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Switch 2 Bundle Lets You Pick One Included Game This Summer
technology14 days ago

Switch 2 Bundle Lets You Pick One Included Game This Summer

Nintendo announces the Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle, launching in early June for $499.99 at participating retailers. Each bundle includes a Nintendo Switch 2 and a download code for one of three games—Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia—with limited availability and savings up to $29.99 versus buying the system and game separately. The Switch 2 supports up to 4K output, features the upgraded Joy-Con 2 controls, and GameChat for online play, with details and availability varying by retailer and online requirements.

Switch 2 momentum rises in the West with a crowded software lineup on the horizon
business15 days ago

Switch 2 momentum rises in the West with a crowded software lineup on the horizon

Nintendo reports rising Switch 2 sales in the West and forecasts 16.5 million units for the next year, calling momentum robust thanks to a strong slate of titles. After overseas softness earlier, launches like Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the Pokemon Pokopia update have boosted engagement and hardware sales. The company stresses the importance of system sellers to migrate players from Switch to Switch 2 and promises a “wealth of new titles” to support mid- to long-term growth.

Pokémon Pokopia Surpasses 4 Million as Switch 2 Price Rise Lands
technology17 days ago

Pokémon Pokopia Surpasses 4 Million as Switch 2 Price Rise Lands

Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 4 million copies five weeks after its March 31, 2026 launch, while Nintendo announced a Switch 2 price increase to $499 in the US and €499 in the EU (Japan’s price rise already in effect by May 25, 2025) due to rising DRAM and BOM costs, and projects Switch 2 sales of 16.5 million units in FY2027, down from 19.86 million in FY2026.

Nintendo Highlights Switch 2's Biggest First-Party Lineup in New Ad
gaming21 days ago

Nintendo Highlights Switch 2's Biggest First-Party Lineup in New Ad

Nintendo UK released a video ad showcasing the Switch 2, its key features, and a slate of top first-party games (Pokémon Pokopia, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Donkey Kong Bananza, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book), released as Nintendo approaches its end-of-year financial report; the clip serves as a simple intro to the Switch 2 lineup, with no clear indication of new announcements.

Marathon Ranks Fourth in March US Game Sales Amid Crowded Month
business1 month ago

Marathon Ranks Fourth in March US Game Sales Amid Crowded Month

Marathon was the fourth best-selling game in the U.S. in March, per Circana, behind MLB The Show 26, Resident Evil Requiem, and WWE 2K26; Pokémon Pokopia may place higher once Nintendo’s digital data is included. Marathon’s first-month sales were about 1.2 million copies (per Alinea Analytics). The month also saw rising overall game spending and hardware sales, with Nintendo Switch 2 leading hardware.

Switch 2 Dominates Famitsu’s Japanese Hardware Charts (Mar 30–Apr 5, 2026)
gaming1 month ago

Switch 2 Dominates Famitsu’s Japanese Hardware Charts (Mar 30–Apr 5, 2026)

Famitsu’s weekly hardware data shows Nintendo Switch 2 leading the Japanese market for 3/30–4/5/2026 with 59,543 units, followed by PS5 (12,141) and various Switch variants; the software chart is led by Pokemon Pokopia with 45,484 units that week (867,171 lifetime), with Mario Kart World, Minecraft, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and others rounding out the top 10.

Pokémon Pokopia 1.0.3 patch fixes habitat glitches and island issues on Switch 2
gaming1 month ago

Pokémon Pokopia 1.0.3 patch fixes habitat glitches and island issues on Switch 2

Pokemon Pokopia version 1.0.3 for Nintendo Switch 2 is out, focusing on bug fixes. The update resolves habitat disappearance issues in the Pokédex search, fixes travel glitches between Dream Island and Palette Town, and prevents the screen from staying dark after moving between towns or changing the in‑game date. It also resolves problems with relocating habitats, construction progress, and several quest blocks in Bleak Beach, Sparkling Skylands, and Cloud Islands, including seasonal Pokémon disappearing and Cloud Island creation errors. Some issues are only partially fixed, and rare controller vibration bugs may persist.

Pokemon Pokopia kicks off its first Mystery Gift with Chansey Plant reward
gaming1 month ago

Pokemon Pokopia kicks off its first Mystery Gift with Chansey Plant reward

Pokemon Pokopia has started its first Mystery Gift distribution, granting a Chansey plant habitat item (which can appear as a rare Ditto variation). To redeem, launch Pokemon Pokopia, go to the PC in town, select Get Items > Mystery Gifts > Get with Code/Password, and enter the code P0K0P1AGARDENS; the reward arrives and the game saves automatically. The code is valid through October 7, 2026, and the distribution will run for quite a while.

Crimson Desert Tops User Reviews, Edging Pokopia on Metacritic
technology1 month ago

Crimson Desert Tops User Reviews, Edging Pokopia on Metacritic

Crimson Desert has surged in Metacritic's user reviews, becoming the second-highest-rated 2026 game with an 8.8 user score and nearly matching top competitor Resident Evil Requiem, while Pokémon Pokopia sits at 8.5; but Pokopia still leads the Metascore at 89, with Crimson Desert's PC metascore at 77, signaling a competitive year ahead in gaming.

Pokémon Pokopia: Quick Guide to Registering a Real-Looking House
gaming2 months ago

Pokémon Pokopia: Quick Guide to Registering a Real-Looking House

Nintendo Life shares a concise video guide on activating a house in Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2. To register an “empty house,” you only need a door and some connected blocks—the walls can be just one block high and you don’t need a roof. After activating the space, you can furnish it with three items (for a Pokémon to move in) or use a Ditto Flag to meet living requirements. A more detailed Pokopia guide is linked on the site.

Pokémon Pokopia Sparks Switch 2 Sales Surge in Japan
gaming2 months ago

Pokémon Pokopia Sparks Switch 2 Sales Surge in Japan

Famitsu data show Pokémon Pokopia debuts at #1 in Japan with 541,371 physical copies, signaling a near-1 million total units in the country and a notable digital/physical split. Switch 2 dominates hardware, selling around 127k units that week and lifting the Switch family to top slots in the software chart; RE Requiem remains strong, and supply constraints in the UK/US highlight demand for the new hardware and Pokémon title.