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A Pokopia player has spent 260 hours over 22 days recreating an underground Cyberpunk city: 'I swear to god, you…
A player in Pokopia has dedicated 260 hours over 22 days to meticulously recreate an underground Cyberpunk city, complete with neon lights and screens. This impressive build, shared on Reddit, has drawn awe and disbelief from other players, with some comparing it to Night City from Cyberpunk 2077. The article also briefly mentions another player's recreation of the Raccoon City Police Department from Resident Evil 2.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pokopia, Super Mario Wonder, and The Last of Us Part II being played. The article also touches on recent gaming news including the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, April Fools' gags, and game delistings.
Need a bit of Pokopia inspo? Check out these 10 amazing design ideas
This article provides inspiration for Pokopia players looking to enhance their in-game builds by showcasing 10 unique designs created by the community. Examples include recreating Kanto landmarks, a colorful seaside market, a Game Boy-themed house, an underground cyberpunk city, a Jurassic Park-inspired dinosaur enclosure, a Spirited Away bath house, a Mario Kart-style racetrack, a maximum security prison for Mr. Mime, a concert stage for DJ Rotom, and an efficient storage room setup.
Schrödinger's Switch 2: Is it failing or soaring? | Opinion
Nintendo's Switch console is experiencing a volatile period, with sales fluctuating significantly due to game releases. While initial sales targets were missed, the launch of the popular game Pokopia boosted hardware sales, highlighting Nintendo's reliance on strong first-party titles to drive console success. The article suggests that strategic missteps in game release scheduling and communication are hindering the Switch's full potential, despite its creative teams consistently delivering high-quality games.
Starfield hits PS5 preorders: Elder Scrolls vibes incom... | TAG
Starfield is now available for preorder on PlayStation 5, with its release set for April 7, offering Standard and Premium editions. Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 has received a patch that nerfs the blue shell's frequency and speed. Aspyr has released a patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered to address questionable outfit textures after fan criticism.
How to get the April Fools’ Day Inflatable Sudowoodo decoration in Pokopia
Players in Pokopia can obtain a limited-time Inflatable Sudowoodo decoration by completing a series of quizzes on April 1. The event involves finding specific Pokémon, answering questions about other villagers, and claiming the reward from the Pokémon Center PC. The decoration can be obtained annually, or by time-traveling the Nintendo Switch system clock.
Pokopia Sableye event date, time, and details
The Sableye Limited-Time Event in Pokopia requires players to collect Red Crystal Fragments from Dream Islands to craft habitat items. These items are then traded with Sableye to invite them to move into the player's town. The event also introduces new decorative items and a treasure-hunting set for Sableye's habitat.
All limited-time events in Pokopia
Pokopia is introducing limited-time events to engage players, including a collaboration with IKEA featuring in-game furniture and real-life sales. The article details past and upcoming events, such as the 'More Spores for Hoppip' event and the 'Bulbasaur's Jump Rope Contest', providing dates and descriptions for each. Players can access these events by changing their Nintendo Switch clock or playing as intended to stay updated.
PAX East 2027 Returns to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center Apr. 22-25, 2027
PAX East 2027 will return to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston from April 22-25, 2027. The event, organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, celebrated over a hundred thousand attendees in 2026 with highlights including demos for Pokopia and Pokemon Champions, a keynote by Xalavier Nelson Jr., and a panel for IllFonic's Halloween featuring John Carpenter. The show also featured new game premieres like Wyldheart, an expo hall, and various community events.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pokopia, and Deadzone: Rogue being frequently mentioned. Discussions also touch upon Nintendo's digital game pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and hardware considerations like new laptops and the AYN Thor.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming journalists share their weekend plans, which include playing games like Pokopia on Nintendo Switch, Elden Ring on Steam Deck, and Screamer. Other titles mentioned are Tokyo Extreme Racer, Atomfall, Legend of Khiimori, Sable, Animal Crossing, Good Pizza Great Pizza, Prince of Persia, and Minos. The article humorously contrasts the difficulty of small-town social interactions with challenging video games.
What We Played – Crimson Desert, Rushing Beat X & Screamer
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences across a variety of titles. Crimson Desert is noted as phenomenal by some, while others find it less engaging. Other games discussed include Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, Sovereign Syndicate, Sephiria, Rushing Beat X Return of Brawl Brothers, The Pale Beyond, South of Midnight, Resident Evil Village, Screamer, Marathon, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Project Songbird, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Pokémon FireRed.
Pokémon fans want to save this ill-fated Gen 1 species, so they designed a new evolution for it
Pokémon fans have designed a new evolution for the ill-fated Gen 1 species, Paras, to give it a chance to overcome its parasitic fate. User Pikat on X shared a mockup named Paracide, depicting Parasect with a dark mushroom on its back, symbolizing its survival and control over its body. While an official evolution is unlikely soon, fans can enjoy this concept in games like Pokopia.
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production following disappointing holiday sales, but history shows why we shouldn’t be surprised
Nintendo has reportedly cut production of the Nintendo Switch 2 by 30% following disappointing holiday sales in the U.S. Despite this downturn, the article suggests that Nintendo's history of console sales fluctuations, including past successes like the Nintendo Wii and the original Nintendo Switch, indicates a potential for future recovery. Factors such as tariffs and rising memory chip prices are cited as contributing to the current market challenges.
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.
So Videogames Episode 480: Tuberculosis
The 480th episode of the So Videogames Podcast features a three-hour discussion with returning host Jeremiah. The episode covers a variety of games including Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon (demo), UFO 50, Down Among the Dead Men, Final Fantasy 14, Laysara: Summit Kingdom, Grind Survivor, and Pokopia.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with Pokopia being a dominant choice on the Nintendo Switch. Other titles mentioned include Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Yakuza Kiwami 3, and new PC releases like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of a gaming publication share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Modulus, Crimson Desert, and Pokopia being mentioned. One writer is also playing an interactive theatre production and another is revisiting the autobattling roguelike 9 Kings on Steam Deck.
This Week in Switch 2 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition hands-on, Pokopia launch sales & Pikmin in NCU!
This article provides hands-on impressions of Elden Ring running in handheld mode, likely referring to a potential Nintendo Switch version. It also discusses DLSS technology and the launch sales figures for the game Pokopia.
Pokemon Pokopia update 1.0.2 patch notes
The latest update for Pokopia, version 1.0.2, addresses several issues that could prevent players from progressing. This patch focuses on resolving specific bugs within the game's request system.