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items: Pokémon Champions questions answered: Is it free and how do you link to Pokémon Home?
items: Pokémon Winds and Waves: Release date speculation, pre-orders, platforms, trailers & more
items: Pokémon Champions: Release date, times, platforms, full Pokémon list & trailers
items: Pokémon Pokopia Cloud Islands: All unique Island codes and how to use them
items: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast: Full list of actors and characters
items: Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have a post-credits scene?
items: McDonald's Mario Happy Meal explained: All toys to collect
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items: How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming?
items: How to play Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 1: Nintendo's weird loophole explained
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Pokémon Champions questions answered: Is it free and how do you link to Pokémon Home?
type: item
date: 2026-04-08T12:01:55.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Your PC FAQs!
encoded: After a long wait, Pokémon Champions is now here, delivering the kind of competitive battling fans of the series have been itching for. But as with any new release, there are all sorts of questions players might have. So, from the price, platforms, number of Pokémon and more, here are the answers to your burning Pokémon Champions FAQs. Pokémon Champions questions answered For ease of reading, we've split things up into different sections for you to check out down below. Is Pokémon Champions free? Yes, Pokémon Champions is free. The game was confirmed to be free-to-play right from the start, meaning all you need to do is head to the eShop to download it. Is Pokémon Champions out yet? Yes, Pokémon Champions is out now. It officially launched on 8 April 2026. Is Pokémon Champions on mobile? No, Pokémon Champions is not on mobile. The game has been confirmed to be getting a port for both iOS and Android later in 2026, but for now, it is a Nintendo Switch exclusive. How do you link Pokémon Champions to Pokémon Home? To link Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Home, you need to follow these simple steps: Boot up Pokémon Home on your Nintendo Switch console Log in, and select the Pokémon Champions icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen Confirm that the Pokémon Champions account listed is the one you want to link Your Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Home accounts will now be linked From here on out, you can now use Pokémon Home to transfer Pokémon in and out of the game at your leisure. How many Pokémon are in Pokémon Champions? There are 185 total Pokémon in Pokémon Champions. Naturally, this number cuts out a lot of competitively unviable Pokémon that players are probably never going to use. However, it also cuts out a fair few popular Pokémon, somewhat limiting the number of interesting strategies that players can cook up on their own. View Green Video on the source website What new Mega Abilities are in Pokémon Champions? With the new Mega Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: …

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Pokémon Winds and Waves: Release date speculation, pre-orders, platforms, trailers & more
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date: 2026-04-07T16:32:21.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
subject: Release date
description: We have an estimate for its specific release window, too.
encoded: Pokémon Day 2026 finally gave us our first proper look at Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, with The Pokémon Company confirming that the new pair of RPGs will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027; although there isn’t a specific release date yet, both games are planned for a simultaneous worldwide release, so fans should all be setting out at roughly the same time. There is still plenty being kept under wraps, however. Nintendo has shown off the broad setting, the main characters, the three partner starter Pokémon, and a pair of unusual Pikachu variants, but there is no full story synopsis just yet, nor do we have a specific date or price to work with. Still, there is more than enough to start piecing things together. From the release window and likely pre-order situation to platforms, gameplay details, and the trailer itself, here is everything we know so far about Pokémon Winds and Waves. When is the Pokémon Winds and Waves release date? Our speculation There is no specific release date yet for Pokémon Winds and Waves outside of its current 2027 release date window, which was confirmed during its announcement trailer on Pokémon Day 2026. However, we predict the seasonal release window for both games will be in late 2027 — either October or November — as that’s the usual window for the franchise’s other recent games over the years, including Scarlet & Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. That is, until we start seeing deeper gameplay showcases and retailer pages revealing otherwise anyway; either way, we will be updating this guide as soon as we hear more. Can I pre-order Pokémon Winds and Waves? Although Nintendo has both Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves available to wishlist, neither game is available to pre-order at any retailers; this is because pre-orders usually don’t go live until the game is at most a year away from launch. So, if Pokemon Winds & Waves are coming out in late 2027 as predicted, we’ll likely start seeing pre-orders go live either in late 2026 or ear…

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Pokémon Champions: Release date, times, platforms, full Pokémon list & trailers
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date: 2026-04-07T12:23:36.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Pokemon
description: The latest on the mobile versions & all the Pokémon you can recruit.
encoded: After being announced all the way back in early 2025, the release date for Pokémon Champions is nearly here — coming to a couple of specific platforms at certain times, depending on your timezone. What's more, along with Pocket Monsters you can use from other games via Pokémon Home, Pokémon Champions has a full list of Pokémon you can access in the game to use as well. Along with what Pokémon are natively available, what the game is coming, and when it will be arriving on other platforms, here is everything we know about Pokémon Champions so far. When is the Pokémon Champions release date? The release date for Pokémon Champions is Wednesday 8 April 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles, as confirmed during the March Pokémon Present. As well as this, Nintendo confirmed that on release day, players will be able to get their hands on a Starter Pack bundle that includes extra benefits like more Pokémon storage space, an extra battle song and more. Both an Android and iOS mobile release is also in development, but will launch at a later date. What times does Pokémon Champions come out? Fan Pokemon website Serebii has shared on X (formerly Twitter), that the Pokemon Company has confirmed Pokemon Champions will release at around 3am UTC on 8 April. This means will release at the following times in various timezones: 8pm PDT (April 7) 4AM BST (April 8) 11PM EDT (April 7) 4am CET (April 8) 12pm JST (Aprl 8) 12am BRT (April 8) 1pm AET (April 8) What is Pokémon Champions? Pokémon Champions is a free-to-start, turn-based strategy spin-off built to focus entirely on Pokémon battles rather than a dedicated open-world RPG. Developed by The Pokémon Works in collaboration with Game Freak, it centres on online competition, with Ranked, Casual, and Private Battles available in both Single and Double formats. Players can put together teams by recruiting Pokémon in-game or by bringing certain partners over through Pokémon Home (from Scarlet & Violet, Legends: Z-A, Fire…

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Pokémon Pokopia Cloud Islands: All unique Island codes and how to use them
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date: 2026-04-02T14:09:57.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Pokemon
description: Island hopping.
encoded: Thanks to Cloud Islands in Pokémon Pokoipa, you can jet off to foreign lands and get your hands on all sorts of new items. Whether you're visiting a friend's Island, or heading to one of a few special ones, it's a great way to get some inspiration for your own home. So, for a quick explainer on how Cloud Islands work, and a list of the unique ones, read on! How to visit Cloud Islands in Pokémon Pokopia explained Before you can visit Cloud Islands, you first need to obtain the Mysterious Goggles item. You can purchase them from the PC Shop once you've reached Environment Level 3 in the starting area. Once you've got them, put them on from your inventory, and a screen will open up asking you to input a code. Pop the code for the Island you want to visit into the box, and you'll be off to visit it in no time! This is the method you'll use to visit your friends' Islands, but there are a few special ones you can visit too. On which note… Pokémon Pokopia Cloud Islands: All unique Island codes At the time of writing, there are three unique Cloud Islands that have been released, although more are undoubtedly coming in the future. Here is a list of all the official unique Cloud Islands and their codes: Developer Island: PXQC G03S (Made by the developers of Pokémon Pokopia) Hidetaka Kano's Island: QBRK 7FVM (Made by star of Pokémon Pokopia adverts in Japan) Rino Sashihara's Island: MGL4 83P4 (Made by star of Pokémon Pokopia adverts in Japan) Color Peach Island: 0XGP 4N31 (An Island spotlighting Pecha Berries and pink decorations) IKEA Island: TBC (Made by IKEA designers) View Green Video on the source website Read more: Pokémon Pokopia review – our final verdict Pokémon Pokopia beginner's guide – tips, tricks and first things to do Pokémon Pokopia multiplayer explained – how to play with other people Pokémon Pokopia recipes – all food and ingredients How to get Beans, Tomatoes and Wheat in Pokopia – get gardening! Is Pokopia on Switch 1? – Nintendo's weird loophole explained …

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast: Full list of actors and characters
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date: 2026-04-01T15:51:03.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Movies
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: It's-a me, Mario. That's not the voice, the voice will be different.
encoded: Following his blockbuster showing in 2023, Mario is back on the big screen with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Adapting the iconic Nintendo Wii game of the same name, the film features a host of returning characters as well as a few new faces. So, for the full list of who is joining Chris Pratt on his second adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom, here's a look at the full cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast: Full list of actors and characters Here is the cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Chris Pratt as Mario Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach Charlie Day as Luigi Jack Black as Bowser Keegan-Michael Key as Toad Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr Donald Glover as Yoshi Brie Larson as Rosalina Glen Powell as Fox McCloud Luis Guzmán as Wart Issa Rae as Honey Queen Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek Chris Pratt as Mario Who is Mario? Mario is a plumber from Brooklyn who was transported to the Mushroom Kingdom via a Warp Pipe. In the first movie, he takes on Bowser and his armies in order to save Princess Peach, imprisoning him in the process. Where have you seen Chris Pratt before? Following a breakout role as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, Pratt has gone on to star in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises, as well as The Magnificent Seven, Passengers and The Lego Movie. Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach Who is Princess Peach? The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach was kidnapped by Bowser who intended to marry her. After escaping Bowser's Castle and being transported to Brooklyn, she helped Mario and the others to fight Bowser. Where have you seen Anya Taylor-Joy before? Taylor-Joy is perhaps best known as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit, but has also appeared in Peaky Blinders, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Northman, Emma, The Menu, Last Night in Soho and more. Charlie Day as Luigi Who is Luigi? Luigi is the cowardly younger brother of Mario, who was transported to the Mushroom Kingdom along with him…

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Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have a post-credits scene?
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date: 2026-04-01T09:00:05.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Movies
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: Is there another set-up?
encoded: So, you’ve sat through 90 plus minutes of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. And you’re wondering, does this thing have any post-credits scenes? Ever since the Marvel Cinematic Universe popularised the practice of plonking a little teaser or coda at the end of the credits scroll, very few genre movie franchises have been safe from these little teasing nuggets. So, what’s the story with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? Does it have post-credits scenes? Keep on reading to find out! Does the Super Mario Galaxy Movie have post-credits scenes? Yes, we can confirm The Super Mario Galaxy Movie does have post-credits scenes. In fact, you need to stay for two post credits scenes, my friend. So, while you're waiting for the credits to scroll by, you’d better get comfy and do some scrolling of your own on your phone! In classic MCU fashion, there's one scene in the middle of the credits, and there's another one right at the very end of the scroll. What happens in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie mid-credits scene? The mid-credits scene in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is more of a jokey one. In this first bonus moment, you’ll see Bowser and Bowser Junior being taunted by their jailor, who is a nihilistic little star called Lumalee. Fans of the first film will remember that, back in the previous movie, Lumalee was imprisoned by Bowser alongside Luigi, regularly making dark jokes for the parents to enjoy. Now, Lumalee is the one holding Bowser captive, meaning that the roles have completely reversed. View Green Video on the source website What happens in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie post-credits scene? At the very end of the credits, there's a little tease of a character for next time. And it is Daisy! In this little scene, Daisy saves a sad civilian from being mugged by a monkey in a spacesport, calling back to a scene from earlier in the film. The yellow-dress-wearing princess, who was first seen in 1989’s Super Mario Land game for the Game Boy, is clearly being set up for a role in the ne…

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McDonald's Mario Happy Meal explained: All toys to collect
type: item
date: 2026-03-30T11:36:58.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: It's-a me, Super Mario Galaxy Movie Happy Meal toy.
encoded: To celebrate the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a whole host of McDonald's Mario Happy Meal toys are on the way. It's been a big few weeks for Maccies, with the recent McDonald's cards promo, and this is set to add to that. We're still waiting on news of the new McDonald's x Pokémon collab, which will hopefully deliver all sorts of new, limited-edition cards into our hands. But until then, here's what you need to know about the new McDonald's Mario Happy Meal toys, including the full list and what you'll get in the box. McDonald's Mario Happy Meal explained: All toys to collect The Super Mario Happy Meal is now available at McDonald's in the UK, USA and Canada, and comes with its own unique Happy Meal box. Included in the Happy Meal is a little book about Mario's adventures in both of the Mario movies, but more importantly, there are of course a selection of toys to collect. In total, there are 12 different Mario Happy Meal toys on offer, all of which are inspired by characters from the film. These are: Mario Frog Luigi Wonder Bowser Jr Peach Yoshi Bowser Jr Rosalina Toad Birdo Fire Mario Luma Bowser Every toy also comes with a number on the bottom denoting which part of the set it is. Of course, with the Happy Meals directly tying in to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, you'll want to check our quick explainer to get up to date with everything you need to know about the sequel! In the meantime, we'll be keeping our fingers crossed that a new 3D Mario game isn't too far away, but we might be waiting a while! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream release date, platforms and pre-orders
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date: 2026-03-26T15:14:31.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: When can you live your dream?
encoded: A whopping 13 years after its predecessor landed, the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream release date is now almost upon us! Plopping a bunch of Miis on an island and watching them do whatever it is that Miis do, it's like The Sims, but taken in an unmistakably Nintendo direction. If you've been enjoying the demo and want to know when Tomodachi Life 2 is set to release, here's what you need to know! When is the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream release date? Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will release on 16 April 2026. The game was first announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, coming as a very pleasant surprise to fans of the series. In fact, fans were so excited to see the return of Tomodachi Life, that its announcement on X by Nintendo of Japan received more likes than the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2! Can you play Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch 1? Yes! Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch 1. In fact, like a few games during this strange switchover period, the game is actually releasing specifically as a Switch 1 title, and will not have its own dedicated Switch 2 version. Of course, like any Switch 1 games, it will be playable on the Switch 2 thanks to the console's backwards compatibility. View Green Video on the source website Can I pre-order Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream? Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is currently available for pre-orders. Players can grab themselves a copy of the game directly from the Nintendo eShop. While you're there, why not download the Living the Dream demo and get started on your Miis right now? Is there a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream trailer? If you're curious about what Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is all about, you can check out this deep dive into what you can look forward to: View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews…

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How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming?
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date: 2026-03-26T10:22:29.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Nintendo
description: Everything you need to know about the new videogame sequel.
encoded: 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second-highest-grossing film of that year, making over $1.3 billion worldwide, putting it just behind the global sensation that was Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The film quickly became the highest-grossing film based on a video game of all time, while Jack Black won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for favourite villain and the movie was nominated for many more industry gongs. Following sibling plumbers Mario and Luigi in their attempts to save Princess Peach and defeat the evil Bowser (remember 'Peaches, Peaches, Peaches-Peaches-Peaches'?), The Super Mario Bros. Movie took the core storyline of the iconic Nintendo games and turned it into a blockbuster. It's only natural that a sequel was in store. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out very soon - read on to find out all you need to know... How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming? No, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not streaming yet – until further notice, the only way to watch the movie will be to go to the cinema when it releases on Wednesday 1 April. However, viewers in the UK can gear up for the new movie by watching the first film, which is currently available to stream on ITVX (either for free with ads or on a paid subscription). The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast – Who stars in the film? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Mario-Galaxy-992e20c.jpg" width="2415" height="1608" alt="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" title="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" /> Reprising their roles from the first movie are Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. Meanwhile, there are a couple of major new additions to the cas…

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How to play Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 1: Nintendo's weird loophole explained
type: item
date: 2026-03-13T13:48:30.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: GameShare, I choose you!
encoded: If you’re wondering if Pokémon Pokopia is natively on the original Nintendo Switch 1, the short answer is no — but there is one way you can play the game on the older console. In the event that you have someone in your life who owns a Nintendo Switch 2 and you don't, there is a handy feature you can use to enjoy the cosy Pokémon adventure in your own right. So, whether you’re asking if Pokopia will come to Switch 1, looking for a Pokopia on Switch 1 release, or simply trying to find out how the current loophole works, here’s everything you need to know. How to play Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 1 If you want to play Pokopia on Switch 1, the only current method is through the Nintendo Switch 2's GameShare feature — available in the Pokémon Center of Palette Town, which is only accessible through the Withered Wasteland when you learn Rock Smash. GameShare lets one supported Switch 2 game be shared to another system, including an original Nintendo Switch, so another player can join in without owning the game themselves. Nintendo also confirms on Pokémon Pokopia's game page that only Nintendo Switch 2 consoles can share games, while both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems can receive them over a local wireless connection. Something to note is that you can only use GameShare with a Switch 2 and Switch 1 via a local wireless connection, and you cannot do it online. This means if you want to use GameShare with someone on a Switch 1, they have to be with you in person. Fellow Switch 2 owners can make use of GameChat to use GameShare online. What's more, anyone receiving software via GameShare can only use it for the duration of that session. Once the GameShare session ends, the shared version of the game is no longer playable. View Green Video on the source website It's quite a strange decision, considering it doesn't appear to be a very intensive game to run, especially when you consider that the much more expansive Pokémon Legends: Z-A managed to get a Switch 1 ver…

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2026 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
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date: 2026-03-12T16:14:25.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: News
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Every game you need to know for this month and beyond.
encoded: We're starting to suspect that someone is speeding up the simulation, as there's no other way to explain that we're already into April, and what's more, the games are coming at us thick and fast, with some big hitters coming out this month. 2025 was a bumper year, but 2026 has delivered some great games already, such as Resident Evil: Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia, but it's hard to ignore the Grand Theft Auto 6 elephant in the room. Still, November is far away, and there are games like Crimson Desert and Marathon that will no doubt keep many of us ticking over in the months to come. No doubt, there are still many games that haven't been announced yet, either, such as first-party titles from Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2, which will turn one year old this June. But there are oodles of games to get through, so read on to check out all the upcoming video game release dates in 2026 and beyond! March 2026 video game release dates Blue Prince (Switch 2) – 3 March Scott Pilgrim EX (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch) – 3 March Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) – 5 March Marathon (PC, Ps5 and Xbox Series X/S) — 5 March Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch) – 5 March Slay the Spire 2 (PC) — 5 March (Early Access) 1347 Ex Voto (PC, PS5) — 12 March Solasta II (PC) – 12 March Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2) – 12 March Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2) – 13 March Crimson Desert (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 19 March Death Stranding 2 (PC) — 19 March Ghost Master: Resurrection (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 20 March Copa City (PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5) – 26 March Screamer (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 26 March Life is Strange: Reunion (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – 26 March Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2) – 26 March April 2026 video game release dates Pokémon Champions (Swit…

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Pokémon Pokopia sales numbers: How much money has it made?
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date: 2026-03-12T10:51:43.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Pokemon
description: Pokémon go to the shop and buy this game!
encoded: 2026 is already off to a flyer for Nintendo thanks to some pretty great Pokémon Pokopia sales numbers. The game hasn't been out for long, but this Pokémon-themed life sim has captured the attention of Switch 2 owners everywhere. We now have some confirmed sales figures to look at, so if you're wondering how many copies Pokopia has sold, here's what we know. Pokémon Pokopia sales numbers: How much money has it made? At the time of writing, Pokémon Pokopia has sold more than 2.2 million copies worldwide, with this figure coming from the first four days after launch. This news comes from a joint corporate press release from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. At a cost of £60 – the UK RRP – that equates to around £132m (~$177m) of total sales, though this is of course a very rough estimation. As well as the total 2.2m sales, it was further confirmed that 1m of these sales were in Japan alone. While that may come as a surprise to some, it's worth bearing in mind that Pokopia was surprisingly undersupplied to retailers in the west, with shops in the UK, US and Europe quickly running out of stock early on. Not to be deterred, the game has sat comfortably at the top of the Nintendo eShop in these regions since launch. Considering these figures are not even from the first full week of sales, it's an impressive achievement for the game. For comparison, the main series Pokémon Legends: Z-A sold approximately 5.8m copies in its first week, with 3.89m of those on the Switch 2. Pokopia, it should be noted, is a Switch 2 exclusive, and therefore is no doubt missing out on a rather substantial market of players that are yet to upgrade from their Switch 1 consoles. View Green Video on the source website Pokémon Pokopia review – our final verdict Pokémon Pokopia beginner's guide – tips, tricks and first things to do Pokémon Pokopia multiplayer explained – how to play with other people How to get Beans, Tomatoes and Wheat in Pokopia – get gardening! Is Pokopia on Switch 1? – Nintendo's…

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Slay the Spire 2 platforms: Is STS2 on PS5 or Nintendo Switch?
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date: 2026-03-11T17:21:18.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Steam Deck is a type of console, right?
encoded: It's been seven years since the first game fully released – nine since its early access launch – but Slay the Spire 2 is finally here. The original game is now available on anything and everything. PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, iOS and Android – you name it! But with STS2 being such a new game, what platforms is it on? Here's what you need to know about Slay the Spire 2 on console. Slay the Spire 2 platforms: Is STS2 on console? At the time of writing, Slay the Spire 2 is only available on PC. Like its predecessor, Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access, and will fully launch once developer MegaCrit is happy with the quality and amount of content on offer. It hasn't been confirmed thus far, but it seems like a given that the game will be released on consoles eventually, and we expect that this will happen alongside the full release date, when the game officially leaves early access. On which note… Slay the Spire 2 console release date speculation We predict that Slay the Spire 2 will release on consoles in late 2027 to early 2028. On the game's Steam page, the developers have stated that while they have no definite timeframe, they expect that it will be in early access for one to two years. This is based on development of the first game, which they expected to spend one year in early access but took one-and-a-half years. We think it's best to expect a longer development period, as developers often come up with new ideas as work progresses, extending the development cycle further – just look at Silksong! For that reason, while a 2027 release is by no means unlikely, we are leaning towards 2028 instead. When it does come out, though, you can almost guarantee that it will be releasing on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2. Of course, this is all just speculation, and the team at MegaCrit could pull a blinder and churn through early access in no time flat, so take this with a grain of salt! But until the day arrives, sorry to all you console roguelikers out there, but …

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Pokémon Pokopia beginner's guide: Tips, tricks and first things to do
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date: 2026-03-05T00:00:25.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Get off to a flyer!
encoded: You shouldn't judge a book by its cover, as despite its cutesy appearance, Pokémon Pokopia is a surprisingly deep game. Once you're done with the game's quick tutorial, you're confronted with an enormous world that can be quite daunting at first. With so much to do, where do you even start? That's why we've put together a little Pokopia beginner's guide to help you out, telling you what you should start out with, as well as some nifty tips and tricks to make exploring and revamping your island a breeze. Let's get into it! First things to do in Pokémon Pokopia View Green Video on the source website Across the first few hours, there's a lot you can do, but we reckon these five things are the most important to focus on to help get you started. Collect Leppa Berries Once you've finished the tutorial section in which you meet the three Kanto starters, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander, you should go and collect a few Leppa Berries. Eating Leppa Berries restores your PP, which lets you use your moves. Use Water Gun to bring a few trees back to life, and then headbutt them by pressing A to knock the Berries off. Unlock Cut and Rock Smash Early on, there's not much point in exploring as you won't have the tools to do it, so just progress the main story for a bit until you meet both Scyther and Hitmonchan. These two will teach you the moves Cut and Rock Smash respectively. Cut lets you chop up bits of grass, vines and dead wood, the last of which can be refined into Lumber which is a very useful crafting material. Rock Smash lets you, well, smash rocks. Beyond letting you access new sections of the map by breaking through nearby walls, you can also use it to free trapped springs – more on that later. Increase your storage and backpack space Once you can use Scyther to get some Lumber, you can use the Crafting Table to build Storage Boxes. It's very worth your while to craft a few of these straight away, as it means you'll be able to dump all of your random bits and bobs ins…

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New Pokémon game earns rave reviews to become highest-rated game in franchise history
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date: 2026-03-03T13:27:35.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Poké-magnificent!
encoded: Upcoming Pokémon spin-off Pokémon Pokopia has certainly gone down well with critics, managing to rack up the highest Metacritic score in Pokémon history. First announced during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, Pokopia comes from the studio behind fellow RPG spin-off Dragon Quest Builders, Omega Force. It combines the creature collection elements of the Pokémon series with the life simulation elements of the likes of Animal Crossing, seeing players revamp a seemingly deserted island to attract Pokémon and humans back. While players are yet to get their hands on the title, critics – ourselves included – have lauded the game, launching Pokopia to an impressive 88 rating on review aggregator Metacritic. At the time of writing, this places Pokopia neck and neck with Resident Evil Requiem and fantasy CRPG Esoteric Ebb as the joint highest-rated game of 2026. Perhaps more impressively, however, is that this 88 rating also means Pokopia is now the highest-rated Pokémon game of all time on the website, according to critic reviews. View Green Video on the source website Although technically sharing the top spot with Pokémon Y, the presence of its counterpart Pokémon X one point below on an 87 rating gives Pokopia the bragging rights as a standalone title. It's an impressive achievement, managing to eclipse several other franchise heavy hitters including Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and Pokémon Black and White, all of which sit alongside X at an 87 rating. It also represents a significantly higher score than any Pokémon game has had in recent years. 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus had been the last title in the series to score above 80, while Sun and Moon were the last to breach an 85-rating way back in November 2016. Pokopia arrives at the start of Pokémon's 30th anniversary year in which there have already been ports of the classic GBA titles FireRed and LeafGreen. With the upcoming Pokémon Champions spin-off and next year's 10th Generation Pokém…

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Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained: Are the original games really coming to Switch 2?
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date: 2026-02-17T09:58:19.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Gotta catch all the rumours.
encoded: With Pokémon’s 30th anniversary fast approaching, many are expecting something big, and there are wild rumours afoot, so as such, we've got the Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained to see if the original games in some form or another really are coming to Switch 2. The upcoming Pokémon Day marks 30 years since Pokémon Red and Green launched on the Nintendo Game Boy in 1996, so even in the absence of leaks, it was always inevitable that there would be rumblings that something big could be revealed. The way in which these classic titles could return is up for debate as well, but, as for a theoretical Pokémon Classic Collection and what that could entail, read on! Pokémon Classic Collection rumours explained: Are the original games really coming to Switch 2? Currently, there is no concrete evidence that the original Pokémon games are coming to the Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Much of the recent excitement stems from Riddler Khu on X (formerly Twitter), who posted images of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen with the caption "They will return soon". If there is any truth to this rumour, we'd expect to find out during the official Pokémon Presents anniversary live stream on 27 February. View oEmbed on the source website Riddler Khu has, in the past, been proven correct with Pokémon leaks, but in recent years has had a spottier track record. Centro LEAKS, who revealed much of the Pokémon Gen 10 leaks, also took to X to add some further details. View oEmbed on the source website If they are to be eShop paid releases, this would separate them from Nintendo’s other re-release efforts, which typically come to the subscription-based Nintendo Switch Online service, such as the recent GameCube titles. However, there are some sources pointing to full-on remakes instead, as reported by Game Rant. It wouldn’t be the first time Pokémon games were remade, with Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen being remakes of Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy Advance in 2004. Pokémon Red and Blue a…

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Animal Crossing 3.0 update today (15th January): What changes in the patch notes?
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date: 2026-01-15T12:58:35.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Has Tom Nook been holding out on us?
encoded: The day has finally come, as we can now access the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update today (15th January), as well as the Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition, so let’s see what changes in the patch notes! We’ve already got you covered if you’re after what to expect in the new Animal Crossing update, as well as how to get the new Animal Crossing update and DLC. Of course, you won’t be able to access some of the new additions if you are still playing on the original Switch, but you could pick up a bargain with our round-up of the best Switch 2 deals! The difference between the two consoles is quite staggering, and fans seem to love the new unit if the sales figures are anything to go by. But, as for that Animal Crossing 3.0 update and all of its juicy patch notes, read on! View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Animal Crossing 3.0 update today (15th January): What changes in the patch notes? Below, courtesy of big Nintendo itself, are the full patch notes for the Animal Crossing 3.0 update that went live on 15th January 2026: The previously announced new content and features have been added. It’s now possible to craft up to 10 items at once if you have enough materials. Items stored in your home storage can now be used as DIY materials. The DIY Recipes app now includes a page where you can check hotel DIY requests and items requested by Tom Nook as you progress through the game. Items obtained by linking with Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can now always be ordered from Nook Shopping. Super Mario Bros items can now be ordered from Nook Shopping without linking to a Nintendo Account. While outdoors on an island, holding down the L Button allows you to move while facing the same direction. When changing the island tune at Resident Services, Isabelle will now suggest recommended melodies, including the original island tune. When changing the island flag at Resident Services, you can now revert it to the original design from when the island was created. You can n…

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How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons and get the new DLC
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date: 2026-01-15T12:48:03.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Animal Crossing
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: How to manually update Animal Crossing 3.0 and unlock the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade.
encoded: Rejoice, Animal Crossing fans! The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is here, and so is update patch v3.0! These two colliding upgrades will give your game a huge shot in the arm, and keep you enjoying your island even longer. If you're wondering what's available in the latest version of the game, and how to upgrade, you can read on for everything you need to know. How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons How do I manually update Animal Crossing: New Horizons? If you've been asking yourself that question, you'll need to follow these steps to update Animal Crossing on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2: Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet (press the 'System Settings' cog on the console home page, head to 'Internet Settings' and connect the console to your Wifi) Ensure that your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closed (hover over the game on your console home page and press the X button to close the software) Try to open the game, and you should be prompted to download the Animal Crossing update! If, for some reason, the update doesn't seem to be coming, try this back-up plan: Hover over the game on your console home page and press the + button In the menu that appears, head to 'Software Update' and select the option titled 'Via the Internet' The console will then search for updates - if you have one to download, it will prompt you to do so. What version is the new Animal Crossing update? Thanks to this update, the new Animal Crossing version number is Ver. 3.0 - this has added a huge amount of new content. First is the addition of the new hotel, with Kapp'n's family turning the island into a vacation hotspot. Players will be able to design hotel rooms for guests, fitting certain themes to match their vibes. You'll also be able to interact with guests on the island during their stay. You'll now also be able to craft specialty goods using DIY, exchanging them for hotel tickets. These hotel tickets can be spent in the souvenir shop to buy exclus…

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When is the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date?
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date: 2026-01-06T11:11:12.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: When is Dispatch dispatching on the Switch?
encoded: With the first episodes going live in October 2025, Dispatch fast proved itself to be one of the best games of last year; however, it was only limited to PC and PlayStation 5, and so we’ll be looking at when the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date is. With a brilliant cast featuring the likes of Aaron Paul and a great story, we reckoned Dispatch was the perfect game to play over the Christmas break, owing to it being more like a TV series presented in bite-sized chunks. With how good the game is, it perhaps shouldn’t have come as any sort of surprise that the game exceeded three million units sold. With such success, though, the question remains if there will be a Dispatch Season 2, and if Dispatch will come to Xbox. But you don’t need to worry about any of that just now, as you have the whole first game to look forward to! Read on to find out the Dispatch Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release date! When is the Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date? The Dispatch Nintendo Switch release date is 28th January 2026. This is for both the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. Unlike the launch on PC and PS5, the full game will be available at launch, rather than coming out in an episodic format. Currently, it appears that there is no physical release for Dispatch, with the Nintendo eShop being the only place to buy the Switch or Switch 2 Edition. There is a 10% discount for pre-orders, so you might want to act fast if you are keen on picking it up! Dispatch on Switch versus Switch 2: Platform differences explained The Nintendo Switch 2 edition features a higher resolution and framerate. This means that your experience playing it should be a bit smoother. That being said, the action of the game means you don’t need to be running it at 120 FPS, so OG Switch owners really shouldn’t miss out on too much! View oEmbed on the source website If you buy it for the original Switch and then pick up a Switch 2 at a later date, upgrading it to the Switch 2 version is fr…

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Nintendo Year in Review 2025: Release date window confirmed for your Wrapped-like stats
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date: 2025-12-11T17:00:32.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: You spent how long with Kirby?!
encoded: The time has almost come for the working year to end, and I don't know about you, but I'll spending plenty of time on my Nintendo Switch 2 over the Christmas break. Let's hang on a minute, though. Hasn't every gaming company on the planet been doing their version of Spotify Wrapped right now? Where's the Nintendo version, then? Indeed, we've already seen Discord Checkpoint, PlayStation Wrapped and Steam Year in Review. Nintendo and Xbox seem to be the only holdouts in terms of the major platform holders. So, when are we getting the pile of stats from Nintendo? Keep reading and you'll find out more. When is Nintendo's Year in Review coming out? The Nintendo Year in Review will be launching in January 2026, Nintendo has confirmed on its official social media channels. When we have a precise date, we'll be sure to update this page. Indeed, this does mean that Nintendo can actually give you stats from the whole year, rather than just the year to date (which is what a lot of these things actually seem to focus on). With big games like Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Kirby Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World all launching this year, which one will be top of your list in terms of most hours played? You'll find out in the new year! View oEmbed on the source website How to see your Nintendo Switch Year in Review This is how it worked last year! Of course, the process might be a little different this time out, and we'll be sure to update this page when the time comes. Last year, to see your personalised Nintendo recap, you simply needed to head to the official Nintendo Switch Year in Review website. Once you logged in using your Nintendo Account and clicked the red 'Get started' button, you’d be able to see the following stats in order: Your first game The number of games you played and total number of hours Your Most played games Your gaming trends (pie chart showing percentages of the different genres you spent your time playing) The month you played …

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The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
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date: 2025-12-11T16:30:16.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Geoff, Geoff, Geoff!
encoded: Tonight's the night, folks! The Game Awards 2025 is kicking off soon, and Geoff Keighley is about to download a giant ZIP-file of trailers straight into the gaming industry's mind. Of course, there's also the small matter of giving out some awards. Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 run rampant again like it did at The Golden Joystick Awards last month? Only time, and the patience to sit through 50 world premieres, will tell! In the build-up, everyone has been trying to guess which games will be revealed in the marketing component of the evening. Our gracious host Geoff posted about a mysterious statue in the Mojave Desert, but we can tick this one off our list as it is now (mostly) solved! Of course, who can forget the hype and hopium of last month, when Valve announced a slew of new hardware, which caused many to speculate that a Half-Life 3 announcement was imminent. Who knows? Perhaps Gabe Newell will return to port after giving his new superyacht a spin. On that topic, perhaps Valve will actually reveal the price of the new hardware, but given how much the price of memory modules is soaring, that seems unlikely. Another spoiled surprise may be the official reveal that Leon S. Kennedy is to be the second playable protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem, as the PlayStation Store let slip recently. View oEmbed on the source website We know for certain that we'll get to see what the future of Tomb Raider will look like, as it's been confirmed that an announcement is to be made during the event. Speaking of iconic characters and what their future will look like, there's rumblings that James Bond: 007 First Light will feature in the show somehow. What we don't know is whether or not we will see more of Hideo Kojima's O.D. or an official announcement of Death Stranding 2 on PC, which the US age classification board ESRB blew the lid off recently. In Microsoft land, we've had some glimpses of the new Fable and a teaser for Forza Horizon 6, so it would be good to see more of…

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date, gameplay and latest news
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date: 2025-12-03T17:42:27.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: We are beyond excited.
encoded: After first being announced in 2017, the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date is nigh upon us, and we've got everything you need to know, including the Metroid Prime 4 launch time, pre-orders, gameplay and story details, trailers and more! We certainly liked what we played in the Metroid Prime 4 preview, and reviews point to the game being well worth the wait. If you're new to the series or can't quite remember what happened in previous games, then be sure to check out the Metroid timeline and chronological story, which also goes over the best order to play the games in. To get the best Metroid Prime 4 experience, you'll definitely want to pick it up for the Switch 2, and if you haven't got one yet, we've got the best places to buy one. But there's very little time until Metroid prime 4 comes out, so read on! View oEmbed on the source website When is the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date? Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releases on 4th December 2025 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. For a long time, all we had to go on was a vague 2025 release window, and at one point, banners spotted on the London Underground advertised the game as "Out Now". View oEmbed on the source website This bizarre mix-up was quickly corrected, however, with new posters going up a few days later with the same old 2025 release date we already knew about. Thankfully, all that speculation is now dead and buried, with Nintendo confirming the official release date in their September 2025 Nintendo Direct. When is the Metroid Prime 4 launch time? Metroid Prime 4 will launch at local time midnight 12:00AM Thursday 4th December. This is the same across the world, except for countries that observe multiple time zones, such as the United States, where Nintendo uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) to time releases, meaning players living in time zones west of EST can start playing on the evening of 3rd December, such as folks in Pacific Standard Time (PST) who can start playing Metroid Prime 4 at 9P…

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Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events 2025: Confirmed dates and what to expect
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date: 2025-12-02T17:23:46.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Pokémon Ho-ho-ho
encoded: With the year winding down to a close, you might naturally want to slip into hibernation mode, but we’re afraid to say that it’s all systems Go, as there is going to be plenty to keep you busy as part of Pokémon Go Winter Holiday Events for 2025. We’ve got all the confirmed dates of all the events and what to expect so that you don’t miss a beat of Pokémon Go holiday goodness. That is, of course, you aren’t too preoccupied playing through the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC when it drops this December, which adds new Pokémon to the Legends Z-A Pokédex, including fearsome Mega Evolutions. Better polish up the ol’ Master Ball! It might just then be enough to tide us over until Pokémon Pokopia, if you have a Switch 2, that is, as playing Pokopia on a Switch 1 is a bit complicated… So much Pokémon, so little time! With that said, let’s get straight to it and see what awaits in the upcoming Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events. When are the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events for 2025? There are two Winter Holiday Events taking place in December 2025 in Pokémon Go, and these are: Winter Holiday Part 1 – Thursday 18th December to Wednesday 24th December Winter Holiday Part 2 – Wednesday 24th December to Monday 29th December Around these dates are other experiences which can be found below: Journey to Paldea – Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 9th December December Community Day – Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December Well Armed – Thursday 11th to Tuesday 16th December Max Battle Day – Sunday 14th December Research Day – Saturday 20th December Winter Weekend – Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th December New Year's 2026 – Thursday 31st December to Sunday 4th January What to expect from the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events Typically, Holiday Events feature a whole range of activities for Trainers to get up to. Last year, which was also split into two parts, we got: 2x Catch XP Themed Pokémon spawns increased Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles Themed Field Research Timed Research available Collection Challenge av…

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The Golden Joysticks 2025: Full list of winners from this year's show
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date: 2025-11-21T11:32:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Who won?
encoded: Awards season has finally arrived for those of us in the games industry, and with one of the strongest years gaming has ever seen, The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 were certainly a big deal. The 43rd edition of an event that has been running since 1983, plenty of studios saw success on the night, but one game in particular managed to stand out above the rest (more on that below). Between Best Indie Game, Studio of the Year, Best Lead Performer and Ultimate Game of the Year, there were so many categories on offer. We at Radio Times Gaming were privileged to be official media partners for the event, so were there to witness it all happen live. So, if you're curious who all the winners of the Golden Joysticks 2025 were, you can read on for the full list! When was The Golden Joysticks 2025? The Golden Joysticks 2025 awards ceremony took place on Thursday 20th November 2025. This year's event was held live in London, with the full show being streamed online. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/clair-obscur-expedition-33-golden-joysticks-win-6764274.jpg" width="4096" height="2160" alt="Guillaume Broche, Nicholas Maxson-Francome, Ben Starr, Jennifer English, Devora Wilde, Aliona Baranova, Rich Keeble and the team from Kepler Interactive celebrating their Golden Joysticks wins." title="clair-obscur-expedition-33-golden-joysticks-win" /> Unlike The Game Awards, this show is purely for doling out awards to the best of the best in the games industry, so there weren't too many trailers to catch up on. Who hosted The Golden Joysticks 2025? The host of The Golden Joysticks 2025 was Maggie Robertson. Robertson has had roles in the likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Destiny 2, God of War Ragnarök and Smite. Her biggest role, however, came as Lady Dimitrescu in 2021's Resident Evil Village, for which she won the 2021 Golden Joystick for Performance of the Year, as well as Best Performance at The Game Awards. She was joined by a series of guest presente…

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Kirby Air Riders review: Friendship ended with Mario Kart, now Kirby is my best friend
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date: 2025-11-19T11:00:22.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Review
description: Sakurai's beloved child does it again.
encoded: The best way I can describe Kirby Air Riders is that it is, at its core, an intensely GameCube-coded game. For some, that might be a turn-off; why would you want to play a game reminiscent of a gimmicky console from 2001? For others – myself included – a game like Air Riders harks back to an era that may have been a bit quirky and off-kilter, but was nothing if not fun. Air Riders is a sequel to 2003's Kirby Air Ride, and unsurprisingly, it plays very similarly. The controls are simple, and while it can be a touch difficult to get used to the way you turn and drift if you're used to games like Mario Kart, within a few races you'll be absolutely flying. One of the core mechanics is the classic Kirby concept of absorbing enemies to steal their powers. By absorbing enemies during a race, not only will you get a nifty speed boost, but you'll also get their corresponding ability, letting you blast enemies with balls of fire or slash them with vast sword swipes. Races are fast, chaotic, and surprisingly tough once you turn the AI difficulty up a few notches. Before each race, you'll have the chance to choose one of 20 iconic characters, as well as a vehicle, each of which has its own spread of stats and its own unique quirks. Depending on how you want to play, the combination of rider and vehicle you choose can have some major impacts on your approach to the race. Meta Knight on the Winged Star may not exactly speed through the more grounded tracks like Floria Fields, but stick him on Airtopia Ruins where his penchant for flying can truly shine and you're golden. The fact that your approach to the game is so heavily influenced by the vehicles you use means that there's a surprising amount of skill expression, and plenty of flexibility. Two players can race with entirely opposing strategies and still perform well, as opposed to a game like Mario Kart, in which (at least for the average player) how well you perform is determined by how well you can drift and how lucky you g…

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview – worth the wait?
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date: 2025-11-14T14:00:56.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Comment
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: After eight years of development, Prime is back with a bang.
encoded: It's been eight years since Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first announced. Eighteen years since Metroid Prime 3. Over such lengthy waits, you could forgive fans for losing hope in the game – that it was doomed to development hell, that it may not even arrive, or simply losing interest in it. But for the most part, Metroid fans are as excited for Metroid Prime 4 than they ever have been (if not more so), and following a hands-on preview, I can say that they are certainly right to be. Metroid Prime 4 opens up with a short, tutorial-like level that explains the basics of the game to you. After taking down a rather simple boss at the end, a mysterious explosion of energy ripples across the planet, and Samus awakes moments later in the jungle of an unknown world. Viewros is, or rather was, home to the Lamorn, a once-highly advanced but long since dead civilisation. Samus, lucky her, is the chosen one, selected by the last of the Lamorn to take their knowledge off-planet to spread their story with the universe. Unfortunately, she'll first have to find three keys to get the teleport working – thus begins our story proper. For anyone that has played previous Metroid Prime titles, Metroid Prime 4 doesn't massively shake things up, but polishes them to a mirror sheen. Gunplay is fantastic, and as someone that typically only plays shooters on PC and therefore cannot aim with a controller to save his life, I am exceedingly thankful for the Switch 2's new mouse functionality. At first, your weaponry is very bare bones, limited to just your most basic blaster shots. As you proceed, Samus will begin to restore her suit's capabilities, adding missiles and the like back into her arsenal. The jungles of Lamorn look fantastic, and are a joy to explore. As you proceed through, you're encouraged to make heavy use of Samus's visor to scan anything and everything you see. Beyond interesting factoids about the flora and fauna, this does deliver some very helpful information about how best to…

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When is the next Nintendo Direct? Confirmed date, time and what to expect
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date: 2025-11-11T15:54:06.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: The day of the Switch 2 Direct is upon us!
encoded: While Nintendo Directs typically focus on new games for the Nintendo Switch 2, the next one is set to be a bit different. While upcoming titles like Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 are still on everyone's minds, Nintendo is choosing to use the next Nintendo Direct to share some more information about another of its media ventures. So, with a big trailer set to drop, here's what you need to know about when the next Nintendo Direct takes place, how and when to watch it, and what to expect! When is the next Nintendo Direct? Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025. This was announced by Nintendo itself via its social media channels on 10th November. View oEmbed on the source website Keep reading for more key details! What time will Nintendo Direct start in the UK? The Nintendo Direct will take place at 2pm UK time on Wednesday 12th November 2025. It will exclusively cover information about the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set to release in cinemas in 2026. Nintendo has explicitly confirmed that "No game information will be included in this presentation." How to watch Nintendo Direct in the UK View oEmbed on the source website Today's Nintendo Direct will be shown on the official Nintendo YouTube channels. We've included the UK channel above, so you should be able to tune in there. When 2pm arrives, click into that player and prepare to be blown away (hopefully). What will be shown at the next Nintendo Direct? The next Nintendo Direct is focused on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to the hit 2023 animation from Nintendo and Illumination. The Direct will show off the premiere of the first trailer for the film, during which we expect to see some new characters join the series. Some leaked promotional materials appear to suggest that Yoshi will play a rather prominent role in the movie – or at least in the movie's merchandise. It should be made clear that this Direct will not include any…

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold?
type: item
date: 2025-11-05T12:17:13.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: I still love you, Wii U.
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 was always going to sell well, but even Nintendo probably wasn't expecting the record-breaking sales the console has seen thus far. After eight years of the Switch 1, in which it became the second highest-selling console of all time, players were desperate to get their hands on its souped-up successor. The Switch 2 is performing so well already, in fact, that after only six months, it's already creeping up on the lifetime sales of the Wii U. But how many total units has the Nintendo Switch 2 sold? You can read on for the full details. Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold? At the time of writing, Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 10.36 million units according to Nintendo's November financial results, making it the biggest console launch in history. Nintendo clocked up more than 3.5 million units sold in only four days, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever. This was followed up on 1st July 2025, with Nintendo sharing on its official website that the console had sold 1.8m units in the Americas, 1.47m in Japan, 1.18m in Europe and 0.55m units in the rest of the world. Nintendo has since removed this information from its website. The most recent update came at the beginning of August, when Nintendo published its financial results for the quarter ending 30th June, confirming that the console had passed the 6m sales mark, keeping them on track to meet their projected sales of 15m by March 2026. Beyond this, it was also confirmed that Mario Kart World is, unsurprisingly, the platform's top seller, with 96.7 per cent of Switch 2 owners also purchasing the game. This equates to around 5.63 million units, out of a total of 8.67 million games sold, making it the second biggest launch in the series after Mario Kart Wii. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website In comparison to these console sales, the Nintendo Switch 1 only managed to sell 4.7 million units in its first six mon…

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes – Full list and how to use them
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date: 2025-10-28T16:26:39.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Tricks of the trade.
encoded: Ever since Generation 1, one of the most annoying things about Pokémon has been trade evolutions. But thanks to Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes, that's not an issue we'll have to deal with anymore! These handy codes will let you and another player trade the same Pokémon to easily evolve it and get that particular Pokédex entry sorted for good. We've also got a list of Mystery Gift Codes if you need to stock up on some extra supplies! But for the full list of trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as well as how to use them, read on! Full list of Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes Before we get into the list, we'd like to credit YouTuber Austin John Plays who set these codes up for the community to use! Here is the full list of trade codes and evolutions for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including any held items you need: Haunter / Gengar: 0066 0066 Machoke / Machamp: 0126 0126 Kadabra / Alakazam: 0063 0063 Scyther / Scizor: 0176 0176 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Onix / Steelix: 0197 0197 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Slowpoke / Slowking: 0137 0137 (Must be holding King's Rock) Pumpkaboo / Gourgeist: 0204 0204 Phantump / Trevenant: 0182 0182 Spritzee / Aromatisse: 0096 0096 Swirlix / Slurpuff: 0098 0098 How to use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A To use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you need to first use Link Trade. You can do this by opening up the menu by pressing 'X', and then select the following options: Link Play Link Trade Faraway Players Once you've connected to Link Trade, you'll be given a prompt to enter a code – enter the code corresponding to the Pokémon listed above that you want to trade. Wait for the trade to connect, and you should see that you're matched up with a player who wants to trade the same Pokémon. Make sure to check that you're both trading the same Pokémon, and that both Pokémon are holding the necessary held item if required, and then accept the trade. Once the trade goes through, the Pokémon you received will evolve, completing that page i…

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Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained
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date: 2025-10-14T13:17:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Tropicalia.
encoded: It's been a shockingly long time since Pokémon's Generation 9 launched, suggesting that Game Freak has been hard at work on something big. And if recent leaks are to be believed, then that something big is Generation 10, and it could be set to completely revolutionise the series. So, if you're curious about all the rumours of what's reportedly set to be called Pokémon Winds and Waves, here's what you need to know about the recent Gen 10 leaks. Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained The rumours about Pokémon Winds and Waves are circulating following a 'teraleak' in which a huge amount of information about alleged upcoming Game Freak projects was leaked online. The leaks come from Centro Leaks, one of the most reputable sources of Pokémon leaks around, so while it is certainly worth taking all of this information with a several grains of salt, there is plenty to suggest that the leaks are real. Development of the games will allegedly be led by Shigeru Ohmori, the primary director of the main series games since 2014's Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and the leaks and reportedly are sourced from Ohmori's own internal documents. Pokémon Winds and Waves will apparently take place in a new region based on southeast Asia, and more specifically, Indonesia, with the nature and island setting of southeast Asia playing a major role. This reportedly further applies to the box legendaries, the 'Storm' and 'Wave' Pokémon, which control – surprise, surprise – the wind and waves. Weather is also said to play a role in battles, with references made to "Tenko-Waza" (天候技) which roughly translates to "weather moves". The games will supposedly feature an evil team that destroys nature for profit, contrasting with your rival, a local child who has grown up in and around the nature of the islands. According to the leaks, you'll progress through the game via a combination of Gyms and defeating Titan Pokémon, similar to in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with many of the game's c…

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