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TodayThu, 5th Mar 2026

  • Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In March 2026

    Marching onwards

    We blinked and somehow we're already almost a week into March! Where does the time go, eh? It's already been a busy one, but we have yet another stacked month of Switch releases ahead of us. Here to guide you through some of the most exciting ones out there are the wonderful Alex and Mai, who have created the above rundown. As...

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  • Feature "I Literally Got Goosebumps" - Nick Apostolides On Returning As Leon In Resident Evil Requiem

    "I felt a lot of pressure with this one"

    Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline title in Capcom's survival horror franchise, is out now on the Switch 2. It tells an intimate tale that takes us right back to where it all started: Raccoon City. Joining us on the journey, of course, is series veteran Leon Kennedy, who's dealing with a deadly...

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  • PSA You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's First In-Game Event Right Now

    One week ahead of schedule

    The Pokémon Company revealed the first details for Pokopia's debut limited-time in-game event earlier today. The 'More Spores for Hoppip' event officially kicks off on 9th March and runs until the 24th, but if you picked up your copy today and want to get involved early, you can now do exactly that. Yes, as spotted by...

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  • News Several Mario Games Are Now On Sale On The Switch eShop For MAR10 Day (UK)

    Take a look

    Nintendo has discounted several Super Mario titles as part of its upcoming MAR10 Day celebrations (March 10th... Mar 10.... MAR10, get it?). Granted, the selection is hardly exhaustive and we've been treated to what seems to be the usual discount percentage with these game, but given how infrequently first-party games go on sale, we'll...

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  • Nintendo Download 5th March (North America)

    Bulb Boy! Back to the Dawn! Ratcheteer DX!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch (2) eShop - Highlights: Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo,...

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  • News Pokémon Pokopia's Launch Trailer Is Too Cute To Handle

    Ditto used Attract!

    Well, fellow Trainers, today is finally the day. After months of having our hearts melted by adorable little trailers, Pokémon Pokopia is finally here, and what do you know, there's a fittingly sweet launch trailer to mark the occasion. There's nothing particularly new about today's footage (not if you've kept up with the news...

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  • Guide Best Pokémon Spin-Off Games Of All Time

    Ranked by you

    We'll be updating this list with Pokémon Pokopia soon, once you've all had a chance to spend some quality time with it - it's certainly been warmly received by critics, but will you agree? In the meantime, in honour of Pokémon's recent 30th anniversary, let's take another look at the best non-mainline entries over the last three...

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  • Japanese Charts Resident Evil Requiem Scares Off The Competition

    Amazing Grace

    The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and it has been quite the week for Leon Kennedy & co. Resident Evil Requiem has been hot off the mark in its debut week, selling over 155,000 units on PS5 and over 38,000 on Switch 2. This means Mario Tennis Fever has slipped down the scale a little, not even making the podium this time,...

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  • News One Of The Switch's Earliest eShop Titles Has Finally Got A Sequel

    Out today

    All the way back in 2017 (which, yes, is nearly a decade ago now), a curious title called Bulb Boy made its way to the Switch eShop. Available from July of the Switch's launch year, it was one of the earliest eShop titles for the new system at the time, and now it's finally got itself a sequel. Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is available...

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  • Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Walkthrough, All Pokémon, Abilities, Building Tips & Tricks

    A Pocket Monster Paradise

    Welcome to our Pokémon Pokopia Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Switch 2-exclusive is making a splash online, and we're here to help guide you through every single aspect of the game. Our Pokémon Pokopia Walkthrough will help you make your way through the main story, from exploring each of the four main towns to rolling...

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  • News PlayStation Indie Hit 'Kena: Bridge Of Spirits' Is Headed To Switch 2 Soon

    Raising the spirits

    Back in 2021, you may recall the release of Ember Lab's celebrated Kena: Bridge of Spirits on PS5 - perhaps you even played it on Sony's consoles or PC. This lovely-looking indie adventure was snapped up by PlayStation in a timed exclusivity deal on consoles until it came to Xbox in 2024 - and it's coming to Switch 2 "this...

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  • News The National Videogame Museum Has Acquired A "Mythical" Nintendo PlayStation

    Time Extension "The OLDEST known existing Nintendo Playstation hardware artifact"

    Once upon a time, Nintendo and Sony were such close buddies that they decided to create a console together – the legendary Nintendo Play Station (or "PlayStation" if you prefer). As we all know, the arrangement was short-lived and Nintendo backed out of the deal, leaving Sony...

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  • Reminder Resident Evil's Generation Pack Is Leaving The Switch 2 eShop This Month

    Get Requiem and the Gold Editions in one deal

    Capcom released not one or two, but three Resident Evil games for the Switch 2 last month, and if you haven't already got them, don't forget you can still get the limited-time Generation Pack from the eShop. This includes the new game Resident Evil Requiem along with the Gold Editions of Resident Evil 7...

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  • News Pokémon Pokopia Limited-Time Special Event Announced - "More Spores For Hoppip"

    Befriend these Pokémon while you can!

    The relaxing and cosy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia is now available on the Switch 2, and to celebrate the launch, there'll be a "limited-time" in-game event taking place next week. This is apparently just the beginning of these special events. The first one is called "More Spores for Hoppip" and will...

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  • News The New Castlevania Title "Is Not A Roguelike Or Roguelite Game"

    Konami confirms

    The studios behind the upcoming release Castlevania: Belmont's Curse have made a name for themselves with releases such as Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia, but this new title based on Konami's famous IP won't be the same type of game. Speaking to The Verge, Konami's head of communications for the Americas has reiterated...

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  • News Two More Kirby Air Riders amiibo Are On The Way, Out Later This Year

    Here's a first look

    The Kirby Air Riders amiibo line will be expanding, with Nintendo officially revealing two more figures today. This includes Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra. A release date hasn't been shared for these amiibo yet. When we find out more, we'll let you know. For now, here's a look: A release date for Dedede & Tank...

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  • News Pokémon Confirms Anniversary Pikachu Plush Local Release

    Following the confirmation of restocks in Japan

    [Tue 3rd Mar, 2026 06:55 GMT]: Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary in all sorts of ways, and one of the most in-demand products is the "Beginning Pikachu" plush, available at the Pokémon Center. At the moment, this retro Pikachu inspired the Pokémon's pixel design and look from the Game...

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YesterdayWed, 4th Mar 2026

  • News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy And GBA Library With Three More Titles

    Celebrating MAR10 Day

    Ahead of the 10th March 2026 (aka Mario Day), Nintendo has announced it will be expanding the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service for the Switch and Switch 2. These three titles arriving on Mario Day include two Virtual Boy games and one Game Boy Advance title, with all of these titles requiring users to have access to the...

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  • Talking Point After 30 Years, Is It Time To Reset The Pokédex?

    Back to Route 1

    Ever since Pokémon Legends: Z-A came out last year, a thought has been brewing that I haven't been able to shake. It was amplified as I watched the EUIC battles in February, and then cropped up again as I sat, mouth agape, at the Winds and Waves trailer. After 30 years, is it time to reset the Pokédex? Now, put those pitchforks...

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  • News Legacy Of Kain: Defiance Remastered Switch Versions Hit With Last-Minute Delay

    Now launching at a "later date"

    [Fri 13th Feb, 2026 01:30 GMT]: Crystal Dynamic's Legacy of Kain series will be returning this March with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance. Both of these titles are coming to the Switch 2 and Switch. Defiance Remastered will be released on 3rd March 2026, and Ascendance is arriving...

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  • News Pokopia Joins A 3DS Entry As The Highest-Rated Pokémon Game On Metacritic

    It's super-duper effective

    Pokémon Pokopia is a good game. A really good game, in fact! It launches on 5th March 2026, but we and a bunch of other outlets have already provided our full verdict on the life-sim spin-off, and it seems that most are in agreement that it's a really darn good game. In fact, it's so good that it's actually now joint...

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  • Review Planet Of Lana 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Charming Trek Through A Fantastic World

    Mui and me

    Planet of Lana released in 2023 to strong reviews, but flew under the radar. Wishfully Game's short and sweet indie platform puzzler was a real treat, with its painterly style and cute central partnership at its centre. While the original is still well worth seeking out, the story is quickly recapped in the opening moments of Planet of...

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  • News Bandai Namco Teases "New RPG" Reveal, Taking Place This Week

    "A serenity soon to be disturbed"

    If you love role-playing games, you might want to tune into Bandai Namco's "new RPG reveal", taking place this week. This special event will air on 5th March or 6th March, depending on your location. The brief teaser trailer shows what appears to be a fantasy world, and towards the end of the video you can see a...

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  • News Resident Evil Requiem Has Already Sold Over 5 Million Copies

    Performing with Grace

    Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem has already sold over 5 million copies since its release on 27th February 2026 (thanks, Eurogamer). Yeah, that's 5 million in less than a week, folks. We're not sure what the platform split is for this running total, but with the combined release of the standalone game and the

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  • News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch 1 & 2 Indie World Game In A New Infographic

    Which will you pick up?

    Nintendo, as is customary after a major games showcase, has released a handy infographic containing every Switch 1 & 2 game featured in the latest Indie World. Granted, it's not quite as packed as some of the full-fat Directs we've seen in the past, but at 15 minutes in length (or 25 minutes if you're in Japan), we weren't...

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  • First Impressions 'Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection' Fine-Tunes Some DS Capcom Classics

    Star power?

    Though it seems Capcom only recently remembered that they can make a new Mega Man game, there was once a time where the Blue Bomber was so prevalent that many fans were suffering from some series burnout. In the span of about five years, we were getting hosed with new entries in the Classic, X, ZX, and Battle Network series, and the Mega...

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  • News Pokémon Pokopia For Switch 2 Receives A Day One Update

    You'll need it to access online play

    The new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia is almost here, and ahead of its Switch 2 release, the title has received a new update. If you've already preloaded the game, and this update isn't already preinstalled, you'll be prompted to update your copy. According to the official update from the development team, this...

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  • News Ubisoft Finally Teases Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced With Concept Art

    Well it's about time

    Ubisoft has finally acknowledged the terminally leaked remake/remaster of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, appropriately subtitled 'Resynced'. In a franchise update, Head of Content Jean Guesdon provided news on projects Hexe and Invictus, the former being a proper narrative driven mainline entry in the series, and the latter a PvP...

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  • News Fallout Support Studio Insists It's Not Teasing Another Game

    "Now pardon us as we retreat back into our vault"

    Before the release of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on the Switch 2, we heard some rumours about more Fallout games being revived. Ever since then, vault dwellers online have been searching for clues. This week, one seemingly popped up, when the support studio Iron Galaxy (who previously teamed up...

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Tuesday3rd Mar 2026

  • Review Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Switch) - Red-Hot Nostalgia In A So-So Wrapper

    TPC used Remember! It’s super effective!

    Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen is a difficult game to evaluate. Re-released on the Nintendo Switch eShop to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, this 22-year-old Game Boy Advance remake of the original Pokémon Red & Blue feels like a lacklustre way to celebrate one of the largest media franchises known...

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  • Guide Nintendo Indie World Showcase March 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer

    How would you rate it?

    We've had game-specific, movie-specific, Pokémon-specific and partner-specific presentations out of Nint

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  • PSA Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Version Apparently Fixes Legendary Beast Glitch

    Good news, trainers

    Nintendo revived the Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen on the Switch last week, and while they offer the same classic experience, there are some notable changes. If you're planning to catch one of the Gold and Silver legendary beasts on your adventure, it seems you'll no longer have to worry about the infamous...

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  • News Blue Prince's Excellent Mansion Mystery Arrives On Switch 2 Today

    Get it? Like Blueprints?

    One of the most praised puzzlers of last year, Blue Prince, is making its way to Switch 2 today. Yes, that's right, today. For those who missed out on this one, Blue Prince is a puzzle roguelike 'metroidbrania', that tasks you with cracking the mysteries of Mt Holly — an estate left to you by an elderly relative. It's...

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  • News Capcom Spotlight Taking Place Later This Week, Here's A Teaser Trailer

    Expect Mega Man's new outing and multiple other titles

    Nintendo has already got an Indie World showcase taking place this week, and now Capcom has announced it will be holding a special 'Spotlight' broadcast later this week on 5th March 2026. This Spotlight will run for approximately 30 minutes and will include news for Monster Hunter Stories 3:...

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  • Review Scott Pilgrim EX (Switch 2) - A Gloriously Entertaining, Fan-Service-Filled Retro Brawler

    Sweet! More coins!

    Riding the cult success of Edgar Wright’s cinematic adaptation while keeping the aesthetic and charm of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s source material, Ubisoft's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World game was a smash hit at launch. This gloriously retro co-op brawler still holds up today; its 16-bit charms remain well worth your time,...

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  • Guide Where To Buy Pokémon Pokopia For Nintendo Switch 2

    Pokémon life-sim is out now

    Pokémon Pokopia launched on Switch 2 on Friday 5th March 2026, bringing a life-sim flavour to the Pocket Monster world as you play a human-looking Ditto building a town, chatting with fellow Pokémon, and generally enjoying a cosy, colourful, crop-harvesting life. It's been very warmly received by critics, and we...

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  • News We Really Want To See This Pokémon Dice Game Roll Out A Western Release

    TPC used Rollout

    The Pokémon 30th anniversary celebrations are continuing to roll out this week, as TPC has today revealed that it's releasing a new version of Plakoro, a Japanese Pokémon dice game from the '90s. The game has only been confirmed for a Japanese release at the moment — where it'll launch at some point in July — but the more we...

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  • News Denshattack! Is Heading To Switch 2 This June, Demo Available Today

    Give it a shot!

    We were all hoping to see Denshattack! on the Switch 2, and now our prayers have been answered. The title has been confirmed for Nintendo's console and will launch on 17th June 2026. Hooray! That's not all though! If you want to see what's in store early, then a free demo will be available on the eShop later today. We're definitely...

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  • News So It Begins! Cosy Lord Of The Rings Game 'Tales Of The Shire' Moves In On Switch 2 This Month

    It comes in pints?

    It's fair to say that we were unimpressed with Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game when it arrived (precisely when it meant to) on Switch last year. It was buggy, ugly and, worst of all, boring. But Weta Workshop has tried to put some of that in the rear-view mirror, as it has today announced that a Switch 2 version...

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  • News Rotwood Brings Serious Absolum Vibes With A Shadow Drop On Switch 2

    Rot wood you do?

    Developer and publisher Klei Entertainment has announced released its new game on the Switch 2 as part of Nintendo's Indie World presentation. Yes, Rotwood is a gorgeous roguelike action brawler with more than a few nods to 2025's Absolum (and that can only be a good thing!). With support for up to three additional players either...

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  • News Drinkbox Studios' Hades-Inspired Brawler Is Confirmed For The Switch 2

    Launching this Autumn

    Drinkbox Studios, the celebrated developer behind the likes of Guacamelee!, Severed, and Nobody Saves The World, has announced that its upcoming title Blighted will be heading to the Switch 2. Currently scheduled to launch in Autumn, Blighted is a Hades-inspired action game with an isometric viewpoint and l

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  • News 'Moonlighter 2' Mixes Zelda-Inspired Dungeon Crawling And Shopkeeping On Switch 2

    Roguelink

    Imagine if, after a hard day's work dispatching Bokoblins, Link returned home and ran a little shop. That was the proposition put forward by Digital Sun and 11 Bit Studios back in 2018's Moonlighter, and its sequel promises to be more of the same. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault launched on other platforms at the end of last year, and...

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  • News Shigeru Miyamoto Predicted Animal Crossing's Appeal Over A Decade Before It Launched

    Time Extension "Imagine a game with only five houses"

    The utterly brilliant translation site Shmuplations has just published a 1989 discussion between Shigeru Miyamoto and Shigesato Itoi, and during the surprisingly in-depth chat between the two legendary game designers, the former predicts the arrival of 'cosy' titles like Animal Crossing. Originally published...

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  • News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Announces Final Ranked Battle Season

    Another generation winds down

    Following last week's reveal of the next major Pokémon game Pokémon Winds & Waves (and a release window for the battle title Pokémon Champions), The Pokémon Company has officially announced it will be winding down Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's seasonal Ranked Battle content. The final season for the Switch game...

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  • News Switch 2 Exclusive 'Kirby Air Riders' Races Onto Nintendo Music This Week

    Listen to the full soundtrack today

    Nintendo previously released a sample of the Kirby Air Riders soundtrack on Nintendo Music last year, and in a new update today, it's now made the entire album available. This is the first proper Switch 2 soundtrack release on the mobile app and comes loaded with 114 tracks and has a runtime of three hours. This...

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  • Feature "Astonish Is Super Effective!" - How Pokémon Taught Me To Love Words

    The Unown lexicon

    "Enemy DUGTRIO used Fissure. It’s super effective!" I’m six years old, and I’m staring at Pokémon Yellow on my Game Boy Color screen, dumbfounded. This was my first time fighting Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, and he managed to one-shot my Blastoise with a move — a word — I’d never seen before. Fissure?...

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Monday2nd Mar 2026

  • Guide Pokémon Winds & Waves: Pokédex - Every Confirmed Pokémon So Far

    Gen 10, catch 'em again

    The Pokémon Company wrapped up its annual February Presents showcase with a first look at Pokémon Winds and Waves, the long-anticipated Gen 10 mainline games launching on Switch 2 in 2027. We've only had the one trailer at the time of writing, but we've been sorting through it frame-by-frame to bring you the following...

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  • UK Charts Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Sales Comparable To Cyberpunk 2077

    It also sold more than Mario Tennis Fever

    The latest UK charts data is in, and as expected, Resident Evil Requiem has claimed the top spot following its launch on 27th February 2026. Switch 2 sits at the bottom of the platform split, contributing 4% of the overall launch sales. With that said, however, The Game Business' Christopher Dring has...

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