Rumor: Pokemon Legends: Z-A has 27 new Mega Evolutions, first ones leaked [update: full list]
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March 24: Mega Evolutions are back in Pokemon Legends: Z-A after a hiatus, and based on a new rumor, it seems that Game Freak is adding a bunch of introducing a bunch of new ones.
According to Pyoro – yes, that Pyoro who used to leak a ton of Nintendo Direct news – the game will feature 27 new Mega Evolutions. Technically, that number was not given directly. Fans noticed that Pyoro told one person on social media to look at the upper left corner of their keyboard, which is ASCII Code 27.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
Eirika: Of the Sacred joining Fire Emblem Heroes as Emblem Hero
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Eirika: Of the Sacred has been revealed as the next Emblem Hero for Fire Emblem Heroes. Additionally, previously released 5-star Legendary, Mythic, and Emblem Heroes will be available.
Eirika originally appeared in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. She’s also one of the featured characters in Fire Emblem Engage.
Delivery service RPG Calamity Angels: Special Delivery announced for Nintendo Switch [update: opening movie]
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February 13: Today, Idea Factory and Compile Heart announced Calamity Angels: Special Delivery for worldwide launch on Nintendo Switch. It will be available this summer.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is a delivery service RPG. Kei Nanameda, known for his previous work on the Mary Skelter and Death end re;Quest series, is contributing visuals to the project.
Thanks to Idea Factory, we have the following details:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition getting Nintendo Switch Online icons
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March 19: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is almost here (or is already here depending on your region), and to tie in with the launch, new icons are going up on Nintendo Switch Online. The first set should be made available later today in North America (or early tomorrow in Europe).
The game will be featured on the service over the next few weeks. Fans can obtain characters, backgrounds, and frames based on the game. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Everything else goes for 5 Platinum Points each.
Frantic delivery sim CarGo heading to Nintendo Switch
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Ultimate Games is porting CarGo to Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. It will be available “in the coming months.”
CarGo is a frantic simulation game in which players attempt to deliver as many goods as possible while keeping an eye out for time, traffic, and roadworks. As a game that features full co-op, it’s inspired by the likes of Overcooked, Moving Out, and more.
Here’s some additional information:
More: CarGo, Memory Leak Games, Ultimate Games
Platformer shooter Baseless on the way to Nintendo Switch
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First Break Labs, in partnership with Fermenter Games, confirmed that Baseless is planned for release on Nintendo Switch. The game is planned to debut later in 2025.
Baseless is a 2D platform shooter with a single-player story campaign and gravity physics. A key mechanic is that movement is done by shooting, so you’ll thrust yourself through space and between different planets this way.
Additional information is included in the following rundown:
More: Baseless, Fermenter Games, First Break Labs
Balatro publisher reveals how you pronounce the game’s name
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Naman Budhwar, head of video marketing at Balatro publisher PlayStack, has revealed how you actually pronounce the name of the game.
Balatro has been a hit on Nintendo Switch and elsewhere, but one of the biggest questions has surrounded the proper pronunciation. Now we have an answer, courtesy of Game File. According to Bughwar, who relayed things from creator LocalThunk, you’re supposed to say it as follows: “BAH-luh-trow”.
More: Balatro, LocalThunk, PlayStack
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance confirms Nintendo Switch physical release
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, which was previously announced for Nintendo Switch, today confirmed that a physical release will be available. Limited Run Games is working with SEGA on the boxed versions.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available standalone, but it seems that a collector’s edition is in the works. Details about it will be provided at a later date.
2025 Triple-i Initiative showcase announced – gaming premieres, reveals, surprises [update: presentation date, developers list]
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March 11: The Triple-i Initiative showcase has been announced for a second straight year, with the 2025 event happening soon. A specific date will be provided later.
The upcoming showcase will feature world premieres, gameplay reveals, and other surprises. There’ll be news from both established names and newcomers.
No Man’s Sky “Relics” update announced
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Support for No Man’s Sky continues, and today Hello Games unveiled a new “Relics” update for the game. This will be available soon on Nintendo Switch.
There’s a lot here for returning players. Fans can unearth hundreds of unique bones, assemble skeletons to design fossil exhibits, join the community on an expedition to recreate lost creatures, battle against gargantuan stone guardians, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
