Most Pokemon games tend to have pre-order bonuses, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A is no stranger to that. Retailers are now starting to come forward with different items that it’ll have on hand, and we’ll be rounding up everything in this post.
As a reminder, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the second “Legends” game following Arceus. This time around, we’re visiting the main setting of Pokemon X and Y, which is Lumiose City. Players can choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as their first partner Pokemon and head off on a journey in which they’ll visit all manner of sights in the streets arrayed around Prism Tower, including shops, restaurants, and places called wild zones. Mega Evolutions are also back and are introducing new transformations, including Mega Dragonite.
June 8: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has received not one, but two new trailers that show off the story and particle weapon Combat Support System.
For the story video, we have a look at some of the mysterious enemies, supporting characters, and stylish action-combat against monsters and Arsenals that players will experience. As for the particle weapon Combat Support System, this is a preinstalled modification for Arsenal body armor providing Outers with powerful particle armaments. The three basic systems include Assault Shift (AS), which automatically targets and shoots enemies, Guard Shift (GS), offering a directional shield that nullifies attacks, and Wing Shift (WS), giving players the ability to fly at high speeds. Players can use these particle armaments through the limited resource known as Femto, giving Outers a powerful temporary boost to be used strategically.
WayForward just came through with a release date for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and we also have news about a Deluxe Edition.
The game is coming digitally to Nintendo Switch on August 19, 2025. With the Deluxe Edition, fans will receive three exclusive costumes (not sold separately) that change Shantae’s appearance and enhance her abilities: the Relic Hunter Costume powers up Pike Ball attacks, the High Voltage Costume powers up Storm Puff attacks, and the Sizzle Armor Costume powers up Fireball attacks.
In parntership with Destructive Creations, RedDeerGames has announced a Nintendo Switch version of War Mongrels. The game arrives on August 14, 2025.
War Mongrels, an isometric real-time tactics game, is set on the eastern front of World War II. Players will experience the turmoil of decisive events on the Eastern Front.
Learn more about the game via the following overview:
Today, Blowfish Studios and Indiesruption set the release date for Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus on Nintendo Switch. The title launches on August 25, 2025.
Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus, a macabre pixel-art graphic adventure, was previously confirmed for Nintendo Switch back in March. We last had a general 2025 launch window.
Those that need a refresher on the experience can read the following overview:
March 27: Today, Marvelous announced Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar for Nintendo Switch. This one is planned for August 27, 2025.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar takes inspiration from the original Nintendo DS handheld release. For this game, Marvelous says it “expands on the content and feature set of the original, while modernizing the visuals and design, leaning into the title’s focus on the theme of ‘renewal’ as players set out to revitalize Zephyr Town’s bazaar and return it to its world-famous glory.”
Tons of information can be found in the following rundown:
The rumored July 2025 Nintendo Direct has been made official, with the announcement just coming in now – though it’s confirmed that the event will only be a Partner Showcase. Fans can tune in starting tomorrow at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Nintendo says that the Direct will be about 25 minutes long. It will cover upcoming third-party games for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Since this is a Partner Showcase, don’t expect to hear much (if anything) for titles published by the Big N.
Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the July 2025 Nintendo Direct:
July 28: System updates are still going out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and now version 20.3.0 is live. This firmware is rolling out for both systems now.
Keeping in line with most updates, more stability improvements have been implemented. At least at the moment, that’s all Nintendo is saying.
The official notice can be found below.
In the latest announcement from Hamster, we now know that Field Day is appearing on Nintendo Switch this week via the Arcade Archives series. The game is due out tomorrow, July 31.
Taito was behind the sports title, which first launched in 1984. Seven different events are included in the package.
Here’s an official overview:
