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Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 1, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia still leads on Nintendo Switch 2
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 1, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia still leads on Nintendo Switch 2

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. No surprises here: Pokemon Pokopia is still leading things on Nintendo Switch 2 with the game’s release just on the horizon.  Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 11 and February... The post Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 1, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia still leads on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Astroneer, TMNT: Splintered Fate, more
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Astroneer, TMNT: Splintered Fate, more

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Astroneer, TMNT: Splintered Fate, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – Animal Well – $17.49 (was $24.99) – Astroneer – $8.99 (was $29.99) – Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 – $10.49 (was $29.99) – Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker... The post Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Astroneer, TMNT: Splintered Fate, m

City Hunter launch trailer – 1990 game revived for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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City Hunter launch trailer – 1990 game revived for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

A fresh launch trailer has been prepared for the revival City Hunter. Now releasing outside of Japan for the first time, the side-scrolling action game has made it to Nintendo Switch and Switch. Everything you need to know is available in the following rundown: Released on March 2, 1990 as the only official home-console game of its kind, this legendary... The post City Hunter launch trailer – 1990 game revived for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Pokemon Champions storage limits and subscription details revealed
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Pokemon Champions storage limits and subscription details revealed

New details have been released about the storage limits and subscription with Pokemon Champions. Pokemon Champions, which was first announced last year, is all about battling with your favorite creatures. The title “will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokemon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike.” If you’re... The post Pokemon Champions storage limits and subscription details reve

Nintendo pre-order updates – March 1, 2026 – Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim, Thomas & Friends, more
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Nintendo pre-order updates – March 1, 2026 – Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim, Thomas & Friends, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch 2 Pokemon Pokopia – March 5 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake – March 12 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – March 13 – Amazon, GameStop Marvel Cosmic Invasion Deluxe Edition – March... The post Nintendo pre-order updates – March 1, 2026 – Saeko: Giantess Dating

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Mystic & Aurora Ticket easily obtainable in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch

Two things which were notoriously difficult to get in the original versions of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen were the Mystic and Aurora Tickets which could only be obtained via limited items that were exclusive to in-person events. Thankfully, this isn’t the case with the Nintendo Switch ports of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. To obtain the Mystic… Read More »Mystic & Aurora Ticket easily obtainable in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch Source

Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 1, 2026 – Switch 2 and Switch eShop downtime
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 1, 2026 – Switch 2 and Switch eShop downtime

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of March 1, 2026: As of now only one session has been officially announced. Tomorrow, both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops will be impacted, but thankfully the downtime isn’t expected to be very long. Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of March 1, 2026: Switch... The post Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 1, 2026 – Switch 2 and Switch eShop downtime appeared first on Nintendo Every

New codes discovered for SNES game Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run after 30 years, includes immediate unlock for Nintendo and N64 teams
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New codes discovered for SNES game Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run after 30 years, includes immediate unlock for Nintendo and N64 teams

The SNES game Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run has been around for three decades, but one player has now discovered new codes to access secret teams. Credit goes to TakuikaNinja for this one. In the game, players typically unlock hidden teams by winning an MLB season. Players can then further access a Hidden Games menu option with the input A,... The post New codes discovered for SNES game Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run after 30 years, includes immediate unlock for Nintendo and N64 teams

Hunt the Night launch trailer – new 2D action RPG for Nintendo Switch
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Hunt the Night launch trailer – new 2D action RPG for Nintendo Switch

Hunt the Night has arrived on Nintendo Switch, and we have a final look with the new launch trailer from Dangen Entertainment and Moonlight Games. The 2D action-RPG has been described as “16-bit Zelda x Bloodborne”. A whole bunch of details about the game can be found in the following overview: Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends... The post Hunt the Night launch trailer – new 2D action RPG for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen censor naughty names inputted by player

One of the long-standing traditions for some users is to name yourself or your rivals something naughty to provide endless amusement in the older Pokemon games. This tradition has now been brought to a close in the recently released Pokemon FireRead and Pokemon LeafGreen. Kotaku tried to name its champion and some of the rivals… Read More »Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen censor naughty names inputted by player Source

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Japan: Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2 is sold out at three of the biggest game retailers

It seems as though Japanese gamers are lapping up the recently released Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2. Reports are circulating that the latest Resident Evil game on the Nintendo Switch 2 is sold out at three of the biggest retailers in The Land of the Rising Sun. Those retailers are Yodobashi, Bic… Read More »Japan: Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2 is sold out at three of the biggest game retailers Source

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Dusk Golem says Capcom scheduled big Resident Evil series meeting in 2027 a bit after Code Veronica remake

Resident Evil insider DuskGolem has said on X that he has heard that the bigwigs at Capcom have scheduled a big Resident Evil-themed meeting for 2027 where the company will assess the newly released Resident Evil Requiem and envision the Resident Evil franchise going forward into future years. DuskGolem says that this meeting will happen… Read More »Dusk Golem says Capcom scheduled big Resident Evil series meeting in 2027 a bit after Code Veronica remake Source

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Pokemon Pokopia, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Scott Pilgrim EX, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Pokemon Pokopia, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Scott Pilgrim EX, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Pokemon Pokopia, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Scott Pilgrim EX, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Planet of Lana 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 29.2GB Pokemon Pokopia – 10.0GB Back to the Dawn – 2.1GB Scott Pilgrim EX... The post Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Pokemon Pokopia, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Scott Pilgrim EX, m

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – March 1, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia beats out the competition with pre-loads alone
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – March 1, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia beats out the competition with pre-loads alone

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of March, 2026 are now available. This time around, Pokemon Pokopia beats out the pack thanks to the start of pre-loads. It faced some competition with Resident Evil Requiem, however. If its different SKUs were combined (technically three if you count the GeneratioN Pack), it may been able to come... The post Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – March 1, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia beats out the competition with pre-loads alone appeared f

Nintendo’s new approach to amiibo: expensive premium figurines
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Nintendo’s new approach to amiibo: expensive premium figurines

On the surface, things haven’t been particularly easy for amiibo as of late. Last year, the line did celebrate its 10th anniversary, which is a pretty big milestone for toys-to-life: they’re usually long discontinued by the time by that point. Still, that doesn’t necessarily mean amiibo are doing better than ever – it’s kind of the opposite, in fact. When... The post Nintendo’s new approach to amiibo: expensive premium figurines appeared first on Nintendo Ever

Game Freak explains where the Pokemon Pokopia name comes from
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Game Freak explains where the Pokemon Pokopia name comes from

Pokemon is about to get its next spinoff game with the upcoming launch of Pokemon Pokopia. Now thanks to Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori, we’re able to learn about where the name actually comes from. Ohmori spoke about this in a recent interview with Famitsu. It looks like there’s a few things at play here. Ohmori mentioned wanting to go with... The post Game Freak explains where the Pokemon Pokopia name comes from appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

[Let’s Talk] February 2026 Pokemon Presents reactions
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[Let’s Talk] February 2026 Pokemon Presents reactions

The latest Pokemon Presents just aired yesterday for Pokemon Day, and it brought along the latest wave of news and announcements for the series. As expected, the show ended with the reveal of Pokemon Winds and Waves. We got our first in-game look and the starters were shown off. Perhaps the biggest piece of news is that the titles are... The post [Let’s Talk] February 2026 Pokemon Presents reactions appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Famitsu review scores – February 28, 2026 – Back to the Dawn and more
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Famitsu review scores – February 28, 2026 – Back to the Dawn and more

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of February 28, 2026 are as follows: Tokyo Xtreme Racer – 7/8/9/9 Back to the Dawn – 9/8/8/7 Lovish – 7/8/7/8 Haunted Manager – 7/8/8/7 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review is there for out of a total of 40 points.... The post Famitsu review scores – February 28, 2026 – Back to the Dawn and more appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics revealed, pre-orders open
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The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics revealed, pre-orders open

Retailers are now starting to take pre-orders for The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics. This hardcore art book is dedicated entirely to the beloved tactical role-playing game. It features hundreds of illustrations, never-before-seen character and job illustrations, and more. It comes in at over 100 pages. Here’s the official description: “Memories of Ivalice come vividly back to life in this... The post The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics revealed, pre-orders open appeared first on Nintendo

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Dataminer scoured code of Pokemon FireRed LeafGreen emulator finds ROMs are new and mention Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald

Dataminer @meatball_132 has been checking the code of the newly released Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen to see what secrets lie within and has come away with some interesting findings. The emulator that the two games run on is the same as the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance one which they discovered sends telemetry data… Read More »Dataminer scoured code of Pokemon FireRed LeafGreen emulator finds ROMs are new and mention Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Source

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Japan: Even Nintendo Switch sales have been higher than PS5 since Switch 2 launched

Sony has been trying its hardest to improve the sluggish sales of the PlayStation 5 in Japan even launching a Japan-only PlayStation 5 console which is quite a bit cheaper. This hasn’t really made a differences as Sony’s current console continues to be outsold by the original Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch has sold over… Read More »Japan: Even Nintendo Switch sales have been higher than PS5 since Switch 2 launched Source

Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for March 5, 2026
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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for March 5, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of March 5, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Pokemon Pokopia and Scott Pilgrim EX. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2 Retail Back to the Dawn Pokemon Pokopia Switch 2 Download Scott Pilgrim EX WWE... The post Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for March 5, 2026 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair incoming for Nintendo Switch, nearly a decade after the original
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Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair incoming for Nintendo Switch, nearly a decade after the original

Nearly a decade after Bulb Boy came to the system, we’re about to see the sequel on Nintendo Switch with Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair. A listing on the Nintendo eShop has it down for March 5, 2026. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is a horror point-and-click adventure title. This time around, you’ll be sent to retrieve a... The post Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair incoming for Nintendo Switch, nearly a decade after the original appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Warframe launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 25th March

Digital Extremes has finally announced the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Warframe and it will be coming to Nintendo’s latest platform on 25th March. The release date ties in with the hefty The Shadowgrapher update and rather handily includes mouse controls. Read on for the full details: Enter the next frontier… Read More »Warframe launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 25th March Source