Pikmin Bloom's June 10th/11th Community Day fully detailed
Stepping out next week
This month, Pikmin Bloom’s Community Day will once again span two days, June 10th and 11th, 2023, and Big Flowers will be blooming into Calla Lilies! Get ready to paint the world around you in vibrant colors this Community Day! Additionally, the shop will be offering a limited time Community Day bundle pack, and a special Community Day mission ticket - don’t forget to check them out!
Big Flowers will bloom into Calla Lilies when you plant regular blue, red, yellow, or white petals around them (Each Big Flower will bloom for 3 hours only)
Players achieving the 10,000 step goal on either the 10th or the 11th will be awarded a special Calla Lily Flower Badge
Please note that if you don’t reach 10,000 steps by the 10th at 23:59, your progress will be reset on the 11th at 0:00 am local time. Your steps for the 10th may be updated by your device after the 11th at 0:00 am, but even if they end up displaying a total of more than 10,000 steps for the 10th, you won’t receive the badge in this case.)
In order to receive the badge, you must launch the app on the day when you plan to complete the 10,000 step task. Please note that if you don’t open the app at least once on this day, you may not be able to redeem your badge.
Seedlings in your planter pack will grow at 1.5x the usual speed (and more, if you’re flower planting!)
The Community Day Bundle Pack will be available in the shop from June 10th at 0:00 until June 11th at 23:59 local time.
The special Community Day mission ticket will be available to purchase from June 10th at 0:00 until June 11th at 23:59 local time. When you purchase this ticket, you will have access to a special mission. The Community Day special mission obtained through the ticket purchase must be completed before June 12th, 2023 at 23:59 local time.
Make Some Space for Irida & Glaceon in Pokémon Masters EX
Double down on this duo
Fresh from Hisui’s frosty frontier, Irida debuts on Pasio alongside her icy partner Glaceon. Look into the past and step into the future with Irida & Glaceon! The Leader of the Pearl Clan from the Hisui region has mysteriously arrived on Pasio amidst the threat of space-time distortions. Are these space-time distortions the result of mighty Dialga or mighty Palkia? And is there any way to stop the distortions from ravaging Pasio? With the island thrown into turmoil, an unlikely ally might just have the answers.
Irida & Glaceon are an Ice-type tech sync pair that cause a hailstorm with Watch for Ice when they turn the field of play’s zone into an Ice Zone with Ice Wish. During a hailstorm, Irida & Glaceon’s Space Spreads over Hisui passive skill powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs and quickly charges the move gauge. They can also launch their powerful buddy move, B Ice Beam, during a hailstorm, which will lower the target’s Sp. Def by four stat ranks—setting said foe up for an avalanche of special damage!
Irida & Glaceon are available to scout until July 9, 2023, at 10:59 p.m. PDT. Having also just arrived on Pasio, Adaman & Leafeon are available to scout until July 9, 2023, at 10:59 p.m. PDT.
Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest Episodes Added to Pokémon TV Today
Your Saturday morning plans are here!
Ready to see Ash and Pikachu continue their epic journey across the Kalos region? Check out Pokémon TV starting today to watch the exciting season of Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest! Don’t miss as Ash continues his quest to win eight Gym badges so he can enter the Kalos League. He and his traveling companions will make new friends, forge new rivalries, and, of course, meet some amazing Pokémon.
Serena, with her partner Fennekin and new friend Pancham, will take on the Pokémon Showcase world; Clemont will continue to create inventions and hope some of them are a hit; and Bonnie, as ever, will try to find someone to take care of her big brother!
Remember that you can catch Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest on watch.pokemon.com or on the Pokémon TV Mobile App to enjoy these classic episodes on the go!
Reminder: Mario Kart Tour's Princess Tour now live
Driving Ms. Daisy
The elegant Princess Peach and the cheerful Princess Daisy take center stage in the Princess Tour, the latest limited-time event in Mario Kart Tour, happening now.
Aim to crown yourself winner in the newly added courses GBA Peach Circuit and Wii Daisy Circuit.
Blast off with the newly added Red Turbo Birdo, Gold Cupid’s Arrow, and Silver Cupid’s Arrow karts; the Glittering Glider and Gold Bells Glider; and the Daisy Balloon.
Looking to freshen up your in-game Mii wardrobe? Try the newly added Daisy Mii Racing Suit and Pink Mii Racing Suit!
The Princess Tour runs from now until June 13, 2023 at 10:59 p.m. PT.
Ninjala Anime Episode 70 now available to stream
Berecca's Special Service
The newest episode of the Ninjala anime series has been released online, titled “Berecca’s Special Service.” The 23-minute episode will be available to view for free until June 8th, 2023, so check it out while it’s available! A plot synopsis of the episode reads:
Berecca is irritated after Burton breaks their agreement to find out where Ezet disappeared first thing in the morning. To further add fuel to her fire, Berecca is slated to face Burton’s team next in the Ninjala Battle Festival. Berecca puts all of her frustration into her training, but in her anger, is unable to work effectively with her teammate Naomi. To remedy this situation, Berecca turns to Billy, to help her grow closer to Naomi…
Pokémon Kids TV shares 'Forgetful Pokémon Song'
Don't forget to watch
The Pokémon Kids TV YouTube Channel continues to share sing-a-long videos aimed at kids that teach them about Pokémon. Yet another video has just been released, and this one puts the spotlight on forgetful Pokémon.
When you think of forgetful Pokémon, there’s no doubt Psyduck comes to mind, but did you know there are plenty of other Pokémon that have trouble remembering things? If not, this video will teach you all about them, and the catchy jingle will make sure you never forget them!
Pokémon Co. has even added the lyrics to this song to the YouTube decryption section, which you can find here.
Looking for some ambient noise to fill your house with? Do you happen to be a big fan of Minecraft? If so, the perfect video has come along!
Mojang has just released an hour-long loop of Minecraft sounds that’ll transport you to a serene setting. The video above gives you 60 minutes of ‘Cherry Grove’ ambient sounds, all of which will be very familiar to diehard Minecraft fans.
Even if you’re not a Minecraft player, this video can still make for some lovely background noise to fill your day. It’s the end of the week after all, so why not kick back and relax with some soothing game sounds?
Super Mega Baseball 4 now available on Switch
Swinging for the fences
Super Mega Baseball 4 launches on Switch today. The game is priced at $50 and takes up 7.3 GB of space.
Grab your glove and your bat, it’s time to go yard with the best to ever play the game because Super Mega Baseball 4 is here–and it’s where the Legends play.
More than 200 larger-than-life versions of fan-favorite former pros like Vladimir Guerrero, Johnny Damon, Ozzie Smith, and Jason Giambi are ready to step onto the field and join the roster of beloved Super Mega League All-Stars. The series’ signature combination of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay depth returns and baseball becomes bigger and better than ever.
Plus, the latest title receives the series’ most Mega presentation upgrade yet, with eye-popping new visuals for everything from animations to characters to stadiums, as well as crystal-clear audio upgrades from the dugout to the bleachers.
Based on community feedback, Super Mega Baseball 4 is introducing an entire lineup of new and fan-requested features that add fresh layers of depth, including an expanded trait system with Team Chemistry, Shuffle Draft, and 6 all-new stadiums. To create an even larger and more connected player base, cross-platform multiplayer has been expanded to include cross-generation matchmaking in Pennant Race and Online Leagues, so players can hit dingers with friends online across even more game systems.
Moving Out 2 'Accessibility Deep Dive' Trailer
Fun for all
Moving Out 2, the sequel to the 2020 award-winning couch moving, couch co-op game from SMG Studio and DevM Games is Launching in 2023 on Switch. Today, join the developers in this Accessibility Deep Dive and learn all about how they have made Moving Out 2 the most Accessible Moving Out yet!
Moving Out 2 will take players back to the breakneck, breakback (and ‘break-knee’) world of Smooth Moves’ Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians (F.A.R.Ts), as they pack furniture, technology, and everything including the kitchen sink across increasingly bizarre locales, with increasingly deadly challenges.
Moving Out 2 will see the introduction of online co-operative, cross-play enabled gameplay to the series, allowing F.A.R.Ts around the world to team up and creatively move furniture from point A to point B and beyond!
Announced during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, Moving Out 2 will again feature a cast of bizarre unlockable characters as they traverse different dimensions in the pursuit of seamless and (sometimes) breakage-free home removals, across more than 50 new levels and challenges.
ANONYMOUS;CODE Character Trailer 3 - Tengen, Nonoka & Liddie
A trio of new faces
Unveil the world of ANONYMOUS;CODE with our brand-new character trailer. Today we get to meet the private eye Tengen Ozutani, the virtuoso gadgeteer Nonoka Hosho, and the math evangelist Liddie Kumar.
ANONYMOUS;CODE will be the first game in the Science Adventure Series to include both English and Japanese voice options. Until now, all previously released installments have included Japanese voices only. For this occasion, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. has put together a stellar group of voice talent including Max Mittelman, Anairis Quiñones (AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative English VA for Tama), and Y. Chang (AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative English VA for Lien).
With an original story planned and created by Chiyomaru Shikura of MAGES., the series is based on the concept of “99% science and 1% fantasy,” a science fiction suspense that uses real-world scientific events as the framework of the story. It has been developed in a variety of media, including novels, manga, and anime, as well as games. Science Adventure Series games released in North America and Europe include CHAOS;HEAD, STEINS;GATE, ROBOTICS;NOTES, and CHAOS;CHILD.
7 Horizons launches for Switch today
The sun rises on a new experience
RedDeer.Games, one of the biggest publishers and developers of Nintendo Switch games, starts June’s edition of the Indie Spring Spree Event with a premiere of the 7 Horizons. Retro sci-fi adventure is available globally on Nintendo Switch consoles from today.
7 Horizons is a colorful, retro-style pixelated platformer in which the player takes on the role of Jelly, whose friends have become trapped and imprisoned by a mysterious villain.
The hero’s task will be to free his companions and, with their combined help, to liberate the planet Mesalia, and its inhabitants from the clutches of the evil.
Players have a choice between a gentler or slightly more belligerent approach to saving the planet. But they must remember – some defeated enemies come back stronger.
Once Jelly’s friends have been freed, players will be able to choose between four characters, each with unique abilities, which can be upgraded with items found during gameplay.
On the course of an important mission, players will encounter complex puzzles, explore a variety of locations, and defeat challenging bosses, all to the sound of 8-bit music.
Minabo: A Walk Through Life 'Accolades' trailer
One step at a time
Minabo - A Walk Through Life came to Switch back in late April, and you can pick it up now for $15. Wondering if the game is for you? Perhaps today’s accolades trailer will convince you!
Minabo - A Walk Through Life is a cozy indie title where players have to grow their own turnip and experience its whole circle of life from beginning to end by interacting with other turnips and the environment. Make friends, create a family, and take care of pets to establish relationships in quick playthroughs.
As life progresses, players will have to make hard decisions regarding their social interactions. Would they marry a turnip and have children, or would they rather stay single and take care of their parents in their final days? Minabo - A Walk Through Life is a pure (and hard) life metaphor!
Players will enjoy appealing visuals and charming characters for all audiences while completing 25 quests full of life-changing moments inspired by psychologist counselors involved in the development. Replay with Free Life Mode to change the path again, and share their life story on social media.
Check out the latest trailer for Kvark
Bunker down
We learned a few months back that Kvark is coming to Switch sometime this year. We still don’t have a release date for the title, but the PC version is out today. That release came with a new trailer, which you can check out above.
Kvark is a retro-inspired FPS that pays homage to such games as Doom, Quake, Duke Nukem, and Wolfenstein 3D. Born out of a love for the genre, developed on Unreal Engine 5, and improved with modern solutions such as up-to-date rendering techniques and adaptive audio, the game should make all who still remember late nights spent playing these classics feel right at home.
It’s the late 80s in the Post-Soviet Czech Republic. Times are tough. People are struggling to find a job that pays well enough to put food on the table. So when a job opportunity arrives to start working for Kvark – a pure nuclear energy company looking for miners to work in the uranium mines, you don’t think twice. It’s hard, it’s dangerous, and yet, thanks to Kvark’s sophisticated propaganda, there are countless applicants for such demanding work. So you are overjoyed when, finally, after a successful interview, you are taken underground as a new employee…
The recruitment went well, but the happy thrill didn’t last, and it quickly turned into fear upon waking up alone, locked in a dark cell. The last thing you remember is the onboarding at reception. Now you are awakened by the sound of nearby explosions and shouting. Confused by not only the surrounding chaos, but also the drastic change in surroundings, you struggle to grasp the situation. All the cells are open and those once locked within are long gone. Seems like you’re the last prisoner in this terrifying facility.
How did you end up in this mess? Why did everybody escape? What the hell is going on? Those are but a few questions ringing in your head louder than the sirens and emergency calls around you.
Johnny Trigger: Sniper shoots its shot on Switch today
Gunning for Switch
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as Johnny Trigger. Published by QubicGames, this action-packed game is available on Switch today, and promises to take the sniper game genre to new heights.
In Johnny Trigger: Sniper, players step into the shoes of a professional assassin armed with unparalleled style, unwavering courage, and an arsenal of epic proportions. Gone are the days of lurking in the shadows and enduring tedious waiting; this game delivers non-stop action from start to finish. With each mission, you’ll face formidable opponents who won’t hesitate to fight back. But fear not, for your trusty rifle and ample ammunition will aid you in taking down your targets with precision and flair.
Prepare to be captivated by the gameplay mechanics that make Johnny Trigger: Sniper a standout experience. Earn money as you complete missions to unlock an array of new weaponry, ranging from high-powered rocket launchers to deadly assault rifles. Discover the secrets hidden within mysterious suitcases by collecting keys scattered throughout your journey. Strategically shoot exploding barrels, conquer mafia bosses, and ensure the safety of innocent civilians in your quest to become the ultimate sniper.
From now until June 16th, 2023, you can pick up Johnny Trigger: Sniper for 20% off, dropping the price from $5 to $4. Johnny Trigger: Sniper takes up 173 MB of space.
Game Boy-themed horror title 'Fishing Vacation' hits Switch today
What an interesting hook
Today, premier horror games publisher DreadXP announced the release of the latest addition to its console port lineup. Independent developer Teebowah Games’ Game Boy-themed horror adventure Fishing Vacation is available now on Nintendo Switch!
Originally conceptualized for Fishing Horror Jam 2020 and released as an expanded standalone game on Steam in April 2022, Fishing Vacation is an uncomfortably moist micro-horror game that’s the vacation you’ve been waiting for! Part fishing adventure, part atmospheric horror with a good dose of humor, Fishing Vacation is an homage to Game Boy games of the past that’s filled with haunting discoveries.
In Fishing Vacation, you and your buddy have the keys to their uncle’s cabin up in the mountains near the best lake you’ve ever fished in! The ecology has changed since the last time that you visited, though. Uncle is nowhere to be found… but don’t let that stop you from reeling in a big one!
Over the span of three days, you’ll dig up your own worms and catch your own dinner as you uncover the mysteries of the vacant cabin and the whereabouts of your friend’s uncle and their family.
Fishing Vacation Key Features:
- MOIST: Over 30 types of fish and creatures to catch
- HA, AHH!: A humorously horrific story
- REDO: More than three endings to unlock (roughly 30 mins to an hour per playthrough)
- RETRO: Over ten color palettes to choose from
Fishing Vacation is available now on Nintendo Switch via the eShop for $1.99 USD.
