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Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Nintendo Switch is a charming 2D platformer that successfully captures parts of the classic Rare-era formula while delivering a fun adventure with plenty of content. Played entirely on Nintendo Switch 2 through backward compatibility, the experience offers enjoyable platforming, creative level design, memorable music and a strong sense of nostalgia for fans…

Pokémon GO Wild Area will return in November 2026 with two in-person citywide events and a global celebration. The Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 in-person events will take place in Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City, Mexico, from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2026, giving Trainers the opportunity to explore each host city while encountering, training and battling powerful Pokémon. Trainers around the world will also…

The Pokémon Company has dropped another clip to keep the spotlight on the beloved Pokémon animated series. Whether you’ve followed the anime since the beginning or just jumped in, these regular previews are a fun way to stay connected to the journey. Keep an eye out on official channels for more as the series continues to evolve. Source: The Pokémon Company

The Pikachu & Eevee Collection is now available as part of the official Pokémon x Razer collaboration. Inspired by Pikachu and Eevee, the collection includes the Razer Kraken V4 X wired gaming headset, Razer Ornata V3 Tenkeyless keyboard, Razer Cobra gaming mouse and Razer Gigantus V2 Medium mouse mat, all featuring exclusive Pikachu and Eevee-themed artwork while retaining the performance and…

The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon UNITE Championship Series will no longer be part of the Pokémon Championship Series beginning with the 2027 season. Instead, Pokémon UNITE will transition to a standalone in-person competitive event planned to take place in Japan, with paid travel provided for qualified teams. Additional details regarding qualification, travel support and the new…

Applications for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test will open July 22 at 7 a.m. PDT and remain available until July 28 at 6:59 a.m. PDT, giving eligible players the opportunity to help test the upcoming multiplayer action game ahead of launch. The Closed Network Test will take place across five sessions from Aug. 21 to 23 and is designed to evaluate game server performance, multiplayer…

The Pokémon Company has revealed new details for the 2027 Pokémon Championship Series season, including the official event schedule, Championship Point updates, World Championships qualification changes and new competitive policies across multiple games. The Latin America International Championships will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, in November 2026, the Europe International Championships will…

The Crocs x Super Mario Collection is now available through the official Crocs website, Nintendo Store and select retailers worldwide. The collection features Super Mario-themed Classic Clogs and Jibbitz charms inspired by characters and iconic elements from the Super Mario series, allowing fans to customize their footwear with familiar designs from the Mushroom Kingdom. Availability and product…

Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope Part 1 is now available to purchase on Amazon, Apple TV and YouTube Movies & TV. The latest season continues Liko, Roy and Dot’s adventure as they travel with the Rising Volt Tacklers, encounter new Pokémon and face new challenges while searching for the remaining Six Hero Pokémon and uncovering more of the mysteries surrounding Terapagos. Fans who prefer…

Pokémon GO Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers will run from Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. to Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. local time, featuring the Pokémon GO debut of Shiny Snom. Throughout the event, Ponyta, Slugma, Snover and Vanillite will appear more frequently in the wild with increased chances to encounter their Shiny variants, while Snom will also be available through event encounters. Trainers can also look…

Third Anniversary Bundles S, M and L will soon be available in Pokémon Sleep to celebrate the Third Anniversary Fest, offering a variety of useful items to help researchers befriend and raise their helper Pokémon during the limited-time event. The bundles will include items such as Poké Biscuits, Great Biscuits, Handy Candies, Dream Clusters, Main Skill Seeds and other valuable resources, with…

Pokémon GO has announced a special GO Fest 2026: Global Sunday Raid event as compensation for a technical issue that prevented some Trainers in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa from joining Raid Battles during GO Fest 2026: Global. The event will take place on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time for Trainers in time zones UTC+14 through UTC+0, bringing back the original…

Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest event is coming to Pokémon Pokopia from July 19 at 5 a.m. to July 27 at 4:59 a.m. local time, giving players the opportunity to compete in special hide-and-sneak contests for event-exclusive rewards. During the event, Zorua will appear in front of any rebuilt Pokémon Center to invite players to participate, with prizes awarded based on their performance, including a…

Pokémon GO is launching GO Battle League: Forever Forward on June 2 at 1 p.m. PT, bringing a new competitive season focused on formats including the Great League, Pokémon North America International Championships 2026 Cup and the Championships 2026 Cup: Great League Edition. The update also introduces new rewards inspired by Cynthia, with players able to unlock themed avatar items and a special…

A new Pokémon GO update, version 0.417.6, is now rolling out for iOS and Android devices. As with many Pokémon GO updates, the official App Store listing does not include detailed patch notes and simply notes that the game is regularly updated with new events and features, directing players to the in-game News section for additional information. Version 0.417.6 is expected to include bug fixes,…

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition is one of the most creative rhythm games ever made, combining dungeon crawling, roguelike progression and music-based movement into a unique experience that has earned strong critical praise since its original release. After spending time with the Nintendo Switch version and testing it on Nintendo Switch 2 through backward compatibility, I can…

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will host a special Water-type seasonal event from July 16 to Aug. 6 featuring three limited-time activities across Paldea. Trainers can challenge a Dragon-Tera Type Magikarp with the Mightiest Mark in 7-star Tera Raid Battles, encounter marked Dondozo, Tatsugiri and Veluza in Casseroya Lake Mass Outbreaks and find marked Psyduck, Slowpoke, Feebas, White-Striped…