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The Mario Day celebrations are already kicking off. We got some early details on some of GameStop’s plans yesterday and now Nintendo has announced three new Mario Nintendo Classics releases set to go live on MAR10. 

Mario Day 2026 is quickly approaching and while we are still awaiting official plans from Nintendo on this year’s celebration, we do have an idea of what to expect and we now have some details on what GameStop is cooking up. And what GameStop is cooking up is a giant Mario costume party, a chance to score a FREE Nintendo Switch 2, and FREE $5 store credits for everyone. 

The the 2026 Pokémon Day festivities and Pokémon Presents  (mostly) behind us now, it’s time for today’s Direct. More specifically, and as we reported tomorrow, Nintendo is set to host a new IndieWorld showcase this morning and it goes live very soon. 

Fresh on the heels of last week’s Pokémon Presents, the release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, and the official reveal of the new mainline Gen 10 Pokémon Winds and Waves, Nintendo has now officially announced the next IndieWorld showcase. 

Happy Pokémon Day 2026 Trainers! Today’s festivities are kicking off with the launch of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and the release of the all-new Pokémon LEGO sets, both of which are now live. Shortly after that, The Pokémon Company will host this year’s special 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase for a look at what’s to come in the Pokéverse this year – TCG, mobile titles, new Switch games, and more. 

The brand new mainline Gen Pokémon Nintendo Switch 2 games have been officially revealed. As one would expect and just about everyone hoped for, the new Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves headlined this morning’s Pokémon Presents showcase and really finished the show off with a bang. We have already featured the reveal of the two games, but a series of additional details have emerged since then, so let’s dive in!

Pokémon Day 2026 has been an eventful one. Kicking off with the launch of the new LEGO sets before the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents officially revealed the new Gen 10 mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves. We then saw the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen officially release on Switch and Switch 2 before we made our way over to the official Nintendo Store in NYC to cap off the celebrations in person, and there are still some new pocket monster experiences set for release next month. Head below to dive into all of today’s most exciting announcements, reveals, and releases. 

Update: Nintendo’s new Pokémon Game Boy music player is now up for grabs for $69.99 shipped. More details in the original post below.

As part of the announcements from the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents for Pokémon Day 2026, Nintendo just teased a jukebox with the shape of a Game Boy. Nintendo really loves teasing fans with Game Boy nostalgia – first the LEGO Game Boy last year, and now this. This Game Boy-inspired jukebox lets you play retro tracks from the original Pokémon Red and Blue. Check out more details below, along with the trailer.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, Crocs has launched a solid sale across its Pokémon-themed clogs for both kids and adults. It’s a fun way to mark three decades of Pikachu and friends, and a good excuse to refresh the family’s everyday footwear lineup at a discount.

This morning’s Pokémon Presents showcase did not disappoint with confirmation of the upcoming Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness Switch 2 GameCube release and the first look trailer for the new Gen 10 mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves. That, on top of the new LEGO Eevee, Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise sets going up for purchase and the release Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch and Switch 2 has made for a seriously notable 30th anniversary Pokémon Day thus far. But there’s still more to come as we serve up an inside look at the Pokémon Day celebration inside of the Nintendo Store NEW YORK…

Pokémon just dropped a massive wave of announcements for the franchise’s 30th anniversary — including the reveal of Generation 10: Winds & Waves, classic games returning, GameCube titles coming back, new collectibles, and even previews of what’s next for the Pokémon TCG.

In this video, I break down everything announced during Pokémon Presents in about 7 minutes, including the biggest news that fans have been waiting years for.

Pokémon 12″ Large Snorlax Plush

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To celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, this large Snorlax plush is now on sale for just $23. The ultra-cuddly design makes it a fun collectible for longtime fans and an easy win as a cozy new favorite for the kids. Whether it’s headed for a display shelf or bedtime duty, this adorable Snorlax delivers plenty of charm at a solid price.

The annual Pokémon Presents is now set in stone for this Friday, and it should be a big one. Not only does it land on Pokémon Day (February 27) but this year’s showcase also marks the 30th anniversary of the original Gen 1 Pokémon Red and Blue and things have already kicked off with a bang. 

It’s Pokémon Day 2026 and the reveals are coming in fast. The new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2 is now live on the eShop and we just our first look at the brand new mainline Pokémon Winds and Waves games for Nintendo Switch 2. But alongside a host of other updates and announcements in today’s Pokémon Presents, we also confirmation and details on the next game coming to the GameCube Nintendo Classics library – Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness! 

It is officially Pokémon Day 2026 and the 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents just wrapped up with a bang – the Pokémon Winds and Waves has officially been revealed! Check out the first look trailer below.

Nintendo officially kicked off the 2026 Pokémon Day festivities last week by announcing the launch of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch consoles. Now, a week after that announcement went live, they are now live on the Nintendo eShop. You can head to this link right here and load it up on your Switch or Switch 2.

Pokémon FireRed Version Switch $20
Pokémon LeafGreen Version Switch $20

Happy Pokémon Day 2026 Trainers! The big 30th anniversary festivities already kicked off with the announcement and today’s release of the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and just ahead of today’s big Pokémon Presents showcase, we are celebrating with some deals on pocket monster Switch games! 

• Pokémon FireRed Version Switch pre-order $20 (releases this morning)
• Pokémon LeafGreen Version Switch pre-order $20 (releases this morning)
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A $36 (Reg. $60)
  • With code LEVEL20
• Pokémon Sword $37.50 (Reg. $60)
  • With code LEVEL20
• Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! $37.50 (Reg. $60)
  • With code LEVEL20
• Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! $36 (Reg. $60)
  • With code LEVEL20
• Pokémon Violet $37.50 (Reg. $60)
  • With code LEVEL20
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus $37.50 (Reg. $60)
  • With code LEVEL20

Pokémon Day 2026: Pokémon Presents, new Switch games, reveals, and announcements

Pokémon Day 2026 has officially arrived and we are in for a special 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase this morning. The Pokémon Company officially revealed that it would be hosting a special live stream event on February 27 and it kicks off very soon.

This is it folks, we are less than 24 hours out from the big-time 30th anniversary Pokémon Day celebrations. We have already had some exciting announcements, product reveals, and more ahead of the official date, so let the countdown begin!

Pokémon Day 2026 is tomorrow, and with this year being a major 30th anniversary milestone for the pocket monster franchise, the reveals, new products, and announcements have already begun. Alongside the Walmart Pokémon Week event, the new Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, coming LEGO sets, and more, eBay has also announced a special 30/30 Collection event that will, apparently, be showcasing and auctioning off some of the most sought-after and iconic pocket monster collectibles at the “original retail price.” 

Pokémon Day is tomorrow folks, and it’s already set to be a big one! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the very first Pokémon Red and Blue games, we already have the official release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, all-new gameplay for the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia, and tomorrow’s Pokémon Presents on the schedule, but there’s much more to come. In the meantime, we have a fun little unboxing video for folks to check out courtesy of our in-house Pokémon Trainer, Fernando Silva, for a special Pokémon “What’s your Favorite?” Anniversary mystery bundle. Check it out!

As we detailed this morning, Woot launched a particularly notable gaming gear sale that delivers a bonus 20% in savings on top of the already marked down prices using code LEVEL20 at checkout. But you better get in there quick as some gear and select Switch games have already sold out. One highlight here is now the new Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch (also playable on Switch 2) that falls to $47.19 Prime shipped. Regularly $70, this is nearly 35% off the list price and one of the best we have tracked. But you’ll also find loads of other Switch games in the sale right now, including everything from The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening and Pokémon Legends: Z-A to Mario Switch classics, and much more. Get in there while you still can. 

Massive Woot gaming sale is back: Up to 85% off Razer gear, Switch/PS5 games, more from just $8 (Extra 20% off today only)

While the long-running Woot Mega Sale is gone now, Best Buy kicked up some notable Switch game deals this week just after we got a lengthy look at gameplay for Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition and Pokémon Pokopia. Today’s deals include everything fromZelda Link’s Awakening and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD to Princess Peach: Showtime! and an even lower price on the Turok Trilogy Bundle for Switch. This collection of classics has now dropped to a new $19.99 Prime shipped Amazon all-time low to deliver the lowest price we have tracked at Amazon since release. It carries a regular list price at $40, but it has more recently been selling for $30. Scope out more of this week’s Switch game deals below. 

• Super Mario Odyssey $30 (Reg. $60)
• Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening $40 (Reg. $60)
• Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD $40 (Reg. $60)
• Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (physical, Best Buy) $42 (Reg. $60)
• Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe $40 (Reg. $60)
• Princess Peach: Showtime! $30 (Reg. $60)
• Assassin’s Creed Shadows Switch 2 $45 (Reg. $60)
• Little Nightmares III Switch 2 $30 (Reg. $40)

A pair of upcoming Switch 2 games are going on full display today as Nintendo is set to host nearly hour an half-long live stream to showcase Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park and, just in time for Pokémon Day, the new Pokémon Pokopia. 

Just after the announcement of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo has now scheduled lengthy showcase set to deliver nearly an hour and half of gameplay for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park as well as a closer deep dive look at Pokémon Pokopia ahead of the next Pokémon Presents on Friday. 

Nintendo is kicking off the Pokémon 30th anniversary in a big way today with the announcement of Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red for Switch. Or more specifically the remakes of those Gen 1 games that originally released on Game Boy Advance – Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. But what’s new in the Switch versions? Are Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to Switch Online? Are there specific Switch 2 Editions? Let’s dive in below.

Now just one week away from the 2026 Pokémon Day festivities, the official anniversary Pokémon Presents show has been announced, and today Nintendo is helping to kick things off early with the announcement that Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are releasing on Nintendo Switch very soon.  

As we reported previously, Virtual Boy is set to make its debut in the Nintendo Classics library today, and it appears it is now live for Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

The official Super Mario Galaxy Movie toys and collectibles are now up for pre-order. The sequel is set to hit the silver screen in early April and a series of the official Jakks Mario Galaxy Movie toys are now available for pre-purchase ahead of the launch starting from $5 at Amazon and Walmart. 

Nintendo has just launched its My Mario collection in the US, which was originally introduced in Japan. The My Mario product line has been designed as an easy introduction to the Mario world for very young kids through toys, apparel, books, and simple digital experiences. I was able to get an exclusive hands-on with the entire product line and was even able to bring my four-year-old daughter to see what she thought of these new toys. The My Mario line was built around letting parents and kids explore and play together using iconic characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, and so many more. Here is what you should know.

We were lucky enough to attend a private hands-on Nintendo event to try out the new Mario Tennis Fever, among other things. You can scope out the details in our video coverage below, but Nintendo has also just released the game’s opening cinematic to get you hyped to hit the court later this week. 

A couple weeks ago we got our first good look at the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie after the world premiere trailer landed late last year. We also got our first official look at Yoshi and now Nintendo and Illumination have just uploaded another new quick look at the upcoming galactic Mario adventure. 

Nintendo is continuing to update its popular Switch 2 GameCube library and now that we have moved into 2026 it’s time to take an updated look at the lineup. 

Nintendo hosted its first Partner Showcase Direct this morning with a series of updates and announcements. While we now have official confirmation of a host of Bethesda tiles landing on Switch 2 after around a year of speculation – Fallout 4, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, included – it also quickly reminded folks about the Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. 

Nintendo officially confirmed this week’s Nintendo Direct showcases yesterday, and it is set to go live this morning. Rumors and predictions pointed at an official livestream hitting the airwaves in the first week of February and that it very much is, with a full 30-minutes of updates on upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. 

Rumor had it we would be getting the next Nintendo Direct this week, and Nintendo has now confirmed as much. The next Nintendo Direct will go live tomorrow at the usual time. Details below. 

While we await the next title to land in the coveted GameCube library, and just after getting a chance to get an early hands-on look at the new Virtual Boy, Nintendo has just officially revealed a Switch Online February 2026 update with a pair of new additions to the Game Boy library. 

Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

We were recently lucky enough to attend a private Nintendo event in NYC to try out some the latest releases landing on Switch/Switch 2 this year, and we filmed it all for you. From the new Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics platform and its accompanying hardware through to the upcoming Mario Tennis Fever release and more, hit the jump to watch us go hands-on with Nintendo’s latest. 

Update: Alongside pre-orders on the new My Mario Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible at $13, you’ll find even more of the new My Mario toys and playlets waiting right starting from $7.99 Prime shipped. 

The brand new official Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible from the new My Mario toy line is now up for pre-order on Amazon at $12.99 Prime shipped – it might not stick around for long. 

Update: Nintendo has officially revealed the April 16 Switch release date for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – it is “also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

Right on the heels of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct from last weekend with our fist look at Yoshi and some new details ahed of the April release, an official announcement was made for another Nintendo Direct stream and it is set to go live this morning. 

While this weekend was all about the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct and getting our first look at Yoshi, not to mention the new Talking Flower going up for pre-order via Amazon at $35, this week it’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Nintendo has announced the next Direct livestream and it is set to go live in a few day’s time. 

We just got our next good look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in this morning’s Direct – including a first look at Yoshi! – but we are also now seeing pre-orders live on Amazon for Nintendo’s new Talking Flower. 

Here we go! Nintendo is set to host a Sunday edition Direct presentation this morning for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie and it’s set to go live very soon. 

Update 1/24: Pre-orders are now live at Amazon for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo right here, and the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition game. 

Alongside the new overview trailer for Nintendo’s adorable Talking Flower collectible from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, we are also getting some details on the actual game itself. We already knew the Switch 2 edition and an expansion were on the way this spring, but Nintendo has debuted a new trailer and announced the official release date alongside some special edition amiibo too.