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Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun

Bandai Namco has dated and detailed the new “eSports Tournament” update for Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun. It’s set to arrive on August 19, the company announced today.

Here’s a rundown of the update:

Nintendo has announced the latest Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, the Weaken Minions item will be featured. Those that win battles can receive this item, and the SP you receive will be tripled.

The new Spirit Board event kicks off on August 14. Just like in the past, it’ll last for a total of three days.

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Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

Adult Swim Games has published another behind the scenes video for Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time. We’re able to get a closer look at some of the prominent enemies you’ll encounter and hear from the voice actors. Check it out below.

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time launches for Switch on August 21. View other behind the scenes videos here.

Gleamlight

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of August 20, 2020. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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Minecraft

A new 1.16.20 update is expected later today for Minecraft. It’ll include new features along with plenty of fixes.

Below are the full patch notes:

Rocket League

One of the major features coming to Rocket League is cross-platform progression. When the functionality is enabled, you’ll be able to carry over your progress regardless of which system you’re playing on.

Psyonix shared more details as to what’s planned for cross-platform progression as part of a blog post today. Here’s the full rundown:

Helheim Hassle

Helheim Hassle still has a week to go until launch, but you can get an early look at the narrative adventure game now. A demo went live on the Switch eShop today.

Here’s some footage:

Dead Cells

Dead Cells is continuing to offer up new content for existing players. The next update, known as Barrels o’ Fun, arrives on Switch this summer.

The update adds The Derelict Distillery as a new biome, new enemies, new weapons, explosive barrels and breakable walls, and a new soundtrack. We have further details and a trailer below. 

Update: Premium Edition Games is also preparing physical versions of PigeonDev Games Collection and A Robot Named Fight!, though we don’t have specifics just yet as their releases are following far in the future.


Premium Edition Games is yet another distributor entering the physical space, and the company’s first release has been revealed. Super Blood Hockey, which came to the Switch eShop last August, is getting a boxed version.

All copies include the following:

Minecraft Dungeons - Creeping Winter

There’s a whole lot in store for Minecraft Dungeons next month. On September 8, the game is getting new Creeping Winter DLC, a free update, and a retail release.

Here’s the full rundown:


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