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12th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Playable Switch 2 Demo Appearing At Upcoming Events

Update: Registrations now live in the US. Pokémon Legends: Z-A

22nd Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 getting Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle [update: pre-orders]

Original: Nintendo has announced the first post-launch bundle for Switch 2, which is for Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

22nd Jul, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

The new Pokémon game is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 hardware bundle

The Pokémon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle will feature a standard edition console

22nd Jul, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle announced

Nintendo is releasing a Switch 2 bundle which...

22nd Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Its Very Own Switch 2 Bundle

Pre-orders open tomorrow. Nintendo has surprised us all by lifting the lid on a brand-new Pokémon Legends: Z-A

19th Jun, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet On Switch 2

"Pokémon fans would be well-advised to check this one out". Digital Foundry has presented its tech...

19th Jun, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2 improvements covered in detail

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet recently received a free update with various technical improvements on Nintendo Switch 2, but a new report from Digital...

19th Jun, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Switch 2 revitalises Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with better performance and image quality

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet , Game Freak's 2022 mainline Pokémon games, ha...

17th Jun, 2025 • eurogamer.net

I am so glad I waited to play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Switch 2

Somebody once told me that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet would be the best game in the s...

17th Jun, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer

Condolences. A Pokémon fan has reportedly lost around "20 years worth of data" from the long-running game series after performing a system transf...

16th Jun, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon veteran loses 1,000 hour save, 20 years of data after Nintendo Switch 2 transfer

For years, fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, but for some, the transition hasn’t been entirely smooth.

6th Jun, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Video: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Side-By-Side Gameplay Comparison (Switch & Switch 2)

Improved frame rate and higher resolution. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

4th Jun, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Nintendo Switch 2 update patch notes for Mario, Zelda and Pokémon Switch games

The Nintendo Switch 2 update patch notes are for a range of Switch games which have received a free update in advance of the Switch 2's launch. Re...

4th Jun, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Early Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch 2 Are Very Positive

Did they... fix it? A select few outlets have managed to go hands-on with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

4th Jun, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet get Nintendo Switch 2 trailer [update: gameplay, comparison]

June 2: A brief trailer has come in for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet showing the game running on Nintendo Switch 2.

3rd Jun, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s Switch 2 patch is out now, as Nintendo reveals the first footage of upgrade

The update is ready for players getting their Nintendo Switch 2 consoles this week

2nd Jun, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Footage Shows 60fps Gameplay For Switch 2

Smooth surfing. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is one of the big headli...

28th May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed

And we're pleasantly surprised. After today's reveal that Pokémon Legends: Z-A

28th May, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date announced, Switch 2 edition will have "improved graphics and frame rates"

Nintendo has announced the release date of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Read more

28th May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Secures Switch & Switch 2 Release Date

Plus, it's time for a box art reveal! Well, this is a little out of the blue! The Pokémon Company has surprised us all with the announcement that...

28th May, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Pokémon Legends Z-A release date for Switch and Switch 2 confirmed

Both versions will release on the same day, The Pokémon Company says

17th May, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Here’s how Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s visuals compare on Switch 2 vs. Switch 1

The latest Pokémon game will receive a free update on Switch 2 with better graphics

16th May, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo reveals full details on its free Switch 1 to Switch 2 upgrades [update: Pokemon screenshots]

May 15: Nintendo has just come with full details on how it plans to update a variety of Nintendo Switch 1 games with upgrades on Switch 2.

16th May, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Here's what Switch 2's free upgrades for Link's Awakening, Pokémon, Mario, and more will do

Switch 2 is now less than three weeks away from release, which means Nint...

16th May, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch 2

What? ScaVi is evolving! We've known that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

20th Apr, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mailbox: Switch 2 Price Drops, Remake Replacements, Pokémon Acquisitions - Nintendo Life Letters

Issue #23 - April 2025. Here we are, everyone.

4th Apr, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Nintendo confirms Switch 2 GameCube games for launch, with Pokémon coming later

Games from Nintendo's classic console are coming to Nintendo Switch 2

2nd Apr, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2

Along with several other big Switch games. Nintendo has confirmed that select Switch games will receive a free upgrade to improve playability and...

2nd Apr, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Mario Odyssey, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and more getting free Switch 2 ‘updates’

Several Nintendo Switch titles will receive free updates

2nd Apr, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo planning free Switch 2 updates for Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, more

Nintendo has confirmed plans to offer free updates for a number of Switch 1 games on Switch 2.

2nd Apr, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Metroid Prime 4, Zelda, and Pokemon are getting enhanced Switch 2 Editions

Owners of the original games will be able to upgrade for a price

6th Mar, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Was That Pokémon Legends: Z-A Footage Running On Switch 2? Digital Foundry Weighs In

Prepare for a pretty obvious answer. Last week, we got our first look at some actual, real Pokémon Legends: Z-A

29th Dec, 2024 • videogameschronicle.com

2025 Preview: Could Pokémon Legends Z-A be Nintendo Switch 2’s first major system seller?

Can Game Freak's Pokémon Legends follow-up be the second coming of Arceus?

13th Oct, 2024 • nintendolife.com

Rumour: Switch 2's Codename Believed To Be In Latest Pokémon Data Leak

From 'NX' to... . There's been a massive Pokémon leak

28th Feb, 2024 • eurogamer.net

Will Pokémon Legends: Z-A be a Switch 2 launch title?

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast , we discuss the shocking news that the next big Pokémon game is my...

15th Jan, 2022 • nintendoenthusiast.com

Logan Paul spent $3.5 million on Pokémon cards, but, oops, they’re fake

There are two perspectives on celebrity influencers.

14th Jan, 2022 • nintendoenthusiast.com

8-bit: Artist gives Pokémon Sword and Shield Game Boy Color treatment

Hey look, more Pokémon Sword and Shield news! Having just beaten the main campaign the other day, I feel it is my duty to report on anything Galar...

10th Dec, 2021 • eurogamer.net

Pokémon Unite Tier and Pokémon List: All-Rounder, Attacker, Defender, Speedster and Supporter tier lists explained

Our Pokémon Unite tier lists will help you decide which Pokémon you should pick - be it an All Rounder, Attacker, Defender, Speedster or Supporte...

25th Nov, 2021 • eurogamer.net

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes are the second biggest Switch physical launch in Japan

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are off to a great start in Japan, with the second biggest Switch physical game launch ever. Between...

22nd Sep, 2021 • eurogamer.net

Pokémon Unite - Zeraora: How to get Zeraora explained

Zeraora is one of the Pokémon you can unlock in Pokémon Unite - the new strategic team battle game from the Pokémon franchise.

31st Jul, 2021 • nintendoenthusiast.com

New Pokémon Snap: check out gameplay footage from the new update

New Pokémon Snap is getting a free content update next week on August 3.

31st Jul, 2021 • nintendoenthusiast.com

Pokémon Sword and Shield Beast Ball distribution underway until August 2

A new item distribution is available in Pokémon Sword and Shield, but players only have until August 2 to grab their prize.

30th Jul, 2021 • nintendoenthusiast.com

Pokémon Unite review for Nintendo Switch | Gotta score them all!

Coming as quite the surprise to its franchise, TiMi Studios‘ Pokémon Unite provides an accessible competitive MOBA for Nintendo Switch, with eas...

29th Jul, 2021 • nintendoenthusiast.com

Freeze-frame: New Pokémon Snap gets free update next week

How are my photographer friends enjoying New Pokémon Snap? It’s been selling like hotcakes, so fans seem to like it.

29th Jul, 2021 • eurogamer.net