NintendObs Weekly Recap #68
For the week of Monday, May 16, 2022 to Sunday, May 22, 2022.
You’ll find here all the Nintendo-related official info I’ve compiled for the given week, sourced directly from Nintendo and their partners.
Weeklies
Weekly Nintendo eShop Downloads - May 19, 2022 (Europe)
Weekly Nintendo eShop Downloads - May 19, 2022 (North America)
Press
NoA: ‘Pick a side in the Peach vs. Bowser Tour!’
NoA: ‘Pokémon Home can now be linked with more Pokémon games!’
NoA: ‘In-game rewards: Week of May 19, 2022’
NoA: ‘Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is now available!’
NoE: ‘Thousands of Gold Points up for grabs in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spring Showdown 2022!’
Fortnite: ‘Ali-A is Unleashed in the Fortnite Icon Series’
Fortnite: ‘Zuri Enters the Squared Circle in Fortnite - Design the Zuri Outfit’s Next Tattoo!’
Fortnite: ‘Fortnite Creative v20.40 Update: Racetracks, Clouds + more!’
Fortnite: ‘Fortnite Battle Royale v20.40 Update: Sideways Showdown Week + Shield Bubbles vs. Balloons’
Fortnite: ‘Southpaw Enters the Ring in the May Fortnite Crew Pack’
Fortnite: ‘Supply Llama: Survive Storm Circles To Earn Virtual Rewards!’
Fortnite: ‘Reach the High Ground as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Fortnite’
Pokémon: ‘Get Cozy with Pokémon Spirit Jerseys from JapanLA’
Pokémon: ‘Espeon Is Now Available in Pokémon Unite’
Pokémon: ‘Pokémon Go’s May Community Day Features Alolan Geodude’
Pokémon: ‘Watch Episode 1 of Pokémon: Hisuian Snow on Pokémon TV and YouTube’
Pokémon: ‘Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking Arrive in Pokémon Masters EX’
Pokémon: ‘Catch Shellder in Max Raid Battles’
Niantic: ‘Thanks for making memories at Pokémon Go Safari Zone Seville!’
Niantic: ‘You can now gift event tickets to your friends!’
Niantic: ‘Celebrate the Season of Alola during the Alola to Alola finale event!’
Niantic: ‘Pokémon Go and Amazon’s Prime Gaming team up to bring exciting rewards to Amazon Prime members’
Niantic: ‘Pokémon Go and Amazon’s Prime Gaming are collaborating with Prime Student to bring exclusive, interactive experiences to select universities!’
Niantic: ‘New social features, as well as updates for in-person raids’
Niantic Labs: ‘Niantic Sponsors The Silph Road!’
Nintendo Topics: ‘『太閤立志伝Ⅴ DX』がNintendo Switchで本日発売。プレイ可能武将、新要素を追加して、“太閤”がついに復活。’
Nintendo Topics: ‘Nintendo Switch『ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール』『Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス』が『Pokémon HOME』と連携。『Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス』のオリジナルWEBアニメの公開も。’
Nintendo Topics: ‘【ゼノブレイド ノート vol. 3】『ゼノブレイド3』のフィールドの歩き方をご紹介。’
Nintendo Topics: ‘ニンテンドーeショップ新作入荷情報 5/20(金)号。’
Nintendo Topics: ‘「講談社の動く図鑑MOVE」シリーズに、『あつまれ どうぶつの森 島の生きもの図鑑』が登場。’
Nintendo Topics: ‘『マリオカート ツアー』をHIKAKINさん、はじめしゃちょーさん、Fischer‘s ンダホさん、東海オンエア てつやさんの4人がプレイする動画が配信中。’
Images
Digimon Survive - Japanese Story, Text Adventure Part and Tactics Battle Part Screenshots (+ 4Gamer)
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 - Japanese “Character Change,” Kirin, “Kamiomu” Boss Battle and More Screenshots
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Adrestian Empire Character Artworks
Tweets
Meet Riku and Manana in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
How Defenders perform in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
How Healers perform in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Meet Isurd in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (+ Xenoblade JP, 2)
Kirby’s got a bright idea.
Check of the new First 4 Figures Mipha PVC statue from The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild
Great Cotte Falls in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Maktha Wildwood in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
A quick look at Shroom Ridge in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass
Use the present code CRYSTALSHARDS for bonuses in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
A rundown on Splatoon 3 brands from Nintendo of America
Background on Edelgard from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus in Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes
Nintendo eShop going through scheduled maintenance on May 17
Spelunky 2 available as Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe from May 25 to May 31
A rundown on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Attackers, Defenders and Healers from Nintendo of Europe (+ Attackers, Defenders, Healers)
Check out the European box art for Live A Live
Kao The Kangaroo available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch
Here are each of the eight Black Eagles as profile pictures for Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes (+ 2)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s switch control segment from Nintendo of Europe is updated from its Japanese original
Mega Kangaskhan revealed for Pokémon Go
Pokémon Home going through planned maintenance on May 17
Pokémon Unite has a manga (+ website)
Meet Doctor Tadori in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
Introducing the Angle Shooter in Splatoon 3 (+ 2)
The Octarians bear in a new in Return of the Mammalians for Splatoon 3
See what the Forge brand has to offer in Splatoon 3
Noah fighting from the sides and back of an enemy in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Landmarks and unexplored areas in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
The week’s official Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes screenshots (+ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Videos
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Sword & Shield
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Switch Axe
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Heavy Bowgun
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football - Coup d'envoi du match Mario vs Bowser !
SMITE - Blast From The Past Gem Sale! (May 16th - 30th)
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition - Termina (Another World) Music Video (+ Japanese)
SMITE - Blast from the Past Battle Pass
AI: The Somnium Files nirvanA Initiative - Shhh... don't interrupt me. (+ Japanese)
Fall Guys - Free for All Announcement Trailer
Fall Guys - Free for All Announcement Stream
Pokémon Masters EX - Johto Chapter of the Villain Arc Begins (+ Japanese)
Pokémon Go - Safari Zone in Seville
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 - English Voice Trailer
Overwatch - Anniversary Remix: Vol. 2
Dead By Daylight - Roots of Dread Official Trailer
Dead By Daylight - 6th Anniversary Broadcast
Fire Emblem Heroes - Special Heroes (Bridal Blossoms) Trailer (+ Japanese)
Minecraft - Angry Birds DLC Official Trailer
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Insect Glaive
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Hammer
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Great Sword
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Pass circuits additionnels : Comment ça marche
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero - Character Trailer
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow - Episode 1: Onto the Icy Blue (+ French, Japanese)
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series - Door to Phantomile Opening Cutscene
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series - Lunatea's Veil Opening Cutscene
Dead By Daylight - Resident Evil Project W Announcement Trailer
SMITE - Update Highlights: Slipknot
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp - Sherb's Naptime Cookie
Play! Pokémon: Return to Regional Championships 2022
AI: The Somnium Files nirvanA Initiative - Character Trailer (+ Japanese)
Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak: Hunting Horn
My Hero One’s Justice 2 - Aoyama Now Available in Season Pass 2 (+ Japanese)
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge - Behind the Scenes #2: The Shell-Design
Deadcraft - Launch Trailer
DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms - Announcement Trailer
PAW Patrol: Grand Prix - Announcement Trailer
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova - Announcement Trailer
Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition - Launch Trailer
Sonic - Speed Meme Act 2
Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag - Announcement Trailer
Rocket League - Nissan Z Performance Trailer
Fire Emblem Heroes - Harmonized Heroes, Roy and Eliwood (+ Japanese)
Do You Know Your Nintendo? - Episode 8
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - Bow
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - Charge Blade
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - Gunlance
AI: The Somnium Files nirvanA Initiative - To each her own. (+ Japanese)
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story - Japanese Original Soundtrack Trailer (+ Price)
Pokémon - Japanese Weekly Pokémon Digest 05.20
Idol Manager - Digital Ver. Announcement Trailer
Nintendo Switch Online + Pack additionnel - Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards est maintenant disponible sur Nintendo Switch !
Live A Live - Japanese Near Future Short Trailer
Live A Live - Japanese Wild West Short Trailer
Live A Live - Japanese Middle Ages Short Trailer
Live A Live - Japanese Twilight of Edo Japan Short Trailer
Live A Live - Japanese Making of the Theme Song with Hironobu Kageyama on the Vocals
Live A Live - Japanese Interview with Hironobu Kageyama
Live A Live - Japanese Video Message from Tomokazu Sugita
Live A Live - Japanese Special Commemorative Broadcast
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Adrestian Empire Trailer (+ French, Japanese)
Fortnite - A Place to Be
SMITE - Classic Conquest is Back!
SMITE - Dev Insights: Knight's Keep Conquest Update
Dead By Daylight - ER Doctor Reacts to Dead By Daylight
Splatoon 3 - What is Turf War?
Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity - Nintendo Switch & Steam Launch Trailer
2022 Pokémon Secaucus Regionals VG Day 1 (+ VG Day 2)
Feel free to add other links you’ve found in the comments, for which I’ll amend this post and will give you credit accordingly.