Nintendo says Pokemon Winds / Waves is a “crucial release” for Switch 2, will do its best to maximize sales
Monday, November 9, 2026. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa identified Pokemon Winds and Waves as a crucial release for the Switch 2 during a recent financial results Q&A. The title recently took the top spot on the Famitsu most wanted games chart for the week of November 8, 2026, following the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Reports indicate the game was originally planned for a 2026 launch before experiencing a last minute delay that impacted the wider franchise and anime series.
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Pokemon Winds and Waves reportedly had 2026 launch planned before last-minute delay
The delay has had substantial repercussions on the wider franchise, including the anime series, according to the leaker.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – November 8, 2026 – Pokemon Winds / Waves on top following Zelda launch
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This is for the week of November 8, 2026. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time had been #1 for a number of weeks, but the game has now launched. Following its release, Pokemon Winds and Waves are... The post Famitsu’s most wanted games – November 8, 2026 – Pokemon
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Nintendo says Pokemon Winds / Waves is a “crucial release” for Switch 2, will do its best to maximize sales
Speaking during a financial results Q&A this week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that Pokemon Winds and Waves will be a “crucial release” for Switch 2. Hearing that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. On all of Nintendo’s platforms, Pokemon titles are right up there among some of the best-selling games. Furukawa also noted in his comments that Nintendo... The post Nintendo says Pokem
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