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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Are Standalone Switch Titles Because Nintendo Thinks It Would Be “Fun”

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Are Standalone Switch Titles Because Nintendo Thinks It Would Be “Fun”

However, it currently has no plans to offer the original titles or any classic Pokémon games for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

Pokémon Presents Showcase Celebrating Franchise’s 30th Year Announced for February 27th

Pokémon Presents Showcase Celebrating Franchise’s 30th Year Announced for February 27th

No details have been revealed about what kinds of games we will see at the showcase, but Pokémon Pokopia is a strong contender.

Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen Coming to Nintendo Switch on February 27th

Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen Coming to Nintendo Switch on February 27th

Retailing for $19.99 each, the releases will feature language-specific versions and no options to change them, just like the originals.

Beast of Reincarnation Gets A Release Date, Drops August 4, 2026

Beast of Reincarnation Gets A Release Date, Drops August 4, 2026

Game Freak's latest project brings Soulslike action to a stunning world, which tests your skills and pushes your reflexes to the limit.

Pokémon Pokopia Goes Beyond It’s 20-40 Hour Story, Per Game Director

Pokémon Pokopia Goes Beyond It’s 20-40 Hour Story, Per Game Director

While it ultimately depends on how players experience the title, Takuto Edagawa promises "more things to experience after the end roll."

Beast of Reincarnation Has Difficulty Options, Director Doesn’t Want Players to Get Stuck

Beast of Reincarnation Has Difficulty Options, Director Doesn’t Want Players to Get Stuck

Kota Furushima also discussed how players can mitigate some of the trickier parts of the game with different play styles.

Beast of Reincarnation is Made by a Small Team at Game Freak Working With Partner Companies

Beast of Reincarnation is Made by a Small Team at Game Freak Working With Partner Companies

Game director Kito Furushima also revealed that the game's concept came about through an internal studio contest to develop a new IP.

Beast of Reincarnation Director Says the Studio’s Main Focus is on the “Gameplay Experience”

Beast of Reincarnation Director Says the Studio’s Main Focus is on the “Gameplay Experience”

In a statement, Kota Furushima said that this focus also means that Game Freak has to work on visuals and performance optimizations.

Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Progression System and Story Showcased in New Video

Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Progression System and Story Showcased in New Video

With plants being the main motif of the game, players will be able to use plant-based powers against parasite-infected enemies.

Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Will Feature a “Secret” Fourth Game – Rumour

Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Will Feature a “Secret” Fourth Game – Rumour

Shinobi602, who hinted at a "secret" fourth game, noted that they weren't excited for it because it wasn't their kind of game.

Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Confirmed for Xbox Developer_Direct on January 22

Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Confirmed for Xbox Developer_Direct on January 22

Both of Playground Games' titles will receive new gameplay reveals and deep dives into everything that makes them special.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Unveils Mega Lucario Z With New Trailer

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Unveils Mega Lucario Z With New Trailer

The Mega Dimension DLC will also introduce the concept of Z Mega Evolutions, which while stronger, also use up Mega Energy faster.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Gets New Trailer Introducing Mega Zeraora

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Gets New Trailer Introducing Mega Zeraora

The electric type Pokémon's Mega Evolution has been described as holding electric energy equivalent to ten bolts of lightning.

Pokémon Pokopia is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, Might Get Game-Key Card Physical Release

Pokémon Pokopia is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, Might Get Game-Key Card Physical Release

Nintendo released a new video explaining the Game-Key Card system that makes use of a Pokémon Pokopia cartridge for its demonstration.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension Offers Level 100+ Threats, Launches on December 10th for $30

Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension Offers Level 100+ Threats, Launches on December 10th for $30

Traverse Hyperspace Lumiose City, get bullied by overpowered Pokémon and bake doughnuts to gain a fighting chance in the upcoming DLC.

Nintendo’s Palworld Dispute – USPTO Orders Re-Examination of “Summon-and-Battle” Patent

Nintendo’s Palworld Dispute – USPTO Orders Re-Examination of “Summon-and-Battle” Patent

USPTO director John A. Squires says "substantial new questions of patentability have arisen" that warrant re-examination.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is Getting an Update in November Two Address Bugs

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is Getting an Update in November Two Address Bugs

Both of the bugs addressed in the upcoming update can end up being progression-blocking, since side mission rewards get bugged.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Was the Biggest Physical Game Launch in the US Since Tears of the Kingdom

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Was the Biggest Physical Game Launch in the US Since Tears of the Kingdom

Game Freak's latest had a strong debut in the region, both in physical units sold and overall dollar sales, according to Circana.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Became the Best-Selling Title in Europe on Its Debut, But Fell Short of Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Became the Best-Selling Title in Europe on Its Debut, But Fell Short of Arceus

Physical sales in the region were down 28 percent compared to the 2022 title, and unit sales are the lowest since Pokémon: Let's Go.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Crosses 5.8 Million Sales in First Week

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Crosses 5.8 Million Sales in First Week

Launched on October 16th, the latest in Game Freak's series saw a significant drop in sales compared to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.