The launch of Pikmin Bloom has expanded, as the mobile app has now started to roll out in the US, Canada, and the rest of the Americas. For iOS users, it can be downloaded here. If you have an Android device, you can grab it from here.
Niantic made the surprise launch for Pikmin Bloom this week after the app was first revealed back in March. Initially, it could only be downloaded in Australia and New Zealand. Now, however, you can download Pikmin Bloom if you’re in American regions like the US or Canada.
Here’s some information about Pikmin Bloom:
A new facility event has come to Dragalia Lost – The Clockwork Heart. This event brings with it the exclusive facility Dr. Schmidt’s lab.
Dr. Schmidt’s lab increases the stats of adventurers who are equipped with blades or staffs. It also boosts the damage done to enemies in event quests.
Dr. Schmidt’s lab can be upgraded with conductive bolts that are earned by equipping the event-specific wyrmprint A Halloween Spectacular! The wyrmprint Adventure in the Past can also be equipped for more acclaim when clearing quests.
Finally, the Halloween Bonus is live alongside this event, giving out special rewards for players logging in. These exact rewards are listed below:
The next tour in Mario Kart Tour has been revealed, and this one features Toad and Toadette. The Toad vs. Toadette tour will start on November 2 and it will feature a Toad team (which if it’s selected will give players Toad) and a Toadette team (which if it’s selected will give players Toadette).
The 2 teams will compete for medals and whichever team gets the most wins. The members of each team are showcased in the 2 videos below.
The retro shoot ’em up Cotton 100% has received a gameplay preview on Switch. This preview is the first 17 minutes of the game and it shows the story setup as well as a good amount of combat.
This is from the Japanese version though, so there is no English in the cutscenes but the gameplay remains largely unaffected by this (there will be English localization on release). Check out the full preview and more details about the game below.
Pokemon Cafe has received its big name change update to rebrand as Pokemon Cafe ReMix. Similar to Pokemon Masters EX, this rebranding is also bringing a ton of new content to the game. This includes new Pokemon visiting, 4 new game modes, and the core gameplay being renewed.
There will be more updates on the way for Pokemon Cafe ReMix and the newest version (2.0.3) is out now on iOS and Android (the Switch version may also be updated now, but it is not marked in the official Nintendo version update list at this time).
Atlus has uploaded a new “World in Ruins” trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V that provides fans with a closer look at the game’s story ahead of next month’s launch. It goes over the initial plot, explains the need to team up with other demons, teases various characters, and more.
As a quick refresher on the Switch RPG, check out the following overview:
Fae: Childlike Dragon is joining Fire Emblem Heroes as the game’s next Legendary Hero, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced.
The character originates from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. She’s voiced by Sarah Blandy and features art by Himukai Yuji. Furthermore, Fae: Childlike Dragon comes with the skills Dazzling Breath, Life Unending, Distant Stance, Dragon’s Ire 3, and Def/Res Menace.
Another demon trailer is in for Shin Megami Tensei V, which now features Yaksini. This creature has been a staple of the series since the very first Shin Megami Tensei.
Here’s some background information on Yaksini, courtesy of the Megami Tensei Wiki:
Though it’s been out for a couple of weeks, Nintendo has just launched a demo for Metroid Dread on the Switch eShop that lets users experience the beginning parts of the game. It can be downloaded directly through the store page or on the company’s website here.
Nintendo does have a habit of offering demos for a number of its Switch titles. Typically, however, they’re made available prior to launch. Nintendo didn’t go into any further detail, but says that the Metroid Dread demo is “an early Halloween treat” for fans. If you’ve yet to pick up the game but have some interest, you don’t have much to lose by giving it a shot.
