Koei Tecmo and Omega Force shared the latest news on Samurai Warriors 5 today. New characters have been revealed, jumping the total number of playable combatants to 27.
Here’s the rundown from Koei Tecmo:
After only just opening last month, Super Nintendo World will be temporarily closing. Universal Studios Japan is shutting down its entire theme park “due to the substantial business shutdown request to operate with no spectators which was issued under the state of emergency for Osaka prefecture.”
Japan will be declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto. The country has been experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases as of late.
Universal Studios Japan, including Super Nintendo World, will close on April 25. It will stay that way “until the request has been lifted.”
In preparation of New Pokemon Snap’s launch next week, Nintendo just opened a new “Explore the Lental Region” site for the game. It includes details about the Lental region and its wild Pokemon, with eight spots for fans to learn about different Pokemon interactions and habitats. Those that stop by can also earn My Nintendo Platinum Points that can be used for various rewards, including upcoming New Pokemon Snap items.
You can access the website here. Note that it will only be active until May 31.
New Pokemon Snap launches for Switch on April 30.
FuRyu today announced Battle Spirits: Connected Battlers, a card battling game for Switch. It’s planned for a winter release in Japan.
Not much is known at present, but FuRyu has confirmed a couple of elements. The game will come with a tutorial for new players and will support online battles.
Here’s a teaser trailer:
If a new listing from Cultura is anything to go by, Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!! could be landing on Switch. The French retailer has the port down for a possible September 30 release.
For those that haven’t heard about Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!! previously, check out the following overview and trailer:
Capcom has announced a new collector’s edition for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin in North America. In the United States, it will be exclusive to GameStop. Those in Canada will be able to pick it up from EB Games.
The Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Collector’s Edition includes:
Today, 7Levels announced a partnership with Home Net Games to release Space Commander: War And Trade on Switch. The title is lined up for a May 13 launch on Nintendo’s console.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
Visual novel Dull Grey arrives on Switch next week. Check out some gameplay footage with the video below.
Dull Grey is scheduled to launch on the Switch eShop on May 4.
Developer Infamous Rabbit and publisher Pineapple Works have announced that JRPG Oddventure is coming to Switch next year. Check out an overview and trailer below.
A new Summoning Focus is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes. Here are the details:
Heroes with Bonfire skills are featured as part of a 5-star summoning focus! Heroes with Bonfire have their Special damage boosted by 50% of their Def. Your first summon in this event won’t cost any Orbs!
