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AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative characters

Spike Chunsoft is back with another trailer for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative that highlights the game’s characters. Mizuki, Aiba, Ryuki, Tama, Kizuna, Lien, Amame, Gen, Shoma, Tokiko, Chikara, and the Masked Woman are shown off.

If that wasn’t enough, today’s video also shows off the free costume DL C”3 Pattern T-Shirt Set” and “Hot Dog Costume Set” for Aiba and Tama. As a reminder, this will be offered for free for three weeks following launch.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero characters

NIS America has issued a new characters trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, which offers a look at the members of Crossbell’s Special Support Section. Lloyd Bannings, Elie MacDowell, Tio Plato, and Randy Orlando are specifically shown.

Here’s some information about each one:

DeathRun TV release date

Publisher Merge Games and developer Laser Dog have set a final release date for DeathRun TV, their hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter. Switch players can purchase the title starting on June 1, 2022.

DeathRun TV was last announced for Switch back in June 2021. It did not have a release window at the time.

The first episode of Pokemon: Hisuian Snow, titled “Onto the Icy Blue”, is now available for viewing.

This is the new anime series that’s been made to promote Pokemon Legends: Arceus on Switch. In it, protagonist Alec, who is aboard a boat bound for the Hisui region, reminisces about the first time his father took him there. The show will cover Alec’s stories from the past.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Great Cotte Falls Maktha Wildwood

Two more areas have been shown off for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, with fans now able to get a closer look at Great Cotte Falls and Maktha Wildwood.

With Great Cotte Falls, Nintendo points out how it’s “a great place for a swim”. Additionally, the environment includes a giant waterfall. You might be tempted to jump off of it while playing the game yourself.

Spelunky 2 Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial

Spelunky 2 will be offered as the next Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online in Europe, it’s been announced.

Like all Game Trials, those with an active subscription can play through the entire game at no extra cost. Save data can also be carried over to the full version.

Fire Emblem Heroes Bridal Blossoms

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced the next summoning event for Fire Emblem Heroes, Bridal Blossoms. Characters dressed in wedding garb will be appearing.

The event will feature Lilina: Beaming Bride (voiced by Julie Kliewer, art by kaya 8), Sophia: Prescient Bride (voiced by Wendee Lee, art by Tantan), Cecilia: Etrurian Bride (voiced by Cherami Leigh, art by kainown), and Roy: Blazing Bachelors (voiced by Ray Chase + Yuri Lowenthal, art by Wada Sahiko) as a duo. Lilina has the learnable skills
True-Love Roses, Gifted Magic, Still Water 4, A/R Far Trace 3, and Joint Dist. Guard. Sophia can use Dragon Bouquet, Rally Def/Res+, Atk/Def Push 4, and Atk/Res Hold. The lineup for Cecilia is Bridal Orchid+, Rally Atk/Res+, Atk/Res Ruse 3, and Rouse Atk/Res 3. Finally, Roy’s skills are Blazing Polearms, Luna, Sturdy Surge, Flow Force 3, and Faith in Humanity.

Pokemon Home update 2.0.0

Pokemon Home is slowly starting to roll out its big 2.0.0 update. Eventually it should go live on all supported platforms, but we’ve at least been able to confirm that it’s available on Switch as well as iOS.

Keep in mind that Pokemon Home is undergoing maintenance for the next few hours. That means even after you download the update, you won’t be able to access the app until it finishes.

Touken Ranbu Warriors demo

Touken Ranbu Warriors is almost here on Switch in the west, but those that want to get an early taste of the game can do so with a just-released demo.

The demo features the main game’s prologue, including 15 playable members of the Touken Danshi. Save data can be carried over to the full version of the game, “allowing players the ability to seamlessly continue their journey for justice.”

Cattails: Wildwood Story

Having achieved success on Kickstarter, Cattails: Wildwood Story will be released on Switch.

Falcon Development opened up the campaign not too long ago. Despite seeking only $20,000, the project has gone on to secure over $165,000 with over three weeks remaining.


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