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Nintendo Turns Your Photos into 80 Mini-Games with Pictonico!
technology7 days ago

Nintendo Turns Your Photos into 80 Mini-Games with Pictonico!

Nintendo today announced Pictonico!, a co-developed mobile game with Intelligent Systems that transforms users’ photos into 80 mini-games. The game uses a free-to-start model: you can try a few minigames for free, then purchase game volumes to unlock all 80. An online check is required on first launch and for purchases, but you can play offline afterward; updates and certain save backups may still need a network. Nintendo also notes that photos aren’t sent to Nintendo. Pictonico! launches May 28, 2026 on Android and iOS.

Pokémon Champions Price Leaks Outline Free-to-Start, Paid Perks
gaming1 month ago

Pokémon Champions Price Leaks Outline Free-to-Start, Paid Perks

Price details for Pokémon Champions surfaced at PAX East, outlining a free-to-start model on Switch with paid add-ons: Starter Pack ($9.99) expands box space (30 to 80) and includes an exclusive song and Training/Quick Tickets; Battle Pass options include a free tier and a Premium tier ($6.99) with extra rewards and clothing; a $49.99 12‑month membership adds more box space, more Battle Teams, and membership-only content; Nintendo/Nintendo Life have not officially confirmed these prices, and a Switch 2 update to boost visuals is planned.

Pokémon Champions Aims to Run Forever With Thousands of Pokémon
gaming2 months ago

Pokémon Champions Aims to Run Forever With Thousands of Pokémon

Pokémon Champions, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak’s new battle game, is planned to run indefinitely with producer Masaaki Hoshino noting the goal is to keep it going 'basically forever' and possibly expand the roster to thousands of Pokémon. It will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2026 as a free-start experience, with a free Switch 2 update at launch and a mobile release later this year, though paid elements have not yet been detailed.

Pokemon Champions lands on Switch April 8 with online battles and Switch 2 upgrade
gaming2 months ago

Pokemon Champions lands on Switch April 8 with online battles and Switch 2 upgrade

Pokemon Champions launches for Nintendo Switch on April 8 as a free-to-start online battling game where players assemble a team of six, battle opponents online, recruit Pokemon through Pokemon HOME or daily random pulls, and spend Victory Points in battles and the in-game shop; optional add-ons include the Starter Pack, a Premium Battle Pass, and a membership, while Switch 2 gets a free graphics upgrade and iOS/Android versions are planned for later in 2026.