New Japanese Pokémon Arcade Game Gives You A Workout!

A new Pokémon arcade game has been announced by Bandai Namco for Japanese markets, and this one is very physical!

In the style of “chuck the ball” carnival games, Pokémon will appear on screen, and the players will throw actual Pokeballs at the screen in order to catch the Pokémon. Those with high scores will be reward with the opportunity to catch legendary Pokémon, such as Rayquaza.  After every game successfully completed, the player will be given one of 24 collectible cards.

…And I’m just wondering how the game’s screen will be able to handle so many Pokeballs being thrown at it, if DDR machines are any indication on how “serious” arcade-goers can take physical games.

This isn’t the first time that Bandai Namco has worked with The Pokémon Company on arcade spinoff titles. Already in Japanese arcades, and limited American arcades is the title Pokken Tournament, which has been announced to receive a Wii U release this year.

Do you think this game will make it state-side?  Would you like to see it in your local arcades?  Please let us know in the comments!

Source: Siliconera, Bandai Namco JP