Gaming

Everything announced at Feb. 9’s Nintendo Direct

Splatoon 3, Kirby, Switch Sports, Mario Strikers, and more

Published

February 10, 2022

Luigi Leonardo

After Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s red-hot launch last month, Nintendo wants to keep the hype going. To outline its future this year, the company hosted a Nintendo Direct recently, announcing new titles and updating previously announced ones. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming for the Switch.

Splatoon 3

Continuing one of Nintendo’s more recent tentpole franchises, Splatoon 3 comes to the Switch sometime during the summer this year. Though the Nintendo Direct did not include a definite launch date, Nintendo shared more teasers including a new Salmon Run Next Wave mode.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The upcoming title continues the story laid out by its predecessors. The open-world RPG takes players across a vast world filled with titanic monsters. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches in fall.

Nintendo Switch Sports

Sports is back! When the Switch launched, the console was conspicuously missing its own version of the Wii’s most popular titles, Wii Sports. Now, the title will make its return to the Switch, bringing badminton, bowling, football, tennis, and volleyball to the console. Nintendo Switch Sports launches on April 29.

Mario Strikers: Battle League

Speaking of sports, Mario continues his career as an athletic superstar. On June 10, Mario Strikers: Battle League brings Mario and friends to the world of football. Once again, expect quirky superpowers and powerful pickups for this sports game.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Much like the previous titles announced, Nintendo taps into its thriving well of franchises. However, this title switches it up a bit. Rather than the usual formula, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a hack-and-slash game coming on June 24.

Disney Speedstorm

One of the rare original announced this Direct, Disney Speedstorm is a Mario Kart-like racer but with Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Mulan, and Sully. The racing games arrives sometime during the summer.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Despite being one of the more anticipated titles coming this year, Kirby and the Forgotten Land doesn’t get a lot of the limelight this time around. However, the Nintendo Direct did showcase the game’s Mouthful Mode, a power similar to Super Mario Odyssey’s Cappy. Kirby is coming on March 25.

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition

Going past the new titles, let’s get into remasters and ports. A classic in the PlayStation pantheon, Chrono Cross is getting a visual remaster and some improvements over its first outing more than two decades ago. Besides the remaster, the game also comes with Radical Dreamers, a more obscure text-adventure game set in the Chrono universe originally released in 1996. Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition comes to the Switch on April 7.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

Here comes another reboot. This time, it’s from the Game Boy Advance. Resurrecting a well-known series for the console, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp brings the first two games of the franchise, along with graphical and gameplay updates.

No Man’s Sky

Ports incoming! Nintendo is bringing one of the most controversial titles in the last ten years. Though the game, originally launched for the PlayStation 4 and PC, started off with a torrent of negative press, No Man’s Sky eventually became a darling of indie games with massive updates that brought it from zero to hero. No Man’s Sky is coming to the Switch this summer.

Portal: Companion Collection

The Switch is getting another giant from another console. Portal: Companion Collection is bringing both Portal games to the console. Coming later this year, the collection will support both the enthralling single-player mode and the wacky multi-player mode (local, online, and split-screen).

Earthbound

Here’s a blast from the past. Both EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings have arrived in the Nintendo Switch Online library. The two games were originally released to the SNES and the Famicom, respectively.

Events

Capcom to hold Resident Evil Requiem launch event in Jakarta

Cosplays, demos, meet-and-greet, prizes, more

Published

February 21, 2026

GadgetMatch

Capcom will hold a special two-day Resident Evil Requiem launch event in Jakarta, Indonesia next week.

Throughout the event, there will be a booth open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from February 28 to March 1 at the Mini Atrium (LG) of Gandaria City Mall.

Visitors will have multiple ways to experience the world of survival horror through the latest title. There will be cosplays, demos, lots of exciting prizes, and more themed activities inspired by the iconic video game franchise.

Of course, there will be a playable demo of the game at dedicated kiosks so mallgoers can experience the survival horror up close. Those who complete a session will also receive a sticker set.

On the other hand, the booth will also have a themed fun shooting range inspired by the Resident Evil Requiem universe. Here, visitors will take down zombies to win exclusive prizes, including:

Umbrella Corporation Enamel Pin
Raccoon City Welcome Sign Acrylic Keychain
Resident Evil Requiem Edition Lanyard

Moreover, there will be a recreated corner of Raccoon City which is perfect for taking photos and videos.

Sharing it on social media with the hashtag #RE9LaunchJakarta2026 and taging @capcomsg will also entitle fans to a sticker set.

For those who want to take home more memorabilia, the event will likewise feature these merchandise:

Resident Evil Requiem Physical Standard Edition (PS5)
Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition with Steelbook Code in Box (PC)
30th Anniversary Tote Bag
30th Anniversary Character Acrylic Stand Collection
30th Anniversary Character Metallic Bookmark
RER Sticker Pack

Stage highlights

The programs on both days will be hosted by Aldo from The Lazy Monday and Yudha (a.k.a. RESILOREID).

Fans who are unable to attend in person can still catch part of the Saturday stage segment via Capcom Asia’s and The Lazy Monday’s official YouTube channels.

Other highlights include a Live Quiz and Cosplay Walk on both days. Specifically, Larissa Rochefort will grace March 1’s festivities with a meet-and-greet session.

Resident Evil Requiem is launching on February 27 on modern consoles and PC.

Gaming

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch

Both games will be available starting February 27.

Published

February 20, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Millennials, prepare to have your nostalgia get hit right in the feels. Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch.

This year, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. Naturally, with Pokémon Day coming up, it’s only right to celebrate the event with something huge. Finally, two of the most prolific titles in the series are coming to a modern console.

Originally released in 2004, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. At the time, the two titles reimagined the older games for the Game Boy Advance. Additionally, they introduced new post-game content set in the Sevii Islands, where Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys reside in the Kanto region.

Based on the short teaser trailer, the upcoming Switch versions will feature all of both games’ content. It will likely be remastered for the Switch’s larger screen.

To showcase more of the Switch version, Nintendo is hosting a Pokémon Presents on February 27. The brand has not mentioned anything about a potential physical version yet. However, they do promise that both games will be available on the Nintendo eShop as soon as next week’s Pokémon Presents concludes. Each game will cost US$ 19.99.

Gaming

LG unveils UltraGear evo, redefines 5K gaming with AI Upscaling

Next-gen gaming displays

Published

February 18, 2026

GadgetMatch

LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand. It was first debuted at CES 2026.

The UltraGear evo line includes 5K-and-above resolution gaming displays in OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats. They are designed to deliver high definition, speed, and immersive gameplay.

To make things work, LG developed the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This on-device AI solution enhances content in real time without requiring GPU upgrades.

The three primary offerings are the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. Here’s a quick breakdown for each:

39GX950B

39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
AI Scene Optimization
AI Sound
Dual Mode
Allows users to switch between high-res 165Hz and ultra-fast 330Hz

27GM950B

World’s first 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor
Significantly reduces blooming using 2,304 local dimming zones
Zero Optical Distance technology
Supports 5K AI Upscaling, Dual Mode up to 330Hz

52G930B

Massive 52-inch display
240Hz refresh rate
Panoramic 12:9 viewing experience
1000R curvature

LG positions the new UltraGear evo lineup as a major leap forward in gaming displays. They eliminate trade-offs between brightness, contrast, speed, and screen size.

The lineup will again be showcased at CES 2026, including a “Dream Setup” installation and racing simulation using the 39-inch model.

An additional UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B) will be launched globally. It is a 27-inch QHD Tandem OLED gaming monitor with 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode support.