Best Buy offering chance to face Gigantamax Eevee / Pikachu in Pokemon Sword/Shield
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The Pokemon Company is teaming up with Best Buy, as the retailer will be offering a way for players to catch Gigantamax Eevee and Gigantamax Pikachu in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
Those that stop by the retailer will be able to pick up code cards that can be redeemed for Dynamax Crystals. These will then let you battle – and hopefully catch – a Gigantamax Pikachu and Gigantamax Eevee. You can request a code card at the register without making a purchase.
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Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for September 2021
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In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for September 2021.
Diablo II: Resurrected makes a strong debut at #1, with WarioWare: Get It Together! right behind. Castlevania Advance Collection also appears in the top ten.
The full lineup is as follows:
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SEGA Mega Drive shooter Gleylancer coming to Switch next week
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Back in 1992, Masaya and NCS Corporation released Gleylancer on the SEGA Mega Drive. It stayed exclusive to Japan until the Wii Virtual Console version in 2008. Now thanks to Shinyuden and Ratalaika Games, the title is returning on Switch.
Greylancer is a horizontal scrolling shooter. The Switch port will have improved modes with accessibility features, including translations for the cutscenes and modern controls.
Here’s some additional information about Gleylancer:
The Elder Scrolls: Blades update out now (version 1.17), patch notes)
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Switch users can now download a new 1.17 update for The Elder Scrolls: Blades. It brings back the spooky nighttime town, a week of daily Event Quests for the Witches Festival, and new items in the Sigil Shop.
Below are the full patch notes for this week’s update regarding The Elder Scrolls: Blades version 1.17:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct to be held on October 15
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Nintendo will air a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct on October 15, the company has announced. The presentation will last about 20 minutes.
You’ll be able to watch the presentation at the following times:
Metroid Dread reviews roundup
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The first reviews for Metroid Dread are now in. Nintendo has lifted an embargo on the game, and verdicts are now starting to come online.
Here’s a roundup of early reviews:
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Triangle Strategy Tactician’s Limited Edition pre-orders live on Amazon UK, ships to the US
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Amazon UK has just opened pre-orders for the Triangle Strategy Tactician’s Limited Edition, which was revealed last month. It came as part of a news update for the game during the most recent Nintendo Direct.
As a reminder, the Triangle Strategy Tactician’s Limited Edition comes with six customized dice, a deck of playing cards, a steelbook, a double-sided poster, and a collector’s box. You’ll be getting a copy of the game as well.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly confirmed for Switch
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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is in development for Switch, publisher Chorus Worldwide and developer Toge Productions announced today. The title, which follows up on the original game, is planned for release in 2022.
In the game, you’ll “reconnect with your fantasy friends over a warm drink or two.” Players take on a role of a barista as they listen to the stories of their customers and influence their hearts. All of the action takes place in an alternate present-day Seattle with humans, orcs, elves, and other races. You’ll be able to learn more about the world by listening to the stories told by your customers.
Famitsu review scores – October 6, 2021
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
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EDGE #364 review scores
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