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PlayFusion issued an update this week for its trading card game Lightseekers. The team has added Weekly Challenges, a new login calendar, ranked rewards, and more.

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Moon Studios has shared more information about the upcoming Switch version of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition. The latest details cover a couple of technical aspects, confirm Xbox Live achievements, and more.

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Update (9/7): The Pokemon Sword/Shield collector’s edition guide is up on Amazon Canada. It’s also now on sale for $28.98 on Amazon US.

Original (9/4): As previously reported, Pokemon Sword/Shield will be getting an official guide. We now know that as collector’s edition will be available alongside the standard release.

The Pokemon Sword/Shield collector’s edition guide will contain some exclusive extras. These include a premium hard cover, exclusive concept artwork, and Joy-Con controller skin and tech decal pack.

Pre-orders are currently open on Amazon here.

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Update (9/7): Added another round of updates (thanks Auragar).

Update (9/5): First round of updates added.

Original (9/4): A number of announcements were made during today’s Nintendo Direct, and retailers are starting up with pre-orders. We’ll keep this post updated as new reservations are made available.

Amazon

Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection
Overwatch

Best Buy

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection
Overwatch

GameStop

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (new)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (new)
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection (new)
Overwatch (new)

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Ori and the Blind Forest marks the latest title for Switch that was previously published by Microsoft on Xbox. Some might be curious: how’d the whole thing happen in the first place? In an interview with MCV, Xbox GM of games marketing Aaron Greenberg offered an explanation.

According to Greenberg, it was developer Moon Studios that approached Microsoft about the idea. After feeling that the port “made sense,” a release on Switch moved forward.

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Peachette will be playable in Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo has revealed. This is the character’s series debut in the Mario Kart series.

Peachette first appeared in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. After Toadette uses the Super Crown, she turns into that character.

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A physical version of My Friend Pedro is officially happening. GameStop has listed the product on its website, along with a November 12 release date. It can be pre-ordered here.

My Friend Pedro was first thought to be getting a physical release after it was featured on Special Reserve Games’ website last month. Interestingly, it will be available at major retailers, which didn’t originally appear to be the case. We’re not sure if the likes of Amazon and Best Buy will be carrying copies, but we at least know that it will be stocked at GameStop.

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Special Heroes Revival: Performing Arts is up and running in Fire Emblem Heroes. Special Heroes performing on a grand stage can be obtained as part of the event.

It’s also been announced that Tempest Trials+: Till Song’s End is starting on September 10, lasting until September 20. Players can obtain the 5-star Special Hero Rinea: Reminiscent Belle and the Sacred Seals Def/Res Bond 1 and Atk Feint 1 as big rewards. Clear the event maps to raise your score and earn rewards.

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Bethesda uploaded a new video this week highlighting the 1.0.5 update for Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Get a look at it below for a closer look at upcoming features and balance changes.

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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include The Sinking City, Vampyr, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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