FromSoftware has closed the first scheduled network test session for The Duskbloods early after game server issues disrupted the test. The studio apologized to players who were waiting to participate and said it will continue working to improve the servers, with future test schedules to be announced at a later date. Source: Nintendo and FromSoftware
Pokémon Pokopia is set to add the PokémonXP & Worlds Cloud Island on Aug. 28, giving players a new island to visit and explore as part of the PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships festivities. Pokémon also teased that players will need to get their mysterious goggles ready for the new location, while asking fans … Continue reading Pokémon Pokopia adds PokémonXP and Worlds Cloud Island on Aug. 28
The official Pokémon YouTube channel is streaming the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show, bringing competitive insights, interviews and discussion ahead of this year’s event. Hosted by Adam Watson and Rachel “Seltzer” Quirico, the show features experts covering Pokémon VGC, TCG, GO and UNITE, along with competitor interviews with Francesco Pio Pero, Liam Halliburton, Beelzeboy … Continue reading 2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show airs ahead of Worlds
Nintendo of America has referenced Pokémon Gold and Silver through a new Pokémon Pokopia post on social media, using the line “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.” The Aug. 19 post also directs fans to recreate memorable moments in Pokémon Pokopia, specifically highlighting the connection to the … Continue reading Nintendo references Pokémon Gold and Silver in new Pokémon Pokopia post
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players can take on a powerful Fairy-type Farigiraf in black crystal Tera Raid Battles as part of a limited-time Paldea event running from Aug. 21 through Aug. 27, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. The event’s Farigiraf carries the Mightiest Mark and can be caught once per save data, while additional battles remain … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet add Mighty Mark Farigiraf Tera Raid event
Nintendo is highlighting the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics library available through a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, including Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2 for fans looking to revisit the classic Pokémon games on modern Nintendo hardware. The service gives subscribers access to a selection of Nintendo 64 titles on Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Pokémon Stadium games among Nintendo 64 classics available with Switch Online Expansion Pack
The Duskbloods will hold its limited network test on Nintendo Switch 2 beginning Aug. 21, 2026, giving selected players an early opportunity to test the FromSoftware multiplayer game before release. The test will feature five four-hour sessions running through Aug. 23, with up to eight players able to participate in each multiplayer match. The network … Continue reading The Duskbloods network test begins Aug. 21 with five online sessions
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show will air Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. PDT on the official Pokémon Twitch channel and Play! Pokémon YouTube channel ahead of the World Championships in San Francisco from Aug. 28-30. The preview will feature competitive analysis, competitor interviews and roundtable discussions covering Pokémon VGC, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO … Continue reading 2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show set for Aug. 21
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