Minecraft crosses over with Smurfs in new DLC
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There’s yet another collaboration happening in Minecraft, and this time it’s the Smurfs joining in the action.
The DLC is highlighted by a new adventure. Players will dodge Azrael in stealth challenges, race to the finish in parkour challenges, outsmart Gargamel in a potion battle, and rescue the captured Smurfs. You’re also free to explore the Smurf Village and even customize your Smurf.
More: DLC, Minecraft, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios
Hauntii set for Nintendo Switch physical release
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Lost In Cult unveiled its next Nintendo Switch physical release today, which is for Hauntii.
Fans can choose between a standard edition and limited edition, with the latter only having 3,000 units. It features a collectible mailer box with seasonally-rotated illustrations, essay and developer interview booklet, original outer slipcase and box artwork, poster, color-thematic inner slipcase with release number code, fold-out unique artwork poster with checklist and artist description on the back, four art cards chosen from the developer with captions, director’s authenticity card (individually numbered), and variant game case cover with reverse artwork.
More: Firestoke, Hauntii, Lost In Cult, Moonloop Games
July 2025 Pokemon Presents official recap announcement
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The Pokemon Presents broadcast for July 2025 just wrapped up, and we now have an official recap announcement going over everything that was covered.
There was plenty of news for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, mobile, and the world of Pokemon and general. Pokemon Friends was announced and released, we got new looks at Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Champions, and more.
Here’s the full July 2025 Pokemon Presents official recap announcement:
Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals Mega Dragonite
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Just revealed during today’s Pokemon Presents presentation, a new Mega Evolution has been revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with Mega Dragonite set to appear.
The mechanic of Mega Evolutions is one of the big features in the upcoming game. This originally appeared in Pokemon X and Y, but hasn’t been prominently featured since.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
Pokemon Friends announced for Nintendo Switch and mobile, out today
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During today’s Pokemon Presents, Pokemon Friends was announced. The game launches today for Nintendo Switch and mobile.
Pokemon Friends is a mobile title made in collaboration with Wonderfy. Players can solve brainteasers that draw inspiration from the unique world of Pokemon. The game has over 1,200 puzzles, friend quests, and plushies to collect.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battles with Shiny Wo-Chien, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, Chi-Yu
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have announced a series of Tera Raid Battles featuring Shiny Wo-Chien, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, and Chi-Yu.
All of these creatures will be appearing in 5 Star Raids. However, players won’t be able to catch them.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Viewfinder coming to Nintendo Switch
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Viewfinder is making its way to Nintendo Switch, Thunderful and Sad Owl Studios announced today. The game will be available on the platform this winter.
Viewfinder, a first-person puzzle adventure game, first debuted in 2023. The hook is that photos, paintings, sketches, screenshots, and posters can be placed in the world to become a fabric of its reality, which reshapes the environment.
Learn more about what to expect in the following overview:
More: Sad Owl Studios, top, Viewfinder
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes announced for Nintendo Switch
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Outright Games today pulled back the curtain on The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch. We have a confirmed release date of October 17, 2025.
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes celebrates the Santaverse character’s 20th anniversary. For the game, Outright is readying a 2D puzzle-platforming adventure featuring “cheer, mischief and merriment.”
Here’s some additional information:
Pokemon Presents live stream – July 2025
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The latest Pokemon Presents for July 2025 is about to start, and just ahead of the event, we have the official live stream. While the main event begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe, a DJ event with Pikachu is happening first.
The Pokemon Company hasn’t spoken about what we should expect to see, but these presentations are fairly predictable. Expect lots of mobile updates, but we should be getting the latest look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A and possibly Pokemon Champions.
Here’s the Pokemon Presents live stream for July 2025:
Nintendo Switch 2 beats PS2 for sales record in Japan
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In a report from Yomiuri, the outlet reveals that Nintendo Switch 2 beaten PS2 for sales record in Japan. This is based on sales data provided by Famitsu.
Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have sold at least 1.5 million units in Japan during its first month. However, Famitsu doesn’t track data for units sold by Nintendo, so that number would be quite a bit higher. Famitsu tracks sales from over 3,000 stores in Japan.
