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After much speculation and some early announcements, it appears the official MAR10 Day deals have now landed online. While the announcement is yet to hit the Nintendo news page at this point, key art of the deals has now surfaced online we have the goods for you below. 

We recently got hints at what’s to come for Mario Day 2026 here in the U.S. from an official Nintendo Australia post about the upcoming Switch 2 console bundle, and Best Buy Canada might have just given us a closer look at the upcoming deals. 

Mario Day 2026 is right around the corner and while we are expecting an details from Nintendo at any moment, the official international announcement of this year’s Mario Day Switch 2 bundle might give us a good idea of what to expect. 

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. 

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.

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.

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

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!

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 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. 

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. 

Nintendo officially revealed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as part of the 40th anniversary Mario Bros. celebration last year. After that, it served up the world premiere trailer, and it has now announced an official Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct! 

Update 2: Pre-orders are now live via Amazon on Nintendo’s new Talking Flower at $34.99.

Update: Nintendo has also announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is launching on on March 26 with new amiibo (Elephant Mario, Captain Toad and Talking Flower, Poplin and Prince Florian). Trailer below.

As part of the Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced an upcoming expansion for Super Mario Bros. Wonder that is set to release sometime this spring, but it is also releasing a physical collectible known as Talking Flower too. Today it launched an overview trailer for its adorable new Talking Flower, serving up some details on some of its (sort of) smart capabilities and a release date – pre-orders are set to go live today. 

Fans of the brick-built Mushroom Kingdom world are already very familiar with the LEGO Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart set. It debuted last year shortly before the new Mario Kart World landed for Switch 2, and now LEGO appears to have just teased an upcoming Luigi Mario Kart set. 

Donkey Kong has been back in the spotlight with a triumphant showing in the new 3D Bananza game, but last year Nintendo unleashed Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and it has now launched a FREE update for Switch and Switch 2. 

Update 1/15: The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the free 3.0 content update for all players are available now

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via Best Buy at $64.99. 

Nintendo has just official revealed Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a series of upgraded features specifically for the new console, as well as a FREE update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch.