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In a blog post today, Niantic detailed what it has in store for Pokemon GO Fest 2021. The event will take place on July 17 and July 18.

Here’s the full rundown:

Super Magbot

Team17 and Astral Pixel have announced that Super Magbot, a new puzzle platformer, will be appearing on Switch next month. A release is planned for June 22.

Those that are interested in the title can try out a new demo on the eShop. It provides access to the first fifteen levels and a set of tougher levels from later in the game.

Here’s an overview of Super Magbot, along with a trailer:

Sumire

GameTomo has uploaded a launch trailer for Sumire, its new narrative adventure game for Switch. Watch the video below.

Sumire can be purchased digitally on the Switch eShop. Check out out previous coverage here for further information about the game.

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town DLC

XSEED Games and Marvelous today announced the release of the second wave of Expansion Pass DLC for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. The Windswept Falls Expansion Pack features old friends Dunhill, Felicia, Hina, and Neil from a previous entry in the series, with Felicia and Neil available as new marriage candidates. The ‘School Uniforms’ set has also been made available.

Here’s a full rundown of the new DLC plus a trailer:

Super Bomberman R Online

As Super Bomberman R Online releases on Switch today, footage of the title has started to appear. Have a look at twelve minutes of gameplay below.

Super Bomberman R Online can be accessed as a free-to-play title on the Switch eShop. For more on the game, head on over here.

Spiritfarer

After it was first outed by Amazon Germany, a physical version of Spiritfarer has been officially announced. iam8bit, together with Thunder Lotus Games and with distribution by Skybound Games, will be handling the release.

The physical edition for Spiritfarer will include access to a 96-page digital art book, six collectible postcard and sticker stamp sets highlighting exotic locations from the game and a digital download of the game’s soundtrack, composed by Max LL. It will release on July 27.

All major retailers should be carrying Spiritfarer. Pricing is set at $29.99 / €29.99.

Source: iam8bit PR

New Pokemon Snap

Nintendo has started distribution of a small update for New Pokemon Snap. Players can now access version 1.2.0.

According to Nintendo, the update addresses a single issue. It fixes a problem with the previous update in which players were prevented from taking a picture of Braviary that would satisfy the clear requirements for the “Proud Warrior” request.

Game Builder Garage

Nintendo has issued an English version of its recent overview trailer for Game Builder Garage. Have a look at the video below.

Game Builder Garage is slated for June 11 on Switch.

Nintendo Switch

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Nintendo will “begin assembly of its new Switch as soon as July and release the upgraded replacement for its four-year-old game console in September or October”. The site further adds that the system is “likely to be priced higher than the $299 original” and “may be announced ahead of the E3 conference starting June 12 to allow publishers to showcase their full range of Switch games at the global event”.

The Switch Lite will remain on the market. However, the standard Switch will eventually be phased out.

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Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate

Square Enix closed out its 35th anniversary presentation for Dragon Quest with one final announcement. Dragon Quest XII has now been officially announced.

Series creator Yuji Horii said that Dragon Quest XII will be like Dragon Quest for adults. It’ll be about having options and choosing your own way of how to play. Furthermore, some decision will be made by a character that could change the whole game. The team plans to change the change the classic command battles; it won’t be removed entirely though.

Square Enix is aiming for simultaneous worldwide release with Dragon Quest XII. However, platforms and a release window are not yet known. Keep in mind that every mainline entry has appeared on a Nintendo system.


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