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Square Enix has announced that they’ll be opening up a pop-up store in Japan where a variety of merchandise will be available for purchase. The store will be open at the Daimaru Umeda store in Osaka, Japan from May 2, 2024 until May 26, 2024.

The primary Square Enix franchises that will be represented at the store are Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts. There will also be a few goodies from Octopath Traveler, Nier: Automata, and others. Items available for sale include plush toys, keychains, cable clips, t-shirts, and figurines. Customers who spend 5,000 Yen or more will also receive a free bonus gift of a small plate featuring a Slime and a Chocobo.

Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon was previously announced for a Switch release on June 27, 2024. Today, publisher Aniplex has released the third trailer for the English version of the game. It’s over three minutes long, and you can watch it for yourself up above.

Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon will be available on the Switch eShop, as well as in a limited edition physical version for $79.99. Click here for more details.

The celebrated visual novel from Kinoko Nasu and TYPE-MOON is born anew…

Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon collects the two tales that make up the “Near Side of the Moon” portion of the original Tsukihime: Arcueid’s scenario, “Moon Princess,” and Ciel’s scenario, “Midnight Rainbow.”

Creator Kinoko Nasu has painstakingly disassembled and rebuilt the story, updating the setting to 2010s Tokyo and expanding the narrative. This reimagined presentation will exhilarate players with its hard-hitting tension and realism.

Featuring beautifully evolved visuals, animations, and music, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon presents a fresh take on TYPE-MOON’s genre-defining classic.

Pokémon Sleep has announced their latest upcoming event, which is Fire Type Week. During this week in May, you’ll be more likely to encounter Fire Type Pokémon, along with a few other bonuses. See below for all the info.

The Fire Type Week event lasts from 4:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, to 3:59 a.m. on Monday, May 13 in all areas! If you’d like to prepare for the Entei Research event—during which Fire-type Pokémon will be particularly helpful—we encourage you to befriend lots of Fire-type Pokémon! During this event, you’ll be able to meet Pokémon of various sleep types regardless of your own. In particular, Fire-type Pokémon will be more likely to appear. Also during this event, you’ll be able to use the Mini Candy Boost function, which doubles the effect of Pokémon Candies. It’s a great opportunity to raise your Fire-type Pokémon!

In addition, one of the Pokémon that visits during sleep research will for sure arrive hungry! Note: This applies to only one sleep session per day. This effect applies separately from the hungry effects of Friend Incense and Good Camp Tickets. Example: If you use a Good Camp Ticket and Friend Incense together during the event, at least three Pokémon that appear during sleep research will for sure be hungry. On top of all that, you can get great rewards—like Vulpix Incense—through limited-time missions during the event. We hope you’re looking forward to this!

The following Pokémon are more likely to appear: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion.

We’re about a week away from Fortnite’s big Star Wars themed update on May 3rd, 2024. Of course, this update will be coming a day early in order to properly celebrate ‘May the 4th’ later that weekend. This week, we got our first confirmations of some of the goodies coming to the game on that day.

First, the official Fortnite Festival account revealed that the debonair Lando Calrissian will be available as a skin in Fortnite’s rhythm mode. Just a couple days earlier, the LEGO Fortnite account also revealed that a LEGO version of the Wookiee Chewbacca would be joining in on the fun. Since skins tend to be shared across all modes in Fortnite, this means that Lando and Chewie are most likely confirmed for all other Fortnite modes as well.

In addition, dataminers have apparently uncovered a few other items that are likely to be added to the game with this update: a Death Trooper skin, a new Leia Organa skin, lightsabers, and the Wookiee Bowcaster as a Mythic item.

Stay tuned, as we wait for Fortnite to officially unveil everything they’ll have on offer for the big May 3rd update. If you’re a big Star Wars fan, there’s sure to be a lot in store for you!

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island has been updated to Ver. 1.1.0. You can read the patch notes for this update below.

ATLUS has started off what will be a very lengthy video series for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. This series is going to offer up a video a day to showcase every single monster you’ll find in the game. Today starts up the line of videos with a look at Nahobeeho. You can learn all about the monster above, and we’ll keep updating this post with subsequent videos as the series continues.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance delivers a full-fledged RPG that can be enjoyed by existing and new fans. At the start of the game, players will choose between two paths: the story told in the original Shin Megami Tensei V, the Canon of Creation, or the brand-new Canon of Vengeance. This dramatic new tale of revenge introduces brand-new characters, an enigmatic cohort of demons called the Qadištu, a new dungeon and a new map to explore. Additionally, the original Shin Megami Tensei V battle system, demon merging and field exploration have been evolved and expanded in this newest entry in the series.

UPDATE: The second video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Glasya-Labolas.

UPDATE: The third video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Pellaidh.

UPDATE: The fourth video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Amabie.

UPDATE: The fifth video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Artemis.

UPDATE: The sixth video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Kaichi.

Publisher Sekai Games has announced that they’ll be releasing QUALIA ~The Path of Promise~, a new visual novel for the Nintendo Switch. It will be available on May 10, 2024.

Currently available on PC, the game will soon be playable on the Switch eShop for $19.99. The US store page isn’t up just yet, but it has been confirmed for a Western release, in addition to Europe, Japan, and Australia. See below for a gameplay trailer and more details.

The fun never stops when you’re approaching the lead-up to a new Nintendo console. Today’s set of rumored new details comes courtesy of Mobapad, a Switch accessory manufacturer in Japan. They recently shared an article on their web site featuring multiple details they claim to be true of Nintendo’s Switch successor. Here’s the rundown:

• Existing Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers will be compatible with the new system, and HD Rumble will still be featured
• The device will be backwards compatible with original Switch games, but new cartridges will be a different shape/format
• There will be new Joy-Cons that are larger, and attach to the console magnetically. They’ll also have two new buttons (one on the back, one underneath the home menu button), and metallic SL and SR buttons
• The dock will output in 4K and use a USB-C port
• An improved kickstand will provide better support with a damping bracket, allowing for more precise adjustment of the angle when playing in tabletop mode
• The screen will measure 8 inches with 1080p resolution

As always, none of this has been confirmed by Nintendo, so we can’t take anything here as gospel. Mobapad is a legitimate accessory manufacturer, so if a new console is coming soon, it would make sense for them to have access to new information. On the other hand, Nintendo certainly wouldn’t want them to share that info ahead of schedule, so if these details are real, there’s certainly a question as to why Mobapad would decide to make them public.

This most likely won’t be the last set of rumors to come out about a new Nintendo console before it’s officially unveiled. Let’s wait and see which ones turn out to be true!

Developer MAGES. has announced that they’ll be releasing The Quintessential Quintuplets: Gotopazu Story 2nd on the Nintendo Switch. This is the latest game to be released on Switch based on the Quintessential Quintuplets manga series. It’s scheduled for a release in Japan sometime in 2024.

As the title implies, this will be a direct sequel to The Quintessential Quintuplets: Gotopazu Story. It will include some content from that game, as well as brand new content following the continuing storyline. Presumably, it will be a visual novel/dating sim just like its predecessors.

Click here for more info, or check out the announcement trailer up above.

Mother’s Day is still a few weeks away, but Play Nintendo is getting in on the festivities early with their new video. It’s called ‘Mother’s Day Surprise: Playing Nintendo Switch Games With My Mom’. Play Nintendo host Jordan has picked out multiple ‘mom-themed’ levels from various Mario games on Switch. Would your mom appreciate some hand-picked Switch games for Mother’s Day…? Maybe you can steal the idea for your gift!

Shh! Jordan’s surprising her Mom with a special gift… playing Nintendo Switch games together! Watch as they bounce off Hoppos in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, have a cat-tastic time in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, race against each other in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and so much more! Want to be apart of the fun? Well come along with Jordan and her Mom and Let’s Play!

Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and Pokémon Masters EX, have all received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.

Super Mario Run

• [Event] The latest Weekend Spotlight is now live, and it’s all about Retro Items. Here’s the items you can get from the Super Bonus game in Remix 10: 8-Bit Super Mushroom Trim (10%), 8-bit Fire Flower Trim (10%), 8-bit Super Star Trim (10%), 8-bit Mario Trim (10%), 8-bit Super Mushroom Statue (8%), 8-bit 1-Up Mushroom Statue (8%), 8-bit Fire Flower Statue (8%), 8-bit Super Star Statue (8%), Classic 8-bit Small Mario Statue (4%), Modern 8-bit Small Mario Statue (4%), Classic 8-bit Small Luigi Statue (4%), Modern 8-bit Small Mario Statue (4%), 8-bit Peach Statue (4%), 8-bit Toad Statue (4%), and 8-bit Bowser Statue (4%) (available until April 29th)

Fire Emblem Heroes

• [Events] The Shield Phase of the latest Mjölnir’s Strike event, featuring Panne (Proud Taguel), is now live (available until April 29th)
• [Quests] A new set of Quests is now live: Mjölnir’s Strike (available until April 29th)

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

• [Crafting] The following is now available via Reissue Crafting: Simple Accent Wall Collection, Sunlit Window Collection, Time-Lapse Window Collection (available until April 30th)

Pokémon Masters EX

• [Events] The latest Special Battle Event, ???, is now live (available until ???)
• [Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via Poké Fair Scout A: Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect, Sygna Suit Hau & Tapu Koko, and Skyla (Anniversary 2022) & Tornadus (available until May 9th)
• [Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via Poké Fair Scout B: Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl, Sygna Suit Lysandre & Volcanion, and Palmer & Regigigas (available until May 9th)
• [Scout] The following Sync Pairs are now available via Poké Fair Scout C: Emmet & Archeops, Gloria (Dojo Uniform) & Urshifu, and Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking (available until May 9th)
• [Events] The latest Solo Event re-run, Pasio Gold Rush, is now live (available until May 10th)
• [Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now available: Pasio Gold Rush (available until May 10th)
• [Events] The latest Daily Battle re-run, The Golden Magikarp is now live (available until May 10th)
• [Missions] A new set of Event Missions is now available: The Golden Magikarp (available until May 10th)
• [Events] The latest Special Event, Rika’s Elite Test, is now live. Complete missions to unlock rewards for you and other players (available until May 13th?)
• [Events] The latest Training Support Rally is now live (available until May 10th)
• [Events] The latest Training Area Boost is now live (available until May 7th)
• [Log-in Bonus] The Training Support Log-in Bonus is now live, with Stamina x400 to get each day for 10 days (available until May 10th)

Some time ago, accessory manufacturer PowerA released an Enhanced Wireless Controller for Switch with a “Pikachu Garden” design. If you happen to like that style, you’ll be happy to know that two more Pikachu Garden-themed Switch products are now up for grabs.

PowerA has expanded their Pikachu Garden line with a Cross Bag and Protection Case for Switch. As you probably guessed, these items are for the Switch player on the go. They’ll help you pack up your Switch for various trips, and more importantly, they’ll keep your Switch safe while also being quite stylish.

The Protection Case, priced at $23 fits a standard Switch, OLED or Lite and includes a felt lining, screen-protector flap with storage for nine game cards, logo tag and zippered mesh storage pocket. As for the Cross Bag, which comes in at $30, you’ll get four strap attachment points for crossbody, sling, or chest-carry style. The main compartment has a soft tricot-lined padded pocket that protects it from dust and scratches. The secondary compartment unzips flat for easy access and features slots for up to 8 game cards and straps to hold up to 2 extra Joy-Con controllers. Last but not least, there’s a zipper pocket that can easily fit a wallet or phone.

If you want to pick up these items, you can find both available right now via Target’s website.

Square Enix has announced that a popular line of Kingdom Hearts jewelry is about to make its return to Japan.

Official Kingdom Hearts rings and necklaces are returning to the Square Enix Japan Store, and they’re set to ship out on Sept. 21st, 2024. The returning items include Kingdom Hearts crown and heart necklaces and two monogram rings.

With the necklaces, there are two variations; a silver version priced at $125 and an 18 karat gold version for $543. Customers can choose the stone they’d like included on the crown, with the following options available:

• Aquamarine – Aqua
• Blue Sapphire – Riku
• Blue Topaz – Sora
• Citrine – Terra
• Garnet – Axel
• Onyx – Shion
• Orange Sapphire – Roxas
• Peridot – Ventus
• Pink Tourmaline – Kairi
• White Sapphire – Namine

As for the rings, there are silver, plated gold, rose gold, and black options. There will be a standard-sized ring for $124 or a wide option for $138. If you’d like to check out all of the necklace options, you can find a gallery here. As for the rings, you can get a closer look here.

Another Crab’s Treasure might be a soulslike, but it’s also a game filled with humor and silliness. That kind of vibe can be felt all throughout the experience, and it turns out one particularly funny moment is directly related to Nintendo.

As you can see in the image above, a QR code can be found somewhere in the game. Wondering if it actually leads to anything when scanned? Plenty of players have been pondering the same thing, and as long as you don’t mind some spoilers, you can check out the video below to see what Easter egg the QR code is hiding.

While the internet had its era where people were being “Rickrolled” with links that would take unsuspecting internet dwellers to the music video for Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” a current take on the same idea sends people over to YouTube for a surprise Mario Kart Wii joke. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the “You’ve just got Coconut Mall’d” meme, and the gang behind Another Crab’s Treasure clearly think there’s still some fun left in the idea!

Every once in awhile, we get little glimpses that show Capcom hasn’t forgotten about the Mega Man franchise. The latest example of that comes from a Mega Man Zero merch lottery that’s been announced for Japan.

Capcom is running an online lottery for a host of Mega Man Zero merch, and those who want to try and win something will have to cough up 880 yen for one attempt. A special deal is also being offered, and it nets customers 10 lottery plays for 7,920 yen. As for what’s up for grabs, the lineup is as follows:

• S Prize: Big Capcorom Plush of Zero
• A Prize: Tapestry (8 variations)
• B Price: Acrylic Panel (5 variations)
• C Prize: Acrylic Stand (7 variations)
• D Prize: Micro Fiber Cloth (7 variations)
• E Prize: Cyber Elf Badges (35 variations)

There’s also a bonus sweepstakes tied to this lottery. Those who hop on X, follow @Capcom_capkuji and repost the lottery tweet will have a chance to win a complete set of 8 character tapestries. Just two lucky people will get to take home this prize.