Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Releases for Nintendo Switch Online in March 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Releases for Nintendo Switch Online in March 2026

The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will release for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in March 2026. It will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. 

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness initially released for the Nintendo GameCube in March 2005. It features elements similar to Pokémon Colosseum and a new story where the villainous group, Cipher, is utilizing Shadow Pokémon to commit dastardly acts. It heavily features Shadow Lugia as a major opposing force to the protagonist, who is named Michael by default. Check out the trailer showcasing Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness below:

Recently, The Pokémon Company revealed the newest entry in the mainline franchise: Pokémon Winds and Waves, which will release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The first trailer for both games teases new variants of Pikachu that wear unique costumes. While little details about the game’s central region are available, the first look teases jungles, beaches, lava areas, and the wide open sea.

It also teases that underwater areas may be fully explorable. Additionally, it reveals the three starters for both Winds and Waves. Browt is a grass chicken, Pombon is a fiery pomeranian, and Gecqua is a water gecko. More details about the region, unique Pokémon, and mechanics will surface at a later date. 

The Pokémon Company also unveiled new trailers for Pokémon Champions, Legends Z-A, and Pokopia during the recent Pokémon Presents event. Pokémon Pokopia in particular will release on March 5, and feature Ditto disguising as a human and building a town alongside their fellow Pokémon.

Pokémon Champions Releases for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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Pokémon Champions Releases for Nintendo Switch in April 2026

The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Champions will release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April 2026. It will launch for mobile devices (iOS and Android) in summer 2026. 

Pokémon Champions will feature ranked, casual, and private battles. After each ranked battle, you can use victory points to recruit and train Pokémon. Further, you can play soundtrack from the entire series as you battle. Pokémon Champions features cross-platform play, and players can bring classic Pokémon from the Pokémon HOME application for battles. The game will also feature Ranked Battles with Mega-Evolved Pokémon, including Mega Dragonite from Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Additionally, new human characters will debut in the upcoming game, who you can check out below:

Check out the new live-action trailer for Pokémon Champions below:

Lastly, here’s a description of Pokémon Champions via the Nintendo eShop:

Bringing Pokémon Battles to Everyone!

Battle with Pokémon against other players in the Pokémon Champions game! These battles use familiar mechanics from previous Pokémon series games such as Pokémon types, abilities, and moves, enabling the rich and varied battle strategies you may already know and love.

Compete in Ranked Battles against players from all over the world*, or try Casual Battles for some easygoing fun. You can also have Private Battles with just your friends and family.

Pokémon Champions will be compatible with Pokémon HOME, the cloud service for the Nintendo Switch system and mobile devices. That means, in addition to the Pokémon partners available in Pokémon Champions, you can also team up with certain Pokémon brought over from past Pokémon series games and Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Pokopia Releases Pokémon Day Trailer

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Saras Rajpal
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Pokémon Pokopia Releases Pokémon Day Trailer

The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for Pokémon Pokopia as part of Pokémon Day. The new trailer further showcases the game’s mechanics and features before it releases on March 5. 

The trailer showcases the inclusion of DJ Rotom, who takes the form of stereo speakers, and Chef Dente, a Greedent who specializes in cooking. The former will allow you to play songs from throughout the series’ history in your town. You can also visit other players’ towns and play with up to two-three people to do activities like hide and seek and building. Check out the new trailer for Pokémon Pokopia below:

Here’s an overview of the game, via Nintendo:

Play as a Ditto – who has transformed to look like a human – to shape an empty land into a beautiful space for a variety of Pokémon. Learn new moves from Pokémon you meet to expand and create a paradise. Collect berries, rocks and wood, build furniture, grow vegetables in fields you’ve tilled, create homes for Pokémon you meet, and more! Pokémon Pokopia takes shape on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. 

Recently, The Pokémon Company revealed the newest entry in the mainline franchise: Pokémon Winds and Waves, which will release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The first trailer for both games teases new variants of Pikachu that wear unique costumes. While little details about the region that they will highlight are known, the first look teases jungles, beaches, lava areas, and the wide open sea.

It also teases that underwater areas may be fully explorable. Additionally, it reveals the three starters for both Winds and Waves. Browt is a grass chicken, Pombon is a fiery pomeranian, and Gecqua is a water gecko. More details about the region, unique Pokémon, and mechanics will surface at a later date. 

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch Confirms Pokémon HOME Functionality

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Saras Rajpal
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch Confirms Pokémon HOME Functionality

The Pokémon Company has revealed that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch will be compatible with Pokémon HOME. Both games are available today on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for $19.99 each. 

The announcement of Pokémon HOME compatibility comes after Nintendo removed all mention of the service from both games’ store page. A recent trailer confirms that you’ll be able to transfer games from both to HOME. You’ll then be able to link it to Pokémon Champions or “deposit” your Pokémon to Scarlet/Violet or Legends Z-A. The functionality will be available at a later date. Check out the latest trailer for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch below:

Here’s an overview of each game via its respective Nintendo eShop pages:

 

Pokémon FireRed Version

Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion-now on Nintendo Switch!

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokemon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.

This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokémon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!

Support for Pokémon HOME is coming soon.

You’ll be able to bring the Pokémon you catch and train to the place where all Pokemon gather-support for Pokémon HOME is coming to Pokémon FireRed Version!

    • Because this version replicates the way the game was originally released, each language version is separate and there are no in-game options to change the language. Please verify the language of the game before completing your purchase.
    • Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

Pokémon LeafGreen Version

Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion-now on Nintendo Switch!

Celebrate 30 years of Pokemon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokémon LeafGreen Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokémon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokedex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.

This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokemon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!

Support for Pokémon HOME is coming soon.

You’ll be able to bring the Pokémon you catch and train to the place where all Pokemon gather-support for Pokémon HOME is coming to Pokémon LeafGreen Version!

    • Because this version replicates the way the game was originally released, each language version is separate and there are no in-game options to change the language. Please verify the language of the game before completing your purchase.
    • Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

Pokémon Winds and Waves Releases for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

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Saras Rajpal
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Pokémon Winds and Waves Releases for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

The Pokémon Company has finally revealed Generation 10 for the Pokémon franchise, which will be titled Pokémon Winds and Waves. Both games will release simultaneously worldwide in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. 

The first trailer for both games teases new variants of Pikachu that wear unique costumes. While little details about the region that they will highlight are known, the first look teases jungles, beaches, lava areas, and the wide open sea. It also teases that underwater areas may be fully explorable. Additionally, it reveals the three starters for both Winds and Waves. Browt is a grass chicken, Pombon is a fiery pomeranian, and Gecqua is a water gecko. More details about the region, unique Pokémon, and mechanics will surface at a later date. 

UPDATE: A new press release provides details for the upcoming game. It reveals that Brazilian Portuguese will be a supported language at launch. Additionally, it showcases more pictures and details for the starters:

Browt

Category: Bean Chick Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 1′ (0.3 m)
Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Ability: Overgrow

Pombon

Category: Puppy Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1′4″ (0.4 m)
Weight: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
Ability: Blaze

Gecqua

Category: Water Gecko Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1′ (0.3 m)
Weight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
Ability: Torrent

Check out the first trailer for Pokémon Winds and Waves below:

Further, check out all the new pictures for Winds and Waves below:

The announcement comes courtesy of the recent Pokémon Presents presentation, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of the franchise. As part of the celebration, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are available today on Nintendo Switch for $19.99 each. According to a recent trailer, both games will utilize the Pokémon HOME application. 

Here’s an overview of Pokémon FireRed via the Nintendo eShop:

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokemon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.

This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokémon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!

qureate Reveals New Games for 2026 and 2027, Including Bunny Garden 2

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Soul Kiwami
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Bunny Garden 2

qureate has released its latest “qureate Digest” video, revealing several new titles releasing in 2026 and 2027 for Nintendo Switch and PC, including Bunny Garden 2. The games lineup from qureate also includes Tokyo Valkyries, Splash Girls, the “Messy Room Girlfriend Project,” and a second Bunny Garden spin-off. 

Get the main details on each new qureate game below, via Gematsu:

Bunny Garden 2

The latest entry in the Bunny Garden series is scheduled for release in spring 2026. As a romance adventure game where you can deepen your relationships with a unique cast of girls while visiting the gentleman’s sanctuary “Bunny Garden,” this brand-new title carries over the charm of the previous game while evolving even further.

In addition to the return of familiar characters such as Kana, Rin, and Miuka, Erisa (voiced by Yukina Shuto), who left a strong impression despite only appearing in the background in the previous game, will newly join the cast, bringing even more excitement to “Bunny Garden.” Furthermore, new characters are also planned to appear, promising an even more intimate experience than the previous title.

Please look forward to this brand-new title, where the world of Bunny Garden expands in deeper and more captivating ways. Stay tuned for more updates.

Tokyo Valkyries for Nintendo Switch and PC

Tokyo Valkyries is a roguelite deckbuilder where you build your deck, devise strategies, and progress through the map while defeating the enemies that stand in your way. One day, another world known as the “Other World” emerges in Tokyo, encroaching upon reality. Only a chosen group of girls can stand against this strange phenomenon. Will they be able to protect Tokyo from the encroachment of the Other World?

Scheduled for release in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates.

Splash Girls for Nintendo Switch and PC

Splash Girls is an exhilarating shooting action game in which you must save girls who have grown gigantic due to a mysterious virus. Players wield a vaccine-firing gun and a massive syringe to stand against the rampaging virus. The only thing that can save these giant girls is your extra-thick injection!? A flashy rescue mission of extraordinary scale and intensity is about to begin.

Scheduled for release in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates.

Messy Room Girlfriend Project (title tentative)

Make a messy room sparkle with your own hands! And maybe even your girlfriend’s heart…!?

Currently in development for a 2027 release. Stay tuned for more updates.

Bunny Garden Spin-Off #2

Release Date: To be announced

Following Merry Bunny Garden, the second Bunny Garden spin-off is currently in development. Please look forward to the next challenge awaiting the Bunny Garden cast.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Film Delayed to August 28

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Soul Kiwami
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Aniplex has announced that the Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- anime film has been delayed to August 28. Previously, Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- was delayed from its original February 2026 release timing to an unannounced date due to “production circumstances” surrounding the film.

The series’ returning cast and crew members include:

Cast

  • Aoi Yūki as Madoka Kaname
  • Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi
  • Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe
  • Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki
  • Ai Nonaka as Kyōko Sakura
  • Kana Asumi as Nagisa Momoe
  • Emiri Katō as Kyubey

Crew

  • Original Creator: Magica Quartet
  • Chief Director: Akiyuki Simbo
  • Scriptwriter: Gen Urobuchi
  • Character Designer: Ume Aoki
  • Animation Charter Designer: Junichirō Taniguchi
  • Composer: Yuki Kajiura
  • Alternate Space Designer: Gekidan Inu Curry
  • Studio: SHAFT
  • Copyright: © Magica Quartet / Aniplex・Madoka Movie Project

Aniplex initially released the horror fantasy anime in 2011, and over the years, it has received several anime, movie, and video game spin-offs. One recent example is the Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story anime, which aired with three seasons from 2020 to 2022. The entire series is streaming now on Crunchyroll.

Lastly, here’s an overview, via Crunchyroll:

She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time… Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn’t know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny- This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls-

Gintama Creator Hideaki Sorachi’s Dandelion Manga is Getting an Anime

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Soul Kiwami
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Dandelion anime

Netflix has announced that Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi’s Dandelion one-shot manga is getting an anime series in April 2026 by studio NAZ. The main cast of the Dandelion anime includes Chikahiro Kobayashi as Tetsuo Tanba and Megumi Han as Misaki Kurogane. Seven episodes will be released in total.

Sorachi’s popular Gintama series began with the manga in 2004 and ran all the way until June 2021, but the Dandelion manga preceded it in 2002 in Weekly Shonen Jump. The original Gintama anime series is streaming with English subs on Crunchyroll. Hulu is also streaming Gintama Seasons 2 and 3 with an English dub. In addition, GINTAMA – Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class spinoff anime is now streaming on Crunchyroll. 

Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames opened in theaters on February 13 in Japan. The film adapts the Gintama anime’s Yoshiwara in Flames arc, including episodes 139 through 146. What’s more, the film features newly animated scenes and characters who didn’t originally appear in the arc. 

SUPER BEAVER performs the main theme song “Sanzen (Sparkling).”

The main cast includes:

  • Tomokazu Sugita as Ginpachi Sakata
  • Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpachi Shimura
  • Rie Kugimiya as Kagura
  • Susumu Chiba as Isao Kondo
  • Kazuya Nakai as Toshiro Hijikata
  • Kenichi Suzumura as Sogo Okita
  • Tetsuharu Ohta as Sagaru Yamazaki
  • Akira Ishida as Kotaro Katsura
  • Satoshi Hino as Kamui

Naoya Ando directs the film at BN Pictures with a script by Taku Kishimoto. What’s more, Yōichi Fujita is supervising the film, and Shinji Takeuchi is the character designer and chief animation director.

Template!! An Angel’s Gift Visual Novel is Releasing in English in April 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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Template!! An Angel's Gift

Kagami Games has announced that Circus-developed visual novel Template!! An Angel’s Gift will be released in English in April 2026. Template!! An Angel’s Gift will also have Japanese and Chinese language options. 

©Circus

Circus originally released the visual novel on PC in 2018 in Japan, and Kagami Games are localizing the title for release outside Japan for the first time. The game’s opening theme song is “THIS IS TEMPLATE!” by yozuca*, and the second opening theme song is “Oyakusoku→Happy End!” by Rin’ca. Late composer Shigeru Ikeda wrote the lyrics for Rin’ca’s song under the pseudonym lotta. Ikeda passed away on Sunday, February 21. 

Here’s an overview of the visual novel, via Kagami Games and Anime News Network:

Sakurai Sora is a chick magnet. More specifically, he’s a magnet for cliche situations. After waking up with his childhood friend asleep next to him, he bumps into a girl running to school with a slice of toast in her mouth, only to find out she’s the new transfer student…and his new little sister!? Then, a maid falls from the sky, and he accidentally touches her breasts! The strict class representative sees this and gives him a hard smack on the face!

What is this, some kind of visual novel made from a template!?

GATE 2: Tides of Conflict Premieres in 2027

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Soul Kiwami
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GATE 2 Tides of Conflict anime

Anime platform Oshi announced that GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, the second season of the anime adaptation of Takumi Yanai’s GATE: The Self-Defense Forces Fight Like This in Another Land novel series, will premiere in 2027 on Japanese TV networks. Oshi also launched the anime’s “Fan Experience Campaign,” and fans can directly contribute to the production at the anime’s official website.

GATE 2 Tides of Conflict key visual
© Takumi Yanai, AlphaPolis / GATE2 Production Committee

The staff of the anime include:

  • Director: Toru Takahashi
  • Series Script: Tatsuhiko Urahata
  • Character Design: Shigeru Fujita
  • Composer: Yoshiaki Fujisawa
  • Animation Production: Studio M2
  • Production Cooperation: Kasagi Labo, Oshi, and GENCO

Takumi Yanai first released the novel in 2006 and 2009 on the Arcadia platform, before AlphaPolis picked it up in 2010. Alphapolis successfully published it in print in five volumes and five side story volumes from 2010 to 2015. It then went on to inspire an anime adaptation, which ran for two cours, airing in 2015 and 2016. Fans can watch the first season of the anime on Crunchyroll.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the series via My Anime List:

Captain Gorou Edajima, a seasoned captain who has visited various countries in the Special Region on a research mission, and Master Cook Petty Officer, 1st Class Hajime Tokushima, were given a special mission: to rescue an American journalist kidnapped in the Special Region.

Aboard an Oyashio-class attack submarine, they set out onto the seas of the Special Region, but little did they know their mission would lead them headfirst into a whirlpool of petty rulers and pirates vying for control in the Blue Sea.

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