A few new events are coming to Pokemon GO starting today. Beginning at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, “unique Field Research will be available with some exciting rewards, including a Raid Battle appearance by Pokemon such as Aerodactyl.”
Also, throughout the celebration, Rock-type Pokemon like Geodude, Lileep, and Nosepass will appear more frequently in the wild. Buddy Pokemon will earn Candy four times faster throughout the event, and you’ll receive extra XP for spinning the Photo Discs at PokeStops or Gyms. That’s up to 10 times the usual amount if this is your first time encountering a unique PokeStop or Gym.
Pokemon GO Adventure Week ends on June 5.
Lost in Harmony is coming to Switch, Playdius and Digixart Entertainment announced today. The two sides also confirmed a release date of June 21.
Lost in Harmony is “a fantastic musical runner that flawlessly blends a deep and emotional story into a rhythm game.” It features music from famous game composers and singers, including Wyclef Jean, Onoken, Tadayoshi Makino, Fumitake Igarashi, and Godspeed Vivix. Touchscreen and Joy-Con functionality with rumble will be supported.
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is getting a collector’s edition, Saber Interactive and Wired Productions have announced. Just 500 copies will be made worldwide.
The package includes the following:
Curve Digital has the latest video up for Smoke and Sacrifice designed to inform fans about a few different things that may not have known about the game. You can watch it below.
A demo for Sushi Striker is now available on the Switch eShop. Get a look at some footage in the video below.
Super Sportmatchen was added to the Japanese Switch eShop yesterday. For a look at the game, check out the footage below.
A few weeks ago, Nintendo announced a new features for Nintendo Accounts. The company promised that functionality would soon be arriving so that Nintendo Account users would be able to create their own Miis online through a web browser.
Nintendo has now followed up on things, and has launched the Mii Studio. You can access it here.
All of the Mii options we’ve come to know and love are here. That includes choosing a gender, hair style, height, and much more. Once done, you’ll be able to use it as the avatar for your Nintendo Account.
Thanks to Matthew G and Lolo for the tip.
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Mega Man Legacy Collection – €14.99
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – €14.99
Professional Construction – The Simulation – €39.99
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory – $39.99 (available May 29)
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition – $39.99 (available May 29)
Legend of Kay Anniversary – $29.99 (available May 29)
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection – $39.99 (available May 29)
Yoku’s Island Express – $17.99 (available May 29)
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule once again. Right now, one period of downtime is planned for Switch tonight, with another to follow next week.
The current schedule is as follows:
