A new summoning focus is now available in Fire Emblem Heroes. It’s called “Hero Fest” and it features 5 star versions of Ike, Ninian, Julia, and Genny. This summoning focus is part of the Starter Support Event, to help newcomers get a good start in the game.

The “Hero Fest” summoning focus will be available until August 18th.

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Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon have been updated again with a new global event. By using the code “POYONG”, players can receive the Mega Stones for Mega Gardevoir, Mega Gallade, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Diancite. As of now, there is no end date known for the distribution.

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The first scan of Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 has emerged from this month’s issue of CoroCoro. A few tidbits are shared inside.

The full title for Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 is “Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Treasure Legend Banbaraya”. It’s set on Karakuri Island, where the treasure of a pirate king rests. The island holds holds extravagent treasures and dangerous yo-kai.

Again, platforms for Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 have not been confirmed. But given the series’ history on 3DS, we’d be shocked if it didn’t end up on a Nintendo platform.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has reached a major milestone in its development. Music production is now complete, according to composer Yasunori Mitsuda.

Mitsuda tweeted out the news with a celebratory picture:

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is scheduled to arrive this holiday, despite skepticism that the RPG will make it out in 2017. With the soundtrack wrapping up, a launch this year shouldn’t be out of the picture.

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Nintendo has started distribution of another update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Players with access to the game can download version 1.2.1.

Today’s update specifically addresses one particular problem. The single patch note from Nintendo states, “Corrected an issue that prolonged the time to return to the lobby after races near the start and end times of online tournaments.”

And that’s it. Nothing too huge, but it’s always good to see issues being addressed.

Thanks to Cameron for the tip.

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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Miitopia
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Kirby Triple Deluxe
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
6. Super Mario World
7. Pokemon Red
8. Kirby’s Blowout Blast
9. Kirby’s Dream Land 2
10. Kirby’s Dream Land
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
12. Hey! Pikmin
13. Zelda: A Link to the Past
14. Pokemon Blue
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
16. Mario Kart 7
17. Kirby: Planet Robobot
18. Super Metroid
19. Super Mario Bros.
20. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Videos

1. Miitopia “Look Up, Look Down” Trailer
2. Hey! Pikmin “Hey Helper” Trailer
3. Hey! Pikmin Lift-Off Trailer
4. Miitopia Launch Trailer
5. Hey! Pikmin Crash Trailer
6. Kirby’s Blowout Blast – Launch Trailer
7. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
8. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
9. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
10. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure Video
11. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle E3 2017 Trailer
12. Kirby Triple Deluxe – Launch Trailer
13. Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
14. Pokemon Gold/Silver return on the Virtual Console
15. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
16. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
17. Mario Kart 7 Video
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
20. Mario Sports Superstars Launch Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Two more games from the TurboGrafx-16 lineup are joining the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. Nintendo’s website lists Final Soldier and Soldier Blade for release tomorrow.

We have the following overview of Final Soldier:

In the 23rd century, invaders from the future suddenly attack Earth. Controlling a fighter created by the world’s scientists, you rise to meet the enemy. Collect power-up units, such as LASER, E-BEAM, FIRE, and MISSILE, and then equip them in Options to launch a variety of attacks. For each of these weapons, you can freely select from three different types in SET-UP. Anticipate enemies’ strikes and deftly switch between weapons to defeat the invaders! In addition to NORMAL GAME, there are also 2 MINUTE GAME and 5 MINUTE GAME score-attack modes. The most perfect blend and balance of any game in the series, Final Soldier is a title you don’t want to miss.

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Mutant Mudds Deluxe is coming to Switch, Atooi boss Jools Watsham has confirmed. Watsham tweeted out the image above earlier today, confirming the 2D platformer for Nintendo’s console.

Technically, we sort of knew this before. Mutant Mudds was one of many games confirmed for Switch as part of an indies infographic Nintendo sent out a few months ago. However, this is the first time we’re hearing about the Switch port officially.

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The first two entries in The Jackbox Party Pack series aren’t too far off from reaching Switch. Both will be heading to the eShop on August 17, Jackbox Games has announced.

Also confirmed today is that The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is in the works for Switch. It was announced a few months back, but platforms were not confirmed at the time. You’ll be able to pick up The Jackbox Party Pack 4 on Switch this fall.

The full announcement from Jackbox Games is posted below.

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The teases are finally over, and now it’s official: Super Meat Boy is coming to Switch. The game’s official Twitter account posted an image of the game on the new console.

The message in question is as follows:

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