Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have started distributing the latest update for Fire Emblem Heroes. Version 2.5.0 is now available for download on both iOS and Android.

Today’s update makes some additions, adjustments, and more. We have the full patch notes for you below.

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Nicalis has revealed another new character for the Switch fighter Blade Strangers. After announcing Gunvolt from the Azure Striker Gunvolt series yesterday, the company has now confirmed that Quote from Cave Story+ will be appearing.

Here’s a brief look:

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Nintendo is back with another piece of concept art from Super Mario Odyssey. Today, we have a look at Fossil Falls. Nintendo notes that the expansive blue sky and huge waterfall along with the Tyrannosaurus rex wearing a hat in the background is meant to give you the feeling of a grand adventure.

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Good news for those who have been following Wild Mage: Phantom Twilight on Kickstarter. The game just surpassed the $30,000 mark, meaning developer Luna Orion’s upcoming open-world action/adventure RPG is officially confirmed for Switch.

There are still four weeks remaining in the Kickstarter. That means more stretch goals could be reached before the campaign ends, such as multiplayer and additional platform support. More information about the project is below:
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Nintendo has started populating its maintenance schedule for next week. Along with Switch eShop maintenance affecting credit cards, purchasing on the web store (Nintendo.com) will be impacted as well.

The current schedule is as follows:

– 6 PM PT (May 14) – 9 PM PT (May 14)
– 9 PM ET (May 14) – 12 AM ET (May 15)
– 2 AM in the UK (May 15) – 5 AM in the UK (May 15)
– 3 AM in Europe (May 15) – 6 AM in Europe (May 15)

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With Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition releasing today, we have a new launch trailer from XSEED. Get a look at the video below.

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Obsidian has gone live with the latest trailer for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. We’ve included the new video below.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux has a week to go until its western debut. For an early look at the English build, view the gameplay video below.

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Trite Games has said that Of Carrots And Blood will be coming to Switch. When asked about the possibility of a port on Twitter, the studio confirmed that it’s happening.

Trite describes Of Carrots And Blood as “a twin-stick survival arena shooter about kissing bunnies, hungry mutants and a lot of blood.” Continue on below for further details and a trailer.

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A new Nintendo Labo trailer was published today to highlight some of the accolades that the new Switch experience has received thus far. Take a look at the video below.

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