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Level-5 Reveals Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain in Development
In addition to a release date for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Level-5 had an additional big announcement in the latest Nintendo Direct Presentation: Yo-kai Watch is back! The ghost-capture monster collecting series returns to western shores after a long hiatus (and many missing...
Level-5 Promises To Fix Yo-Kai Watch 2 And Professor Layton Presentation In The Wake Of AI Backlash And Explains That Many Of Its Artwork Mistakes Were Simply Down To Human Error
According to Level-5, many of the perceived 'AI slop' elements in its recent presentation were due to the rushed nature of the Nintendo Direct, and were not AI-generated
"I deeply apologize": After global backlash, Level-5 CEO admits new Yo-Kai Watch and Professor Layton showcase uses generative AI
Last week's Nintendo Direct showcase wasn't all that flashy, but it did unveil two new trailers for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam and Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain – two new trailers that a follow-up stream from developer Level-5 had folks suspecting the use of generative AI....
"I deeply apologize": After global backlash, Level-5 CEO admits new Yo-Kai Watch and Professor Layton showcase uses generative AI
The studio used the controversial technology "in a wide variety of ways"
Level 5 boss apologises for AI use for Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch reveals
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has taken to X to address the criticism levelled on the company for its Level 5 Vision event where it was noticed that generative AI was used during the presentation. The event featured games from beloved series such as Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch....
Level-5 CEO defends AI use after Yo-kai Watch and Professor Layton backlash
Level-5’s CEO has addressed the backlash over Yo-kai Watch and Professor Layton using AI, claiming it helped the studio create “more satisfying” games.
Level 5 boss admits using AI for Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch reveals
Level 5’s CEO has confirmed that generative AI was used for its recent Yo-Kai Watch and Professor Layton game reveals and apologized to disappointed fans. Last week, the Japanese studio held a digital showcase, where it announced new entries in many of its beloved series. However, the showcase was...
Level 5 boss admits using AI for Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch reveals
CEO apologises for using generative AI for recent Level 5 showcase
Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, and PC Steam
This will be a remake to the sequel that first appeared on the 3DS.
Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, and PC Steam
This will be a remake to the sequel that first appeared on the 3DS.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain Coming to PS5 and PC Alongside Switch 2, New Story Content and Yo-kai Confirmed
Level-5 has announced that Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam alongside the previously revealed Nintendo Switch 2 version for an unknown release date. Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain follows Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits, Fleshy Souls, and Psychic Specters....
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: expanded trailer]
September 9: Just revealed by Level-5, Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain is in development for Nintendo Switch 2. Release timing was not provided. Level-5 is mostly keeping this one under wraps. That said, we know that we’re getting a remake of Yo-kai Watch 2 here – the RPG originally hit the Nintendo...
Level-5 confirms Holy Horror Mansion for Nintendo Switch 2, first gameplay
Following its initial announcement, Level-5 confirmed today that its upcoming game Holy Horror Mansion is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. This one is coming out in 2027. Holy Horror Mansion is Level-5’s alternate take on Yo-kai Watch. The ghost craft RPG is also planned as the company’s largest...
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain also coming to PS5, PC
The newly announced Yo-kai Watch 2 series remake Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain will launch for PlayStation …
Yo-Kai Watch Is Officially Making a Comeback
A new Yo-Kai Watch game is confirmed to be happening, with Level-5 announcing it more than seven years following the latest entry.
'Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain' Is Real, And It's Coming To Switch 2
Hello, old friend. Level-5 is really bringing out the throwbacks these days, huh? After years of waiting, the studio today unveiled a first look at Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain, confirming that it'll be coming to Switch 2. We still know very little about this one at the time of writing, but the...
Yo-Kai Watch 2 Switch 2 Remake Covers All 3 Versions
Yo-Kai Watch is coming back worldwide with a Switch 2 remake of 2 that includes content from all three versions of the original game.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Level-5 has announced the RPG Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain for Nintendo Switch 2. The team has not announced a release date, though a trailer is now out. The new release is based on the original Yo-kai Watch 2, with the developer retaining the elements of that title while rebuilding its graphics....
Holy Spirits, We’re Getting A New Yo-Kai Watch Game
It's been seven years since the Yo-kai were last seen in the West
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain announced for Switch 2
LEVEL-5 has announced Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain for Switch 2. A release date was …
Fantasy Life i Mobile Accompanied by Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch Costumes
The Android and iOS Fantasy Life i versions are here alongside Professor Layton and Jibanyan costumes to celebrate the mobile launch.
Yo-kai Watch Announces a Rent-A-Girlfriend Collab for Some Reason
Level-5 has announced that the mobile puzzle RPG Yo-kai Watch Puni Puni is getting a mini collaboration with the anime and manga series Rent-A-Girlfriend, bringing Chizuru Mizuhara on August 17, 2026. The event will introduce a special Mini Collaboration Bingo activity. Players can complete...
FFXIV Yo-kai Watch event guide
The Yo-kai Watch event is back in Final Fantasy 14 for a few months. Here’s how to get all the minions, mounts, weapons, and the framer’s kit.
FFXIV Yo-kai Watch Event Comes Back in August With new Items
The FFXIV Yo-kai Watch event with minions, a mount, and weapons is back and includes Wibble Wobble furnishings this time.
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