Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee
News, coverage and analysis tracking Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee across the outlets.- Nintendo Switch 2 gets a surprise boost mode that fans call a 'game changer'Nintendo has quietly released a "boost mode" for the Nintendo Switch 2 that allows backward-compatible Switch 1 games to run with performance similar to TV mode when in handheld mode. While this feature may drain the battery faster and disables touchscreen functionality, fans are praising the visual improvements seen in games like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Persona 5 Royal. The boost mode is accessible via the console's system settings after a software update.
- Pokemon Waves And Winds Creates A Big Question For Switch 2 This YearWith the announcement of Pokemon Waves and Winds for 2027, Nintendo faces a question about which exclusive game will anchor the Nintendo Switch 2's holiday season this year. The company president acknowledged weaker-than-expected overseas Switch 2 sales, highlighting the need for a strong exclusive title. Potential candidates include new entries in major franchises like Mario, Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, Luigi's Mansion, or even a Zelda remake, as the system currently lacks a major exclusive for the competitive holiday period.
- Study Reveals the Highest-Grossing Pokémon Games of All Time | Invision Game CommunityA study by ChicksX reveals Pokémon GO as the highest-grossing Pokémon game, generating $9.8 billion primarily through in-game purchases. Mainline Nintendo Switch titles like Pokémon Sword & Shield and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet follow with $1.6 billion each, while original Game Boy classics also show significant revenue.