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● The ‘Kings & Queens of the Sky’ spirit event has begun in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with winged spirits including Legend-class spirits Wind Fish, Tabuu, Omega Ridley, and Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres. Check out the full list at this post.
● The ARMS Party Crash Bash tournament second round match between Ninjara and Ribbon Girl has also begun with the winner to be pitted against the winner of Mechanica and Dr. Coyle,
● Kamek was confirmed to be playable in the April Online Tournament of Mario Tennis Ace(s). Non-Participants can play as him from 01 May. The bonus play costume in April will be a blue, yellow, and green bandana for Spike! Check out the Kamek trailer here.
● Bandai Namco Entertainment opened up the official website for Ninja Box.
● And Idea Factory opened up the official website for Katakoi Contrast -Collection of Branch-.
● The Zoids Wild: King of Blast Summer DLC which adds six new fighters including Grachiosaurus and Hunter Wolf will also add some new BGM to the game. Check out the latest video promoting the DLC here.
● With Yoshi’s Crafted World now available worldwide, Nintendo uploaded both a PDF and video for how to make paper craft Yoshi, Shy Guy, Poochy, and more Check out the full details at this post.
● A few new screenshots for ASTRAL CHAIN were posted on the Nintendo of America Twitter account.
● Epic Games updated Fortnite to v8.20.1 fixing several issues.
● Arc System Works announced they will be localising Pocket Trap’s anime-style beat ‘em up Ninjin: Clash of Carrots on the Japanese Switch eShop on 25 April priced at ¥1,500. Japanese trailer posted here.
● Success revealed that the trial version of Umihara Kawase Fresh! has been downloaded 3,000 times on the Japanese Switch eShop.
● Check out this week’s Japanese Switch and 3DS eShop charts here with new entries for FINAL FANTASY VII, Blaster Master Zero 2, and the preload for Cuphead.
● Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp saw the beginning of Katie’s Time Out garden event and the A Blooming Announcement! seasonal event. Check out more details and pictures as this post.
● Dragalia Lost will see a new facility event, The Hunt for Harmony, begin on Sunday with flame bosses to battle against!
● Fire Emblem Heroes saw the new Mythic Hero Yune: Chaos Goddess arrive for a new Summoning Event and Battle. Check out the introductory videos and official artowrk at this post.
● In interesting news, City Connection Co., Ltd. announced they have acquired Zerodiv Inc. who will become a subsidiary. City Connection now effectively own the intellectual property of both Jaleco and Psikyo.
● Nintendo and Uniqlo are collaborating again, this time for the Super Mario Family Museum collection releasing on 01 April across all Japanese stores. Check out some of the T-shirt designs along with the themed shopping bags at this post.
● Bandai Spirits announced an awesome looking Hoshi no Kirby Gourmet Deluxe lottery at Lawson, HMV, and other stores across Japan from 26 April with a number of excellent prizes pictured at this post.
● An interesting offer for Twitch Prime members in many areas of the world (including Japan) who can claim a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription with immediate effect, and then a further 9-month subscription 60 days afterwards.
● Nintendo Co., Ltd. shares dropped by -170 (0.54%) in Japan today to close trading for the week at 31,560 JPY.
● Japanese TV commercial for Yokai Watch 4: Bokura ha Onaji Sora wo Miageteiru here.
● Introduction video for Piczle Puzzle Pack 3-in-1 here with the preorder bonus for GEO here.
● Launch trailer for Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission here.
● Another instructional video for Dragon Ball FighterZ here.
● And the UK launch trailer for Yoshi’s Crafted World here.
● Thanks to Infinite8 for the Spike news!
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