Blog VI. E.(5)

Todays Topic: Game News​

Contents

1. Splatoon 2's Next Splatfest Event Starts Tonight On Switch
2. Pokemon Go Players In Europe Can Soon Catch Some Region-Locked Pokemon
3. Nintendo Switch Eshop Adds Seven New Games This Week, And One More Goes On Sale
4. For Honor Season 3 Includes New Highlander And Gladiator Heroes; Here's When It Starts

1) Well Splatoon 2 has really become a kicking game this summer on the Switch. It's been constantly updating with need events and features such as Salmon Run. This game is continuing to grow with a fan base around the globe. Today, on August 4 at 9 PM unlocked the new event, Splatfest. This event includes a new map that only occurs during Splatfest events, the Shifty Station. Not only this event is coming along, but an old weapon from the original Splatoon, the Sploosh-O-Matic has made a comeback for being a purchasable item in store once again.

2) Pokemon Go is still one of the most leading active gaming apps on the app-store today! It has over millions of users on the app playing world-wide. Some of the key opponents on this game includes having rare Pokemon found in distinct locations. Today, Pokemon Go's developer Niantic has just released news to postpone the European Safari Zone Live events. The main reason for this is to fix the locations that it specifically pops up at. This event will occur around Italy, UK, France, Denmark, Czech Repulic, Austria, etc.

3) A couple more news game appears in the Nintendo Switch shop once again. The most recognized of the several games released today is Retro City Rampage DX. This game practically is a parody over some 80's and 90's games, such as the original GTA. This game is currently out for 15$ in the market. Also, a new fast paced game has been released called Slime-San. It's out for only 12$ in the store. Lastly some other games such as Gunabarich, Strikers 1945, Aero Fighters 2, I am Setsuna as also made it's way to the store, ranging from 8 tot 10 dollars.

4) Well some new updates in Ubisoft's, For Honor, has just recently been announced.
All of the new maps and updates are free when the update occurs. There are two new heroes, Highlanders and Gladiator being available for purchase on August 15 for people who own the Season Pass. those that didn't can pay with 15,000 Steel credits a week later, on August 22.

Down below is some info on the new heroes coming soon.
Highlander – Is a viking type of heroes that is capable of switching between two different fighting forms. Their defensive side allows for some counter attacking to appear and trading off heavy blows to their opponent. While their offensive form allows them to unleash their most heaviest attacks if they were able to block. One unique thing about this hero, is that they wield the largest sword in the game.
Gladiator – Not only looks pretty amazing wielding a sword and shied, however this hero can show some ruthless skills on the battlefield. They are equipped with little armor, and the can pack a good punch to the opponents by stunning them. They also have a great stamina bonus which makes them appear pretty risky to take on.
Anyways, that is your gaming news for today, and as always Game-on!