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Pokemon Bank shuts down next year, cutting off the only transfer path from older Pokemon games to the Switch generation
The Pokemon Company announced that Pokemon Bank, a service for transferring Pokemon from older Nintendo 3DS titles, will cease operations on February 26, 2027. This marks the end of the primary method for moving creatures from the 3DS generation to the Nintendo Switch via Pokemon HOME. Players have until the shutdown date to transfer their Pokemon.
Nintendo Is Pulling The Plug On One Of The Best Ways To Get Rare Pokemon
Nintendo is shutting down Pokemon Bank, a service that allowed players to store rare Pokemon, on February 27, 2027. This closure marks the end of an era for the Nintendo 3DS, as the eShop for the console has already been closed. While a replacement service, Pokemon Home, exists for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, transferring Pokemon from older games will become more difficult.
Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services
Russia has closed a loophole that previously allowed citizens to pay for Apple digital services, including the App Store. Starting April 1, 2026, these payments will be fully blocked, a move reportedly aimed at preventing users from purchasing VPN applications. This action is part of a broader government effort to increase online censorship and control information access.
Equinox Announces Timeline For End of Official Altered TCG Support
Equinox has announced a timeline for the end of official digital support for its Altered TCG, following a failed crowdfunding campaign. The company will offer access to its final card sets, Roots of Corruption and Neverending Journey, to active digital account holders. Print On Demand orders will cease in mid-April, with the digital collection and marketplace closing at the end of May 2026. Equinox also plans to release the card list and artwork on GitHub and is in discussions to bring the game to Board Game Arena.
Sony to retire the PSN branding
Sony Interactive Entertainment is phasing out the PlayStation Network and PSN branding across its platform by September 2026. This change is purely visual and will not affect core network features like multiplayer or trophies. The company aims to better capture the breadth of its evolving digital services, though the article suggests the name change may be difficult to implement culturally.
PlayStation Network Branding Reportedly Being Dropped by September
Sony is reportedly planning to retire the PlayStation Network branding, including its abbreviation PSN, by September. The change is described as purely visual and intended to better encompass the company's evolving digital services, without affecting current functionality. The new branding that will replace PlayStation Network has not yet been revealed.
PS5 Update Made a Major PSN Change We All Missed Until Now
Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun phasing out the 'PlayStation Network' and 'PSN' branding on its platforms, including the PlayStation 5 user interface. This change, prompted by a recent system update, replaces 'PlayStation Network' with 'PlayStation' and updates associated logos and screen text to reflect a broader scope of digital services.
PS5 fans left confused by reported changes coming to PlayStation Network
Sony is reportedly planning to drop the PlayStation Network branding in September, according to a leaked email to developers. The company states the change is purely visual to simplify and unify branding, with no technical alterations to services like multiplayer or trophies. This move has left PlayStation fans confused, with speculation about potential future changes to digital services and subscriptions.
Sony Will Drop All PlayStation Network Branding This Year - Report
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly phasing out the PlayStation Network and PSN branding by September 2026. This change is described as purely visual and will not affect core network features like multiplayer or trophies. The move is seen as a rebranding effort to encompass evolving digital services and follows similar marketing shifts by competitors like Xbox.
