Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Rillaboom Tera Raid Battle event
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet just revealed their latest Tera Raid Battle event that will be all about Rillaboom. Fans will recognize the Grass-type creature having started out in Sword and Shield as the final evolution for Grookey.
For the upcoming event, Rillaboom will carry the Normal Tera Type in seven star raids. Additionally, it will have the Mightiest Mark and can be caught once per save file.
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Switch eShop deals – Atelier Ryza 3, LEGO 2K Drive, Monster Hunter Rise, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Atelier Ryza 3, LEGO 2K Drive, Monster Hunter Rise, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Pre-order updates – July 16, 2023
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 16, 2023
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of July 16, 2023 is now available. A bunch of different sessions have been added – probably the most we’ve seen in awhile. Switch will be impacted in various ways throughout the rest of the month, but that extends to 3DS and Wii U a bit as well.
The full maintenance schedule for the week of July 16, 2023 is as follows:
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Psychic 5 Eternal Switch remake confirmed for English release in the west
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The Switch remake of Psychic 5 Eternal will be released in the west with an English localization, according to an eShop listing. Daewon Media will be in charge of publishing.
Psychic 5 Eternal was announced for Switch last September, but only in Japan. It’s a remake of the 1987 arcade game with new modes, a new 16:9 screen ratio and support for two players. Fans can also choose between the updated graphics and original visuals.
Astroneer 1.28.34.0 update to add Custom Games, patch notes
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System Era Softworks has announced the latest update for Astroneer, which is highlighted by a new Custom Games Mode. It will be available on Switch later this month.
With Custom Games, players can start an adventure on any planet with their own custom configurations, then share them with friends. The update will also include some bug fixes.
Here’s the full rundown:
EarthX gameplay
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Pineapple Works brought EarthX to Switch this week, and new gameplay is available. A little over a half hour of footage highlights the spaceflight company management experience.
Here’s an official overview with more information:
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Touhou: New World launch trailer
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Touhou: New World has landed on Switch worldwide, and a final launch trailer is in. The game, from developer Ankake Spa, refines the combination of fast-paced action RPG gameplay and bullet-hell combat from their previous title Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity.
Learn more about Touhou: New World in the following overview:
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Switch file sizes – EA Sports FC 24, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara, Yggdra Union: We’ll Never Fight Alone, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include EA Sports FC 24, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara, Yggdra Union: We’ll Never Fight Alone, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Switch used to help rescue missing girl from abductor
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Court records show that a Switch system helped the FBI in its search to find a missing 15-year-old girl in Arizona last summer.
The unnamed teen disappeared in Virginia on August 3, 2022. ABC reports that Ethan Roberts, who was 28 at the time, “befriended her on the internet, traveled to Virginia to get her, and later forced her into child pornography.” However, Roberts did allow her to bring her Switch console – which eventually led to her return.
