Usually when Xbox boss Phil Spencer is asked about Nintendo, the executive only has positive things to say. Spencer again had high praise while speaking about the company during the Animal Talking show, which is hosted by Hollywood screenwriter and former games journalist Gary Whitta.
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GameStop has announced a Dynamax Crystal event for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. While live, players can scan a code into the Pokemon Pass app and receive the SGR 6879 Dynamax Crystal. This provides a Max Raid battle for a Gigantamax Copperajah with competitive IVs.
The GameStop event begins tomorrow, August 14. It’ll be live through August 31.
Top-down arena shooter Zero Strain, from publisher Eastasiasoft and developer Kalo Meris, launches on Switch today. Take a look at its gameplay with the video below.
Zero Strain is available today on the Switch eShop.
Developer and publisher HeroCraft has announced that their upcoming Open World Action RPG, Under the Jolly Roger, is coming to Switch. Take a look at a brief overview and the announcement trailer below.
Fire Emblem Heroes is once again hosting a single-day Bound Hero Battle paired with a matching Summoning Focus. Today’s Bound Hero Battle features Alm and Faye, and the 5-star Summoning Focus features Alm: Hero of Prophecy, Faye: Devoted Heart, and Celica: Warrior Priestess. These will only be available for one day only, so be sure to take part!
Additionally, a new Tactics Drills map is available: Pirate Royalty (Skill Studies, Hard)
A new Gala Dragalia Remix is arriving soon. Players will get the chance to summon special adventurers in festive yukata. 5★ Yukata Cassandra and Yukata Curran will both be available. You can check out the reveal via the Dragalia Lost Team’s tweet below. Will you be chasing one of these adventurers?
A Gala Dragalia Remix will start on Aug. 13, 11 PM PT! Adventurers such as 5★ Yukata Cassandra and Yukata Curran will appear in the summon showcase!https://t.co/2Rp6zXpnYA#DragaliaLost pic.twitter.com/l8tQW2nUZq
— Dragalia Lost (@DragaliaLostApp) August 13, 2020
Bandai Namco has shared a new “Tutorial” video for Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions that introduces the game’s controls and mechanics. View it below.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions launches for Switch on August 28.
Dark Deity, a strategy RPG inspired by games such as Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, seems on track for Switch. The project just reached its $12,000 funding goal on Kickstarter after the campaign launched earlier today. As noted on the official page, Switch is one of the target platforms.
Here’s some information about Dark Deity as well as a trailer:
Publisher HandyGames and Paintbucket Games have announced that they’re releasing Through the Darkest of Times on Switch. The historical resistance strategy game should launch within the next day on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Through the Darkest of Times, along with a trailer:
Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe is continuing to tease fans about the next major update. Earlier today, it was revealed that version 1.5 will allow players to move their beds. While it may seem like a small detail, fans have been showing their enthusiasm since hearing about the news.
Stardew Valley version 1.5 was first announced in February. We haven’t heard too much about what’s in store aside from today’s tidbit, but we did get a new tease last month.
The previous content update for Stardew Valley, version 1.4, launched last December. You can learn more about it here.
