The biggest stories revolved around Pokémon's 30th anniversary reveals
1. Pokémon Generation 10 ("Winds & Waves" / ウインド / ウェーブ) + Full Presents Lineup
Leakers had been dropping names, themes
(windy/mountain vs. oceanic regions) starter hints, in-game trailer teases, 2027 Switch 2 launch window, and roadmap items like Champions, Pokopia, FireRed/LeafGreen ports on NSO, new TCG set, Sleep/Unite updates, and XD/Colosseum rereleases.
Status: Largely confirmed during today's Pokémon Presents stream.
Official art and announcements matched the leaks closely, sparking massive celebration and "leaks were spot-on" reactions.
This dominated trends and drove huge engagement around Gen 10's open-world vibes and anniversary celebrations.
2. 2026 Release Date Calendars & "Leaked" Lineups
Multiple viral threads shared detailed 2026 slates, often presented as insider lists or "leaked" schedules:
- February: Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27)
Nioh 3
Deus Ex Remastered
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.
- March: Crimson Desert
Silent Hill: Townfall.
- April: Pragmata.
- May: 007 First Light
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
- September: Marvel's Wolverine.
- November: Grand Theft Auto VI.
Other mentions included Saros (Housemarque)
Intergalactic (Naughty Dog)
Ghost of Yotei (Sucker Punch), and more.
These calendars exploded in views and reposts, with users debating realism vs. wishlists—some elements align with prior announcements, others remain unconfirmed speculation.
3. Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Release Buzz & "Leaks"
Footage, spoilers, and early impressions for the Feb 27 launch of Resident Evil Requiem surfaced in forums and clips.
Described as blending RE4-style action with classic survival horror, it became one of the most discussed upcoming titles this week.
4. Broader Franchise Rumors & Teases
- Genshin Impact / HoYoverse continued beta leaks
(new Mondstadt areas, Asmoday lore, banners), but less dominant this week.
- Niche teases: Evangelion project by Nier director Yoko Taro, new Castlevania metroidvania, MGS4 modern ports.
- Studio/news bits: Hasbro shutting down Atomic Arcade (GI Joe Snake Eyes game unaffected), Konami delisting older MGS titles, Sony PS6 timing rumors (2028–2029).
Pokémon's confirmations stole the spotlight today, turning weeks of buildup into verified hype.
The 2026 calendars kept the conversation going with excitement (and skepticism) about the year's packed lineup. More details will likely drop soon as launches approach.
Sources & Links (in order of appearance/reference):
1. Pokémon Presents February 2026 coverage –
3. Pokémon Day 2026 hype thread (Reddit) –
4. February 2026 biggest releases (ESPN) –
5. February 2026 new games (GameSpot) –
6. PC Gamer 2026 release calendar –
9. February 2026 releases roundup (Turtle Beach) –
(Engagement pulled from high-view X posts and recent search trends as of Feb 27, 2026.)
