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How to defeat 7 Star Blaziken in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

The new Tera Raid Battle Event for 7 Star Blaziken is currently live in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and we’ve cooked up a guide going over how to defeat it.

Blaziken knows Blaze Kick, Low Kick, Brave Bird, and Earthquake as its normal moves. It’s Tera Flying, and it also uses Swords Dance, Bulk Up, Rock Slide, and Overheat as additional moves during the battle. Blaziken is available to battle from now until January 14, and then again from January 19 to 21. If you don’t have any Pokemon ready for this wave, you can check out our guide and prepare your counter for the next wave.

Risk of Rain Returns update 1.0.4

Heads up for Risk of Rain Returns as a new version 1.0.4 update has been made available.

New bug fixes, balance changes, and overall gameplay improvements are a part of the patch. Going into more of the specifics, it also comes with changes for Providence Trials and aiming.

Here’s the full rundown:

Japan best selling games 2023

New data from Famitsu has provided a listing of the best-selling games in Japan for 2023 plus hardware rankings.

In terms of software, it was a clean sweep for Switch with all ten games coming from that platform. Nintendo had three million sellers with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Pikmin 4.

Below are the full results:

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December 22: A new Splatfest is starting soon for Splatoon 3, with an event planned based around the holidays. The theme asks how you spend it. Do you spend time with friends, family, or by yourself?

You’ll be able to give input when the Splatest is held on January 13, 2024. However, players will be able to pick their team earlier on January 5. Note that you’ll be able to get involved at any point – even after the Splatfest begins – so choosing right away isn’t mandatory.

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Outer Wilds players on Switch can now access a new update.

The patch contains a number of enhancements in various areas. There are improvements to the visuals, gameplay, and stability. Some fixes are implemented as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

Knights of Grayfang

Kemco is readying yet another RPG for Switch having now announced Knights of Grayfang. Made by Exe-Create, it will launch on January 19, 2024.

Learn more about the game in the following overview:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

December 18 – December 24

1. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 156,304 / 1,483,967
2. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! – 102,624 / 705,685
3. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 60,982 / 1,101,420
4. [NSW] Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince – 38,460 / 471,902
5. [PS5] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – 32,255 / 145,748
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 29,468 / 5,614,614
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 27,752 / 3,383,502
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 27,290 / 5,389,560
9. [NSW] WarioWare: Move It – 26,673 / 131,080
10. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 24,433 / 5,235,117

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Atlus and Vanillaware have gone live with a new Unicorn Overlord “Josef’s Guide to Exploration” trailer. In the video, former-Holy Knight Josef provides an in-depth guide on overworld exploration.

For those that need a refresher on the tactical RPG, check out the following overview:

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Hidden Treasure of Area Zero icons Switch Online

December 7: Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be wrapping up The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC next week, and to celebrate, fans can get their hands on new Nintendo Switch Online icons.

Characters, backgrounds, and frames are up for grabs. You can nab character icons for 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points each. The backgrounds and frames go for 5 Platinum Points each. All icons you redeem now are yours to keep forever – even if your Nintendo Switch Online subscription expires.

Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are coming to Nintendo Switch Online via the Expansion Pack tier next week, Nintendo has announced. Both are due out on January 17, 2024.

Golden Sun originally released on the Game Boy Advance in 2001. It was followed by Golden Sun: The Lost Age in 2002 (2003 in the west).


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