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A new Pokémon GO collaboration event to celebrate Pokémon Horizons: The Series has been announced. It will begin on March 5th, and will run until March 11th, 2024. Check out a rundown of what will be included as part of the event below. Pokémon Horizons: The Series will be available for Netflix in the US on March 7th, 2024.
- Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat will appear in Pokémon GO and will know Volt Tackle, a move new to Pokémon GO
- Ceruledge, Charcadet, and Armarouge are making their Pokémon GO debuts
- Make sure to take plenty of GO Snapshots for a possible photobomb from Liko and Roy
Raikou, the Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, has been announced for the iOS/Android app, Pokémon Sleep. It will be released sometime in March 2024, with Entei and Suicune also set to follow soon. Check out the reveal trailer above that was shown in the latest Pokemon Presents presentation that aired earlier today, Feb. 27th.
Three new Pokemon have been announced for Pokémon Unite. Miraidon will be added to the game later today, with Falinks planned for April, and Geruledge “coming soon.” There are also in-game events and goodies in celebration of Pokemon Day 2024. Make sure to use the code POKEDAY24 before March 31st to receive a 3-day limited license for Miraidon and a platinum Miraidon boost emblem.
Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have announced another entry in the Pokemon Legends series, Pokemon Legends Z-A. The game is confirmed to be set in the Kalos region of Generation 6 and will be released for Nintendo Switch in 2025. Mega Evolutions have also been teased to return. Check out the new reveal trailer above!
A new adventure awaits within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
A brand new Pokémon app, Pokémon TGC Pocket, has been announced for mobile devices. It’s a new way to collect and trade Pokémon cards digitally, and it’s being developed in collaboration with DeNA and Creatures Inc. Although we don’t have an exact release date, we know the app will be launching sometime this year.
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd.
Pokémon Presents 02.27.2024 live-stream recap
Happy Pokémon Day, trainers!
The Pokémon Company has revealed new information regarding the future of the Pokémon series in a Pokémon Presents live-stream that aired on Feb. 27th, 2023. The presentation featured updates on Pokémon apps and games, as well as exciting brand new reveals. You can check out a complete news recap for the live-stream below!
- Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Tera Raid Battle Events detailed
- Pokémon GO ‘Horizons the Series’ collaboration event
- Pokémon Sleep is getting Raiku, Entei and Suicune
- Pokémon Masters EX 4.5 year Anniversary events detailed
- Pokémon Café Remix events detailed
- Pokémon Unite events detailed
- Pokémon TGC Pocket mobile app announced
- Pokémon Legends Z-A announced
NEW GAME EXPERIENCES COMING TO POKÉMON
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, an ambitious new entry to the Pokémon video game series, will be released simultaneously worldwide on Nintendo Switch in 2025. An exciting new adventure awaits players within Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
The beloved Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) franchise continues to evolve with the debut of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app that reimagines the experience of collecting Pokémon TCG cards in an innovative digital format.
In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, players will be able to enjoy the thrill of opening booster packs and collecting cards showcasing special visual effects unique to this digital adaptation of the Pokémon TCG. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket introduces “immersive cards,” which give players the experience of leaping into the world of the card’s illustration, providing a whole new way to enjoy the Pokémon TCG. Players will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost, including cards with nostalgic illustrations as well as new cards only found in the app. In addition, players will be able to engage in quick battles featuring streamlined rules based on the classic Pokémon TCG battle system.
Developed in collaboration with Creatures Inc., the creators of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co. Ltd., partners in the development of Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch in 2024 as a free-to-start app for iOS and Android.
Themed Activities Coming to Pokémon GO
In celebration of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” fans around the world can enjoy special “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” events coming to Pokémon GO between March 5 and March 11. Players will be able to meet Liko and Roy, the dual protagonists of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” in GO Snapshot. In addition, Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat will make its debut in Pokémon GO, introducing an attack that’s also new to the app: Volt Tackle. More information about this event can be found here.
ADDITIONAL IN-GAME EVENTS COMING SOON
New experiences and updates were also announced for various games and apps, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café ReMix. Fans can learn more about the latest announcements by viewing Pokémon Presents in its entirety on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
The next batch of weekly releases for the Switch eShop is here! As usual, there’s a huge list of titles coming to the platform, with both small and large releases to pique your interest. Take a look at the full list for Europe for the week of Feb. 15th, 2024 below.
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
- .T.E.S.T: Expected Behaviour
- Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
- Banchou Tactics
- Birth
- Borzoi Adventure
- Caveman Ransom
- Croc’s World 4
- Deathly Dangerous
- Dreamland Solitaire
- Eggconsole Ys PC-8801mkIISR
- Football Simulator 2024
- Forklift Simulator 2024
- Frozen Honey ASMR
- Genso Chronicles
- Golfinite
- Gunvolt Records: Cychronicle
- Hentai Girls: College Crush
- Hex Cats
- Jubilee
- Lo-Fi Haiku: Coffee and Chill
- Lords of Exile
- Magic City Detective: Secret Desire Collector’s Edition
- Maid of the Dead
- MakOS New Operating System
- Manitas Kitchen
- Maze of Realities: Reflection of Light Collector’s Edition
- Monster Legacy: New Horizons
- My Name is Mayo 3
- Nickelodeon Kids Bundle
- Party Party Time 2
- PlateUp
- Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire Plus
- Project Roll
- The Nom
- Throne of Egypt
- Tiny Treasure Hunt
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
- Top Web Search 23
- Twilight Survivors
- Witch’s Rhythm Puzzle
The next batch of weekly releases for the Switch eShop is here! As usual, there’s a huge list of titles coming to the platform, with both small and large releases to pique your interest. Take a look at the full list for North America for the week of Feb. 15th, 2024 below.
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong – Available Feb. 16
- Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
- Art of Glide – Available Feb. 16
- A Time Traveller’s Guide to Past Delicacies – Available Feb. 21
- Banchou Tactics
- Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story – Available Feb. 21
- Big Adventure: Trip to Europe 5 Collector’s Edition
- Birth
- Bucket Crusher – Available Feb. 16
- Caveman Ransom – Available Feb. 16
- Crazi Taxi Simulator – Available Feb. 17
- Darts Club
- DIY Makeup – Available Feb. 17
- Drift Master Simulator 2024 – Driving Sim – Available Feb. 18
- Drone Delivery Simulator
- Edge of Reality – Available Feb. 16
- Eggconsole Ys PC-8801mkIISR
- Exiled
- First Time In Hawaii Collector’s Edition
- Fit My Cat – Available Feb. 16
- Froggie: A Retro Platformer – Available Feb. 21
- Galactic Wars: Defend Your Star Worlds
- Genso Chronicles
- Gunvolt Records: Cychronicle
- Hex Cats
- Just Find It Collector’s Edition
- Maids of the Dead
- MazM: Pechka
- Metro Simulator 2 – Available Feb. 21
- Monster Legacy: New Horizons
- My Name is Mayo 3
- Nickelodeon Kids Bundle
- Party Party Time 2
- PlateUp
- Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire Plus
- qomp2 – Available Feb. 20
- Scream and Steel: Horror Story Shooter – Available Feb. 16
- Sea Port Tycoon 2024 – Available Feb. 16
- Special Forces Assault: Tactical Hostage Rainbow
- Swords and Adventures
- Tenderfoot Tactics – Available Feb. 21
- Top Web Searches 23
- Truck Simulator USA Revolution
- Twilight Survivors
- Witch’s Rhythm Puzzle
- Your Majesty – Available Feb. 16
- Z War Apocalypse Shooter – Available Feb. 16
Having been available for all other major platforms since Summer 2023, developer Tequila Works has now announced that their horror adventure game GYLT is finally coming to Nintendo Switch. It will be released digitally via the eShop on March 14th, 2024, with no signs of a physical release at this time. Check out some gameplay footage of the upcoming Switch port in the latest trailer above.
Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where nightmares become real.
Hide from terrible creatures or choose to confront them as you find your way through the challenges of this wicked world. Players will embark on a journey where they face their worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of their actions.
The latest Japanese sales data has come in via Famitsu, giving us a look at what the best-selling games for the last two weeks of 2023 were, alongside the usual hardware sales. First up, let’s take a look at the top software for February 5th to 11th, 2024.
- [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo, 10/20/23) – 16,978 (1,732,088)
- [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! (Konami, 11/16/23) – 10,254 (970,536)
- [NSW] Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (Spike Chunsoft, 01/25/24) – 10,244 (113,771)
- [PS5] Persona 3 Reload (ATLUS, 02/02/24) – 9,686 (86,054)
- [PS5] Granblue Fantasy: Relink (Cygames, 02/01/24) – 8,448 (57,202)
- [PS4] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (SEGA, 01/26/24) – 8,054 (101,691)
- [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 7,669 (5,703,258)
- [PS5] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (SIE, 10/20/23) – 7,415 (283,089)
- [PS5] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (SEGA, 01/26/24) – 7,164 (125,492)
- [PS4] Persona 3 Reload (ATLUS, 02/02/24) – 6,811 (46,835)
Next, let’s check out how hardware sales went for the week.
- Switch OLED Model – 36,770 (6,662,642)
- PlayStation 5 – 34,940 (4,509,572)
- Switch Lite – 8,031 (5,737,168)
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 5,805 (715,994)
- Switch – 4,742 (19,719,637)
- Xbox Series X – 2,167 (253,212)
- PlayStation 4 – 940 (7,919,455)
- Xbox Series S – 926 (300,819)
- New 2DS LL (including 2DS) – 15 (1,192,828)
Pikmin Bloom has been updated to Version 88.0 on iOS and Android devices. You can see the patch notes for this update below.
- A weather icon has been added to the Walk view. Weather information in the app is based on weather forecast data, which may not always be reflective of current weather conditions.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
A new patch has been announced for Guardian Tales on Nintendo Switch. The patch will be available on February 20th, 2024, and will include new content and events. Check out the patch notes below.
1.New Hero and Exclusive Weapon
- SSR Hero : Slayer Andras
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Head Hunter
2.Events
Pick Up Event!
Event Period : 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-04 16:59 (PST)
- SSR Hero : Andras
- SSR Hero : Bianca
- SSR Hero : Orca
- SSR Hero : Bari
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Head Hunter
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Astarte
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Nemesis
- ★5 Exclusive Weapon : Mayreel
Boost Mode
Awakening Dungeon Event Boost (x2)
- Event Period : 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-04 16:59 (PST)
Events: Giant Capsule Machine
- Event Period : 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-04 16:59 (PST)
- Reward Checkout Period : 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-11 16:59 (PST)
Season Achievement
Season Achievement season 1 has started.
- Event Period : 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-05-13 16:59 (PST)
- Clear Achievement mission and receive season limited reward.
- Each time your Achievement points reach a certain level, you can claim rewards.
- Some Achievement missions will open in mid-season.
- ※ Season Achievement reward costume will not include collection bonus.
- ※ Season Achievement reward costume will not include knowledge point.
Badges
- You can view and set the badge earned by tapping the Badge button at the top left corner of the Profile Card.
Frame
- Players can now access and manage their earned frames by navigating to Guardian Hero > Manage Profile > Main Character Settings > Portrait Frames List.
Guaranteed Summon Event
- Event Period : 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-04 16:59 (PST)
3.Heavenhold Tower
- The Heavenhold Tower will be expanded up to the 90th floor.
4. Team Death Match Beta
Free-For-All Mode New Map Addition
- New map for Free-For-All Mode has been added.
- There is a Fog Area in Free-For-All Mode’s new map.
- When you hide in the Fog Area, your hero can stay hidden.
Even if you are hidden, damage from attacks, negative effects, and heals will all be applied the same.
Even if you hide in the Fog Area, if you use Normal Attacks, Weapon Skills, Chain Skills or damage another user, you will be discovered for a certain period of time.
5.Multiplayer
Co-op Season 27 and Master Arena Season 31 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2024-02-25 / 2024-03-02 (PST)
Arena Season 37 will progress during the following period.(3 times per day)
- Period: 2024-03-03 / 2024-03-09 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Free-For-All Mode – Fog Area will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2024-02-25 / 2024-03-02 (PST)
The Team Death Match Beta Capture Area Mode will be available during the following period. (3 times per day)
- Period: 2024-03-03 / 2024-03-09 (PST)
6.Shop
Hero Costume
Purchase Period: 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-04 16:59 (PST)
- Posh Cafe Owner Andras
- Barista Garam
- Serving Master Ara
- Cafe Maid Carol
- Novice Swimmer Noxia
- Waterbomb Orca
- Mk.99ull
- Swimsuit Marianne
- Aloha Eleanor
- Unicorn Angel Eugene
- Archangel Bari
- Fallen Angel Gremory
- Angel Aoba
- Mad Nurse Gremory
- Strange Doctor Lavi
- Frost Witch Bianca
Equipment Costume
Purchase Period: 2024-02-19 17:00 / 2024-03-04 16:59 (PST)
- Crystal Spear
- Teaspoon Staff
- High Caliber Combat Rifle
- Epic Hammer
7.Guild Raid
Guild Raid ‘Corrupted Ritual’ will progress during the period below.
- Period: 2024-02-21 11:00 / 2024-02-28 10:59 (PST)
8.Guild Meteor Excavation
Season 11 of Guild Meteor Excavation will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2024-02-28 11:00 / 2024-03-06 10:59 (PST)
9.Kama-ZONE
Floor Expansion
- You can endlessly challenge beyond the 9th floor at the highest difficulty level of the season.
- After clearing the boss on the 8th floor, a button will appear to allow players to continue the challenge.
- There are Special Events and artifacts that can only be found on the 9th floor or higher.
- From 9th floor, you will not obtain Bottle Caps reward when you cleared the floor.
Ranking Board added
- Ranking is calculated based on the play records on the Season’s highest difficulty.
- Ranking is maintained during the Season Period.
Season 16 of Kama-ZONE will progress during the following period.
- Period: 2024-02-19 17:10 / 2024-03-18 17:10 (PST)
Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and Pokémon Café ReMix have all received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.
Fire Emblem Heroes
- [Summoning] A new Summoning Focus is now live: 7th Anniversary Special Focus 2. It features the following Heroes: Shamir (Heartbeats United), Mark (Winds of Hope), Karla (Spring Reveries), Elise (Sweetheart Royals), Hana (Striving Heart), Flavia (Bold Bride), Ashe (Budding Chivalry), Sigurd (Proper Pourer), Claude (Golden Breeze), Ivy (Tidal Breeze), Lysithea (Tea Sweetener), and Triandra (Sunlit Nightmare) (available until February 25th)
- [Log-in Bonus] All players can now claim the following as special Log-in Bonus: First Summon Ticket x5 (available until February 25th)
- [Story Maps] A new Tactics Drills map is now available: Kitty-Cat to the Rescue! (Grandmaster) (no end date)
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
- [Crafting] The following is now available via Crafting: Star Wall & Floor Collection (available until February 29th)
Pokémon Café ReMix
- [Challenges] A new Challenge is now live: Team Invite Campaign (available until February 27th)
Thunderful and The Station have released a free “Dorado Crest” update for SteamWorld Build, available on Nintendo Switch.
With the Dorado Crest update, you will get the new central American pyramid-style “Sacred Site” as a reward building that gives players a unique bonus for the next playthrough, and access to 12 new pieces of environmental decor, including pyramids, a firepit and statues. Dorado Crest follows on from the recent free Jingle Bolts holiday update and there is more free content planned for players to look forward to over the course of 2024.
SteamWorld Build offers a cosy building sandbox that oils the cogs with that unique SteamWorld secret sauce in an experience that works just as well on console as it does on PC. Break ground and raise houses for your steambot citizens, keep them fed and provide some rootin’-tootin’ entertainment. Venture into the abandoned mine sitting under your town, rumoured to be filled with ancient tech that holds the key to escaping impending doom. Using the natural resources above ground and the abundant ores buried below, expand your town, stimulate new residential tiers to join the quest to dig deeper, unearth untold riches and ultimately help them to hightail it off the planet!
Pokémon Sleep (Android/iOS) has been updated to Version 1.2.0. Check out the full patch notes for this latest update below.
New Features
Preparation for the “Valentine’s Day 2024” event.
- Addition of 2 new Dessert/Drink recipes to commemorate the Valentine’s Day event.
- Addition of a feature that allows researchers to check their recipes at any time from the cooking pot on the home screen.
- Addition of a feature that allows researchers to use multiple ingredients by tapping and holding on the ingredient while choosing ingredients for cooking.
- Addition of a feature that allows researchers to extend the effect duration of the Good Camp Ticket.
After using 1 Good Camp Ticket, researchers can use more to extend the duration up to a max of 60 days. Example: After using 1 Good Camp Ticket, a researcher uses 2 more tickets to extend the effect duration to 21 days (7 days × 3 tickets).
Balance Adjustments
Raising carry limits for helper Pokémon
- Kangaskhan: +2
- Pinsir: +2
- Ditto: +4
- Heracross: +3
- Sableye: +6
- Absol: +4
Other
- Fixes to other small bugs