted the company’s Kanji Test series, as well as their work on licensed characters, like Rilakumma and Gudetama. The company hopes the unspecified Nintendo Switch title can expand their gaming business, by delivering on the concept of being able to played “by anyone, anytime, and anywhere.”

Imagineer absorbs Rocket Company

Starting July 1st, 2016, Rocket Company will be no more. The Japanese publisher behind the Medarot games will be merged with its parent company Imagineer. The move is being made as Imagineer plans to transition its business to focus less on packaged software for dedicated gaming devices and more on games for smart phones/tablets. While the company will continue to release games on dedicated platforms, worsening market conditions will see fewer titles launch as they review their business strategy.

Medarot 9 Details Leak, Including Its Release Date

Following Famitsu’s official announcement, more details about Medarot 9 have leaked:

Medarot 9 Announced For 3DS

This week’s Famitsu is announcing that Rocket Company is developing Medarot 9: Kabuto Version and Medarot 9: Kuwagata Version for Nintendo 3DS. The Japanese gaming magazine posted up a brief preview of their coverage: