The second Community Day event has been announced for Pikmin Bloom, and it will take place on December 18, 2021. This was shared via the official Pikmin Bloom Twitter account in a promotional video.
Ready for round 2? We had a blast with you all during our first #CommunityDay last month, and we can't wait to get together walking again! This December 18th we'll be setting out on our second #10KWalkWithPikmin – stay tuned for details!#Pikmin #PikminBloom pic.twitter.com/e49trTJyEQ
— Pikmin Bloom (@PikminBloom) December 2, 2021
A new Extreme Battle event is live now in Pokemon Masters EX, this one called Light Up the Dark. In this event, players face off against Gladion and his Crobat. Using sync pairs with specific region themes will grant bonuses for Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, and Sp. Defense. Light Up the Dark will last until December 15, 2021.
There is also a 5-star Special Scout going on right now. This Scout allows players to select a 5-star sync pair after scouting the initial 11. The 5-star Special Scout is also running until December 15 and more specific information about it can be viewed below.
HORI is making another design available in its Switch Split Pad Pro line to tie in with the launch of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. In a couple of months, fans will be able to pick up a controller based on the game.
Like all other Split Pad Pros, it’s designed as a handheld experience first and foremost. It has full-size analog sticks, a precision D-pad, and large shoulder buttons as well as assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more.
Here’s the official product description:
The very first trailer is in for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath, an upcoming shoot ’em up game for Switch. Publisher Bushiroad and developer Kaminari Game just went live with the video today.
Here’s the full video:
Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Kadokawa Games have announced a delay for Demon Gaze Extra in the west. The dungeon RPG will now release on January 6, 2022. Previously, it was on track for December 9, 2021.
Demon Gaze Extra is already out for Switch in Japan. The game was made available on September 2.
Koei Tecmo and Gust have issued the second official trailer for Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. It provides fans with a new look at gameplay and more.
For those interested in learning more about Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires, we have the following overview:
Nintendo has just started distribution of a new 1.1.2 update for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, and we now have the patch notes.
In terms of what’s actually included, the Big N is a bit nebulous though there are a couple of references to fixing issues. That being said, we have the full patch noes for the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl version 1.1.2 update below.
The collaborations continue for Ninjala, with GungHo today revealing a new partnership with the manga and anime series Rurouni Kenshin. This year, Rurouni Kenshin is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
As part of the event, players can obtain outfits inspired by Kenshin Himura, Hajime Saito, Aoshi Shinomori, Makoto Shishio, and more. Makoto Shishio can be obtained from a special collaboration Gumball Machine. Also up for grabs are five different types of Ninja-Gum including Kenshin Himura’s Sakabato, Makoto Shishio’s Mugenjin, and Sanosuke Sagara’s Zanbatou. GungHo additionally recreated well-known attacks by the main characters from Rurouni Kenshin like “Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki” and Gatotsu. IPPON Decorations featuring Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio, three different Gum Utsusemi including a Sojiro Seta Utsusemi, and a t-shirt designed after Sanosuke Sagara can be obtained during the event.
Nintendo recently gave Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players a heads up about a new version 13.0.1 update coming soon to the game, and that patch has now gone live.
All DLC was wrapped up for the game following the arrival of Sora in October. Today now marks the end of adjustments for characters.
Below are the full patch notes and fighter adjustments for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 13.0.1 update:
If you missed out on this year’s Switch bundle Nintendo made available for Black Friday, you might be interested to hear that Walmart will have another opportunity in just a couple of days. The retailer will be selling a new package to close out the week.
Walmart’s Switch bundle includes the system, neon blue carrying case, and a 12-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online. The whole thing is priced at $299. Note that this isn’t the OLED Switch model – you’ll be getting the standard console here.
