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Nintendo has issued a new European commercial for the Expansion Pass in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. We have it below.

The Expansion Pass kicks off with The Isle of Armor next week. The Crown Tundra will follow this fall.

Fire Emblem Heroes has updated with a Double Special Heroes summoning event. While live, two Special Heroes of each color are available as part of a 5-star summoning focus containing Special Heroes from last Christmas, New Year 2020, and Valentine Conrad. The 5-star appearance rate comes in at 6 percent whereas the non-focus rate is 0 percent.

A new map, Swordmaster Support, has also been added in Tactics Drills: Skill Studies. Players can access it through Story Maps to test their skills.

Hawks is joining My Hero One’s Justice 2 as a new DLC character starting today, Bandai Namco has announced. Ten costume color variations are included.

Here’s an overview of Hawks, along with a trailer showcasing the character in action:

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Bandai Namco has officially announced that Namco Museum Archives: Volume 1 and Namco Museum Archives: Volume 2 will release for Switch in the west next week. It’ll be available digitally via the eShop on June 18.

Here’s an official overview with additional details:

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It would appear that good things are on the horizon for players of Pokemon Masters. DeNA have announced some new upcoming elements to the game, including streamlining the process of upgrading your existing sync pairs. You can also look forward to the following:

• New Sygna Suit and Seasonal Outfits for characters will appear more frequently.
• A new battle feature for battling Champions will be introduced, allowing players to battle through the Elite Four and then the Champion. This mode allows battle with multiple Sync Pairs such as the Battle Villa and Legendary events.
• New Egg Events will be added in July, including a chance to get a Shiny Pokémon through hatching eggs.
• A stamina feature will be introduced to the game, draining over time when taking actions like battling in theMain Story, Level-Up Area, Cap-Unlock Area, Sync Orb Area, Evolution Area, or participating in Legendary Events.
• The Training Area will be renamed EX Plaza and the courses within will be changed to focus on Level Up, Cap Unlock, Sync Orb or Evolution Material with the stages focusing on giving items each type, with a maximum of 10 attempts per day in places like the Sync Orb area.
• Features will be susceptible to player feedback, so be sure to be vocal with how you feel about the changes.

Special thanks to Serebii for the translation.

There’s not much longer to wait for Nadine and Linnea’s United Front summon showcase. The new summons will be available on June 11, at 11PM PT. At the same time, a sixth mana circle, the mana spiral, will be added to 3★ Melody, 4★ Lowen, and 5★ Louise. Make sure to have enough materials on hand to upgrade your adventurers. You can see the promotional video for Nadine and Linnea, as well as celebratory character art below:

XIII originally launched back in November of 2013. With its detailed art style, fantastic story, and cel-shaded graphics, it fast became a hit. Now, due to a listing from Amazon Spain, we know that there are only a handful of months to go before players can enjoy the title on modern hardware. It does look like there will be a special edition in at least some regions, with a metal case, 3 art cards, and in-game DLC included. Take a look at the collection here, as well as a translated overview via Gematsu:

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Arriving on Switch on June 25th, Bandai Namco has released the opening for Mr. Driller DrillLand. Originally released on the GameCube, this is a remaster of the 2002 title. You can take a look below at the game’s overview rounded up via Gematsu, as well as the aforementioned cinematic:

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The popular action puzzle game Mr. Driller DrillLand makes its western debut on Switch and PC! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand”—500 meters underground! Explore and conquer the five “attractions” with simple, yet exciting, gameplay that guests of all ages can enjoy!

Key Features

• Mr. Driller returns! – The first Mr. Driller game for the Nintendo Switch featuring updated graphics and high-definition cutscenes!
• Dig your way to victory! – Each of the five attractions in DrillLand features their own set of unique gameplay rules. Can you dig your way through each attraction and defeat the final boss?!
• Competitive multiplayer modes! – Play with up to 4 players on one console—race to the finish or battle it out in “Free-for-All” or “Pairs”!
• Take it easy! – All new “Casual Mode” for those who want to enjoy digging through DrillLand at a leisurely pace!

Thanks to HAMSTER Corporation, tons of retro classics have made their way to Switch and other platforms. Now, with Sunset Riders galloping into the lineup, the company has now pushed 100 titles out to the Switch and had this to say about the occasion:

Nintendo Switch Arcade Archives has reached 100 titles! We would like to thank all the users who have supported us so far, the game makers who have participated, and everyone at Nintendo!

Which games have you enjoyed the most out of the Arcade Archives collection? Let us know in the comments.

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miHoYo today issued a new video for Genshin Impact in which musicians and staff from HOYO-MiX and the London Philharmonic Orchestra discuss creating and understanding the game’s music. We have the video below.

Genshin Impact will be released on Switch sometime in the future, though a specific window has yet to be confirmed.