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Beyond Mario and Pokémon: Nintendo Direct Showcases Diverse Indie, Partner, and Classic Titles for Switch Consoles

Sam Greenwood

Nintendo’s Direct on September 12, 2025, showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming games for Switch and Switch 2, including new titles from major franchises like Fire Emblem and Metroid Prime. The presentation emphasized an inclusive gaming ecosystem, featuring both first-party titles and significant third-party releases, catering to a wide array of player preferences. Continue reading Beyond Mario and Pokémon: Nintendo Direct Showcases Diverse Indie, Partner, and Classic Titles for Switch Consoles

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Pokémon Enters the Life Sim Genre with “Pokopia” and Expands Legends: Z-A with Mega Evolution DLC at Nintendo Direct

Sam Greenwood

Nintendo’s latest Direct unveiled “Pokémon Pokopia,” the franchise’s first life simulation game where players build a Pokémon paradise, featuring Ditto as a human-like protagonist. Additionally, the “Mega Dimension” DLC for “Pokémon Legends: Z-A” was announced, introducing new Mega Evolutions including Mega Raichu X and Y, though some found the DLC announcement’s timing ahead of the main game’s launch peculiar. Continue reading Pokémon Enters the Life Sim Genre with “Pokopia” and Expands Legends: Z-A with Mega Evolution DLC at Nintendo Direct

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Nintendo’s Latest Indie World Showcase Reveals Diverse Game Lineup for Switch and Switch 2

Sam Greenwood

Nintendo’s August 2025 Indie World Showcase unveiled nearly 20 diverse indie games for the Nintendo Switch and upcoming Switch 2, spanning immediate releases and titles extending into 2026. Highlights include the demo release for Mina the Hollower, the timed Switch 2 exclusive Glaciered, the genre-bending Neverway, and the spooky Content Warning, demonstrating Nintendo’s strong ongoing support for indie developers across many genres. Continue reading Nintendo’s Latest Indie World Showcase Reveals Diverse Game Lineup for Switch and Switch 2

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Pokémon Presents Unveils Legends Z-A, New Games, and Aardman Series

Sam Greenwood

The recent Pokémon Presents event delivered a slew of major announcements, highlighted by a deep dive into the upcoming *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, new titles like *Pokémon Champions* and *Pokémon Friends*, and a surprising new stop-motion animated series with Aardman Animation. Discover all the key reveals, from new Mega Evolutions to a Kanto-themed amusement park. Continue reading Pokémon Presents Unveils Legends Z-A, New Games, and Aardman Series

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Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

This week, explore the latest in tech news. From Apple pausing its electric car project to Meta’s closure of Facebook’s news tab, there’s much to uncover. Also, there is lots of space news and legal battles with OpenAI and Elon Musk. Don’t miss our Interesting Thing of the Week and more in the Other News section. Events this Week At Pokémon Presents, major announcements included Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon TCG Pocket, alongside minor mobile game reveals. At MWC, highlights comprised HMD Fusion’s introduction and media’s first hands-on experience with Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, along with several intriguing concept unveilings. For … Continue reading Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

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From Smartphones to Pocket Monsters: Key Takeaways from Mobile World Congress and Pokémon Presents (Weekly Tech Roundup Appendix)

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Kicking off the week, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona set the stage for technological innovation, while The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) celebrated Pokémon Day with a special Pokémon Presents event. Let’s dive into the highlights from both events and their potential implications. MWC This week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona featured Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy Ring, a ring-shaped wearable focused on health tracking. HMD Global also introduced HMD Fusion, an innovative smartphone platform allowing users to easily attach and program their own hardware accessories via six pogo pins. Alongside, Lenovo displayed a concept transparent laptop, generating curiosity despite … Continue reading From Smartphones to Pocket Monsters: Key Takeaways from Mobile World Congress and Pokémon Presents (Weekly Tech Roundup Appendix)

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AI Milestones, Apple’s Legal Battles, and Gaming Industry Developments`: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

Welcome to this week’s installment of our Weekly Tech Roundup! In the realm of artificial intelligence, tech giants such as Google, OpenAI, and Apple are making significant strides. Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro promises enhanced performance, while OpenAI introduces Sora, a text-to-video generative model, and Apple unveils Keyframer, an innovative animation creation tool. As these advancements unfold, concerns about responsible deployment and potential misuse arise. In Apple-related news, recent rulings and calls for scrutiny underscore ongoing challenges, while the gaming industry sees hints at a possible Microsoft handheld console and delays in the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Delve into … Continue reading AI Milestones, Apple’s Legal Battles, and Gaming Industry Developments`: Weekly Tech Roundup