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An hour with Pokopia suggests it might be the best Pokémon spin-off ever – and it’s more Viva Pinata than Minecraft or Animal Crossing

An hour with Pokopia…

When Pokopia was announced, most people drew a couple of quick comparative conclusions from its first cutesy trailer. There…
Switch 2 will have paid upgrades for certain Switch games bringing enhanced frame rates and more

Switch 2 will have…

Switch 2 might be promising exciting new instalments of classic franchises (like, say, that open-world Mario Kart), but Nintendo’s…
Want to play Pokémon Pokopia early? You’ll get an opportunity to check out a demo if you’re in London this weekend

Want to play Pokémon…

Pokémon Pokopia, the “cozy life sim” spinoff releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 on 5th March, has quickly become one…
Nintendo Direct: everything announced

Nintendo Direct: everything announced

The first Nintendo Direct of this year has just taken place! The March 2025 Nintendo Direct was broadcast just…
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a battle royale mode that finally explains what its name means

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has…

Ever wondered why Pokémon Legends: Z-A is called that? There are a few notable coincidences already – Zygarde is…
Pokemon Legends Z-A pops up at Nintendo direct with a look at its intense nighttime Z-A Royale tournament, and it’s still coming in late 2025

Pokemon Legends Z-A pops…

Pokemon Legends Z-A has been shown off during today’s Nintendo Direct, showing off some more antics in its Lumiose…
Kotaku Weekend Guide: 3 Great Games Keeping Us Grounded

Kotaku Weekend Guide: 3…

Next week is a big one. Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on the heels of new reporting that Ubisoft is…
A Nintendo Switch 2 may set you back $400 or more, boffins predict, but Ninty “will sell boatloads” anyway

A Nintendo Switch 2…

Hi. It’s that time again – Nintendo Switch 2 in the headline, and some analysts have said a thing.…
Pokémon games have become consistently ugly, and it’s alright to wish they weren’t

Pokémon games have become…

It’s been a while since I looked at a main series Pokémon game and thought, “That looks nice.” This…
Legendary Studio Monolith Shuttered, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Leaked, And More Of The Week’s Top Stories

Legendary Studio Monolith Shuttered,…

This week, Warner Bros. shuttered Monolith, the legendary studio responsible for games ranging from 2000’s The Operative: No One…