Game Freak explains where the Pokemon Pokopia name comes from
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Pokemon is about to get its next spinoff game with the upcoming launch of Pokemon Pokopia. Now thanks to Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori, we’re able to learn about where the name actually comes from.
Ohmori spoke about this in a recent interview with Famitsu. It looks like there’s a few things at play here. Ohmori mentioned wanting to go with “a slightly looser” title, and using certain phrases that eventually led to “Poko A Pokemon” in Japanese.
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[Let’s Talk] February 2026 Pokemon Presents reactions
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The latest Pokemon Presents just aired yesterday for Pokemon Day, and it brought along the latest wave of news and announcements for the series.
As expected, the show ended with the reveal of Pokemon Winds and Waves. We got our first in-game look and the starters were shown off. Perhaps the biggest piece of news is that the titles are coming out in 2027 – not 2026 – and yes, they’ll only be on Nintendo Switch 2.
Of course, Pokemon Winds and Waves was only one segment of the show. Various updates were shared on Pokemon Champions, Legends-Z-A, and more. Find a recap of everything shown here.
What did you think of the latest Pokemon Presents presentation? How are you feeling about Pokemon Winds / Waves and the starters so far? Let us know in the comments.
Famitsu review scores – February 28, 2026 – Back to the Dawn and more
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The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics revealed, pre-orders open
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Retailers are now starting to take pre-orders for The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics.
This hardcore art book is dedicated entirely to the beloved tactical role-playing game. It features hundreds of illustrations, never-before-seen character and job illustrations, and more. It comes in at over 100 pages.
Here’s the official description:
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for March 5, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of March 5, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Pokemon Pokopia and Scott Pilgrim EX.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair incoming for Nintendo Switch, nearly a decade after the original
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Nearly a decade after Bulb Boy came to the system, we’re about to see the sequel on Nintendo Switch with Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair. A listing on the Nintendo eShop has it down for March 5, 2026.
Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is a horror point-and-click adventure title. This time around, you’ll be sent to retrieve a jar of delicious, but the mission won’t be as easy as it seems.
Full details about this one can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – February 28, 2026 – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen lead the charge
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of February 28, 2026 are now available.
You probably didn’t need us to tell you this, but Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are at the top in their first week. FireRed is ahead of LeafGreen, which makes sense given the popularity of Charizard.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of February 28, 2026:
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The Disney Afternoon Collection launch trailer – package finally arrives on Nintendo with Switch 2 and Switch versions
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Atari and Digital Eclipse have prepared a launch trailer for The Disney Afternoon Collection. After nearly a decade, Nintendo fans can get their hands on the package with the new Switch 2 and Switch versions, and that’s with two new games: Goof Troop and Bonkers.
Tons of details can be found in the following rundown:
Mario Kart World dev talks about what went into the making of the game’s Photo Mode
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What was it like working on Photo Mode for Mario Kart World? Planner Ayako Akaza recently provided some insight as part of a post on Nintendo’s Japanese recruitment site.
Photo Mode may seem like a straightforward feature, but actually implementing it wasn’t simple. According to Akaza, at one point, “we had crammed in a lot of features and it began to look very difficult to engage with and felt like maybe players would never actually use it”. It was also shared that Photo Mode was based on a prototype made by a programmer. After interesting tidbit is that after one of the developers wanted a vertical frame, that led to the creation of a magazine-style design.
Our full translation of the piece can be found below.
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List of all confirmed Pokemon for Pokemon Winds and Waves
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Pokemon Winds and Waves have been officially revealed, and like previous entries in the series, the Pokedex is a big deal – so we’ve compiled a list of all confirmed creatures so far. This post will be updated in the months ahead as we hear more about the games.
Winds and Waves will be bringing back past Pokemon from the series. On top of that, we’ll be getting introduced to a slew of new creatures leading up to launch, led by new starters Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. What we’ve seen thus far is just the tip of the iceberg.
Here’s the list of all confirmed Pokemon for Pokemon Winds and Waves as of now:
