Screenshot via The Pokémon Company Since capturing Pokémon will work uniquely in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, stealth will be key to sneaking up on certain species. And with the help of a heavy ball, capturing them is much more likely.

Heavy Balls are a special type of Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon when they’re off guard. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, some species will want to avoid players and take off when noticed.

Players will need to take advantage of this early purchase bonus by May 9, 2022 and activate it from the in-game Mystery Gift feature by May 16.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus will launch worldwide on January 28 and usher in a new era of Pokémon games with its unique style and a mix of familiar Pokémon with new additions to the franchise. This bonus is available to all players who pre-order the game through Nintendo eShop, whether or not they have a current Nintendo Online Membership. Pokémon fans in Japan can also mark a rare Pokémon OCG promo card for the game by pre-ordering it. However, this promotion has not yet been announced for the other regions.

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A new Pokémon Presents video presentation featuring Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus and more was officially released on August 18 at 6:00 a.m. PDT. Read below to find out more:

POKÉMON REVEALS MORE DETAILS ABOUT POKÉMON BRILLIANT DIAMOND, POKÉMON SHINING PEARL AND POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS

Pokémon UNITE mobile launch date and in-game events for apps are also revealed

Bellevue, WA — Aug 18, 2021 — Today during a Pokémon Presents video presentation, new details were revealed for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, new video games available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch ™ console. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will launch on November 19, 2021, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus will launch on January 28, 2022.

New information for Pokémon’s first strategic team-fighting game, Pokémon UNITE, was also shared in the video overview, in addition to details on special in-game events taking place in Pokémon Masters EX and Pokémon GO. The rework of the Pokémon Café Mix game to Pokémon Café ReMix, with new gameplay elements, more Pokémon, and new customization options, has also been revealed.

Shiny Diamond Pokémon and Shiny Pearl Pokémon
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games allow fans to experience the original story and game features of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in a new way. First released in 2006, the original games have been faithfully reproduced and colorfully revitalized for Nintendo Switch.

New details unveiled:

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will return Trainers to the Sinnoh region, where they will meet Professor Rowan, face off against Team Galactic, and explore the Grand Underground. The popular Pokémon Super Contests of the Sinnoh region are returning as Super Contest shows, and players can socialize with other trainers from around the world in the Union Room. Coaches will also be able to personalize their playing experience using Capsule Decoration. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be compatible with Pokémon HOME in 2022.

A Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition Special Edition will be released on Friday, November 5, 2021 to commemorate the launch of these titles and will have a design on the back with a silver-colored Dialga and a gold-colored Palkia.

For more information on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, please visit Pokemon.com/DiamondPearl.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes Trainers on an adventure through the Sinnoh region of the past, before it was even called Sinnoh. Many years ago the land was called the Hisui region, and it was rare for humans and Pokémon to live in close harmony.

New gameplay and Pokémon details revealed:

As a member of the Galaxy Expedition Team, players will visit Jubilife Village, a bustling settlement that serves as a base of operations. After receiving a mission or a request, the trainers will leave the village to study one of the different areas of the Hisui region. After completing their investigative work, the trainers return to Jubilife Village to prepare for their next task. Whenever Trainers leave Jubilife Village to go on a field trip, their first stop will be one of the base camps that will serve as an outpost for their work. These base camps are more than just starting points: Trainers can stop to rest during an excursion, let their Pokémon team recover their health, or use a base camp’s workbench to craft items. .[1]

As Trainers progress towards completing the Pokédex and increasing their rank as a member of the Galaxy team, they will meet interesting characters and encounter unique Pokémon living in the Hisui region.

Wyrdeer
Category: Big Horn Pokémon
Height: 5′11 ″
Weight: 209.7 lbs
Type: Normal / Psychic

In the Hisui region, Stantler can evolve into a Wyrdeer. Using the black orbs at the base of its antlers, this Pokémon generates and unleashes psychic energy powerful enough to warp space.

Togglegion
Category: Big Fish Pokémon
Height: 9ʹ10 ″
Weight: 242.5 lbs
Type: Water / Ghost

The Basculin of the Hisui region evolve into Basculegion when possessed by the souls of other Basculin in their school who could not resist the hard journey upstream. Their propulsive power is enhanced by the souls that possess them, letting them swim without tiring.

Hisuan Braviary
Category: Pokémon Battlecry
Height: 5′7 ″
Weight: 95.7 lbs.
Type: psychic / flying

When Rufflet in Hisui region evolves, they become Hisuian Braviary. Hisuian Braviary can imbue his frightening cries with psychic power to generate powerful shockwaves. He can also use his psychic power to sharpen his sixth sense, entering a trance that strengthens his physical abilities.

Hisuian Growlithe
Category: Pokémon Scout
Height: 2′7 ″
Weight: 50 lbs.
Type: Fire / Rock

Here is Growlithe as it appears in the Hisui region. Hisuian Growlithe has a longer and bulkier coat than the previously discovered form of Growlithe. Very vigilant, they tend to be seen watching their territory in pairs.

Pre-orders for Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be available on Nintendo eShop starting Wednesday, August 18, 2021. As an early purchase bonus, Trainers will be able to obtain an in-game outfit based on Hisuian Growlithe.[2]

For more information on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, please visit Pokemon.com/LegendsArceus.

Pokémon UNITE mobile launch
Pokémon UNITE will be available for download on mobile devices on September 22, 2021. In this title released for the Nintendo Switch console last month, players face off in five-on-five team battles, in which they cooperate with their teammates. . to defeat wild Pokémon, as well as to level up and evolve their own Pokémon, to defeat the opposing team. In anticipation of the launch of the mobile version, pre-registrations have now started on the App Store and the Google Play Store. If the total pre-registrations reach 2,500,000, players will receive the Unite license for Pikachu. If the total reaches 5,000,000, players will also receive a Special Holowear – Festival Style: Pikachu. If and when these thresholds are met, Trainers can claim the Pikachu Unite and Holowear license by logging into the mobile version of Pokémon UNITE and completing the login event by October 31, 2021 at 7:59 am PDT.[3]

Pokémon UNITE players can also log into the Nintendo Switch version of the game now to receive the Unite license for Zeraora as a special gift. If players link the same account to both the Nintendo Switch version and the mobile version, they will also be able to use Zeraora in the mobile version when it launches. Trainers can also expect Mamoswine and Sylveon, soon to be the next playable Pokémon to join the fray.

For more information on Pokémon UNITE, please visit Pokemon.com/Unite.

Pokémon GO
Pokémon from the Galar region will appear in Pokémon GO from August 20 to August 31, 2021. Wooloo, Skwovet, and Falinks can be encountered in the wild, while the legendary Galarian Pokémon Zacian will debut in five-star raids. from August 20 to 26, followed by Zamazenta from August 26 to September 1.

For more information on Pokémon GO, please visit https://pokemongolive.com/en/.

Pokémon Masters EX
To celebrate the second anniversary of Pokémon Masters EX, a new legendary event, Howling Shield of Eternity, and the power of Dynamaxing is coming to the game. From now until 10:59 p.m. PDT on September 15, 2021, players can help out. Gloria, Hop, and Leon as they attempt to help the legendary Pokémon Eternatus, who arrived on the island with a mysterious meteor. Playing through the event will reward players with the Hop & Zamazenta sync pair, gems, and other useful items. During the event, Sygna Suit Leon & Eternatus will also make their debut in tracking synchronized pairs, so trainers can add them to their team.

Trainers should also keep an eye out for the return of N and other sync pairs soon as part of the second anniversary celebration. N will be wearing an interesting new outfit and paired with a Pokémon capable of dealing damage to all enemies at once.[4]

For more information on Pokémon Masters EX, please visit https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US.

Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café Mix, the tactile puzzle game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, is getting a makeover this fall, with a new name: Pokémon Café ReMix. Updates will include new puzzle elements, more Pokémon, new dress-up options, and more ways to grow and develop Pokémon staff.[5]

Pokémon are now able to eat the delicious meals prepared for them, making them friendlier and more willing to become Staff Pokémon. New puzzle skills that will make puzzle solving easier will also be introduced in Pokémon Café ReMix, along with the ability to combine megaphones to make them more powerful. Golden acorns collected in Pokémon Café Mix will transfer to Pokémon Café ReMix.

For more information on Pokémon Café ReMix, please visit https://cafemix.pokemon.com/en-us/.

[1] Bond battles with other players are not available in this game. Trading Pokémon with other players will require the use of the Nintendo Switch console’s communication functions. Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use certain features.

[2] Pre-ordering players can receive the outfit by choosing Obtain Via Internet in the Mystery Gifts feature of their game, until May 9, 2022. An Internet connection is required to claim this Hisuian Growlithe themed outfit. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to claim this gift. It takes approximately two hours of play time before the Mystery Gifts feature is unlocked.

[3] “Pre-Registrations” refers to the total number of pre-orders and pre-registrations on the App Store and Google Play Store in all regions where pre-order or pre-registration of the game is offered. Pre-registrations will be calculated from Wednesday, August 18, 2021, until the release of the mobile version of Pokémon UNITE. These freebies can be claimed by all players who log into the mobile version of Pokémon UNITE and complete the login event by 7:59 a.m. PDT on Sunday, October 31, 2021, whether or not they have pre-registered. Players who already have the Pikachu Unite license will instead receive Aeos Coins.

[4] Dates are subject to change without notice. Free start with purchasable items. Data usage charges will apply separately.

[5] Free start; optional in-game purchases available. Data charges may apply for the mobile version. Users cannot transfer game save data from Nintendo Switch version to iOS / Android version or vice versa. Depending on the device or operating system version, users may not be able to use some features.

Source: Pokemon.com

In case you missed Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase earlier in the week, a number of surprise releases were announced at the event, including many titles that are now available for download (or will be soon. ).

Some of them included Axiom Verge 2, Art of Rally, Garden Story, Boyfriend Dungeon, Road 96, Greak: Memories of Azur, FORECLOSED and many more.

Check out the full list below and also check out the updated Nintendo Game Store list here.

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
  • Axiom Verge 2 – In this prequel to the original Axiom Verge, a new hero fights for his life, empowered by the same microscopic machines that gradually consume his humanity. With two interconnected worlds to explore and cross, it’s time to uncover the origins of the Axiom Verge universe.
  • Friends dungeon – In this heartfelt dungeon dating simulation, use in-game money you earn fighting monsters to woo your guns on romantic outings. Multiple fighting styles just means more cuties to bond with!
  • Garden story – Become the keeper of the grove and explore a bustling island to inspire its inhabitants, fend off the invading rot and rebuild your home. Respond to villagers’ requests, solve puzzles, and do all you can to help restore the community!
  • rally art – Race around the world through Finland to Sardinia, Norway, Japan, Germany and Africa in colorful and stylized environments in a top down view. Get behind the wheel of your favorite vintage cars from the 60s to the 80s, Group B, Group S and Group A. From options suitable for beginners to driving modes that will challenge the most expert drivers, all gamers can tackle the races using their favorite rally driving tips. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards with daily and weekly challenges. Will you master the art of rallying?
  • FORCLOSED – Follow the story of Evan Kapnos in a narrative action-adventure set in a cyberpunk world filled with action, suspense, and experimental augmentations. Evan is stripped of his job, brain implants, and access to the city’s blockchain, and he must now escape before his identity and implants are auctioned off. FORECLOSED combines video game playability with the clean visual aesthetic of comics as you move through a cyberpunk town, uncovering a gripping plot story.
  • Route 96 – An ever-evolving adventure, Road 96 is a crazy and beautiful road trip where you will meet incredible characters and discover their intertwined stories. Each kilometer opens up a choice to be made. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, and maybe even change the world. There are thousands of roads. Which one will you take? Route 96 will be available on August 16.
  • Greek: Souvenirs d’Azur – Greak: Memories of Azur is a side scrolling adventure game with hand drawn animations. Guide three siblings through the Azure Lands, which are currently under attack by an enemy invasion. Greak’s goal is to find his siblings and escape the Azure Lands by building an airship piece by piece. Alternate control between them and use their unique abilities to escape. Greak: Memoirs of Azur will be available on August 17th.

Downloadable content:

• Get ready for even more adventures in the new Pokémon Snap! – Your journey to experience Pokémon through the vibrant Lental region just got bigger! Strap on your game camera, get into your NEO-ONE vehicle and fasten your seat belt as a free software update is now available for the New Pokémon Snap game. This free update adds three new areas to explore – including Day and Night versions of each – as well as 20 additional Pokémon to discover and photograph. Stay alert as you study these new areas of the Lental region. Who knows what fun discoveries might pop up!
• We’re just here for the tee – Additional playable character, course and mode join Mario Golf: Super Rush game with free update! Don’t let her small size fool you – with Toadette joining the game, she isn’t afraid to use her speed and precision to secure victory. Plus, hit the asphalt in New Donk City. With its towering buildings and enthusiastic citizens, fans of the Super Mario Odyssey game will feel right at home with this 18-hole course. And don’t forget to check out the new “ranked match” in competitive online mode *. By participating in Ranked Match, you can earn and collect monthly Match Points to increase your ranking. Each month you can get outfits and character colors by reaching certain ranks!

Pre-orders:

• Next stop… Eastward! – Explore a beautifully detailed post-apocalyptic world in Eastward, an action-adventure RPG with puzzle-solving and dungeon elements. In a near-future society on the brink of collapse, a hardworking miner named John discovers a young girl named Sam in a secret underground facility. This unlikely couple will embark on an emotional journey to uncover the truth, traveling through a wonderfully strange world and exploring bustling cities, curious campsites, and shady forests. Eastward launches for Nintendo Switch on September 16, with pre-orders available now in Nintendo eShop.

Activities:

• It’s time to get up, hunters – Notice to MONSTER HUNTER fans! My Nintendo is giving away an Epic MONSTER HUNTER Prize Pack to 10 lucky winners of the My Nintendo Ultimate MONSTER HUNTER amiibo # 2 contest. Enter today! For more information, please visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/91a070cb20ff1256.**
• Cool off this summer with a free Nintendo Switch Online trial – For a limited time, My Nintendo members can try Nintendo Switch Online for free *! Experience all the features of Nintendo Switch Online for a full week without spending Platinum Points for this reward. It’s a great way to have fun playing compatible online games with friends, like the new ranked match in the game Mario Golf: Super Rush. For more information, please visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/0b9720127ef0743d#nso.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

* Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. The free trial automatically turns into a 1-month auto-renewing subscription, unless auto-renew is turned off at the end of the free trial. Credit card / PayPal account required for 18+. The Free Trial cannot be used by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online functionality. Conditions apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

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In December of last year, Spelunky 1 and 2 were revealed for the Nintendo Switch. The launch period has been announced for summer 2021, but no firm release date has been given. As summer draws to a close, it’s time to find out the date. Thankfully, the release date and pricing for the two Spelunky games have been officially revealed, and the wait won’t be very long.

According to the Nintendo eShop game pages for Spelunky and its Spelunky 2 sequel, both games are slated for release on Switch on August 26, 2021. Spelunky will cost $ 9.99 while Spelunky 2 will lighten your wallet by $ 19.99.

For the uninitiated, here’s a quick rundown of Spelunky 1:

“Spelunky is a unique platform game with randomly generated and fully destructible levels that deliver a new challenging experience every time you play. Travel deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all kinds of monsters, traps and treasures. You will have complete freedom as you navigate fully destructible environments and master their many secrets. Stay or flee, kill or rescue, buy or steal… in Spelunky, the choice is yours and the consequences too!

In the meantime, here’s the synopsis for Spelunky 2 courtesy of the game’s eShop page:

“Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon in search of treasure and a missing family. Spelunky 2 builds on the unique, random challenges that made the original a classic, delivering a massive adventure designed to satisfy both old and new players. Explore the game on your own, play locally with up to four players, or for the first time join friends online to unravel its mysteries together (or battle it in competitive Arena modes).

The world of Spelunky 2 is even denser than that of the original game, offering more areas, characters, traps, and items, as well as new ways to interact with them (and for them to interact with each other). others). The world has expanded in other ways as well, with branching paths and multi-layered levels adding a third dimension to classic 2D platform gameplay.

For a preview of the Spelunky 1 & 2 Switch trailer for December, you can check it out below.

If you’d like to read Twinfinite’s thoughts on Spelunky 2, check out our review for a deep dive into the game.