As previously announced, Namcot Collection is releasing for Switch in Japan this month. Although there hasn’t been any news for the west, it appears that we should be getting an official update very soon.
Two listings on the Microsoft Store have popped up for Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and 2. Information included on the pages sounds pretty much in line with what we’ve heard about Namcot Collection.
Here’s the official overview for both Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and 2:
A new update has now rolled out for Pokemon GO, bringing the version number up to 0.177.0 for Android users and 1.143.0 for iOS. There’s the addition of a few new features in this update, including the following:
- Addition of a visual indicator (white rings around the Charge Moves) allowing players to see how many Charged Attacks they have charged in Raids and Trainer Battles
- Mystery Boxes can no longer be used at the same time as Incense
- Apple ID has been added as sign-in method on iOS
- GO Battle League ratings have been temporarily disabled
- Reality Blending feature added (Android-only – only available on supported devices)
Notably, Reality Blending is an Android-specific feature at this time, and is only available for select devices. More devices will become compatible with the feature in time. For now, we can get a feel for what Reality Blending can bring to Pokemon GO players by viewing this new trailer from Niantic:
Regista have announced their latest game for the Nintendo Switch: Tetra. The adventure game was originally developed by Bloom Mushroom, and will be available in just two weeks’ time on June 18th. The game can be pre-ordered on the Switch eShop for a discounted 780 Yen price tag, but will change over to 990 Yen as of July 1st. The game won’t take up much space, requiring only 338MB, and notably will include the option for English text. Check out the screenshots for the title in the gallery below:
The fifth entry in the G-Mode Archives collection is out now on Switch. Sukeboooman is a side-scrolling skateboarding title originally released in Japan for mobile phones. Check out the gameplay footage below:
Players of Pokemon Masters can now take advantage of the water-type training event. The event will run until June 18th, and players can earn a variety of rewards to increase the power of their sync pairs. There are several stages to complete, so be sure to conquer them all.
Additionally, the Daily Vouchers event is still going strong — players can continue to earn rewards based on the amount of vouchers they collect.
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Ninjala and eBaseball Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2020. Scans of both games can be found below.
Bandai Namco has come up with a unique incentive to pick up all ten launch titles for Namcot Collection. As a special bonus, players will receive a retro demake of 2007’s Pac-Man Championship Edition.
Namcot Collection itself will also come with a few neat features, which Bandai Namco detailed today. These include the ability to suspend and resume play at any time, a rewind function, and a “screen function” to change the screen display format.
Namcot Collection launches for Switch in Japan via the eShop on June 18 where players can pick and choose the titles they wish to purchase. A physical version will also be available.
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced Book IV Midpoint as the game’s latest summoning event. It will feature Anna: Secret Seller, Say’ri: Chon’sin’s Blade, Mustafa: Plegian Champion, and Mirabilis: Daydream.
The summoning event goes live on June 5. Watch a trailer promoting what’s to come below.
There’s nothing quite like Super Smash Bros. speculation. Given the series’ popularity and mystery surrounding unannounced characters, fans can’t help but wonder about who could end up in the game. However, because of this curiosity, director Masahiro Sakurai has to be careful as to what he shares.
Writing in his latest Famitsu column this week, Sakurai mentioned that he tends to “play a ton of games”. But since fans may begin to speculate and there could be misunderstandings, he generally doesn’t reveal what he’s been playing.
Here’s our translation of the excerpt:
Nintendo has put out a brief video showcasing the free Pocket Edition for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. We have it below.
By downloading the Pocket Edition from the eShop, you’ll gain access to Dominoes, Connect Four, President, and Slot Cars. Local multiplayer is supported. Also, those with access to the full game can use their copy to play other experiences with users that only have access to Pocket Edition.
