Pokémon Co. offers TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Battle Pass Deck Strategies
Your opponents won't know what hit'em
Get more from Pokémon TCG Live when you use the in-game Battle Pass. With the Battle Pass, you can complete quests to earn experience and unlock new tiers by playing Ranked or Casual matches. Each Battle Pass is accessible only until the next expansion releases.
Begin your path along the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Battle Pass with a new deck featuring Teal Mask Ogerpon ex. Advance through the Battle Pass to unlock booster packs, Credits, a Collector Crate, and 16 additional cards that you can add to your new deck!
You can also redeem Crystals for a Premium Pass to unlock an additional deck, which is centered around Dragapult ex. Premium Pass tiers also offer a deluge of fun items themed around Ogerpon, booster packs, Coins, another Collector Crate, Crystals, and 16 additional cards to upgrade your Dragapult ex deck. The Premium Pass + gives you a 15-tier head start to your journey, on top of the items offered with the regular Premium Pass.
Learn how to play and upgrade these powerful decks in Pokémon TCG Live with this official Pokémon Co. feature.
US Sports Camps and Sports Camps Canada, official providers of Nike Sports Camps, announced a multi-year, multi-market partnership with Nintendo. Kicking off across North America this summer, the first year of this exciting collaboration is designed to enhance the camper experience through immersive gameplay experiences, activities, and more.
Between June and August, US Sports Camps and Sports Camps Canada, and Nintendo will co-host fun game experiences at selected camps that allow kids to take their game off the court and onto the Nintendo Switch with multiplayer and sports focused games. From racing to the finish line in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in friendly competitions to engaging in a multi-sport showdown in Nintendo Switch Sports, campers will be immersed in the worlds and characters of Nintendo.
“US Sports Camps and Sports Camps Canada are constantly seeking ways to deliver our campers the most enjoyment possible, which includes partnerships with premium brands,” said Ian Hamilton, Global Vice President of Brand Partnerships at US Sports Camps and Sports Camps Canada. “Nintendo is at the forefront of the entertainment landscape, having developed family-friendly games for decades that bring people together. We couldn’t be more thrilled by this partnership, which gives our campers another fun activity to bond over.”
For more information on US Sports Camps, visit ussportscamps.com or sportscampscanada.com.
Morbid: The Lords of Ire "Baki Boss Fight" Video Preview
One of the many fearsome foes that awaits
Emperor Baki, the Decadent Despot and self-proclaimed ruler of Dunghaven, rose to power as the tyrant of Dunghaven and soon after abolished the senate. With the Gahars on his side, the self-proclaimed emperor plunged the port into a maelstrom of misery and death. The formerly democratic township fell, and its people became slaves to their new decadent despot. Get ready to face Baki when Morbid: The Lords of Ire arrives on Switch May 17th!
Sequel to the studio’s smash hit Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, the critically acclaimed isometric Soulslike originally launched in 2020, Morbid: The Lords of Ire invites players to risk madness venturing through a revolting horrorpunk hell from an all new 3D perspective.
Players will re-join their hero, the Striver of Dibrom, to slay and scavenge their way through a tortured world of vile creatures where you are the underdog. Featuring an improved version of the Sanity System from the prequel, experience a dynamic adventure that bends and shapes around your actions.
Tear through your enemies with revamped weapons, progression and upgrade systems, preparing you to face off against the Lords of Ire themselves.
LEGO releases LEGO Wing Walkers in LEGO Fortnite
LEGO LEGO LEGO
LEGO and Epic have teamed on another LEGO Fortnite experience that you can jump in on today.
Oh no the LEGO pigs are flying! Soar through the sky with your squad and avoid the obstacles in LEGO Wing Walkers by the LEGO team themselves. You can access this unique experience by hopping into LEGO Fortnite and using the code 9144-2183-1933.
This is the latest to come from the long-term partnership between Epic Games and The LEGO Group - which kicked off in December 2023 with the launch of survival crafting adventure LEGO Fortnite. Since then, The LEGO Group has built and published several family-friendly LEGO Islands in Fortnite using UEFN for players to continue their LEGO gaming journey.
Dead End City physical Switch release up for pre-order
Wouldn't be caught dead without this in my collection
Blast your way through post-apocalyptic wastelands in retro shoot’em up style! Preorder your Deluxe Edition of Dead End City at redartgames.com to get an exclusive keychain.
Civilization has fallen and the few remaining survivors are now the playthings of a gang of post-apocalyptic punks called Scorpio. Your little slice of heaven was raided and your loved ones have been carried off to Scorpio’s stronghold. With nothing left to lose, you head out onto the open road, armed to the teeth and ready to fight through their territory to bring an end to their reign.
Dead End City is a post-apocalyptic vertical shooter. You drive a heavily armed car called a Chariot into the wastelands to rescue your loved ones from Scorpio, a gang that has conquered what little is left of humanity. Fuel is always draining away, so be careful to collect as much as you can or your journey will come to an abrupt halt. Relive the thrill of ’90s arcade classics in top-down shoot’em up style!
This physical version of Dead End City is expected to ship out sometime in Q4 2024 and it’s priced at €39.99. As of time of posting, roughly 50% of the physical stock has already been pre-ordered, so don’t wait too long to secure your copy!
New trailer shared for upcoming GBC game, Zephyr’s Pass
Retro overload
Retro publisher Incube8 Games, indie developer Providential Innovations, announce that Zephyr’s Pass for the Nintendo Game Boy Color will be getting both a physical cartridge and digital release in June 2024. As launch month approaches, a new trailer has been shared and you can check it out above.
Zephyr’s Pass is a game that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and action elements. Players will navigate treacherous environments, engage in combat against enemies, and unravel intricate puzzles that guard ancient relics. As the main character Abel harnesses the relics’ powers, players will witness his evolution, adapting his strategies and abilities to face increasingly challenging obstacles.
The story is about a young hero, who teams up with a small gang of pirates, to defeat Thane, a man trying to become the Wind God. To defeat him, Abel, our hero, must become the hero of Zephyr by finding all the ancient pieces of his armor.
Standard Edition Includes
- Sealed box
- Game cartridge
- Cartridge protector
- Sticker sheet
- Game manual
Digital Edition Includes
- Game ROM
- Digital Soundtrack
- PDF game manual
- High resolution cover art file
Capes "Weathervane" Character Overview Trailer
Storm's a-comin'
Developer Spitfire Interactive and Publisher Daedalic Entertainment previously announced that they are teaming up to launch the superhero epic, Capes, and it’s set to launch on May 29th, 2024. Ahead of launch, we’ve gotten a new trailer that gives us insight into Weathervane, one of the many playable characters the game offers.
Capes is a turn-based superhero strategy game where players assemble a team of unique heroes while fighting to take back their city, now controlled by evil despots. Twenty years ago, the supervillains won. Since then, they’ve created a dystopian city where developing superpowers is a crime and no one has dared oppose them. Until now!
Play across a series of dark and gritty campaigns and patrol assignments, push the story forward, or take time to explore with side missions that unlock more heroes. Complete challenges to earn skill points to increase your hero’s powers and abilities while you learn more about the hero’s lives and backstories.
Check out the opening to One Piece Odyssey
Time to don your straw hats
ONE PIECE ODYSSEY, the RPG that pits the Straw Hat Crew in front of a new adventure in the mysterious island of Waford, is coming to Nintendo Switch on 26th July 2024. This version will consist of the Deluxe Edition of the game, including the Reunion of Memories additional scenario. Ahead of the game’s arrival, you can check out the opening video above!
In ONE PIECE ODYSSEY, players take control of each member of the Straw Hat Crew in exploration or turn-based command battle, as they cross paths with an incredible storm leaving them astray on the strange, mysterious island of Waford, while the Thousand Sunny is almost sunk and left in tatters. While exploring the island and its ancient ruins, they meet Adio and Lim, two inhabitants of Waford. After being deprived of their strengths by the mysterious power of Lim, a new daring journey begins for the crew with new characters and monsters designed by Eiichiro Oda as well as an original storyline intertwined with memories of their past adventures.
The Nintendo Switch version of ONE PIECE ODYSSEY includes the Reunion of Memories additional scenario that can be played after clearing the main game, as well as extra outfits for the Straw Hat Crew with the Traveling outfits and the Sniper King’s Traveling Outfit. In addition, the City of Water outfits will be making their debut on the Nintendo Switch version.
SUSHI Race comes to Switch May 23rd, 2024
Whet your appetite
Game studio SAT-BOX of the hit game “SUSHI Shot” releases news for their newest title in the same series: “SUSHI Race.” The game has an anticipated release date of May 23, 2024 and will be featured as downloadable software on the Nintendo eShop.
They’re the sushi you know and love… as racecars?! Operate your sushi vehicle and tear through course after course! SUSHI Race is a simple and fun game that anyone can enjoy! Up to 4 players can join local multiplayer by sharing Joy-Con!
Each sushi machine has its own stats and appeal! Zip through the course at lightning speed as the Fatty Tuna or handle curves and bends with precision as the Inari-zushi! With 11 unique sushi machines you’re sure to find your favorite!
Time Attack
Choose a course and record your best time! Compete with players from around the world in online rankings!
Free Race
Choose a course to challenge with friends and CPUs! Items appear across the course like soy-sauce missiles, speed-ups, and roadblocks. Use them well and outspeed your opponents!
Grand Prix
Run through several courses of your choice in order! Accumulate points by scoring well and become the grand champion!
Enjoy playing with up to 4 players! Challenge friends and family for 1st place and have fun!
Pokémon GO May 2024 Incense Day Detailed
We've sniffed out the details
The next Pokémon GO Incense Day has been announced, and Niantic has shared a handy infographic breaking down everything on the way.
Pokémon GO’s next Incense Day runs May 26th, 2024, so we’re just 10 days out from the action. Explore mossy caves with Incense, and you may encounter the Thorn Seed Pokémon, Ferroseed!
Ferroseed and other Grass-type and Steel-type Pokémon will appear during Incense Day, so make sure you get out there during this event and take advantage of the many opportunities. You can get a better breakdown of what this Incense Day has to offer in the image above.
If you’d like a more detailed breakdown on this upcoming event, you can find further information on the official Pokémon GO blog.
iam8bit and Half-Asleep Announce Melatonin Vinyl Soundtrack
Don't sleep on this offer
iam8bit, the fine folks behind some of the best video game collectibles of the last 20 years, has partnered with indie game studio Half Asleep to create the vinyl soundtrack of your dreams. The pair are excited to announce that they’re bringing the inventive score of the 2022 sleeper hit rhythm game, Melatonin, to vinyl, available to pre-order now on iam8bit.com.
Cade Phillips’ original soundtrack (featuring additional songs by Yotam Perel, Mothense, and Filippo Vicarelli) comes to life on two gorgeous Lavender Vinyl discs, perfect for spinning as you doze off, drifting sweetly into dreamland. For the album art, Elvin Budiman put together a sweetly cozy piece that brings to mind homey bedrooms and sleepy late nights.
Winner of the 2022 Indie Cup Canada “Rising Star” Award, Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music. Melatonin was released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC and Mac.
Track List:
[Side A]
- Dream Ocean
- Night 1
- Food
- Shopping
- Technology
- Followers
- Indulgence
- Food (Bonus Version)
[Side B]
- Night 2
- Exercise
- Work
- Money
- Dating
- Under Pressure
- Exercise (Bonus Version)
[Side C]
- Night 3
- Time
- Mind
- Space
- Nature
- Meditation
- Space (Bonus Version)
[Side D]
- Night 4
- Stress
- Desires
- The Past
- The Future
- Setbacks
- New Day
- The Future (Bonus Version)
The Melatonin 2-disc vinyl soundtrack is priced at $42.99 and is expected to ship in Q2 2024.
Bikini Games announces their first indie game coming to Nintendo Switch this year – Love Elysium: Secret of the Goddess. Here, players will have the opportunity to find out the mysteries of four divinely beautiful women and get smitten by them…hopefully not literally!
The players will play Sota, who can definitely count himself as one of the luckiest guys in the world. Together with his friend, Yuina, they won a contest and are on their way to a luxurious resort on a private island. There, they will be jurors and choose the most beautiful woman in the world.
After they start their adventure, players will be pulled into a complicated affair where there’s more at stake than just a title.
Sota’s task won’t be easy, as the competition is fierce. Together with him, the players will meet Eimiko, an artistic soul and a wonderful host, and three beautiful contestants – serious and elegant Haru, commanding Tomoe (is she a tsundere?), and a very sweet and flirty Aimi.
While being beautiful (and cunning) is hard work, none of them will oppose a bit of romance. Settling battles and disputes is one thing, but the troubles of the heart are another…
Players will have the time to get to know the girls better, take part in their schemes, and spend a relaxing time in colorful gardens of the modern resort, its hot springs, and on a sunny beach.
The time to make a decision will come after 7 days of this magical summer vacation – will the players follow their heart while making a decision?
Love Elysium: Secret of the Goddess will soon have a release date on Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned!
Magical farm-life RPG "Garden Witch Life" confirmed for Switch
Casting a spell on players soon
Bring out your cauldrons and potions as the upcoming magical Farm-Life RPG, Garden Witch Life, offers a first look at the enchanting experience awaiting Switch players! Prepare to embrace the life of a witch starting anew and building a mystical garden to make a home for all adorable creatures. Check out the new teaser trailer for a glimpse at the vibrant realm of witchcraft and gardening.
Experience a fun, cozy witch life! Your life just took a whimsical turn, and you’re now on a quest to create a magical food forest and make it a home for all kinds of cute creatures!
You are a little witch from the big city who has just lost her job. Life didn’t go as you expected, but now you can start anew on a tiny island full of possibilities!
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Garden Witch Life. Grow your own enchanted garden, design your ancient tree house, and nurture cute creatures. Join a vibrant community, cook delicious recipes with homegrown ingredients, and explore the island’s ancient history.
Key features
- Transform an old, dead monoculture into a thriving, diverse, magical garden
- Create a home for lots of cute creatures — and pet them all!
- Grow and harvest the freshest organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers
- Discover and cook delicious, unique recipes from all around the world in your magical cauldron
- Befriend villagers and help to bring back the spirit of community
- Express yourself by decorating your place with your own creations
- Explore the island and learn about its ancient history
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Introduces Highly Collectable Card Illustrations
The top deck for Robert Miles
Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that a new special expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable, will be available beginning Aug. 2, 2024, at participating retailers worldwide, including Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise.
Pecharunt, originally discovered in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, will make its Pokémon TCG debut in Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable as a Darkness-type Pokémon. Players can use Pecharunt ex to switch in a Benched Darkness-type Pokémon by using its Subjugating Chains ability. Pecharunt ex can be paired with Okidogi ex, Munkidori ex and Fezandipiti ex to unlock different play combinations.
In addition, parallel foil cards in Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable will feature a new, unique foil pattern surrounding the card artwork. Players can identify cards in the parallel foil set by viewing the expansion code at the bottom-left corner of the card. It’s normally in a black box with white text, but in this case, it will be illustrated in a white box with black text.
Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:
- Three ACE SPEC rare Trainer cards
- Five Pokémon ex and one Tera Pokémon ex
- 15 illustration rare Pokémon
- 10 ultra rare Pokémon ex, Tera Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
- Five special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
- Five hyper rare gold etched cards
Cards from Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable will be available in the following products:
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (now available for preorder at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.): Includes 11 Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs; two copies of an illustration rare-style promo card featuring Pecharunt, with one showcasing the Pokémon Center logo; and various gameplay accessories.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Elite Trainer Box (available Aug. 2, 2024): Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs, one illustration rare-style promo card featuring Pecharunt and various gameplay accessories.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Kingambit Illustration Collection (available Aug. 2, 2024): Includes four Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs, one illustration rare-style promo card featuring Kingambit in a unique Ukiyo-e (woodblock) art style and two foil promo cards featuring Pawniard and Bisharp.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Kingdra ex Special Illustration Collection (available Aug. 2, 2024): Includes five Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs, one special illustration rare-style promo card featuring Kingdra ex in a unique Ukiyo-e (woodblock) art style, and two foil promo cards featuring Horsea and Seadra.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Greninja ex Special Illustration Collection (available Aug. 2, 2024): Includes five Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs, one special illustration rare-style promo card featuring Greninja ex in a unique Ukiyo-e (woodblock) art style, and two foil promo cards featuring Froakie and Frogadier.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Three-Booster Pack and Promo Card Blister (available Aug. 2, 2024): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs and one foil promo card featuring Pecharunt.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Mini Tin (available Aug. 2, 2024): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs, one sticker sheet and one art card matching the tin, featuring Dusknoir, Zoroark, Okidogi, Munkidori or Fezandipiti.
Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Booster Bundle (available Sept. 6, 2024): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable booster packs.
Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices on Aug. 1, 2024. The expansion will be available in the in-game shop, where players can redeem Crystals earned by completing daily quests for various Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable products.
New trailer released for Whacking Hell!
You whacking it in there?!
Sanuk Games is delighted to announce that its new roguelite bullet heaven game, “Whacking Hell!”, is a mere few weeks away from landing on Switch. Ahead of its launch, a new trailer has been shared and you can check it out above.
The gates of hell have opened: whack all the monsters before they whack you! Collect their souls, ramp up your weapons and your spells, and become a slaughtering machine! Defeat waves of enemy attacks and nasty bosses by choosing the right path of upgrades.
Key features:
- Frantic top-down 2D shooting.
- 5 characters and 5 main weapons to unlock.
- 3 chapters - each chapter contains dozens of waves of enemies and two bosses to defeat.
- Acquire special powers and ramp up your skills during the game session, so you can face the ever-increasing diAiculty within the chapter.
- Acquire permanent upgrades in between game sessions, so you can progress in the game.
- Reveal dozens of monster species in the bestiary.