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Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Launch Trailer: First Expansion Pass Content for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo published the launch trailer for Pokemon Pokopia – Bubbly Basin, the first entry in the game's Expansion Pass. Read our breakdown of the underwater town, key...
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Out Now — How to Access the Expansion Pass on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass launches Part 1, Bubbly Basin, with new underwater areas, furniture, and access requirements. Learn how to unlock the DLC on Nintendo...
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Adds 50 New Pokémon to Underwater Town
Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC released earlier this week, expanding the game's Pokédex with 50 underwater and coastal Pokémon spanning Generations I-IX. Full...
Halo: Campaign Evolved Tops UK Physical Charts as Nintendo Claims 15 of Top 40
GfK data shows Halo: Campaign Evolved debuting at #1 in the UK physical charts while Nintendo maintains 15 entries in the Top 40, including a Switch 2 edition launch...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 1, 2026: Halo Debuts at No. 1, Splatoon Raiders Holds Strong
A detailed look at the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, highlighting Halo: Campaign Evolved's No. 1 debut, Splatoon Raiders' resilience, and...
Switch 2 Cheaper Than Xbox Series S in Europe and UK — Price Changes Ahead
Nintendo Switch 2 is temporarily cheaper than the Xbox Series S in Europe and the UK following Microsoft’s region-wide price increases. Nintendo will raise Switch 2...
Pokémon x adidas 30th Anniversary Sneakers Reportedly Launch in September 2026
The Pokémon Company and adidas are reportedly releasing a 13-design sneaker collection in September 2026 to mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary, featuring Pikachu,...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts (Week of August 2, 2026): Splatoon Raiders Tops List as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Upgrade Pack Climbs to No.2
Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for August 2, 2026. Splatoon Raiders holds No.1 while Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Upgrade Pack reaches No.2; Final Fantasy XIV sits at...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Nintendo Switch eShop Charts — Week of August 1, 2026
Weekly roundup of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 1, 2026, highlighting Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming number one and the full All...
Ocarina of Time Remake ESRB Rating Sparks Amiibo-Based Release Date Speculation
An ESRB listing for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has renewed fan speculation, with a Reddit thread using amiibo release timing to predict a possible...
PokePark Fishing Contest DS eBay Listing Sparks Preservation Push for Lost Download Play Demo
A long-lost PokePark Fishing Contest DS demo, originally distributed via Nintendo DS Download Play in 2005, has appeared on eBay as a development/test cartridge for...
Conductor Pikachu Plush Celebrates NHK Symphony Orchestra X Pokémon Classical Concert Tour
The Pokémon Company has unveiled a conductor Pikachu plush to mark the NHK Symphony Orchestra's 100th anniversary and Pokémon's 30th anniversary, available at Pokémon...
Pokémon Timeless Adventure 'Seeing' Merch Announced — Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie Arrive August 8, 2026
The Pokémon Company unveils new entries in the Pokémon Timeless Adventure line celebrating the franchise's 30th Anniversary. The 'seeing' themed merch starring...
Flapping Fins Plush Line Announced by The Pokémon Company — Goldeen, Mantine, Mudkip, Tatsugiri on Sale August 8, 2026
The Pokémon Company will release the 'Flapping Fins' plush line at Pokémon Center stores in Japan on August 8, 2026, featuring Goldeen, Mantine, Mudkip and Tatsugiri....
Pokémon Pokopia Merch: Ditto and Peakychu Plush Keychains Headed to Pokémon Center Japan on August 5, 2026
The Pokémon Company will release a new Pokémon Pokopia merchandise line — including Ditto and Peakychu plush keychains, block-style plush containers, stationery, and...
Splatoon Raiders Debuts at 474,684 — Famitsu Japanese Software Sales (Week of July 20, 2026)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 20, 2026: Splatoon Raiders launches strongly on Nintendo Switch 2, with detailed top-30 sales figures and...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet August 2026 Events: Glimmora, Annihilape, Farigiraf and Kingambit in 7-Star Tera Raids
The Pokémon Company has scheduled four weeks of 7-Star Tera Raid Battles and Mass Outbreak events for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, running August...
Splatoon Raiders Japan Launch: Splatoon Raiders Sells 474,684 Physical Copies on Nintendo Switch 2
Splatoon Raiders opened strongly in Japan, selling 474,684 physical copies on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the latest weekly software and hardware sales breakdown including...
Splatoon Raiders Sales Surge: Switch 2 Tops Famitsu Charts in Week of July 20–26
Splatoon Raiders launches to 474,684 physical sales in Japan, driving Switch 2 hardware momentum. Famitsu charts and weekly console figures analyzed.
Switch 2 Sales Surge in Japan — Famitsu Weekly Hardware and Software Charts
Famitsu's latest weekly report shows Switch 2 leading Japanese hardware sales and Splatoon Raiders debuting at No.1 on the software chart. Full hardware and software...
Pokémon Company Retail Sales 2025: $15.7 Billion Elevates Franchise to Sixth-Largest Licensor
The Pokémon Company reported $15.7 billion in retail sales for 2025, up $12 billion from 2024, solidifying its position as the sixth-largest global licensor. Analysis...
Pokémon Pokopia Icons Arrive on Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards — Redeem from August 5, 2026
Nintendo is adding four waves of Pokémon Pokopia icon customizations to the Switch Online Missions & Rewards program. Redeem these profile icons with Platinum...
Pokemon Champions Switch Release Reportedly Scheduled for September 9, 2026 to Accommodate Junior Division Players
According to the official Frankfurt Pokémon Regional Championships event site, The Pokémon Company plans a special Nintendo Switch version of Pokemon Champions for...
Pokémon Pokopia DLC Bubbly Basin Release Date: August 5, 2026 — Pre-orders Now Live
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirm Pokémon Pokopia DLC 'Bubbly Basin' launches August 5, 2026. Pre-orders open on Nintendo eShop with a limited-time Pokémetal...
Pokémon Pokopia August Update and Bubbly Basin DLC: Dive, Underwater Building, and Prep Tips
Pokémon Pokopia receives a free August update adding the Dive move and underwater building plus paid DLC Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin on Aug. 5.
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Doughnuts Reportedly Coming in August — Pikachu, Charmander and Jigglypuff Designs Leaked
A tip claims Krispy Kreme is partnering with The Pokémon Company on limited‑time Pokémon doughnuts. Early designs reportedly include Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff...
Undiscovered Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Variant Found in Wisconsin Storage Box
A retro store discovery revealed 97 factory-sealed Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cartridges, an undocumented late-1993 variant authenticated by PSA and headed to...
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Release Date Confirmed for August 5, 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced the Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokémon Pokopia will launch August 5, 2026. Learn what the free update and paid Expansion Pass add, plus...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin DLC Arrives on Switch 2 on August 5, 2026
The Pokémon Company releases a full overview trailer and confirms Expansion Pass Part 1 'Bubbly Basin' will launch for Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2 on 5 August 2026,...
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion Pass Release Date: August 5, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2
The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass — Part 1: Bubbly Basin launches August 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2; Version 2.0 free update adds Manaphy...
Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales for Feebas Event: Dates, Rewards, and How to Claim Prism Scales on Nintendo Switch 2
Everything you need to know about the Fetching Scales for Feebas event in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 — event dates, how to find Feebas, Prism Scales rewards,...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin — Release Date, Features, and Trailer
A detailed look at the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC Part 1: Bubbly Basin, including the August 5, 2026 release date, new underwater gameplay features, Ver 2.0.0...
Nintendo Crocs Mario Clogs: Bowser, Peach and Yoshi Designs Now on Nintendo Store
Nintendo and Crocs expand their crossover with new Super Mario-themed clogs — Bowser, Peach, Yoshi and Mario Classic available now via the Nintendo Store and Crocs...
Pokémon Anime Season 1 Arrives on Disney+ and Hulu — Streaming Begins August 7, 2026
The first season of the Pokémon anime (Indigo League) will stream on Disney+ and Hulu from August 7, 2026, with a Disney XD broadcast on August 6. Details on...
Pokécology English Release: The Pokémon Company Publishes 'An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology'
The Pokémon Company has released the English edition of Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, a 208-page book by Yoshinari Yonehara and illustrated by...
Koei Tecmo Confirms Ongoing Switch 2 Support with Wo Long and More Ports
Koei Tecmo has reiterated its commitment to Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware, announcing a planned port of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and promising a mix of major releases,...
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Release Date Confirmed for August 5
The first downloadable content pack for Pokémon Pokopia, Bubbly Basin, is scheduled to arrive on August 5. Details on the private advert, Expansion Pack availability...
Resident Evil Surpasses 213 Million Sales as Capcom Q1 FY2026 Results Highlight Pragmata and Requiem Performance
Capcom's Q1 FY2026 financial results show the Resident Evil franchise has topped 213 million lifetime sales, Pragmata sold 2.51 million units by June 2026, and Requiem...
PokePark Kanto Eevee Week Announced for November 21-26, 2026
The Pokémon Company confirms Eevee Week at PokePark KANTO from November 21–26, 2026. Official announcement directs fans to the park website for details.
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Collaboration Leak: Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff and Poké Ball Doughnuts Spotted
A Snackolator leak shows a Krispy Kreme Pokémon doughnut pack featuring Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff and a Poké Ball. No official announcement yet from Krispy Kreme...
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Reopening Date Confirmed — Pikachu Sweets to Resume Service August 24 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced the scheduled reopening of Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and its attached Pikachu Sweets outlet on August 24 2026 following renovations....
Pokémon TCG Facial Recognition: The Pokémon Company Rolls Out ID Measures at Five Japan Card Stores
The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition at five temporary Pokémon Card Stores in Japan to counter TCG scalping. Details on entry rules, linked ID measures, and...
Pokémon LEGO Sets: Arcanine, Rayquaza and Munchlax Arrive August 1 — Prices, Details, and October 18+ Builds
The Pokémon Company and LEGO release three new Pokémon LEGO sets — Arcanine, Rayquaza and Munchlax — on August 1, with two additional 18+ builds arriving in October....
Splatoon Raiders Tops UK Software Sales Chart for Week Ending July 25, 2026
Splatoon Raiders debuts at No.1 on the UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026, as Nintendo maintains a strong presence across the top 40 on Nintendo...
Splatoon Raiders Tops UK Physical Charts in Debut Week — GfK/Nintendo Life Report
Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's latest spinoff from developer Nintendo EPD, debuted at number one on the UK physical charts compiled by GfK and reported by Nintendo Life....
Nintendo Switch maintenance July 26 2026: Full schedule and affected games
Nintendo published its maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, affecting online play for several Switch and Switch 2 titles including Super Smash Bros....
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts: Splatoon Raiders Tops Week of July 26, 2026
Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for July 26, 2026 — Splatoon Raiders holds No.1 after launch; Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster debuts at No.6. Full All Games...
LEGO Pokémon Headlines LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Windsor — Play Zone, SMART Play Sets, Dates
LEGO Pokémon leads this summer's LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, running until 31 August 2026, with interactive Play Zone activities and LEGO Pokémon SMART...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts July 25 2026: Avatar Legends Tops Download-Only While Tomodachi Life Leads Overall
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for July 25, 2026 — Tomodachi Life leads overall, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game tops download-only rankings; full charts and...
Rare Nintendo E3 1998 Pokémon Footage Unearthed by Video Game History Foundation
Archival footage from Nintendo's E3 1998 presentation shows how Pokémon was introduced to Western audiences months before the North American release of Pokémon Red and...
Nintendo Hot Takes: Why Tears of the Kingdom Is 'Good, Not Great' and Other Contested Opinions
A journalist's breakdown of contested Nintendo opinions — evaluating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Wind Waker, Kirby entries, and...
Pokémon: Indigo League Coming to Disney Plus and Hulu — August 2026 Streaming Details
Disney confirms Pokémon: Indigo League will arrive on Disney+ and Hulu on August 7, 2026, with a DisneyXD marathon and additional broadcast schedule. Learn platform...
Pokemon Center Japan Announces Mega Evolution Acrylic Keychains Featuring Pokémon Legends Z-A Designs
Pokemon Center Japan will release new Mega Evolution acrylic keychains — blind box sets featuring Mega Stones and Pokémon tied to Pokemon Legends Z-A — on August 1,...
Pokemon Legends Z-A Lumiose City Can Badges Announced for Pokemon Center Japan
The Pokemon Company has revealed a new set of Lumiose City-themed can badges tied to Pokemon Legends Z-A, coming to Pokemon Center Japan on August 1, 2026 in A and B...
Uniqlo Pokémon UT Collection Available Now in Japan — Game Boy Pixel-Art T-Shirts for Pokémon's 30th Anniversary
Uniqlo has released a new Pokémon UT t-shirt collection in Japan featuring Game Boy-era pixel art and designs including the start screen, Pikachu, Mewtwo, Raichu and...
Japanese Software Sales Week of July 13, 2026 — Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Chart
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 13, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads on Nintendo Switch amid strong entries for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5.
Tetris 99 themes sale: 41 collaborative themes available for 2 tickets on Nintendo Switch
Tetris 99 on Nintendo Switch is offering 41 collaborative themes for a limited time at a reduced ticket cost. Read verified details about the event, theme list,...
Pokemon TCG Pocket Ruler Of The Skies Expansion Announced for July 29, 2026
The Pokémon Company confirms Ruler Of The Skies expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket, launching July 29, 2026, featuring Mega Rayquaza and a new suite of Mega Pokémon cards.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Charts With 76,786 Sales as Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Famitsu's latest Japanese boxed charts (13–19 July) show Rhythm Heaven Groove at number one with 76,786 copies sold while Switch 2 remains the week's best-selling...
Ruler of the Skies Expansion Brings Mega Rayquaza to Pokémon TCG Pocket on July 30
The Pokémon Company confirms the Ruler of the Skies expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, introducing Mega Rayquaza ex, new Mega ex cards for Metagross and Gallade,...