Event: Pokemon Co.

One of the longest-running franchises in video gaming is once again hoping to catch them all.The Pokemon Co. will release two new Pokemon games in 2027 for Nintendo’s Switch 2 console, called Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, the Japanese entertainment company announced during a livestream marking the brand’s 30th anniversary on Friday. The games include an open world for players to explore, themed around windswept islands and an ocean.The releases mark a new era for the series and is likely to encompass new storylines, regions and characters. It will also bolster the lineup for the Switch 2, Nintendo’s flagship console released last year.