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Week 4 of Gaming Backlog is live — I wrote about this “waiting season” and what I’m playing right now.
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Gaming Backlog – Week 4: Waiting for Pokémon Pokopia
What’s on your gaming backlog this weekend? In Week 4, I’m playing Mario Tennis Fever, revisiting Skyrim, and waiting for Pokémon Pokopia.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Week 4 of Gaming Backlog is live — I wrote about this “waiting season” and what I’m playing right now.
theinputlag.com/whats-on-you...
theinputlag.com/whats-on-you...
After digging into multiple hands-on previews, a consistent picture is emerging: Pokopia looks deeper, more structured, and more ambitious than early marketing suggested.
Full breakdown before launch:
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Full breakdown before launch:
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Pokémon Pokopia Preview Impressions: Deeper Than Expected
Pokémon Pokopia preview impressions reveal a deeper, more structured life sim with promising multiplayer ahead of its March 5 release.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
After digging into multiple hands-on previews, a consistent picture is emerging: Pokopia looks deeper, more structured, and more ambitious than early marketing suggested.
Full breakdown before launch:
theinputlag.com/pokemon-poko...
Full breakdown before launch:
theinputlag.com/pokemon-poko...
Here’s what we know so far, why this demo matters, and what it could signal ahead of Pokémon Day 👇
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Pokémon Pokopia Demo Arrives at EUIC London This Weekend
A Pokémon Pokopia demo is coming to EUIC London this weekend. Here’s why this early hands-on could matter ahead of Pokémon Day.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Here’s what we know so far, why this demo matters, and what it could signal ahead of Pokémon Day 👇
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I wrote a quick gaming backlog check-in while juggling a busy weekend away from the controller. Would love to hear what everyone else is playing 👇
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What’s on Your Gaming Backlog This Weekend?
Weekends are the best time to tackle a gaming backlog. Here’s what I’m playing this weekend on Nintendo Switch 2 — and why.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I wrote a quick gaming backlog check-in while juggling a busy weekend away from the controller. Would love to hear what everyone else is playing 👇
theinputlag.com/whats-on-you...
theinputlag.com/whats-on-you...
I wrote up my thoughts here, looking at expectations, third-party games, and what this showcase might be setting up next:
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Was the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase That Bad?
Was the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase really that bad? We look at third-party games, Switch 2 performance, and why reactions were mixed.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I wrote up my thoughts here, looking at expectations, third-party games, and what this showcase might be setting up next:
theinputlag.com/was-the-nint...
theinputlag.com/was-the-nint...
Today we celebrate the birthday of a true legend.
February 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of a true legend.
My thoughts here:
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Pokémon Pokopia Is a Cozy Experiment — and Reactions Are Split
Pokémon Pokopia launches March 5, 2026. We explore why this cozy Pokémon life sim has fans excited — and why reactions remain divided.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:41 AM
My thoughts here:
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