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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Pokémon HOME Connectivity This Week
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will receive connectivity with Pokémon HOME via an update on April 2, 2026. This update will allow trainers to transfer Pokémon between the two services, though with certain restrictions. Connectivity for the upcoming "free-to-start" title Pokémon Champions has also been confirmed.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Discounted in Target's Switch 2 Sale, But There's a Catch
Target is currently running a 'Buy 2, Save $30' promotion on select new Nintendo Switch games, including Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The sale is available until April 4 and applies to several first-party titles for the console.
UK Charts: Mario Wonder Storms Into The Top Ten Following Switch 2 Release
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has re-entered the top ten of the UK physical sales charts, reaching number 8 following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The new console accounted for 63% of the game's sales split. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains the best-selling game, while Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem also saw chart improvements.
MEDIA ALERT: Secret Powers Awaken as Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launches Today, Featuring New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
The Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order, featuring new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex like Mega Zygarde ex. The expansion is available physically and digitally through the Pokémon TCG Live app on PC and mobile devices, with a Battle Pass offering a Mega Zygarde ex deck upon login.
Pokémon Champions is releasing on Nintendo Switch consoles in early April, but its "free-to-start" package raises some questions about its pricing model
Pokémon Champions is set to release on Nintendo Switch in early April, aiming to evolve the franchise's competitive scene. However, its "free-to-start" model, which includes a Battle Pass, Starter Pack, and Champions Membership, raises concerns about the overall cost for players seeking the best experience. The game will also allow transfers from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but not from Pokémon Go.
Hands On: Pokémon Champions Promises Top-Tier Battling, But At What Cost?
Pokémon Champions aims to be the premier battle game for the competitive scene, integrating mechanics like Mega Evolutions and Terrastalisation. While the accessible team-building and training systems are promising, the game's 'free-to-start' model raises concerns about multiple in-game currencies and potential pay-to-win elements, leaving its ultimate value proposition uncertain.
Listing Every Pokemon Spin Off & What They Did Different
This article lists and describes every spin-off series in the Pokémon franchise, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and differences from the main series. It covers titles like Pokopia, Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Z-A, Mystery Dungeon, Let's Go games, Stadium, Ranger, and Rumble, detailing their innovations and impact.
Pokémon Champions Launching on Nintendo Switch on April 8 with a Performance Enhancing Nintendo Switch 2 Patch Dropping the Same Day | Console Creatures
Pokémon Champions will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8, with a performance-enhancing patch for the Nintendo Switch 2 also releasing the same day. The free-to-start battle-focused title will feature Ranked, Casual, and Private Battles, and will integrate with Pokémon Home to allow players to use Pokémon from Pokémon GO and past mainline games. A starter bundle with extra storage and music will also be available.
Crimson Desert Storms the Physical UK Charts, and Almost All Copies Sold Were for PS5
Crimson Desert has debuted at number one on the UK's physical games chart, with a staggering 90 percent of sales being for the PlayStation 5 version. The action game from Pearl Abyss has pushed Resident Evil Requiem down to fourth place, while EA Sports FC 26 climbed back up to second.
Pokémon Champions Is Coming To Nintendo Switch On April 8, With Free-To-Start Model
Pokémon Champions will launch on April 8 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a free-to-start model similar to Pokémon Unite. The game focuses entirely on player-versus-player battles with various online modes, including Ranked and Casual Battles. While the base game is free, optional purchases like the Starter Pack bundle and a Premium Battle Pass will be available.
Pokémon Champions Launches April 8 on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Champions is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8 and on mobile devices later this year. The game will feature cross-platform play and support for Pokémon HOME, allowing players to use Pokémon from previous titles and Pokémon GO. Enhanced visual performance is planned for the Nintendo Switch 2 via a free update, and several Mega-Evolved Pokémon will return.
Pokémon Champions Nails Down Switch Release Date, And It's Only Two Weeks Away
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced that Pokémon Champions will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2026, with iOS and Android versions to follow later in the year. The game will feature compatibility with Pokémon HOME from launch, allowing transfers from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. A free update will also enhance visuals on the newer console.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Continues To Slip, As A Newcomer Grabs The Gold
Crimson Desert debuted at number one on the UK physical charts, pushing Pokémon Pokopia down to sixth place due to stock issues. EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World secured second and third respectively, while Resident Evil Requiem fell to fourth.
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
This article ranks the top 50 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, released in June 2025. The list includes a mix of new titles and enhanced ports of existing games, with Mario Kart World topping the sales charts and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hades II receiving the highest critical ratings. Many Switch 1 games are playable on the Switch 2, with some offering paid upgrade packs for enhanced features.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
This article details the best-selling first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, listing 87 titles that have surpassed one million units sold as of March 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with over 71 million sales, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The list includes sales figures and brief descriptions for each game, also noting some early Switch 2 titles that have reached the milestone.
