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Pokémon Champions developers apologize for launch bugs
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The Pokémon Company has apologized for bugs and issues in the newly launched Pokémon Champions battle simulator on Nintendo Switch. The developer listed several fixes in an upcoming patch and announced a brief maintenance period. Players reported problems including incorrect descriptions, animation glitches, and transfer issues.
Masaaki Hoshino, director of Pokémon Champions, acknowledged fan criticisms of the game's graphics and performance in an interview with Eurogamer Germany. The veteran Pokémon developer related to the feedback as a fan himself and defended his team's efforts. He compared the battle simulator to his prior work on Pokkén Tournament.
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Gecko Gods, a new indie adventure game featuring a tiny teal lizard exploring massive ancient temples, became available today on Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Players navigate islands using a personal sailboat, solve puzzles and battle threats despite the protagonist's small size. The game emphasizes colorful pastel visuals and relaxed exploration.
Following the initial April 2026 release window announced on Pokémon Day, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have confirmed that the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Champions—a new free-to-play battle simulator for competitive play—launches on April 8, 2026. A mobile version follows later in the year, and the game will be playable at PAX East in Boston this weekend.
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A Swiss speedrunner named iamClemi accidentally found a significant glitch in the new Pokémon FireRed Switch port while selecting a starter Pokémon. The glitch skips sound prompts during wild Pokémon captures, saving time in speedruns. Runner Gunnermaniac called it the largest time save in Game Boy Pokémon games since RNG manipulation.
Nintendo has launched its Mario Day 2026 eShop sale ahead of March 10, offering discounts on a limited selection of Mario-related games for the Nintendo Switch. The sale runs from March 5 to March 15 and features a standout deal on Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Gold Edition for $9. Additional announcements include new classic Mario games arriving on Nintendo Switch Online and a regional Switch 2 bundle.
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Nintendo held its indie world showcase on March 3, 2026, highlighting several independent games for the switch and switch 2 consoles. The 15- to 30-minute presentation included release dates and shadow drops for titles like blue prince and rotwood. Announcements covered a range of genres from puzzles to action rpgs.
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