With a new update having been made available for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, the Switch games are now at version 1.3.1.
The update comes with a variety of bug fixes and changes. Specifically, an issue has been addressed with the invite-only online competitions that were used by Japan and South Korea to determine entry to their National Championships two weeks ago, ahead of the repeat tournament this weekend. The problem prevented players from seeing their rating and exiting out of the competition between battles.
Original (5/17): Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Big Blue Bubble shared a final release date for Little Friends: Puppy Island. The game heads to Switch on June 27, 2023, the two sides confirmed today.
More information about the game can be found in the following overview:
PlatinumGames has announced the availability of After School Hero (Part 2) for The Wonderful 101: Remastered. This follows Part 1 that dropped last week, which you can read about here.
Just like the first part of the DLC, PlatinumGames is offering more side-scrolling action. New this time around are Caravan Mode and online rankings.
Good Smile has revealed not one, but two new Nendoroid figures for Hollow Knight. The news was shared as part of the company’s WonHobbyG 2023 Spring event.
Nendoroids are planned for both The Knight and Hornet. Of course, these are the stars of Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksong respectively. The latter game has still yet to actually release.
Mario Kart Tour has revealed its next major event, which will feature the Wii Daisy Circuit and GBA Peach Circuit courses. Nintendo is planning to host the aptly named Princess Tour starting next week.
The Princess Tour kicks off on May 31, 2023. For a closer look as to what’s in store, check out the trailer below.
Twilight Monk is seeing release on Switch, publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Aquatic Moon announced today. The title does not have a release window at this time.
The Twilight Monk game is an adaptation of the kung fu fantasy adventure novels and art books beginning with “Secrets of Kung Fulio”. The 2D action-adventure game promises “hand-drawn stylized art, meticulously designed Metroidvania dungeons, and an open world.”
An official overview with more details can be found below.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 247,689 / 1,367,191
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,264 / 5,301,742
3. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 7,520 / 2,189,691
4. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 5,573 / 5,034,295
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,507 / 3,141,460
6. [NSW] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – 5,360 / 432,149
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,706 / 5,195,387
8. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,658 / 4,019,351
9. [NSW] Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection – 4,515 / 69,327
10. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 3,422 / 1,081,447
Original: Nintendo is back with another update for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and version 1.1.2 is now live.
The company confirmed a couple of specific issues have been addressed. One relates to sound while the other involves the “Camera Work in the Depths” quest breaking for certain players.
The full patch notes for the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom version 1.1.2 update are as follows:
Original (5/18): It’s been announced that Pokemon Home will be updated to version 3.0.0 next week, which will add compatibility for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. The patch goes live on May 23, 2023.
Once players link their game to Pokemon Home, they’ll be able to move creatures over and bring select Pokemon from other games to the Paldea region. The Tera Type of Pokemon transferred to Scarlet and Violet from other titles will be determined by their original type or types.
Today, Marvelous officially announced the next proper mainline entry in the Rune Factory series – which is appropriately titled Rune Factory 6.
Rune Factory 6 is set on the western continent of Adonea. Outside of that, Marvelous is keeping quiet on the rest of the details.
