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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons has received a finalized release date. The co-op beat ‘em up from developer Secret Base and publisher Modus Games will launch for Switch physically at select retailers and digitally via the eShop on July 27th, 2023. Check out the latest ‘Release Date’ trailer above and more details below.
Series icons Billy and Jimmy Lee are joined by Marian, returning as a fully realized, firearm-wielding ranged fighter, and newcomer Uncle Matin, a riot-shield-wielding powerhouse. Tag in and out as the classic Lee duo or switch it up with different characters. With two-player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
Dragon Ball: The Breakers has been updated to Version 1.3.0.000, preparing the game for the launch of Season 3 on June 9th, 2023. You can check out the full patch notes for this new update below.
Update Details
▼ Set the opening of the Public Test Server (PTS) and the off-season period!
- Prior to the start of Season 3, the Public Test Server (PTS) where players can try out new Raiders, Survivor Skins, and other content early and for free, will be available for a limited time. You can join this event by selecting “Go to Public Test Server” from the title screen. Also, the period between this patch going live and the start of the next season will be an off-season to give us time to prepare for Season 3.
*No new Dragon Tiers or Challenges will be added during the off-season.
▼ New Event Feature
- We will be regularly adding limited-time events during this season where you can get rewards by clearing the events’ exclusive tiers.
Please wait for the upcoming in-game event notice for more details.
▼ Knockback Gauge
- The Knockback Gauge has been added for all Raiders. With the addition of this gauge, the Raider will not knockback until the gauge runs out after getting a certain amount of attacks from Survivors.
*The Raider will not drop any Dragon Balls in their possession until they are knocked back.
▼ Vehicle Skin Spec Update
- We have updated the game so that if a player has a skin set for vehicles, that change will be reflected for existing vehicles on the map when they ride them. Vehicles that have been left without a rider will revert to their default appearance after a certain period of time.
*If a player rides a vehicle with a different skin set by another Survivor, the appearance will change based on the settings of the current player riding it. *Vehicles that have been brought into the game with special skins will not change.
▼Vehicle Skin Spec Update
- We have updated the game so that if a player has a skin set for vehicles, that change will be reflected for existing vehicles on the map when they ride them.
- Vehicles that have been left without a rider will revert to their default appearance after a certain period of time.
*If a player rides a vehicle with a different skin set by another Survivor, the appearance will change based on the settings of the current player riding it. *Vehicles that have been brought into the game with special skins will not change.
■ Major In-Game Updates
- Fixed the animation for when the effect from the “Flames of Mt. Frypan” active skill disappears.
- Along with the implementation of the Knockback Gauge, the damage for the “Full Power Energy Blast Volley” and “Crazy Finger Shot” Super Attacks has been lowered.
- Adjusted Spopovich to be treated as his own character when playing as Raider Majin Buu. He will now have his own health bar, like Nappa and other similar characters.
- Adjusted the Raiders so that there is no delay after landing from a high position.
- Regarding the Escape Time Machine and Signal Beacon that appear during the Search Phase when there are only 3 or fewer Survivors remaining, if they are destroyed as a result of area destruction, they will now reappear depending on the remaining number of areas and Survivors.
- Adjusted the signal display so it won’t disappear over time. If a new signal is used, the previous signal will still disappear as always.
- For objects that require players to hold down a button to interact with them, the interaction will now begin if they hold down the button when they are near the object.
- Regarding the Raider Eradicator medal in battle results, the experience points gained when scoring a knock back on a Raider have been increased.
*Adjusted due to the addition of the Knockback Gauge.
- Slightly lowered the amount of damage from the “Justice Rush” Super Attack to be in line with similar super attacks.
- Backpacks can now be equipped on costumes where they previously could not be used.
■ Fixed Content
- Fixed an issue in which the assist character from certain Raider’s active skills, such as “Summon Yamu” and “Call Nappa,” can pass through the flame effect for the “Flames of Mt. Frypan” active skill.
- Fixed an issue in which the area where the flame effect for the “Flames of Mt. Frypan” active skill was deployed and where it appeared to players was different.
- Fixed an issue in which the transformation from the “Power Unleashed” active skill was not cancelled after the player was caught in an area destruction.
- Fixed an issue in which the Raider could involuntarily evade the repeated attacks from the “Symphonic Destruction” Super Attack.
- Fixed an issue in which the “Super Electric Strike” Super Attack would activate twice if the Ki Blast hit the Raider.
- Fixed an issue in which the amount of damage from the “Charge” Super Attack was the same regardless of the player’s Dragon Change Level.
- Fixed an issue in which certain evasive actions for Transphere: Beerus were faster than other Transpheres.
- Fixed an issue in which Raider Nappa becomes able to move in a diagonal direction at a higher speed than intended after using theFixed an issue in which the area where the flame effect for the “Flames of Mt. Frypan” active skill was deployed and where it appeared to players was different.
- Fixed an issue in which the transformation from the “Power Unleashed” active skill was not cancelled after the player was caught in an area destruction.
- Fixed an issue in which the Raider could involuntarily evade the repeated attacks from the “Symphonic Destruction” Super Attack.
- Fixed an issue in which the “Super Electric Strike” Super Attack would activate twice if the Ki Blast hit the Raider.
- Fixed an issue in which the amount of damage from the “Charge” Super Attack was the same regardless of the player’s Dragon Change Level.
- Fixed an issue in which certain evasive actions for Transphere: Beerus were faster than other Transpheres.
- Fixed an issue in which Raider Nappa becomes able to move in a diagonal direction at a higher speed than intended after using the “Plant Saibaman” active skill while placed in a slanted position by an attack or other effect.
- Fixed an issue in which repeated attacks from Raider Nappa that fill the Evolution Gauge of a Survivor that is not in a Dragon Change state would not affect said Survivor, and then cause Raider Nappa to change to Raider Vegeta.
- Fixed an issue in which Raider Vegeta (Great Ape)’s Ki Blasts would pass through the flame effect of the “Flames of Mt. Frypan” active skill when close to it.
- Fixed an issue in which Raider Vegeta (Great Ape) could not execute any attacks after performing an evasive action mid-air until he landed on the ground.
- Fixed an issue in which Raider Vegeta (Great Ape) sometimes could not use any terrain-destroying moves while walking on the ground.
- Fixed an issue in which a Survivor who has been KO’d twice and is transported to the inside of Raider Majin Buu’s body at the same time Buu deals a finishing blow would still appear to be in a KO’d state if they managed to escape.
- Fixed an issue in which a Raider could be damaged by a Survivor during the delay following an area destruction.
- Fixed an issue in which the Raider was not invincible after receiving an attack from a Survivor of a lower level until the Raider completed a counter-attack action.
- Fixed an issue in which the Raider could not damage the activation system for the Super Time Machine if it was in the center of the “Flames of Mt. Frypan” active skill.
- Fixed an issue in which the cooldown time would not recover if the limit gauge reached 0 while using the “Grappling Device” active skill during Dragon Change, even if the player used a cooldown drink.
- Fixed an issue in which certain objects, such as vehicles, could not be ridden after Raider Vegeta used the “Running won’t save you!” Super Attack.
- Fixed an issue in which the Raider’s icon would remain on the remaining Survivor’s screens if one of the Survivors disconnected from
- the match after locking onto the Raider.
- Fixed various other minor issues.
■ Fixed and Adjustments on Future Updates
- We plan to implement fixes and adjustments to the following areas in a future update.
- We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to implement these changes.
- There is an issue in which the “Landing Delay Nullification” skill unintentionally causes actions other than running to speed up.
- There is an issue in which players cannot select the Raider as their desired role on the Role Select screen.
- There is an issue in which Raider Ginyu Force is listed as being on sale on the Raider Characters screen, even during the off-season.
- *New Season 3 Raider will only be available after the maintenance on 6/8/2023 (PDT) ǀ 6/9/2023 (CEST).
- There is an issue in which players can evade underwater with the “Fortuneteller Baba” Survivor Skin.
Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Mario Kart Tour, Super Mario Run, Pokémon Café ReMix, and Pokémon Masters EX have all received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.
Fire Emblem Heroes
- [Summoning] The latest Legendary Hero Summoning Event is now live. It features the following Heroes: Hinoka (Thundering Wings), Dagr (Sun’s Radiance), Micaiah (Radiant Queen), Caeda (Beloved Queen), Nanna (Beloved Princess), Myrrh (Guardian Dragon), Seidr (Goddess of Hope), Ophelia (Starlit Maiden), Alfred (Floral Protector), Elincia (Devoted Queen), Corrin (Child of Dusk), and Robin (Exalt’s Other Half) (available until June 14th)
- [Special Maps] The Legendary Hero Battle feat. Hinoka (Thundering Wings) is now live (available until June 14th)
- [Special Maps] The Legendary/Mythic/Bound Hero Battle Revivals feat. Robin (Exalt’s Other Half), Myrrh (Guardian Dragon), Nanna (Beloved Princess), Caeda (Beloved Queen), Micaiah (Radiant Queen), Dagr (Sun’s Radiance), Corrin (Child of Dusk) are now live (available until June 14th)
- [Store] The following is now available in the Store: Summoner Support Pack (available until June 14th)
- [Manga] Chapter 285 of the official Fire Emblem Heroes manga is now available (no end date)
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
- [Crafting] The following is now available via Reissue Crafting: Royal Shimmer Collection, Awesome Aurora Collection, 2020 Wedding Collection, 2019 Wedding Collection (available until June 10th)
Mario Kart Tour
- [Tours] The 97th Tour, the Princess Tour, is now live. The Coins Aplenty event will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Ranked Cups are: Peach Cup (Part 1) / Fire Rosalina Cup (Part 2). If you place high in the ranked cup, you will get the following: [First Half] Birdo (Red), Red Turbo Birdo / [Second Half] Pink Mii Racing Suit, Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew) / [Both] golden pipe (available until June 14th)
- [Events] The latest Collect Event Tokens event is now live (cause opponents to crash), with the Tokens Aplenty event to be held on Mondays (available until June 14th)
- [Events] The latest Kart Pro event is now live (available until June 14th)
- [Store] The following is now available in the Store, the Spotlight Store, and the Mii Racing Suit Store: Peach (Wedding), Sweet Daytripper (featured until June 7th)
- [Store] The following is now available in the Store, the Spotlight Store, and the Mii Racing Suit Store: Silver Cupid’s Arrow, Glittering Glider, Gold Cupid’s Arrow, Daisy Mii Racing Suit, Pack with 70 Rubies and some Tickets, Pack with 150 Rubies and some Tickets, Driver Point-Boost Tickets 10 Ticket Set, Value Pack. Also, the Peach Mii Racing Suit is on sale (available until June 14th)
- [Other] A new Filter has been for taking photos in auto mode: Pop Art (no end date)
Super Mario Run
- [Store] Starting today, the game is available at a lower price: 11.99€ / 1 200 Yen
Pokémon Masters EX
- [Trainer Lodge] Starting today, you can invite Adaman as a guest once you have teamed up with 5★ Adaman & Leafon. The Lodge Exchange Line-up has also been updated, and the Hisui Style has been added as decoration (no end date)
- [Log-in Bonus] The Trainer Lodge Week is now live. Players can claim various presents as special Log-in Bonus (available until June 8th)
- [Scout] The following Sync Pair is now available via Master Fair Scout: Adaman & Leafon (available until July 10th)
- [Events] The latest Story Event, Travelers from a Distant Past, is now live (available until June 17th)
- [Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now available: Travelers from a Distant Past (available until June 17th)
- [Log-in Bonus] A new set of Daily Log-in Bonuses is now live (available until June 17th)
- [Events] The latest Extreme Battle Event, Training with Dawn and Lucas, is now live. New area info will be added on June 2nd (available until June 17th)
- [Store] The following is now available in the Store: May Master Fair gem special 1 to 4 (available until July 5th)
Pokémon Café ReMix
- [Stages] A new set of Main Orders is now available: 2 026 to 2 050 (no end date)
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 has received a finalized release date. The fantasy RPG from developer Agate and publisher PQube will launch for Switch on June 22nd, 2023. Check out the latest trailer above and visit the eShop page here for additional details.
Become the principal of a school for heroes, in this thrilling sim-management game! In the land of Valthiria, destiny is not a matter of birth, but a result of passion and training. Watch as your students transform, mastering their abilities under your expert guidance. Hold on tight as you unravel a captivating story over the course of an in-game decade, filled with unexpected twists. Get ready to forge a legacy like no other in Valthirian Arc Hero School Story 2!
WrestleQuest has received a finalized release date. The pro-wrestling RPG from developer Mega Cat Studios and publisher Skybound Games will be released for Nintendo Switch on August 8th, 2023. Check out the latest ‘Legends’ trailer above.
Pro-wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!
Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café Remix, have all received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.
Fire Emblem Heroes
- [Coliseum] Season 154 of Resonant Battles is now live. The bonus titles are: Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem and Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (available until June 6th)
- [Coliseum] The latest Season of the Arena is now live. It features the following Heroes: Claude (King of Unification), Chrom (Fell Exalt), Byleth (Vengeance Vessel), Maria (Ritual Sacrifice), Anankos (Seething Silence), Linus (Savage Dog), Ewan (Eager Student), Ike (Brave Mercenary), Ninian (Oracle of Destiny), and all Heroes from Ver. 6.X (available until June 6th)
- [Coliseum] Season 38 of Arena Assault+ is now live (available until June 6th)
- [Coliseum] Season 135 of Allegiance Battles is now live. The Target for this Season is: Bramimond (The Enigma) (available until June 6th)
- [Coliseum] Season 38 of Summoner Duels is now live. The Captain Skills for this Season are: Secret Maneuver, Dauntless, and Tandem From (available until June 13th)
- [Aether Keeps] Season 224 of Aether Raids is now live (available until June 6th)
Bonus Heroes (HP+10, Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 + Lift+20 and Double EXP and SP if you win a battle): Ashera (Order Goddess), Seiros (Saint of Legends), Chrom (Fell Exalt), Byleth (Vengeance Vessel), Maria (Ritual Sacrifice), Anankos (Seething Silence), Linus (Savage Dog), Camilla (Steamy Secrets), Claude (King of Unification), Anna (Commander)
Bonus Structures (Level +1): Tactics Room (O, D)
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
- [Events] The latest Seasonal Event, Wedding Whimsy, is now live (available until June 28th)
- [Store] A new Pack is now available in the Store: Wedding Whimsy Seasonal Pack (available until June 28th)
- [Other] New layouts have been added to Auto-Designer (no end date)
- [Events] The first half of the latest Garden Event, Labelle’s Wedding Salon, is now live. The second half goes live on June 3rd (available until June 10th)
- [Goals] A new set of Timed Goals is now live: Garden Event Goals (available until June 10th)
- [Store] Two new Packs are now live in the Store (available until June 10th) (Garden Growth Pack Regular/Deluxe)
Pokémon Masters EX
- [Other] New songs have been added to the Jukebox (no end date)
Pokémon Café ReMix
- [Log-in Bonus] A new set of Daily Log-in Bonuses is now live: 18 Million Downloads Celebration, Stamps #1 (available until June 16th)
Falcom is bringing Tokyo Xanadu eX+ to the Switch in Japan on June 29th, 2023. The title will be priced at 4,800 yen and will be sold both digitally and physically. Ahead of the game’s release, a number of character profiles have been released. Today introduces us to Rem.
Rem is a mysterious girl that travels between worlds. Behind her smile, you can see a certain ephemerality. Her nationality, gender, and age are a complete mystery. It’s even unclear whether she’s truly human.
Those who pre-order the physical edition of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ will get the “Tokyo Xanadu Complete Works” four-disc soundtrack, which includes 87 songs from Tokyo Xanadu eX+.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake has been updated to Ver. 1.0.5.0. You can see the patch notes for this update below.
- Added an end screen after completing the story featuring instructions on what to do next (complete challenges, unlock awards and new costumes, etc.)
- Added an “auto-continue” option for dialogues to the settings
- Additional fixes and improvements for voice overs during cutscenes
- Improved several travel point positions
- Speed runners: The playtime now continues during cut scenes and in the pause menu
- Speed runners: Fixed a bug with the playtime getting frozen when SpongeBob dies during dialogues
- Speed runners: Added a configurable cumulative loading penalty to the options that gives the player a playtime penalty when loading a save game
- General bug fixes
- Added an option to swap the dodge and jump actions between the A and B button
Wondering how the Switch held up in Japan this week? Switch titles made up all 10 of the top 10 best-selling software list. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had an impressive second week, selling almost 250k more physical copies. Breath of the Wild also continues to hold strong in third. As for the rest of the charts, it’s quite standard, with top-selling titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, Minecraft, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Splatoon 3, and Switch Sports making their usual appearance.
As for hardware, the Switch OLED holds the top spot, with Sony’s PlayStation 5 placing in second. The standard Switch placed in third, and the Switch Lite took fourth, with the PS5 Digital Edition in fifth.
Check out the full rundown for software and hardware for May 15th to May 21st, 2023 below!
Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)
- [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 247,689 (1,367,191)
- [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,264 (5,301,742)
- [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 7,520 (2,189,691)
- [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet – 5,573 (5,034,295)
- [NSW] Minecraft – 5,507 (3,141,460)
- [NSW] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – 5,360 (432,149)
- [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,709 (5,195,387)
- [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,658 (4,019,351)
- [NSW] Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection – 4,515 (1,081,447)
- [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 3,422 (1,081,447)
- [NSW] Mario Party Superstars (Nintendo, 10/29/21) – 3,378 (1,233,760) 12 .[PS4] Hogwarts Legacy (Warner Bros. Games, 05/05/23) – 2,929 (41,231) 13 .[NSW] Wand of Fortune R for Nintendo Switch (Idea Factory, 05/18/23) – 2,518 (New) 14 .[NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) – 2,438 (7,469,324) 15 .[NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 2,234 (3,389,711) 16 .[NSW] Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo, 02/12/21) – 2,211 (1,151,151) 17 .[NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo, 01/11/19) – 2,130 (1,259,647) 18 .[NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Nintendo, 06/05/20) – 1,935 (1,121,191) 19 .[NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo, 03/25/22) – 1,664 (1,028,864) 20 .[NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! (Konami, 11/19/20) – 1,628 (2,877,536) 21 .[NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (Bandai Namco, 09/22/22) – 1,313 (177,377) 22 .[NSW] Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo, 10/27/17) – 1,291 (2,407,098) 23 .[NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo, 06/28/19) – 1,276 (1,292,651) 24 .[NSW] Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Special Price (SEGA, 11/17/22) – 1,241 (63,680) 25 .[NSW] Minecraft Legends (Bandai Namco, 04/18/23) – 1,181 (24,703) 26 .[NSW] Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Set (Capcom, 06/30/22) – 1,143 (326,845) 27 .[NSW] Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Nintendo, 10/31/19) – 1,096 (898,943) 28 .[NSW] ARK: Survival Evolved (Spike Chunsoft, 02/24/23) – 1,041 (48,493)
- [NSW] Super Mario Party (Nintendo, 10/05/18) – 1,037 (2,151,077)
- [PS4] Resident Evil 4 (Capcom, 03/24/23) – 1,027 (133,458)
Hardware Sales (followed by lifetime sales)
- Switch OLED Model – 69,341 (4,574,041)
- PlayStation 5 – 32,553 (3,053,149)
- Switch – 11,446 (19,321,976)
- Switch Lite – 5,858 (5,303,712)
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 4,602 (496,421)
- PlayStation 4 – 880 (7,870,704)
- Xbox Series X – 146 (185,922)
- Xbox Series S – 116 (252,436)
- New 2DS LL (including 2DS) – 25 (1,191,629)
Days of Doom, a brand new post-apocalyptic tactical RPG roguelite game from developer SneakyBox and publisher Atari, has been announced for Nintendo Switch. It will be available sometime in 2023, but release info beyond that is unknown. Check out the announce trailer above and gameplay details below via Gematsu.
Days of Doom is a tactical turn-based roguelite set in an unorthodox post-apocalyptic world. It reinvents a tried-and-true formula, adding quirky characters, unexpected enemies, and intense, engaging combat set against a vibrant and eerie backdrop.
Defying the conventional notions of the end times, Days of Doom is a thrilling post-apocalyptic odyssey set in a colorful, chaotic world where zombies, raiders, zombie raiders, and mutant lizards roam free. You’ll embark on an epic journey to navigate a treacherous wasteland and reach sanctuary amidst the rubble. Armed with a humble group of uniquely skilled survivors, you must strategically maneuver through hordes of undead and other threatening adversaries, manage hard-earned resources, and devise tactics that will allow you to outsmart the undead and mutated swarms.
Mastering the art of turn-based combat is essential to survival in this tortured realm. Each archetypal character class possesses unique abilities that, when skillfully employed, can turn the tide of battle. Kickstart the chaos with Pyro, setting foes ablaze for lingering damage. Unleash the unstoppable duo of Hydromancer and Thrasher, a formidable pair drenching enemies with watery assaults and delivering electrifying surprises. Though the odds seem insurmountable, strategic utilization of each class’ talents, combined with timely upgrades and new abilities, is the key to overcoming the undead (or otherwise disturbing) menaces.
Prepare for endless surprises and relentless challenges, as no two runs in Days of Doom are ever the same. The procedurally generated landscape and the unpredictability of enemy encounters ensure each playthrough offers a fresh opportunity to hone your survival skills, pushing you to the top of your game.
Key Features
- Beautifully animated hand-drawn art that brings the quirky vision of the post-apocalypse to life.
- Eight character classes, each equipped with unique default and special abilities.
- A dozen enemies from the archetypal zombie to deadly raiders and mutant reptilians, to explosive monstrosities, and two surprisingly brutal boss fights.
- Over 50 randomly occurring events that present risk-reward scenarios.
- Over 70 items and runes to collect to turn the odds in your favor.
- Roguelite progression means no two runs will be the same, but you permanently upgrade stats like party size and speed of resource accumulation, which means each run will get you closer to reaching your goal.
- Original orchestral soundtrack by Jelle Dittmar.
While we wait on an official release date for Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees, the first official trailer has been released from developer and publisher Silver Lemur Games that shows off a considerable amount of gameplay. Check out the trailer above.
Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s like Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series and others. Using the classic first-person perspective, over grid movement, turn-based system to travel in an open world with fast travel options and a quick combat.
You lead a party of 7 adventurers, manually assembled or pre-made, on an epic adventure to fight the evil which lurks in Amberland. It’s light, fairy tale, epic, heroic and slightly humorous. It does not take tons of hours to complete or require an endless grind to progress. Basically, it’s a love letter from the 90s, the golden era of RPGs.
Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled the next expansion in the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames, which will launch at participating retailers worldwide beginning Aug. 11, 2023.
The upcoming Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion will introduce type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex to the Pokémon TCG, where certain Tera Pokémon ex cards will feature a different Energy type. For example, Trainers will see Charizard ex as a Darkness type versus its usual Fire type, as well as Tyranitar ex as a Lightning type versus its usual Fighting type or Darkness type. When attacking, type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex will use the same Energy as their usual type; however, they will have a different Weakness that corresponds with their shifted type. These cards will also follow the same rules as normal Pokémon ex — when Knocked Out, the type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex gives up two Prize cards instead of one.
Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:
- 15 Pokémon ex and six Tera Pokémon ex
- 12 illustration rare Pokémon
- Six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
- 12 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
- Three hyper rare gold etched cards
Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center online and participating retailers worldwide. Equipped with two additional booster packs and one additional illustration rare style promo card featuring the Pokémon Center logo, the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box is available for preorder now for Trainers in the US, Canada and UK alongside other products from the expansion.
Publisher PQube has announced Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire, a classic JRPG-inspired turn-based RPG coming to Nintendo Switch from developer Octeto Studios. A release date and pricing info has not yet been revealed, but according to the official trailer, it’s supposedly “coming soon.” Check out the announcement trailer above and more details and screenshots via the Steam page here.
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics! Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.
The next batch of weekly releases for the Switch eShop is here! As usual, there’s a huge list of titles coming to the platform, with both small and large releases to pique your interest. Take a look at the full list for Europe for the week of May 25th, 2023 below.
- Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch Edition
- Fitness Circuit
- Puzzle Bobble Everybubble
- Akaiito HD Remaster
- Animality
- Aoishiro HD Remaster
- Bat Boy
- Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril
- Bee in the Valley
- Best Action Games 5-in-1
- Best Forklift Operator
- Best Mobile Games 5-in-1
- BlackSmith Hit
- Cassette Beasts
- Coloring Pixels: Collection 3
- Convergence: A League of Legends Story
- Dark Quest 3
- Dice & Spells
- End of Lines
- Fantasy Tower Defense
- Fights in Tight Spaces
- Finally, in Love Again
- Ghostpia Season One
- Glitch Busters: Stuck on You
- Hello Goodboy
- Hentai Dream
- Hexapoda
- Horse Club Adventures: Lakeside Collection
- Hush Hush
- Kizuna AI: Touch the Beat
- Last Labyrinth: Ludicity Lost
- LEGO 2K Drive
- Loco Parentis
- Maquette
- Marlon’s Mystery: The Darkside of Crime
- Mechanic 8230: Escape From Ilgrot
- Moonleap
- Octo Curse
- Onigo Hunter
- Pulling no Punches
- Puzzle Bobble / Bust-a-Move (16-bit Console Version)
- Replikator
- RINA: RhythmError
- Round People
- Santa’s Monster Shootout
- Serene Hike
- Skye Tales
- Smash Out
- Spectrolite
- Sunshine Shuffle
- Super Night Riders
- Terracotta
- The Case of the Golden Idol
- Theft Ride Legacy
- Torinto
- To the Rescue
- True Disc Golf
- Vaccine Rebirth
- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
- Welcome Kokuri-san
- Woodland Hike
- World War: Combat Guardian
PlatinumGames has been sharing a number of development blogs for Bayonetta 3 for awhile now, diving deep into various facets of the title. It appears the team still has a ton to share, as they’ve shifted from written blogs to video features.
The second episode of the video interview series has now been released, giving us another look at the development of Bayonetta 3 directly from various members of the PlatinumGames development team. This latest episode details how the team aimed for a “sense of reality” with certain aspects of the game, and some of the challenges that came with that.
The devs that appear this time are as follows:
- Supervising Director: Hideki Kamiya
- Director: Yusuke Miyata
- Producer: Yuji Nakao
- Character Modeler: Masaki Yoritomo
Platinum has revealed that this will be a four-part video series, and episodes will be released once a week.
