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Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls was one of the myriad titles covered in today’s Nintendo Direct. The segment brought to light a new aspect of the twin games: a rivalry between two Yo-kai factions. If you play Bony Spirits, you are teamed up with Arachnus, a spider yo-kai (the one on the left in the header). Select Fleshy Souls and you’ll be siding with the frog-like yo-kai, Toadal Dude (on the right in the header image).

What does rivalry mean for you, the player? Much like in Pokémon, certain Yo-kai are exclusive to each version. Fortunately, trading between versions is an option.

Additional battle strategies were also introduced. Anyone who has played the first Yo-kai Watch know that recruiting yo-kai to your team requires you to befriend them. In the original game, the best way to bolster your chances was to feed the yo-kai their favorite food. This time around, you can also poke the yo-kai with your stylus which, when done fast enough, will increase the likelihood that they will join your cause.

Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls will release in North America on September 30. Look for a free demo of the game on the Nintendo eShop mid-September.

Whose side are you on?

September 30 is the North American release date for Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls and Nintendo recently gave us the breakdown on the incentives for pre-ordering these two games. There are four bonuses to be had, depending on what title you buy and whether you buy a physical or digital copy.

Pre-ordering the physical copy of Bony Spirits nets you an exclusive Yo-kai medal that unlocks the “Nyaight” Soultimate Move for Jibanyan.

If you choose to preorder the physical copy of Fleshy Souls, you will receive a different but equally exclusive Yo-kai Medal, this time unlocking Jibanyan’s “Nyext” Soultimate Move.

For pre-orders made through the Nintendo 3DS e-shop, you will receive a code unlocking Robonyan F (Bony Spirits) or Sailornyan (Fleshy Souls). These yo-kai cannot be obtained through regular gameplay. [Correction: They can be obtained post-game.]

For those who have played the original Yo–kai Watch on your Nintendo 3DS, there is a special bonus for you! If you have taken at least one photo with the Yo-kai Cam (found on the title screen), you will get to choose between three special Yo-kai as a gift: Komasan, Noko, and Buchinyan.

So many decisions to make for us Yo-kai Watch fans. Which version will you be getting?

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