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Video: Nintendo Switch games enhanced on Nintendo Switch 2 include Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with optimized visuals and improved frame rate on the new console

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is among the Nintendo Switch games enhanced on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring optimized visuals and an improved frame rate on the new console. The open world adventures run more smoothly, addressing performance issues that stood out in the original release. While the core gameplay stays the same, the technical upgrades make … Continue reading Video: Nintendo Switch games enhanced on Nintendo Switch 2 include Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with optimized visuals and improved frame rate on the new console

Grisham serves as the master of Centrico Plaza’s Nouveau Café in Lumiose City in Pokémon Legends Z-A, overseeing the café’s atmosphere and operations, while Griselle works there as a server. Together, they help define the everyday rhythm of one of Lumiose’s central gathering spots. Their roles add flavor to the setting by grounding the plaza … Continue reading In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Grisham is the master of Centrico Plaza’s Nouveau Café in Lumiose City, while Griselle works as a server at the café

Dragon Tera Type Charizard with the Mightiest Mark is now appearing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet seven-star Tera Raid Battles through Jan. 22 at 3:59 p.m. PST. The limited-time raid brings back one of the toughest challenges in the game, requiring strong coordination and well-built counters to take down. As usual with Mightiest Mark raids, … Continue reading Dragon–Tera Type Charizard with the Mightiest Mark now available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-star Tera Raid Battles until January 22 at 3:59 p.m. PST

Nintendo is continuing its partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft as part of a shared commitment to safer gaming. The collaboration focuses on promoting positive play environments, protecting younger players and improving tools that help families manage online experiences. While the companies remain competitors, the ongoing partnership shows a rare point of alignment around … Continue reading Nintendo continues partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft in its shared commitment to safer gaming

New Mega Evolutions that debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A have now been added to the official Pokémon website Pokédex, making their details easier to explore in one place. The update lets fans check out stats, abilities and flavor information for the Mega forms introduced in the game without digging through gameplay footage. It also helps … Continue reading New Mega Evolutions that debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been added to the official Pokémon website Pokédex

Pokémon Legends: Z-A features several notable human characters woven into its story, including Jacinthe, the leader of the Society of Battle Connoisseurs, her maid Lebanne and the mysterious L. Jacinthe plays a key role in Lumiose City’s battle-focused culture, with Lebanne often at her side adding texture to their interactions. L’s shadowy presence and implied … Continue reading New human characters in Pokémon Legends: Z-A include Society of Battle Connoisseurs leader Jacinthe, her maid Lebanne and the mysterious L who seems to be connected to Team Flare

Nintendo has rolled out the official 2025 Year in Review recap, giving players a detailed look at how they spent their time across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games. The personalized breakdown highlights playtime, most-played titles and gaming habits from the past year, making it easy to spot trends or surprises. It is a … Continue reading Official Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review recap available now to give you a close look at how you played Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is leaning into style and action by letting players battle in real time or strike poses around Lumiose City with their Mega-Evolved Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Combat feels more dynamic with movement and timing playing a bigger role, while the ability to pose adds a lighter, creative touch … Continue reading You can fight in real-time battles or pose around Lumiose City with your Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2